Hey Philly! Ready to learn to swing dance? Looking for great live jazz music or just a fun Thursday night out in October? 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 10/10! 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)
Octover 3rd: DJ Night, 4-Week Swingout Series Start, Advanced Topics 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.
Rhythm & Groove Series Week 1 with Lauren Levey & Steve Fox
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! Just $85 general / $55 students for all 5 weeks; includes all Oct dances, pre-lesson practice space, and detailed recap videos. Limited to 30 students. The swingout series sold out, so don't wait to get your spot at the link above!
Extended Topics Lesson: The Flow Show with Lauren Fosnight & Nick Cruickshank
Get ready to mix rhythms, shapes, and styles with finesse in this transition-based class. This will serve as a sort of self audition for future advanced topics classes.
9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Lauren Levey
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Adv. Topics Class
Saturday October 5th: Jazz Attack's Apple Snacks
Jazz Attack goes to Linvilla Orchards | RSVP here!
Join the squad as we head to Linvilla orchards for a flannel-clad day of apple picking, pumpkin hayrides, a corn maze, and general autumnal merriment (...beer garden).
11:00am Depart Philadelphia
2:45pm Depart Linvilla Orchards
3:30pm Arrive back in Philadelphia
October 10th: LIVE BAND -- Chelsea Reed & The Fair Weather Band | Potential Sellout Alert!
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Kate Holden & Lloyd Lopez 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 Series Week 2 with Lauren Levey & Steve Fox
See details under 10/3; series are not drop-in friendly, so please join at the top of the month!
Balboa Class: Band Nights mean Balboa with Sarah Sasso & Zak Kneeland
OPEN TO ALL: 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. Dive in to Out & ins!
9-11pm: LIVE BAND Social dance with Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Band
These Philly favorites are BACK for the first time since the spring. Chelsea's powerful vocals and the Fair Weather Band's punchy horns and dynamic rhythm section create some of the best tunes for Lindy Hoppers & Blues dancers. Get those tickets in advance!
Price: $15 ($10 for students) | +$5 / +$3 students for Balboa Topics Class
October 17th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with TBA & Nick Cruickshank
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 Series Week 3 with Lauren Levey & Steve Fox
See details under 10/3; series are not drop-in friendly, so please join at the top of the month!
Extended Topics Lesson: Solo with Lauren Fosnight
Get in the groove with Lauren -- this solo class will help you explore fun shapes and ryhthms, and make solo moves your own. Adv. Topics test-in required.
9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Nick Cruickshank
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Adv. Topics Class
October 24th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Lisa Pilchman & 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.
Rhythm & Groove Series Week 4 with Lauren Levey & Steve Fox
See details under 10/3; series are not drop-in friendly, so please join at the top of the month!
Extended Topics Lesson: Drags with Gianfranco Semino & Alyssa Hernández
One of the coolest and closest moves in the swing dancer's must-have repertiore. Once you learn them you'll never stop enjoying these smooth, smooth glides. Adv. Topics test-in required.
9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Mike McDermott
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Adv. Topics Class
October 31st: Halloween Costume Party! Special prize for best dressed!
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Ericka Skirpan & Gracie Zhang
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 Series Week 5 with Lauren Levey & Steve Fox
See details under 10/3; series are not drop-in friendly, so please join at the top of the month!
Extended Topics Lesson: Scary Moves with Kate Holden & Mike McDermott
This Halloween, conquer the Lindy Hop moves that leads and follows usually avoid because they seem too spooky! In this class, we'll tackle the dance steps that intimidate most. Come in costume, embrace the fear, and learn how to master these 'scary' moves with confidence and flair.
9-11pm: Social dance with DJ Steve Fox
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$10 / +$7 students for Adv. Topics Class
Upcoming Live Band Nights & Special Events:
October Live Band Night - Oct 10th ft. Chelsea Reed & the Fair Weather Band
November Live Band Night - Nov 14th ft. Chris Oatts & Elling-Tones
December Live Band Night - Dec 12th ft. Jon Tigert's Corner Pocket Jazz Band
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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