- Nick Cruickshank
- Jan 3
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 13
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 multiple levels of Lindy Hop & Swing Dance lessons -- no partner or experience required -- followed by a social dance party to the city's best swing DJs, plus a live band on January 15th! 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. All Tuesday night classes are held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society at 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19143.
Tuesday Intermediate Lindy Hop Classes at 1906 Rittenhouse Sq
January 13, 20, 27:
6:45-8pm: Tuesday Monthly Series: New Year, New Drills with Kate & Mike | Sign up Here!
Get back in the groove with exercises, games, and strategies to take your Lindy Hop to the next level. Learn how to sharpen your rhythm, perfect your connection, and more. This intermediate series is appropriate for students that have completed all four of our core series or any prior Tuesday series and are looking for their next challenge.
All series include complimentary admission to all Thursday evening social dances this month, consistent teachers & classmates for rapid progress, video recaps for review & practice, and access to our Thursday 7:30pm practice space. $59 general / $39 students. Students also taking the Thursday Monthly series get a 30% discount by inquiry.
Thursday Beginner-Friendly Swing Dance Classes & Dance Parties at 1336 Spring Garden
January 8th: Welcome Back & Series Launch!
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Rachael Keneipp & Nick Cruickshank
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.
Connection Monthly Series Week 1 with Giavanna Townsend & Mike McDermott
In this 4-week connection series, Mike and Giavanna will explore how to strengthen your partnerships with your fellow dancers and the music. Through active listening, shared movement, and techniques such as proper use of tension and compression, they'll help you create moments of true connection on the dance floor. These classes will offer valuable tools to enhance collaboration in your dance experience. All series include complimentary admission to all Thursday evening social dances this month, consistent teachers & classmates for rapid progress, video recaps for review & practice, and access to our Thursday 7:30pm practice space. $75 general / $49 Students. Limit 30 students
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Tommy Darlington
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | Monthly series: $59 general / $39 students
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included) | Monthly series: $59 general / $39 students
January 15th: Jazz Attack Annual Formal | LIVE BAND: Ben Cohen & the Collaboration
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Adrienne Barberg & Max VerNooy
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.
Connection Monthly Series Week 2 with Giavanna Townsend & Mike McDermott
See description under week 1.
Band Night Solo Jazz Lesson: Upper Body & Arms in Solo Jazz with Lauren Fosnight
There's no Lindy Hop without solo jazz! Solo is the language of Lindy, so come and kick it with Lauren Fosnight as she leads a fun exploration of rhythm, shape, and movement. Leave feeling more confident in your solo and partnered dancing! Students should already have basic familiarity with solo jazz.
9-11pm: Social dance party with LIVE BAND: Ben Cohen & the Collaboration
Advance Pricing: $15 / $10 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$5 / +$3 students for Bal
Day-of Pricing: $17 / $12 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$5 / +$3 students for Bal
January 22nd:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Ericka Skirpan & Steven Fox
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.
Connection Monthly Series Week 3 with Giavanna Townsend & Mike McDermott
Series are not drop in friendly, but stay tuned for next month's series!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Akshay Madhukar
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
January 29th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Maryl Harris & Hank Goldenberg
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.
Connection Monthly Series Week 4 with Giavanna Townsend & Mike McDermott
Series are not drop in friendly, but stay tuned for next month's series!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Kate Holden
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
Special Events in January
January 15th: Jazz Attack Annual Formal ft. Ben Cohen & the Collaboration
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.
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.
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