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International Instructors! TWO big bands! A night out at City Winery! Lindy hoppers, we've got a great month of dancing coming up for you. Who's ready to swing out? All swing dance events are held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square).


Whether you're taking your first syncopated steps or you're here for your hundredth Lindy Hop lesson & dance, we've got the perfect Thursday night in Philly for you.



April 4th

Welcome back, Jazz Attackers!

8-9pm:

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Alyssa Hernandez

Topics Lesson: RagTag Balboa Series Taster with Brennan & Alex DeVoe -- come get a tiny stepping taster with some of Philly's fav bal pals. If you like it, sign up for RagTag's series!

9-11pm: Social Dance with Special Guest DJ Tommy Brazelton

Price: $10 ($7 for students), +$5-15 sliding scale for the intermediate lesson (+$3 for students)

Tickets available on: April 1st


**SATURDAY & SUNDAY** April 6th-7th: Special Weekend Workshops with Sofia Contreras & Ramiro Frick and Dance with Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather NINE

SPECIAL EVENT ALERT! All the way from Santiago, Chile, these International Lindy Hop Champions are making their US debut with six hours of awesome workshops!

11am-1pm Saturday: Intermediate & Up Morning Track with Sofi & Rami

2:30pm-4:30pm Saturday: Intermediate & Up Afternoon Track with Sofi & Rami

8-11pm Saturday: 3-hour LIVE BAND Social Dance ft. Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather NINE

Early Afternoon Sunday: Advanced* Track with Sofi & Rami

Pricing:

Saturday Lindy Hop & Specialty Track Bundle - $60 ($30 full-time student / pay-it-forward)

Saturday Morning Track only - $40 ($20 full-time student / pay-it-forward)

Saturday Afternoon Track only - $40 ($20 full-time student / pay-it-forward)

Social Dance -- $15 students, $20 general in advance; $25 day of

Sunday Advanced Track - $40

Workshop Levels:

Intermediate & up: Self level test -- dance the California Routine without air steps/lifts/jumps at 160bpm and the full Shim Sham solo routine.

Advanced: Video required -- you've been dancing for years and are probably teaching or competing. Send any video of you social dancing, competing, or performing.


April 11th -- NO JAZZ ATTACK -- Night out at City Winery!

No Jazz Attack because we're going to the Lizzy & the Triggermen Show at City Winery! Join us and get 20% off merchandise & a free digital copy of Lizzy's album from the merch stand with promo code "SWING"! Get tickets HERE


April 18th:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Gracie Zhang & Lisa Pilchman

Topics Lesson: World of Floorcraft with Kate Holden & Mike McDermott -- we've got a lot of live band nights coming up, so this game-centered lesson will help you navigate crowded floors with ease

9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Lauren Fosnight

Price: $10 ($7 for students)

Tickets available on: April 12th


April 25th: LIVE BAND -- Josh Lee & the Extended Family BIG BAND

Dress up and swing out to this absolute wall of sound! You won't want to miss this.

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Rozi Fonyo & Max VerNooy

Topics Lesson: Shoe Night! Bring a pair of flat-bottomed shoes and learn how to suede or chrome (leather) them to make the perfect dance shoes! Keds / discount tennis shoes are perfect.

9-11pm: Social dance with LIVE BAND: Josh Lee & the Extended Family BIG BAND

Price: $15 ($10 for students)

Tickets available on: April 19th


Dancing is a great way to meet new people, strengthen your brain, get some exercise, and just let out any of the week's stressors. Don't forget to invite a friend, or come ready to make some new ones. Get Jazz Attack tickets by clicking the button below:



Get ready to tuck turn and swing out on some of the finest dance floors in Philadelphia.


Have any questions? Check out our FAQ page!


Follow us on social media:

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  • Writer's pictureJazz Attack

Updated: Mar 28

Spring is on the way, which means two things: free water ice at Rita's and a whole lot of Lindy Hopping. Who's ready to swing out? All swing dance events are held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square).


Whether you're taking your first syncopated steps or you're here for your hundredth Lindy Hop lesson & dance, we've got the perfect Thursday night in Philly for you.



March 7th

Welcome back, Jazz Attackers!

8-9pm:

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Nick Cruickshank & Max VerNooy

Topics Lesson: Double Turns with Rozi Fonyo & Mike McDermott

9-11pm: Social Dance with DJ Mike McDermott

Price: $10 ($7 for students), +$5-15 sliding scale for the intermediate lesson (+$3 for students)

Tickets available on: March 1st


March 14th: LIVE BAND -- Jon Tigert's Corner Pocket Jazz Band

Dress up and swing out to Baltimore's finest Lindy Hop jam band, making their triumphant return to Philadelphia! You won't want to miss this.

8-9pm:

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Lisa Pilchman & Mike McDermott

Topics Lesson: no topics lessons on live band nights - come grab tacos with us at 7:30, RSVP in the ticket form

9-11pm: Social dance with LIVE BAND: Jon Tigert's Corner Pocket Jazz Band Price: $15 ($10 for students)

Tickets available on: March 8th


March 21st:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Kate Holden & Gavin Laur

Topics Lesson: ConnecTECH - Level Up Your Connection with Mary Margaret & Nick Cruickshank

9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Ben Schenerman

Price: $10 ($7 for students)

Tickets available on: March 15th


March 28th:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Rozi Fonyo & Steve Fox

Topics Lesson: Let's Get Connected with Special Guest Instructors: Hannah Manning & Jonathan Ng

9-11pm: Social dance with Special Guest DJ Jonathan Ng Price: $10 ($7 for students)

Tickets available on: March 22nd

**SATURDAY & SUNDAY** April 6th-7th: Special Weekend Workshops with Sofia Contreras & Ramiro Frick

SPECIAL EVENT ALERT! All the way from Santiago, Chile, these International Lindy Hop Champions are making their US debut with six hours of awesome workshops!

