September 2026 at Jazz Attack | Philly Lindy Hop & Swing Dance Events

Photo by Contigo Photos at the Jazz Attack Annual Formal

Hey Philly! Looking for a beginner dance class or just a fun Thursday night out? Maybe a new hobby for the new year? You're in the right place! Jazz Attack offers the best Lindy Hop & Swing Dance lessons in Philadelphia -- no partner or experience required -- followed by a social dance party to the city's best swing DJs, plus an incredible live big band gala on September 10th and special weekend-long festival, It's Always Lindy in Philadelphia, September 25-27! If you aren't sure which class to sign up for, visit our classes page. Don't forget, you can save $2 on admission when you register a day or more in advance!

All Thursday night swing dance classes & social dance events are held at our new venue -- 1336 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

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Thursday Beginner-Friendly Swing Dance Classes & Dance Parties at 1336 Spring Garden

September 3rd:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Erica Furgiuele & Ericka Skirpan

Drop in any week & learn the basics of Lindy Hop and a few solo jazz moves in this beginner-oriented class. This class will have some overlapping and some new elements every week, and we recommend taking it multiple times before advancing to the topics class.

Level 1 Series: Expanding Your Lindy Hop Vocabulary with Maryl Harris & Max VerNooy

Learn some new six-count moves, and learn how to make familiar six-count moves your own! This class series will build on Lindy 101 and other Level 1 series to expand your dance vocabulary and deepen your lead/follow communication skills.

Level 2 Series: Advanced Call & Response with Rachael Keneipp & Steven Fox

Taken the Level 1 Call and Response Series and ready to learn more? Steven and Rachael will help you deep dive into the conversation between the music, you, and your partner. Get ready to explore dynamics, advanced rhythms, and intentional musicality. This series will be held down the street at Walker Ballroom -- 1822 Spring Garden St., 3rd Floor. Everything else held at 1336 Spring Garden.

9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Tommy Darlington

Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)

Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)

September 10th | JAZZ ATTACK GALA ft. Josh Lee & the Extended Family Big Band

Did you hear the news? Jazz Attack won a Best of Philly award! Come celebrate by dressing all the way up and swingin' out to the legendary 16-piece Big Band: Josh Lee & the Extended Family! This is the time to bust out the suit & tie, the near-floor-length dress, and those special acessories you've been looking for a chance to show off.

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Mike McDermott & Griffin MacFarlane

Drop in any week & learn the basics of Lindy Hop and a few solo jazz moves in this beginner-oriented class. This class will have some overlapping and some new elements every week, and we recommend taking it multiple times before advancing to the topics class.

Level 1 Series: Expanding Your Lindy Hop Vocabulary with Maryl Harris & Max VerNooy

See description above -- you can still join this week!

Level 2 Series: Advanced Call & Response with Rachael Keneipp & Steven Fox

See description above -- you can still join this week!

Intermediate Drop-In: Band Night Balboa with Tommy Darlington & Partner

Come learn Lindy Hop's sister style, Balboa, which is great for fast, low-impact dancing in tight spaces, and just a whole lot of fun.

9-11pm: Social dance party with Josh Lee & the Extended Family Big Band

Advance Pricing: $15 / $10 for students (Lindy101 included)

Day-of Pricing: $17 / $12 for students (Lindy101 included)

September 17th:

8-9pm: 

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

Drop in any week & learn the basics of Lindy Hop and a few solo jazz moves in this beginner-oriented class. This class will have some overlapping and some new elements every week, and we recommend taking it multiple times before advancing to the topics class.

Level 1 Series: Expanding Your Lindy Hop Vocabulary with Maryl Harris & Max VerNooy

This series will close after week 2.

Level 2 Series: Advanced Call & Response with Rachael Keneipp & Steven Fox

This series will close after week 2.

9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Lauren Fosnight

Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)

Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)

September 24th:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Rose Palmieri & Gracie Zhang

Drop in any week & learn the basics of Lindy Hop and a few solo jazz moves in this beginner-oriented class. This class will have some overlapping and some new elements every week, and we recommend taking it multiple times before advancing to the topics class.

Level 1 Series: Expanding Your Lindy Hop Vocabulary with Maryl Harris & Max VerNooy

This series will close after week 2.

Level 2 Series: Advanced Call & Response with Rachael Keneipp & Steven Fox

This series will close after week 2.

9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Steven Fox

Advance Pricing: $15 / $10 for students (Lindy101 included) +$5 for drop-in classes

Day-of Pricing: $17 / $12 for students (Lindy101 included) +$5 for drop-in classes

September 25th-27th: Its Always Lindy in Philadelphia

Tailored workshops, stellar live music, and great people to share it with -- Jazz Attack's flagship festival returns for year 2, and we're going big. With 7 renowned instructors, 3 amazing bands, a gorgeous new venue, and more surprises along the way, join us for our biggest and best event yet! Passes for several tracks & roles have already sold out, so be sure to get yours at the link below.

More details about the event HERE

Special Events This Month & Beyond

September 19: Jazz Attack goes apple picking

September 25-27: It's Always Lindy in Philadelphia -- a Jazz Attack Lindy Hop workshop weekend. More details on its dedicated page HERE

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:

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

Lindy Hop and jazz have a have a culturally rich history dating back over 100 years. Born of the artistry and innovation of Black dancers and musicians, and passed down orally and physically through generations, we take great care in sharing this art form in a way that is true to these sounds, styles, and values while encouraging the innovation that is hallmark of all Black social dances. To learn more, visit our history and culture page.

