NYC Swing Dance Classes & Events
Upcoming social dances and classes in New York City in classic swing styles like Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Balboa, and Shag.
All Upcoming Events

Wed, May 31 at 7:00 PM
Gotham Jazz
Somewhere Nowhere NYC
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…

Thu, Jun 1 at 6:00 PM
Level 1 Swing – 4-Week Series with Jenny Sowden
Eris Evolution
Brooklyn Swings will give you the basics from the ground up you need to have a fun dance with ANY partner.

Thu, Jun 1 at 7:00 PM
All-Levels Solo Jazz – 4-Week Series with Jenny Sowden
Eris Evolution
Brooklyn Swings will give you the basics from the ground up you need to have a fun dance with ANY partner.

Thu, Jun 1 at 8:30 PM
Frim Fram Jam
You Should Be Dancing…!
Swing Dancing Thursdays in NYC since 2001! We’re thrilled to be back to our regular Thursday nights!

Fri, Jun 2 at 7:30 PM
Lindyland Swing Party ft. Matthew Piazzi & The Debonairs
Danznik Studios
The LINDYLAND SWING PARTY featuring LIVE MUSIC with SWINGADELIC, Social Dancing, DJ music and more all on a 4,000 + sq ft hardwood floor.

Fri, Jun 2 at 8:30 PM
Swing Dance ft. Red Pavilion Jazz Band
The Red Pavilion
Be transported to Old Shanghai every Friday at @RedPavilionBK with live Chinese and American jazz, blues, and classic songs from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Doors open at 8:30PM; live…

Sat, Jun 3 at 1:30 PM
Swing Crash Course with Elena Iannucci
You Should Be Dancing…!
This one day workshop introduces you to the style of Swing that was born in Harlem during the 1920s & 30s.

Sat, Jun 3 at 6:30 PM
Swing Remix Outdoor Dance at Riverside Park
Riverside Park
Join us outdoors on Saturdays at Riverside Park for swing dancing. We meet every week, weather permitting, to dance on a beautiful outdoor deck area overlooking the Hudson River.

Sat, Jun 3 at 8:30 PM
Lightning Round Night: Bal, Shag & Everything Fast ft. Ian Hutchison & The Reedy or Not
Balanced Arts Center
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…

Sat, Jun 3 at 8:30 PM
Foxtail – Cocktails & Jazz
Foxtail in The Arlo Soho
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…

Sun, Jun 4 at 5:00 PM
Beginner Swing Dance with Brooke McDaniel
Steps on Broadway
Brooke McDaniel will be teaching an open beginner swing class every Sunday at 5 PM at Steps on Broadway.

Mon, Jun 5 at 6:30 PM
Swing 1 for Beginners with Stina Dallons
You Should Be Dancing…!
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.

Mon, Jun 5 at 7:00 PM
Level 1 Swing – 4-Week Series with Jenny Sowden
Lisah Dance Co
Brooklyn Swings will give you the basics from the ground up you need to have a fun dance with ANY partner.

Mon, Jun 5 at 7:00 PM
Intro to Lindy Hop (Level 3) with Milo & Nissreen
Ripley-Grier Studios (72nd St)
Learn the fundamental steps and classic stylings of this original NYC, African American dance form. No partner required. Swing experience required.

Mon, Jun 5 at 7:30 PM
Swing 2 for Advanced Beginners with Stina Dallons
You Should Be Dancing…!
Students will learn 6-count patterns and start to explore their own voices as individual dancers.

Mon, Jun 5 at 8:00 PM
Lindy Variations & Vocabulary (Level 4) with Milo & Nissreen
Ripley-Grier Studios (72nd St)
The ability to take your basic Lindy Hop patterns and change them to suit your needs or music WHILE YOU ARE DANCING is a skill. This class will teach slight…

Mon, Jun 5 at 9:00 PM
Speakeasy Swing Dance
The Back Room
Swing dancing at Back Room Speakeasy Sessions - "most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy"– in it's 10th year since May 2012!

Tue, Jun 6 at 6:30 PM
Swing 2 for Advanced Beginners with Elena Iannucci
You Should Be Dancing…!
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!

Tue, Jun 6 at 7:00 PM
Harlem’s Lindy Hop Tuesdays!
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Community Center
A GREAT Taste of Harlem Culture! Harlem's most famous dance is the Lindy Hop, partially derived from the Charleston of the 1920s. Come on and join us on Tuesday evenings…

Tue, Jun 6 at 7:00 PM
Brooklyn Swings’ First Tuesday Swings
Gemini & Scorpio Loft
NEW Brooklyn Swings Social Dance! First Tuesday Swings The 1st Tuesday of each month - Creative space to be Creative in - Wooden Dance Floor - Dance Lesson - Full Bar!…

Tue, Jun 6 at 7:00 PM
Level 1 Swing – 4-Week Series with Jenny Sowden
Gemini & Scorpio Loft
Brooklyn Swings will give you the basics from the ground up you need to have a fun dance with ANY partner. You'll have tips on a particular style (Lindy Hop,…

Tue, Jun 6 at 7:30 PM
Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate Balboa with Bobby White
You Should Be Dancing…!
In this intermediate-level class, we dive deeper into Balboa and Bal-Swing with other fundamental moves both old and new, and go deeper into improvisation and play.

Tue, Jun 6 at 7:30 PM
Lindy Hop 1: Intro to 8 Count Patterns with Elena Iannucci
You Should Be Dancing…!
Take your Swing/Lindy Hop to the next level with an Intro to 8ct and MORE! We'll start with a review of 8-count basics and then expand our repertoire by adding…

Tue, Jun 6 at 7:45 PM
Adv. Beginner Swing with Spencer & Brooke
Steps on Broadway
Progress in Jitterbug and East Coast Swing by learning more involved patterns with more advanced footwork. Build your dance vocabulary and partnering skills. This class is the prerequisite for Open…