April & May 2025 at Jazz Attack | Philly Lindy Hop & Swing Dance Events
- Jazz Attack
- Mar 30, 2025
- 8 min read
Updated: May 18, 2025
Hey Philly! Looking for great live jazz music or just a fun Thursday night out? You're in the right place! We offer three 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 live bands on 4/3, 4/10, 5/1, 5/3, and 5/4! If you aren't sure which class to sign up for, visit our classes page.
All Thursday night swing dance events are held at our new venue -- 1336 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 -- aka the Philadelphia Boys Choir building
April 3rd: Live Band Debut -- Annie & the Fur Trappers! + 4-Week Rhythm & Groove Series Start
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Kate Holden & Mike McDermott
Rhythm & Groove Monthly Series Week 1 with Steven Fox & Nick Cruickshank
What sets awesome dances apart? The ones that feel like they're one with the music! Learn how to easily predict what will come next in a tune, emphasize different parts of the music in your movements, create fitting variations, and play off of your partner's ideas -- all while keeping the flow. It's musicality and more!
Band Night Bal Lesson (all levels welcome!): Beginner Balboa with Brennan & Alex DeVoe
9-11pm: Social dance with LIVE BAND: Annie & the Fur Trappers
Pricing: $15 / $10 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$5 / +$3 students for Bal Class | Monthly Call & Response series: $80 general / $53 students
April 10th: LIVE BAND -- Chris Oatts & the Elling-Tones
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Paulina Bargallo & Gracie Zhang
Rhythm & Groove Monthly Series Week 2 with Steven Fox & Nick Cruickshank
See details under wk 1; students may still join this week
Band Night Bal Lesson (all levels welcome!): Beginner+ Balboa with Brennan & Alex DeVoe
Balboa, one of Lindy's sister styles, is perfect for cozy dances in close quarters, fun momentum, and conserving energy on faster tunes.
9-11pm: Social dance with LIVE BAND: Chris Oatts & the Elling-Tones
Pricing: $15 / $10 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$5 / +$3 students for Bal Class
April 17th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Rachael Keneipp & 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.
Rhythm & Groove Monthly Series Week 3 with Steven Fox & Nick Cruickshank
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): Exploring Rhythms with Special Guests Helen Garfinkle & Max Ramirez
We're so excited to welcome Helen & Max all the way from San Fransisco! So... you're having a great dance, and it's time for you to pull out your coolest rhythmic idea... and it brings the momentum of the dance to a screeching halt. What happened? In this class, we'll bring some of our favorite tough solo jazz breaks, as well as some cool moves, and workshop putting them together in our Lindy Hop while keeping an eye on the music, our partner, and the flow of the dance.
9-10:30pm: Social dance with DJ Gavin Laur
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Ext. Topics Class
April 24th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Adrienne Barberg & 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.
Rhythm & Groove Monthly Series Week 4 with Steven Fox & Nick Cruickshank
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): Switch Dancing with Lauren Levey & Max VerNooy
Step outside the roles of lead and follow and enter the land of switching! By removing traditional "leading" and "following" constructs, we can find new ways to interact and play with our dance partners. Come explore how to become more comfortable with a music-first role-neutral mindset, and see how this expands your dancing!
9-10:30pm: Social dance with DJ Lauren Levey
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Ext. Topics Class
Jazz Town Lindy Hop Weekend - May 1-4 (sellout alert! advance tickets highly recommended)
🎶Thursday, May 1st: Jazz Attack Double Dance at the Ethical Society with Gordon Webster! SOLD OUT spare a few 9pm walk ins
6-6:30pm & 8-8:30pm: Lindy 101 Beginner Lindy Hop Lessons
6:30-8:30pm: Early Bird Dance ft. Live Music from Gordon Webster
8:30-10:30pm: Night Owl Dance ft. Live Music from Gordon Webster
This event also includes a special performance from RagTag Empire in the Early Bird set, and an open solo jazz competition in the Night Owl set.
