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Updated: Mar 13

March is going to be a great month for Lindy Hop. Whether you're learning to swing dance or excited to take it to the next level, Jazz Attack has a great lineup for you!


As a reminder, all beginner and intermediate lessons are drop-in -- no partner required. Beginner lessons don't require any experience and are always included in admission! Intermediate lessons are offered on all non-live-band weeks for an additional sliding scale +$5-15. All events are held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square).


March 2nd

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Kate Holden & Mike McDermott

Intermediate Lesson: Balboa Taster with Sarah Hansen & Akshay Madhukar

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Kate Holden

Price: $10, +$5-15 sliding scale for the intermediate lesson

Tickets available on: 2/24

COVID Requirements: Masks optional, proof of any COVID vaccine, 2/3 capacity


March 9th: LIVE BAND -- Chris Oatts & the South Philly Swing All-Stars play the music of Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges

This is the first time we'll be hearing a lot of this music live in Philadelphia. Chris Oatts is one of the best around, and his band is perfect for jazz lovers and casual dancers alike!

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Lauren Fosnight & Matt Rapp

Intermediate Lesson: no intermediate lessons on band nights

9-11pm: Social Dance with LIVE BAND: Chris Oatts & the South Philly Swing All-Stars play the music of Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges

Price: $15

Tickets available on: 3/3

COVID Requirements: Masks required, proof of any COVID vaccine, 2/3 capacity


March 16th

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Jenn Reddig & Steve Fox

NO Intermediate Lesson: Our venue double booked the intermediate lessons space, so we're all going to go out for dinner instead! Come by Rosy's Taco Bar at 2220 Walnut St. from 7:30pm - 9pm go grab some food and/or a cocktail with your JA faves.

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Lauren Levey

Price: $10, +$5-15 sliding scale for the intermediate lesson

Tickets available on: 3/10

COVID Requirements: Masks optional, proof of any COVID vaccine, 2/3 capacity


March 23rd

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with two awesome teachers

Intermediate Lesson: "How to Practice" with Mary Margaret & Kate Holden

Price: $10, +$5-15 sliding scale for the intermediate lesson

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Lauren Fosnight

Tickets available on: 3/17

COVID Requirements: Masks optional, proof of any COVID vaccine, 2/3 capacity


March 30th

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with two awesome teachers

Intermediate Lesson: Two-Group Guided Practice -- "Moving From Beginner to Intermediate" with Nick Cruickshank & "Pushing past the Intermediate Plateau" with Mike McDermott

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Steve Fox

Price: $10, +$5-15 sliding scale for the intermediate lesson

Tickets available on: 3/24

COVID Requirements: Masks optional, proof of any COVID vaccine, 2/3 capacity


You can get your tickets to our swing dance events HERE. Don't forget to invite a friend, and come ready to make some new ones!


Oh, and don't forget, this month we're heading out on our first traveling events! You can see what else we're up to by clicking the button below and scrolling down to the "Upcoming Local Events" section for Philly events & the "Upcoming Traveling Events" section for further-away fun!


There's no better place to learn to Lindy Hop than Jazz Attack! With our adult dance classes and welcoming social dance atmosphere you'll be swingin' out in no time!


Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @jazzattackswings

Facebook: Jazz Attack page and group


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Updated: Feb 13

Here at Jazz Attack, where Lindy Hop history & culture is Black history & culture, every month is Black History Month. We want to share that far and wide, and as such all beginner & intermediate lessons will be free / pay what you want with dance admission, and all DJ sets will be themed around Black artists of the Swing Era through today.


As a reminder, all beginner and intermediate lessons are drop-in -- no partner required. Beginner lessons don't require any experience! All events are held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square).


February 2nd

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Sarah Hanson & Pablo Sasso

Intermediate Lesson: Classic Solo Jazz Styling - WATCH: the Nicholas Brothers & the Four Step Brothers - with Lauren Levey | FREE / PWYW for Black History Month

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Steve Fox - the Joe Williams Special

Price: $10

Tickets available on: 1/27

COVID Requirements: Masks optional, any COVID vaccine, 2/3 capacity


February 9th: LIVE BAND -- the Craig Gildner Trio at Jazz Attack's "Red or Black" Valentine's Dance!

