Classes
Groove Juice Swing offers classes on a broad range of Jazz Age
and Swing Era dances: swing dance, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa,
vernacular jazz dance, and more. Not sure where to start out? Check
out our
How It Works or
FAQ pages!
Preregistration for classes online (here!) closes at 1am the morning of the first class
of the series. Preregister to get a discount, or sign up at the
door the first day of class! If a 4 week series isn't for you, we
encourage you to drop-in at the door to either our
Cardio Charleston fitness class, or our free beginner
swing dance lesson. The free lesson is held every Wednesday at 9pm during
Lindy Jam, our weekly social dance.
Classes starting soon!
Cardio Charleston
(All Levels)
Begins Tuesday, December 29, 2015
- One class for $8 or buy a 6 class punch card for $40.
- Dates: Every Tuesday.
- Time: 6:00-7:00pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$8 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $8 if space is available.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Finally, a swing dance class that is focused on fitness. Join us once a week for an hour of dancing minus the starting, stopping, rotating, and waiting around. We will teach fundamental solo jazz and Charleston steps, integrating them into a fast-paced class to make sure you get a fun and energetic workout. If you've never tried solo jazz, this is a fantastic way to get started! All levels of dancers are welcome.
Public Practice Night
(All Levels)
Begins Monday, January 7, 2019
- $5, or FREE if you're taking a class during the week of the practice night you attend!
- Dates: Every Monday Night!
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
At-door registration price is $5 if space is available.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Come out on Monday nights for public practice nights! Practice what you've learned in class, bring new ideas and moves to work on, or just come dance and hang out with friends. Bring some music and dance Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, Solo Jazz, or Shag! Admission is $5, or FREE if you're taking a class during the week of the practice night you attend! (Example: If you enrolled in a four week class, or if you're taking a drop-in class in the same week you attend practice.)
Begins Monday, February 4, 2019
- Dates: Feb 4, 11, 18, & 25
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 2: Lindy Hop & More
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Refine your swing out and a whole range of variations on this theme that you will never get tired of! This class will take you to the next level with new rhythms and a set of new vocabulary.
Begins Monday, February 4, 2019
- Dates: Feb 4, 11, 18, & 25
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 1-3 or equivalent experience
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Getting tired of just open and closed positions in your swing dancing? This is the class for you! Come learn some fun new ways to connect with your partner in this intermediate class. We’ll work on how to confidently follow and lead things like Sugar Pushes, Sailors, Sweetheart, and how to go with the flow to come up with your own ways to comfortably connect up!
Begins Tuesday, February 5, 2019
- Dates: Feb 5, 12, 19, & 26
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 1: Intro to Lindy Hop
- Mail-in registration: Click here
During this four-week series you will apply the skills learned in Swing 1 as a basis for new footwork patterns in your dancing, such as 6 count. Then you’ll progress through some foundational skills that will increase your comfort and fun on the dance floor while preparing you for future Lindy Hop classes and the wide world of swing dancing!
Begins Wednesday, February 6, 2019
- Dates: Feb 6, 13, 20, & 27
- Time: 7:30-8:45pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Prior social dance experience is helpful, but not required.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
This four week series is your chance to get up to speed in Balboa & Bal-Swing even if you have never danced before. Balboa originated in Southern California during the 20's and increased in popularity until World War II, and is named for the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California where the dance was invented. The close embrace makes it perfect for fast tempos and crowded spaces, and the intricate footwork makes this dance exciting and seriously addictive! This class is open to dancers of all levels (beginner to advanced) who are looking to learn Balboa or brush up on the fundamentals.
Begins Wednesday, February 6, 2019
- Instructors: Evan and Jeselle
- Dates: Feb 6, 13, 20, & 27
- Time: 7:30-8:45pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Previous Charleston experience or Charleston 1: 1920's Basics
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Ready for some more Charleston? In this class, you’ll progress through some of the many different Charleston positions such as side by side, hand to hand, and more in addition to some cool new variations and higher tempos. You will leave the class with confidence and a strong vocabulary of moves to work with on the social dance floor.
