Hey Philly! Did you make a New Year's resolution to learn to swing dance? Looking for great live jazz music or just a fun Thursday night out in January? You're in the right place! We offer three levels of Lindy Hop & Swing Dance lessons followed by a social dance party to the city's best swing DJs, plus a live band on 1/16! If you aren't sure which class to sign up for, visit our classes page.
All Thursday night swing dance events are held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square)
January 9th: DJ Night, 4-Week Connection Series Start
8-9pm:Â
Lindy 101 Lesson:Â Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Lisa Pilchman & Mike McDermott
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 Series Week 1 with Brennan & Alex DeVoe
In this 4-week connection series, Alex and Brennan 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. This class series must be purchased in full, and includes consistent teachers & classmates, detailed video recaps, access to our 7:30-8pm practice space, and special discord channel.
Extended Topics Lesson (audition required): Classic Move Variations with Lauren Fosnight & Matt Rapp
Join Matt and Lauren as they help you spice up your Lindy Hop with creative variations on classic moves! They'll explore ways to add flair to your dancing by changing timing, direction, momentum, and more!
9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Akshay Madhukar
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Ext. Topics Class | Monthly connection series: $75 general / $45 students
January 16th: LIVE BAND -- Jazz Attack Annual Formal ft. LIVE MUSIC from Scott Silbert
Folks, this is the one time of year when we go all out on outfits. Come dressed to the nines in your formal favorites -- whatever makes you feel fabulous. We'll have photographers on hand and a live band for this incredible experience. Tickets often sell out in advance!
8-9pm:Â
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Gracie Zhang & 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.
Connection Series Series Week 2 with Brennan & Alex DeVoe
See details under wk 1; you can still join week 2 (and get a recap video from week 1), but you'll have some catching up to do, and should plan to show up at 7:30pm to practice.
Balboa Class (open to all!): Band Nights mean Balboa with Sarah Sasso & Zak Kneeland
Balboa, one of Lindy's sister styles, is great for conserving energy on faster tunes and in tight spaces, and it's just fun in its own right. Come learn some Bal-Swing!
9-11pm: LIVE BAND Social dance with LIVE BAND: Scott Silbert Jazz Band
The legendary multi-woodwind instrumentalist and bandleader Scott Silbert is currently active with the prestigious Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, and as big band leader at DCLX. Silbert's sounds are known to keep the largest dancefloors in the US packed and swingin' out all night long!
Price: $15 ($10 for students) | +$5 / +$3 students for Balboa Topics Class
January 23rd:
8-9pm:Â
Lindy 101 Lesson:Â Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Kate Holden & 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 Series Series Week 3 with Brennan & Alex DeVoe
See details under wk 1; series are not drop-in friendly, so please join at the top of the month!
Extended Topics Lesson (audition required): Tandem Charleston with Alyssa Hernández & Nick Cruickshank
Join Alyssa & Nick as they dive into their favorite tandem charleston sylings & variaitons. From vintage favorites to modern mischief, there's so much more to this step than you realize!
9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Nick Cruickshank
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Ext. Topics Class
January 30th:
8-9pm:Â
Lindy 101 Lesson:Â Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Max VerNooy & Gavin Laur
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 Series Series Week 4 with Brennan & Alex DeVoe
See details under wk 1; series are not drop-in friendly, so please join at the top of the month!
Extended Topics Lesson (audition required): The Nuance of Connection with Nelle Chery & Morgan Lee
Join Nelle and Morgan as they take you on an exploration of connection. From macro, to micro, and everything in between!
9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Brennan DeVoe
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Ext. Topics Class
Upcoming Live Band Nights & Special Events:
Jazz Attack Annual Formal - Jan 16th ft. Live Music from Scott Silbert
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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