July 2026 at Jazz Attack | Philly Lindy Hop & Swing Dance Events
- Jazz Attack
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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 July 2nd and special weekend workshop with Jo Hoffberg & Tim Christopher July 17-19! 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.
Thursday Beginner-Friendly Swing Dance Classes & Dance Parties at 1336 Spring Garden
July 2nd | LIVE BAND: Satchmo's Swingin' 125th -- A Louis Armstrong Tribute by Chris Oatts & the Elling-Tones
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Maryl Harris & 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.
Summer Performance Team Level 1 with Erin & Gracie
This series is closed, but stay tuned for our new beginner series launching in August!
Intermediate Drop-In: Everybody Loves Charleston
When the band starts playing that Louis Armstrong sound and New Orleans flavor, you know it's time to add in some charleston. Come learn the iconic steps and shapes of this classic dance that pairs perfectly with the special set of music.
9-11pm: Social dance party with LIVE BAND: Chris Oatts & the Elling-Tones play a specially- crafted tribute to Louis Armstrong on what would be his 125th Birthday
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
July 9th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Rachael Keneipp & 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.
Summer Performance Team Level 1 with Erin & Gracie
This series is closed, but stay tuned for our new beginner series launching in August!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Mike McDermott
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
July 16th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Rose Palmieri & 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.
Summer Performance Team Level 1 with Erin & Gracie
This series is closed, but stay tuned for our new beginner series launching in August!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Maryl Harris
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
Performance Team Pricing: $135 / $89 for Students
July 17-19: Jazz Jawn Lindy Hop & Solo Jazz Workshops with Jo Hoffberg & Tim Christopher
International Lindy Hop icons Jo Hoffberg & Tim Christopher are coming to town! There will be an a-la-carte Friday Solo Jazz intensive with Jo, and two levels of two-day Lindy intensives on Saturday & Sunday:
Friday 7-10pm, Walker Ballroom - 1822 Spring Garden St
Open Solo Jazz Intensive with Jo Hoffberg -- all are welcome to get their butt kicked and walk out a better dancer than you walked in.
Saturday & Sunday Morning: Advanced Lindy Hop Intensive with Jo Hoffberg & Tim Christopher -- dancers are expected to be teaching and/or traveling often, actively practicing regularly, and rock solid social dancers. A video audition is required.
Saturday & Sunday Afternoon: Intermediate & Up Lindy Hop Intensive with Jo Hoffberg & Tim Christopher -- dancers are expected to be comfortable on the social floor mixing rhythms, reacting to the music & their partner, and being in a challenging class environment.
Saturday, Concierge Ballroom
11am-1pm Advanced Lindy
2:30-4:30pm Intermediate Lindy
8-11pm Social Dance
Sunday, Concierge Ballroom
11am-2pm Advanced Lindy
3:30-6:30pm Intermediate Lindy
6:30pm Community Hangs
July 23rd:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Edith Zhang & Derek Weix
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.
Summer Performance Team Level 1 with Erin & Gracie
This series is closed, but stay tuned for our new beginner series launching in August!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Rachael Keneipp
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
July 30th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Edith Zhang & Derek Weix
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.
Summer Performance Team Level 1 with Erin & Gracie
This series is closed, but stay tuned for our new beginner series launching in August!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Hannah Degenford
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
Tuesday Level 2 Performance Team at 1906 Rittenhouse Sq
June 16 - July 28:
Summer Performance Team Level 2 with Kate Holden & Mike McDermott
This series is closed, but stay tuned for a curriculum relaunch in August!
Special Events This Month & Beyond
July 17-19: Jazz Jawn Intensive with Jo Hoffberg & Tim Christopher
July 25: Jazz Attack Goes to the Beach! We're headed to Cape May!
August 2: Jazz Attack Recital at the Arch St. Meeting House
September 25-27: It's Always Lindy in Philadelphia -- a Lindy Hop workshop weekend
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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