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August 2024 at Jazz Attack

Updated: Aug 28

Hey Philly! Ready to learn to swing dance? Looking for great live jazz music or just a fun Thursday night out? Whether you're taking your first syncopated steps or you're here for your hundredth Lindy Hop lesson & dance, we've got a spot on our beautiful hardwood floors for you.


All Thursday night swing dance events are held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square)



August 1st:

8-9pm: 

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

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.

Topics Lesson: Charleston Taster with Lauren Fosnight & Mike McDermott

All levels welcome in this fun Charleston sampler class! Learn different moves & techniques for dancing this classic style, which will be particularly helpful when the Sunny Side Jazz Band joins us from New Orleans next week!

9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Jenna Whiting

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

Tickets available on: July 27th

August 8th: LIVE BAND night ft. The Sunny Side Jazz Band (all the way from New Orleans!)

8-9pm: 

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

Topics Lesson: Band nights mean Balboa! with Brennan & Alex DeVoe

We're bringing live band night lessons back, and using them to highlight one Lindy's sister styles, Balboa! This style is particularly good for conserving energy on faster tunes and in tight spaces, and it's just fun in its own right. Come learn some lollies and twists!

9-11pm: LIVE BAND Social dance with the Sunny Side Jazz Band

Sunny Side is a jazz band based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. They are heavily influenced by the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Fats Waller, and many other early jazz legends. Featuring an energetic vocalist 3 part horn harmonies, and a tight rhythm section, the band’s captivating performance and infectious energy embodies the spirit of New Orleans.

Price: $15 ($10 for students)

Tickets available on: August 2nd


August 15th:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Lauren Fosnight & Gavin Laur

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.

Topics Lesson: ConnTECHtion with Brennan & Alex DeVoe

This Lindy Hop technique lesson will help you refine your rough edges and boost your creativity for smoother and more fun dances!

9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Brennan DeVoe

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

Tickets available on: August 9th

August 22nd:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Ericka Skirpan & Mike McDermott

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.

Topics Lesson: Switching Roles with Lauren Levey!

Lead? Follow? SWITCH! Hop into this class to explore the wonderful world of switch dancing, aka switching between leading and following for double the fun!

9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Akshay Madhukar

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

Tickets available on: August 16th


August 29th:

8-9pm: 

Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Lisa Pilchman & Steve Fox

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.

Topics Lesson: Check Your Health, Lest You Wreck Yourself

Learn how to take care of your body to make sure you hit 100,000 swing outs! Steven will use his 10+ years as a movement specialist and share tools to help you take care of your ankles, knees, hips, and more so you can keep on dancin' 8 days a week.

9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Kyle Seymour

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

Tickets available on: August 23rd


Upcoming Live Band Nights & Special Events:

Rittenhopalooza - August 2-4

Special Saturday Air Steps Workshop ft. NYC Air Step Experts Jennifer Murmylo & Sean Vitale - Sat Sep 7th - Get Tickets HERE

September Swing Out Series - Thursdays Sep 5, 12, 19, 26

September Bonus Band Night - Sep 5th ft. The Hot Toddies (JA Debut - visiting from NYC!)

September Live Band Night - Sep 12th ft. Josh Lee & the Extended Family Big Band

Back to School Night, Students Dance Free! - Sep 26th

October Live Band Night - Oct 10th ft. Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Band

November Live Band Night - Nov 14th ft. Chris Oatts & Elling-Tones


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.


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