Begins Wednesday, February 6, 2019
- Dates: Feb 6, 13, 20, & 27
- Time: 7:30-8:45pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Whether it’s your first time partner dancing or you're adding swing to your repertoire, this class will teach you all you need to have fun on the dance floor!
You’ll start out with some easy and fun moves that will have you smiling right away, and then progress through some foundational skills that will prepare you for future Lindy Hop classes and the wide world of swing dancing!
Begins Monday, March 4, 2019
- Dates: Mar 4, 11, 18, & 25
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Whether it’s your first time partner dancing or you're adding swing to your repertoire, this class will teach you all you need to have fun on the dance floor!
You’ll start out with some easy and fun moves that will have you smiling right away, and then progress through some foundational skills that will prepare you for future Lindy Hop classes and the wide world of swing dancing!
Begins Tuesday, March 5, 2019
- Dates: Mar 5, 12, 19, & 26
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 2: Lindy Hop & More
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Refine your swing out and a whole range of variations on this theme that you will never get tired of! This class will take you to the next level with new rhythms and a set of new vocabulary.
Begins Wednesday, March 6, 2019
- Dates: Mar 6, 13, 20, & 27
- Time: 7:30-8:45pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 1-3 or equivalent experience
- Mail-in registration: Click here
We're bumping up the beats per minute! Practice swinging out fast and get comfortable dancing to quicker tempos in this class. We have a bunch of exercises and tricks to help solidify your technique so that you can Lindy Hop at any tempo! We’ll also work on variations and stylings that work best for faster songs.
Begins Wednesday, March 6, 2019
- Dates: Mar 6, 13, 20, & 27
- Time: 7:30-8:45pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Intro to Balboa
- Mail-in registration: Click here
This four week series is a continuation of our popular Intro to Balboa Class. In it, we will solidify your understanding of the basics, delve into variations that can make your Balboa more interesting, and go into a number of fancy Balboa moves that will make you look great on the dance floor.
Begins Wednesday, March 6, 2019
- Dates: Mar 6, 13, 20, & 27
- Time: 7:30-8:45pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 1: Intro to Lindy Hop
- Mail-in registration: Click here
During this four-week series you will apply the skills learned in Swing 1 as a basis for new footwork patterns in your dancing, such as 6 count. Then you’ll progress through some foundational skills that will increase your comfort and fun on the dance floor while preparing you for future Lindy Hop classes and the wide world of swing dancing!
Begins Monday, April 1, 2019
- Dates: Apr 1, 8, 15, & 22
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 1-3
- Mail-in registration: Click here
This class will teach you what to do when the music is too slow to swing out. We will be working on footwork, new rhythms, call & response, and moves that work well to slower tempos. Whether you are dancing to a gritty New Orleans tune or a jazz ballad, we have the moves for you!
Begins Monday, April 1, 2019
- Dates: Apr 1, 8, 15, & 22
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 1: Intro to Lindy Hop
- Mail-in registration: Click here
During this four-week series you will apply the skills learned in Swing 1 as a basis for new footwork patterns in your dancing, such as 6 count. Then you’ll progress through some foundational skills that will increase your comfort and fun on the dance floor while preparing you for future Lindy Hop classes and the wide world of swing dancing!
Begins Wednesday, May 1, 2019
- Dates: May 1, 8, 15, & 22
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Whether it’s your first time partner dancing or you're adding swing to your repertoire, this class will teach you all you need to have fun on the dance floor!
You’ll start out with some easy and fun moves that will have you smiling right away, and then progress through some foundational skills that will prepare you for future Lindy Hop classes and the wide world of swing dancing!
Future Classes
Generally, classes are 4 weeks long and begin the first week of
each month. They become open for registration when they are posted
on this page, at least 2 weeks before their start date. If you have
special requests or would like more information about classes, send
us an email at info@groovejuiceswing.com.