NYC Swing Dance

Dance, drink, dine, and enjoy the best river view in NYC. Dancers come to dance both indoors and out on the boardwalk (weather-permitting). Reservations recommended if you want to dance inside.  If you'd like to nosh on amazing eats and imbibe at the Negroni bar in the restaurant, please make reservations in advance at Dante ... Read more

Come discover the heart of fusion dance with Brendan & Arielle. Our workshop will explore subtle partnered connections, opportunities for authentic expression, gentle approaches to explosive lifts, and how best to create lots of warm fuzzies! Our goal is to broaden your dance experience in a way that’s connected, expressive, dynamic, meaningful and beautiful. Come ... Read more

Learn the foundations of East Coast Swing & Lindy Hop! East Coast swing is strictly based on six-count patterns while Lindy Hop, which evolved organically as a street dance, is a mix of six-count, eight-count, Charleston, jig and other patterns. East Coast Swing can be danced to the music of the 30s and 40s but ... Read more

For Students with no prior knowledge or background in Lindy Hop / Swing, this class is an introduction to the look and feel of social swing dancing.

Taught by Gaby Cook & Nathan Bugh. Learn the building blocks of Vernacular Jazz movement. Learn vocabulary, and the unique character of early jazz dance.

Add finesse, fancy footwork, and funky moves to your swing / lindy hop basics! Learn 'em in class; grab a partner and take 'em to the dance floor!

Learn the fundamental steps and concepts of this beautiful Southern Californian swing dance, from the chest-to-chest Balboa Shuffle to kicking, turning, fancy "Swing" steps.

Taught by Gaby Cook and Nathan Bugh. For those with no prior experience, start and end this semester with the primary skills you’ll need to feel comfortable and confident as a social swing dancer.

Learn basic variations of the basics you learned in the beginner class. Take this class if you're comfortable with your WCS basics.

Join Gaby Cook & AJ Howard for Lindy 100, a taster class for beginner Lindy Hop students. Each stand-alone class will introduce swing rhythms, essential vocabulary and technique for leading & following.

Somewhere in the middle of nowhere is a speakeasy in the sky… here the band is swinging, the singer singing, the tapper tapping, and a burlesque dancer peeling away all the layers of the outside world. Join us every Wednesday as we step back in time; the twenties are roaring again - you won’t want to miss it.

Brooklyn Swings will give you the basics from the ground up you need to have a fun dance with ANY partner.

For students with no prior knowledge or background in Lindy Hop / Swing, this class is an introduction to the look and feel of social swing dancing.

Learn the foundations of 8-count, one of the fundamental rhythms in Lindy Hop. Broaden your understanding of musicality and partnering to different styles of swing music.

If you’re looking for a place to go and dance the night away, look no further! Every First Friday of the month, we’ll be hosting a dance party at YSBD…! From 8pm to midnight. We know that when it comes to dancing, everyone has their own style and preferences. That’s why we’re offering you an ... Read more

NYC's intimate, twice yearly bal workshops are back. I love bringing the best teachers to town to inspire and support our regional bal scene, and I am thrilled that our first teacher will be the delightful and talented Heather Ballew assisted by local hero Shawn Hershey. Save the date - venue and other fun details ... Read more

Join us every Thursday & Saturday for the top hot jazz & swing bands in NYC at the beautiful & intimate FOXTAIL cocktail bar at the Arlo Soho. Featuring exquisite cocktails and a delicious menu, perfect for after work or a meetup with friends!

Come join us, balboa, shag, and lindy hop dancers - for anyone who likes fast BPMs, jams, and all around high energy tunes! Don’t worry, we will be sure to include some slower songs in between for you to catch your breath.