🎼Friday, May 2nd: Mobtown Ballroom with Gordon Webster! 8-9pm: Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson 9pm-12am: LIVE BAND Social Dance ft. Live Music from Gordon Webster
12am-Close: DJ Kate Holden
This event also includes an open mix & match competition.
Pricing: $20 at the door
🦁Saturday, May 3rd: Jazz Attack Goes to the Philadelphia Zoo!
1pm: Whether you’re joining us from Philly, Baltimore, or elsewhere, get ready for an amazing day at the Zoo! Please RSVP in advance.
🎵Saturday, May 3rd: Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Band at City Winery Philadelphia 6pm: Doors Open 7-7:30pm: Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson 7:30pm-11pm: LIVE BAND Social Dance ft. Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Band Pricing: $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $40 for table seats (if you intend to buy dinner)
This event also includes an Invitational Philly and Baltimore Mix & Match with DJ Kyle Seymour
🎹Saturday, May 3rd: Late Night Dance at the Concierge Ballroom
11pm-1am: Social Dancing to DJ Nii Attoh Okine
Pricing: $10 general / $7 students
🥁Sunday, May 4th: Rittenhop at Cherry Street Pier with Ben Cohen & the Collaboration 12-3:30pm Outdoor LIVE BAND Social Dance ft. Ben Cohen & the Collaboration
Pricing: Free!
This event also includes an open strictly Lindy Hop competition
May 8th: An Unethical Funeral Dance Party
Our time at the Ethical Society has come to a close. New venue requirements dictate that all music must end by 9pm, so from 7-9pm this Thursday and for just $5 we'll bid farewell to the Ethical Society with all black clothes, treats, photo prints, and one last dance. At 9pm we'll dutifully sacrifice our sound system, share a couple favorite memories in the space, and head to a nearby location for some post-dance hangs & the chance to get to know the folks we dance with every week a little better (as they say on TikTok, this was the whole point).
7-7:45pm (Upstairs) Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Two Amazing Instructors
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.
7-9pm (Downstairs): Social dance with DJ Nick Cruickshank
Pricing: $5 for all (Lindy101 included)
May 15th: New Venue Soft Launch
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Ericka Skirpan & 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.
"How to Get Good" Monthly Series Week 1 with Kate Holden & Mike McDermott
How do I practice? What should I work on? How do I level up my dancing? What do I do if I don’t have someone to practice with? Join Mike and Kate for this 3-week mini series where they’ll answer these questions and more! Series classes must be purchased in full, and come with 1) detailed video recaps in case you miss a week, 2) consistent teachers & classmates for rapid progress, 3) 7:30-8pm pre-lesson practice space, and 4) a discount on the next month's series
Extended Topics Lesson (audition required): Creating your Own Breaks with Lauren Fosnight
Get ready to explore the world of breaks with Lauren Fosnight! You'll deep dive into full breaks and once those are comfy, Lauren will guide you through creating your own!
9-10:30pm: Social dance party with DJ Gavin Laur
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Ext. Topics Class
May 22nd
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Giavanna Townsend & 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.
"How to Get Good" Monthly Series Week 2 with Kate Holden & Mike McDermott
See above -- series are not drop-in friendly, so students must attend or make up week 1.
Extended Topics Lesson (audition required): Sugar Pushes with Special Guest Instructors Stephanie Weir & Andy Yong
Join special guests Andy and Stephanie for a sugar push intensive! This 6-count move is all about connection, stretch, and groove, and Andy and Stephanie are here to level yours up!
9-10:30pm: Social dance party with DJ Kate Holden
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Ext. Topics Class
May 29th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Lauren Fosnight & Matt Rapp
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.
"How to Get Good" Monthly Series Week 3 with Kate Holden & Mike McDermott
This series will be closed by this point, but check out June's Solo Series with Lauren L!
Bonus Balboa Lesson (no audition required): Lolly Kicks with Lauren Levey & Zak Kneeland
Balboa, one of Lindy's sister styles, is perfect for cozy dances in close quarters, fun momentum, and conserving energy on faster tunes. Come learn some Lolly kicks!
9-10:30pm: Social dance with DJ Steven Fox
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Ext. Topics Class
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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