Is Valentine's Day a real holiday or just a corporate scam? Don your festive reds if you're 💘pro Valentine's 💘 and bust out the black clothes if you're an 🖤anti-Valentiner 🖤

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Brennan & Alex DeVoe

Intermediate Lesson: no intermediate lessons on band nights

9-11pm: Social Dance with LIVE BAND: up from DC, the Craig Gildner Trio!

Price: $15

Tickets available on: 2/3

COVID Requirements: Masks required, any COVID vaccine, 2/3 capacity


February 16th

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop Rozi Fonyo & Matt Rapp

Intermediate Lesson: Follows of the Swing Era with Kate Holden | FREE / PWYW for Black History Month

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Nick Cruickshank - The Swingin' Saxophone Powerhouses: Johnny Hodges, Lester Young, & More

Price: $10

Tickets available on: 2/10

COVID Requirements: Masks optional, any COVID vaccine, 2/3 capacity


February 23rd

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Akshay Madhukar & Lauren Fosnight

Intermediate Lesson: the Breakaway with Mike McDermott & Jenn Reddig

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Nii Attoh Okine

Price: $10

Tickets available on: 2/17

COVID Requirements: Masks optional, any COVID vaccine, 2/3 capacity



That's all for our first month of 2023! You can get your tickets to our swing dance events HERE. Don't forget to invite a friend, and come ready to make some new ones!


There's no better place to learn to Lindy Hop than Jazz Attack! With our adult dance classes and welcoming social dance atmosphere you'll be swingin' out in no time!


Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @jazzattackswings

Facebook: Jazz Attack page and group


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  • Writer's pictureJazz Attack

Updated: Jan 20

Hey Jazz Attackers and soon-to-be dancers! Ready to make new friends and have some fun in 2023? Come swing out with us! We've got some great lessons and dances this month.


As a reminder, all beginner and intermediate lessons are drop-in -- no partner required. Beginner lessons don't require any experience and are always included in admission! Intermediate lessons are offered on all non-live-band weeks for an additional sliding scale +$5-15. All events are held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square).


January 5th

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Alex & Brennan DeVoe

Intermediate Lesson: New Year, New You! Musicality & Making the Dance Your Own with Kate Holden & Nick Cruickshank

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Brennan DeVoe

Price: $10, +$5-15 sliding scale for the intermediate lesson

Tickets available on: 12/30

COVID Requirements: Masks required (post-holiday), vaccine + booster, 2/3 capacity


January 12th: LIVE BAND -- CHELSEA REED & THE FAIR WEATHER FIVE at the Jazz Attack Annual Formal!

Bust out your favorite formalwear and get ready to hit the floor with Philly's finest swing band. This crew is the best of the best, and they'll keep you moving all night long!

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Lauren Fosnight & Matt Rapp

Intermediate Lesson: no intermediate lessons on band nights

9-11pm: Social Dance with LIVE BAND: Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Five!

Price: $15

Tickets available on: 1/6

COVID Requirements: Masks required, vaccine + booster, 2/3 capacity


January 19th

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Mike McDermott & Kate Holden

Intermediate Lesson: Fun Choreo with Jenn Reddig & Steve Fox

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Akshay Madhukar

Price: $10, +$5-15 sliding scale for the intermediate lesson

Tickets available on: 1/13

COVID Requirements: Masks optional, Vaccine + booster, 2/3 capacity


January 26th

8-9pm:

Beginner Lesson: Lindy Hop with Lauren Fosnight & Akshay Madhukar

Intermediate Lesson: Fast Dancing with Mary Margaret & Lewi Gilamichael

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Mike McDermott

Price: $10, +$5-15 sliding scale for the intermediate lesson

Tickets available on: 1/20

COVID Requirements: Masks optional, Vaccine + booster, 2/3 capacity



That's all for our first month of 2023! You can get your tickets to our swing dance events HERE. Don't forget to invite a friend, and come ready to make some new ones!


There's no better place to learn to Lindy Hop than Jazz Attack! With our adult dance classes and welcoming social dance atmosphere you'll be swingin' out in no time!


Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @jazzattackswings

Facebook: Jazz Attack page and group


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