Have any questions? Check out our FAQ page!

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Free Online Practice Resources for Lindy Hop & Swing Dance

An Intro to Online Practice Resources for Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, and more

POV: You go to Jazz Attack a few times and take their Lindy 101 intro Lindy Hop & jazz dance class, possibly find your way into their monthly series classes, maybe you even own five cats and live in West Philly. You hear a lot about this thing called practice, and it seems like it will help you take your dancing to the next level. You decide to give it a try. You visit your living room (lol “visit”) or gym studio, cue up some swing music, and … freeze.

And not in the fun, shim-sham kind of way.

And, while completely frozen, you ask yourself,

“Gavin, how do I practice lindy hop?”

And I respond,

“Why are you calling yourself Gavin?”

Regardless, I’m glad you asked!

Deliberate practice is a skill set in itself and deserves careful attention. I intend to address the topic in several ways over the course of the next millennium. For now, here are some amazing and free online resources to help elevate your own dance practice:

Laura Glaess’ YouTube channel: Link

This is a TREASURE TROVE of all things Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz. Explore on your own or start with these playlists: “Inspiration” and “For Beginners”. Note I learn and spend most of my time in the For Beginners section. There’s a ton there.

Lindy Hopcats Site: Link

The Lindy Hopcats are a practice group based in Boston. They’ve put together an amazing resource cataloguing moves, fun practice prompts, music, and more. Explore on your own or feel try a couple practice prompts out with friends. Visit their weekly practice prompts, or select something from their Jar o' Moves

Jazz Attack practice playlist: Link

If you know what you want to practice, but don’t know which songs to play. This playlist starts with slow songs and ends with fast ones (a term often used by dj’s is “bpm” or “beats per minute”. Lower numbers are for slower songs and higher numbers are for faster songs).

If you've been practicing for a minute and are looking to expand your music library, check out Lindy Hopcats' themed playlists

In conclusion: Practice!

The journey of a thousand swing-outs begins with one rock step. If you want to improve, do what you need to make time and space for practice. And take advantage of Philly’s in-person group practice sessions, including:

Thursdays at 7:30pm before Jazz Attack (for series and extended topics students)

Sundays around 5:00pm after Ragtag classes (more on Ragtag here)

Other occasional times as announced in the Jazz Attack mailing list - sign up!

Finally, know that a handful of vetted community members offer private lessons. This is the fastest, most personalized track to growth in your dance journey. Keep an eye out for the private teacher binder at Jazz Attack, or access it digitally here.

And of course, you can find lots of material to practice in Jazz Attack's Lindy Hop & Swing dance classes right here in Philadelphia.

Best Dance Night in Philadelphia: Jazz Attack Wins Best of Philly 2026 Award

Jazz Attack Named Best Dance Night in Philly by Philadelphia Magazine

If you've been searching for the best dance night in Philadelphia, we have some exciting news: Jazz Attack has been named Best Dance Night in Philadelphia in Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly 2026 Awards.

We're honored to receive this prestigious recognition, but are even more grateful to the thousands of dancers, musicians, teachers, and volunteers that make Jazz Attack more than just a dance party every Thursday night. It's taken Jazz Attack over 1,000 events to reach this milestone, but we have not doubt that it's our great community of people that made it happen. We'd be even more excited if you swung out with us this week!

What is Jazz Attack?

Jazz Attack is Philly's home for Lindy Hop & Swing, and a gathering space for the most wonderfully eclectic group of people to get together and revel in it. Every Thursday night we bring together dancers of all experience levels, from yearslong Lindy Hoppers to many a first-time triple stepper. We bring together music lovers, community builders, arts & culture explorers, and movers of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs.

No partner required. No experience required.

Just show up ready to move, laugh, and enjoy a fun evening with great people, all for as little as $10 (and less for students!)

Philadelphia Magazine was on to Something

They nailed our essence as a "volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to spreading appreciation of the vast range of swing dance." While we primarily teach Lindy Hop, a style rooted in the predominantly Black ballrooms & rent parties of Harlem, NYC, on our dance floors you can catch everything from Lindy to Charleston to Balboa to Blues to Shag to Breakaway and beyond. And it's all taught by an incredible teacher core that has devoted themselves to their craft, and put together by a volunteer team that just loves making magic.

Come for Class, Stay to Party

We're not here to tell you the rules of dance. We're here to show you how we can have a blast together. Folks love Jazz Attack for

• its vibrant social atmosphere & opportunities to meet new people

• the opportunity to learn something new & express themselves creatively

• the amazing live jazz bands and the best swing DJs around

• its analog atmosphere in an overly-AI-ified world, barely a phone in sight

• its inclusive & queer-friendly community

Plan Your Night Out at Philadelphia's Best Swing Dance Night

Location: 1336 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA

Parking: FREE parking lot across the street on the NW corner of 13th & Spring Garden

note: school parking lot after hours, no issues to date but park at your own risk

Price: DJ nights run $10 general / $7 students when purchased a day in advance or $12 general / $9 students on the day of. Add $5 for live band nights

Schedule: View our events & get tickets HERE