September 2025 at Jazz Attack | Philly Lindy Hop & Swing Dance Events
- Jazz Attack
- Sep 2
- 5 min read
Updated: Sep 18
Hey Philly! Looking for great live jazz music or just a fun Thursday night out? You're in the right place! We offer multiple 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 a live band on September 18th! If you aren't sure which class to sign up for, visit our classes page.
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.
Tuesdays in September at 1906 Rittenhouse Sq
September 5, 12, 19, 26:
6:45-8pm: Tuesday Monthly Series: The Big Apple Routine with Steven Fox | Sign up Here!
Join us for a 5-week series on the legendary classic solo jazz routine: The Big Apple!
Originally a social dance, but choreographed for the film Keep Punchin' by Frankie Manning, this timeless routine will expand your solo repertoire, unleash your creative variation, and deepen your connection to the history & culture of Lindy & Jazz. Plus it's a whole lot of fun and is still danced at local and regional events alike -- now you too can be in the know! Classes come with complimentary access to Thursday social dances, detailed video recaps, consistent instructors & classmates for rapid progress, access to our 7:30pm practice space, support in the #practice Discord channel, & a discount on the next monthly series. $75 General / $49 Students. Students also taking the connection series get a 30% discount. Students may join up to week 2
Thursdays in August at 1336 Spring Garden
September 4th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Ericka Skirpan & 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.
Call & Response Monthly Series Week 1 with Lauren Fosnight & Mike McDermott
Join us for a 4 week series on call and response! Lindy Hop is a conversation between the music and your partner. This series will explore this conversation through partner dynamics, trading rhythms, and intentional musicality. Come ready to explore, experiment, and bring your own voice to the floor! This series is appropriate for dancers who have taken any monthly series, or feel very comfortable with Lindy 101 material. Classes come with detailed video recaps, consistent instructors & classmates for rapid progress, access to our 7:30pm practice space, support in the #practice Discord channel, and a discount on the next monthly series. $75 General / $49 Students. Limit 30 Students
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Lauren Fosnight
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
September 11th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Gracie Zhang & Hank Goldenberg
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.
Call & Response Monthly Series Week 2 with Lauren Fosnight & Mike McDermott
See description under week 1. Students may join week 2 but are expected to familiarize themselves with the content from week 1 ahead of time.
Band Night Bal Lesson (all levels welcome!): Balboa with Two Awesome Instructors
Balboa, one of Lindy's sister styles, is great for cozy dancing, crowded floors, and low-impact movement, plus it's just fun! Com learn some fun bal variations!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Tommy Darlington
Pricing: $15 / $10 for students (Lindy101 included) | +$5 / +$3 students for Bal Class | Monthly series: $75 general / $49 students
September 18th: LIVE BAND -- The Jack Saint Clair Orchestra's Jazz Attack Debut!
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Rachael Keneipp & 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.
Call & Response Monthly Series Week 3 with Lauren Fosnight & Matt Rapp
Series are not drop in friendly, but stay tuned for next month's!
Band Night Balboa Lesson: The Art of Repetition -- Ad Libs & Lolly Variations with Sarah Sasso & Connor Cole
Balboa, one of Lindy's sister styles, is great for conserving energy on faster tunes and in tight spaces, and it's just plain fun! This drop-in class is open to all that are comfortable with the Lindy 101 content
9-11pm: Social dance party with LIVE BAND: The Jack Saint Clair Orchestra
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
September 25th: Back To School Night -- Students Dance for $1!
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.
Call & Response Monthly Series Week 4 with Lauren Fosnight & Matt Rapp
Series are not drop in friendly, but stay tuned for next month's!
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Hannah Degenford
Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Special Event October 4-5: It's Always Lindy in Philadelphia Workshop Weekend
The gang hosts a workshop weekend! Get ready for an amazing two-track workshop weekend featuring seven renowned and up-and-coming artists, awesome social dancing with bangin' djs, and a whole bunch of Philly-themed surprises.
Artists: AJ Howard, Hanna Yanello & Nii Attoh Okine, Molly Meng, Samantha Pincus & Aaron Jones, Hannah Lane
Weekend passes include: Five workshops (6.5h), Three social dances (7h), and endless good vibes
Tickets are LIVE and selling out fast! Get tickets, details, schedule, FAQ, and more on the It's Always Lindy page of our site
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.
Have any questions? Check out our FAQ page!
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