11am-1pm Saturday: Intermediate & Up Morning Track with Sofi & Rami

2:30pm-4:30pm Saturday: Intermediate & Up Afternoon Track with Sofi & Rami

8-11pm Saturday: 3-hour LIVE BAND Social Dance ft. Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather NINE

Early Afternoon Sunday: Advanced* Track with Sofi & Rami

Pricing:

Saturday Lindy Hop & Specialty Track Bundle - $60 ($30 full-time student / pay-it-forward)

Saturday Morning Lindy Hop Track only - $40 ($20 full-time student / pay-it-forward)

Afternoon Jazz Track only - $35 ($20 full-time student / pay-it-forward)

Social Dance -- pricing TBA

Sunday Advanced Track - $40

Workshop Levels:

Intermediate & up: Self level test -- dance the California Routine without air steps/lifts/jumps at 160bpm and the full Shim Sham solo routine.

Advanced: Video required -- you've been dancing for years and are probably teaching or competing. Send any video of you social dancing, competing, or performing.

Tickets Available on: March 7th


Dancing is a great way to meet new people, strengthen your brain, get some exercise, and just let out any of the week's stressors. Don't forget to invite a friend, or come ready to make some new ones. Get Jazz Attack tickets by clicking the button below:



Get ready to tuck turn and swing out on some of the finest dance floors in Philadelphia.


Have any questions? Check out our FAQ page!


Follow us on social media:

Facebook: Jazz Attack page and group


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Updated: Feb 28

Hey dancers! This month (and every month) we celebrate Lindy Hop & Jazz's origins as Black art forms. In recognition of that, all of our events this month will center Black dancers and musicians in our lessons and DJ sets. Plus, all lessons will be FREE with admission. Events are held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square).


Whether you're taking your first syncopated steps or you're here for your hundredth Lindy Hop lesson & dance, we've got the perfect Thursday night in Philly for you.



February 1st

8-9pm:

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Lauren Fosnight & Max VerNooy

Topics Lesson: Classic Solo Jazz & Chester Whitmore Moves with Steve Fox

Price: $10 ($7 for students), all lessons included with admission for Black History month!

9-11pm: Social Dance Count Basie Night with DJ Jenna Whiting

Tickets available on: January 26th


February 8th:

8-9pm:

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Jenna Whiting & Mike McDermott

Topics Lesson: Queens of the Nightclub with Special Guest Hannah Lane -- There's an entire class of Jazz dancers that have been left out of the era's storyline in modern retellings... until now. Hannah Lane's original research is bringing the stories of shake dancers and their contributions to jazz dance into the conversation -- come get inspired!

Price: $10 ($7 for students), all lessons included with admission for Black History month!

9-11pm: Social dance Lester Young Night with DJ Lauren Levey

Tickets available on: February 2nd


February 15th: LIVE BAND DOUBLE DANCE at Jazz Attack's "Red or Black" Valentine's / Anti-Valentine's Dance ft. Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Band

It's double dance time! Strap in for four hours with Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Band. Buy tickets to the 7-9pm 'Early Bird' session, the 9-11pm 'Night Owl' session, or both! Plus, wear red if you think Valentine's Day is a real holiday, or wear black if you think it's all just a corporate marketing scheme.

6:30-7pm: Lindy Hop Crash Course with Gracie Zhang & Sarah Sasso

7-9pm: 'Early Bird' Social dance with LIVE BAND: Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Band

8:30-9pm: Lindy Hop Crash Course with Gracie Zhang & Sarah Sasso (Upstairs)

9-11pm: 'Night Owl' Social dance with LIVE BAND: Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Band

Price: One session -- $15 ($10 for students), Both sessions -- $25 ($20 for students)

Tickets available on: February 8th


February 22nd:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Lisa Pilchman & Matt Rapp

Topics Lesson: Getting Inspired with Morgan Lee & Lewi Gilamichael

Price: $10 ($7 for students), all lessons included with admission for Black History month!

9-11pm: Social dance Duke Ellington Night with DJ Zak Kneeland

Tickets available on: February 16th

February 29th:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Brennan & Alex DeVoe

Topics Lesson: Lindy Legends Themed Practice Session with Steve Fox & Nick Cruickshank -- For this special Fifth Thursday Level-Up Practice Session, Nick & Steve are bringing some of their favorite vintage clips. Pick your clip, and our two instructors will show you how to break it down and make it your own!

Price: $10 ($7 for students), all lessons included with admission for Black History month!

9-11pm: Social dance Johnny Hodges Night with DJ Steve Fox

Tickets available on: February 23rd


Dancing is a great way to meet new people, strengthen your brain, get some exercise, and just let out any of the week's stressors. Don't forget to invite a friend, or come ready to make some new ones. Get Jazz Attack tickets by clicking the button below:



Get ready to tuck turn and swing out on some of the finest dance floors in Philadelphia.


Have any questions? Check out our FAQ page!


Follow us on social media:

Facebook: Jazz Attack page and group


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