August 2026 at Jazz Attack | Philly Lindy Hop & Swing Dance Events
- Nick at Jazz Attack
- Aug 6
- 5 min read
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 incredible live band on August 27th and special release of tickets on August 7th for our 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.
Thursday Beginner-Friendly Swing Dance Classes & Dance Parties at 1336 Spring Garden
August 6th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Kate Holden & 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.
Level 1 Series: 6 & 8 Count Series with Giavanna Townsend & Gianfranco Semino
You know your 6 count and your 8 count moves, time to combine them and level up your Lindy! Giavanna and Gianfranco will walk you through drills and sequences to help you seamlessly blend your footwork. This class is appropriate for beginner+ & intermediate dancers who are fully comfortable with the Lindy 101 content
Level 2 Series: Advanced Charleston with Nick Cruickshank, Rose Palmieri, and Lauren Fosnight
Join us for a 4 week series on partner charleston. Learn the follow & lead technique behind tricky but incredibly fun movements like tandem variations, charleston swingouts, and a whole lot of things that don't have official names. That's how you know it's the good stuff. This isn't a "moves" series, though -- it's all about how to seamlessly integrate this styling into your repertoire for a more dynamic and fun dance experience. This is a more challenging series only suitable for those with strong past prior charleston experience
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Nick Cruickshank
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
August 7-9: FLASH SALE: It's Always Lindy in Philadelphia Tickets at $20 off!
Get tickets to our flagship Lindy Hop festival, It's Always Lindy in Philadelphia from September 25-27, for $20 off from 1pm Friday 8/7 through 11:59pm Sunday 8/9 (eastern time). Three tracks, seven instructors, two bands, and all the best people to enjoy it with, right here in the heart of Philadelphia
More details about the event HERE
Augst 13th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Adrienne Barberg & 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: 6 & 8 Count Series with Giavanna Townsend & Gianfranco Semino
See description above -- you can still join this week!
Level 2 Series: Advanced Charleston with Nick Cruickshank, Rose Palmieri, and Lauren Fosnight
This series is sold out!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Gracie Zhang
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
Performance Team Pricing: $135 / $89 for Students
August 20th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Maryl Harris & 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.
Level 1 Series: 6 & 8 Count Series with Giavanna Townsend & Gianfranco Semino
This series is now closed. Stay tuned for September!
Level 2 Series: Advanced Charleston with Nick Cruickshank, Rose Palmieri, and Lauren Fosnight
This series is sold out! Stay tuned for September!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Max VerNooy
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
August 27th | LIVE BAND: Sunny Side Jazz Band (all the way from New Orleans!)
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Erica Furgiuele & 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.
Level 1 Series: 6 & 8 Count Series with Giavanna Townsend & Gianfranco Semino
This series is now closed. Stay tuned for September!
Level 2 Series: Advanced Charleston with Nick Cruickshank, Rose Palmieri, and Lauren Fosnight
This series is sold out! Stay tuned for September!
Intermediate Drop-In: Band Night Breakaway with Tim Christopher
Before there was the Lindy Hop, there was the breakaway! Come learn this charleston-informed style that's a whole lotta fun with the legendary Tim Christopher
9-11pm: Social dance party with LIVE BAND: Sunny Side Jazz Band
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
Special Events This Month & Beyond
August 2: Jazz Attack Recital at the Arch St. Meeting House
August 7-9: It's Always Lindy in Philadelphia FLASH SALE
August 15: Jazz Attack goes to the Beach: Cape May edition!
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:
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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