Classes

Groove Juice Swing offers classes on a broad range of Jazz Age and Swing Era dances: swing dance, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, vernacular jazz dance, and more. Not sure where to start out? Check out our How It Works or FAQ pages!

Preregistration for classes online (here!) closes at 1am the morning of the first class of the series. We hope this encourages you to register early!

Classes starting soon!

Level 1A: Swing Basics Register Online Swing Basics (4 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Dates: June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26
Time: 7:30-8:45pm
Location: Tango Cafe Dance Studio (Third Floor Ballroom) [map]
Cost: $40 preregistered. At-door registration price is $50 if space is available.
Mail-in registration: Click here

If you've never been introduced to swing dancing, or if it's been a while, then this is the class for you! In this four-week series, students will learn basic Swing and Charleston moves, and how to feel comfortable on the social dance floor.

Level 3: Musicality Register Online Musicality (4 weeks / Intermediate/Advanced)

Begins Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Dates: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25
Time: 8:30-9:45pm
Location: Tango Cafe Dance Studio (Third Floor Ballroom) [map]
Cost: $40 preregistered. At-door registration price is $50 if space is available.
Prerequisite: All level 1 and 2 classes or equivalent.
Mail-in registration: Click here

In this four week musicality series, students will learn to fit their dancing to the music’s rhythm, melody, and mood. This is a key characteristic of improvised swing dancing, not commonly found in other partnered dances. Students will expand their skills by taking inspiration from the music and learning to become co-instruments with the band. We'll teach how to predict the music and how to accentuate breaks, as well as give ideas on how to play with rhythm and expression when dancing.

Cardio Charleston Register Online Cardio Charleston (4 weeks / All Levels)

Begins Monday, June 3, 2013

Drop-ins are welcome! Just $10 per class.
Dates: June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Tango Cafe Dance Studio (Third Floor Ballroom) [map]
Cost: $30 preregistered. At-door registration price is $35 if space is available.
Mail-in registration: Click here

For both guys and girls—finally, a swing dance class that is focused on fitness. Join us once a week for an hour of dancing minus the starting, stopping, rotating, and waiting around. We will teach fundamental solo jazz and Charleston steps, integrating them into a fast-paced class to make sure you get a fun and energetic workout. If you've never tried solo jazz, this is a fantastic way to get started! All levels of dancers are welcome. Drop-in price is $10/class.

Level 2A: Fundamentals of Lindy Hop Register Online Fundamentals of Lindy Hop (4 weeks / Intermediate)

Begins Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Dates: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25
Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Location: Tango Cafe Dance Studio (Third Floor Ballroom) [map]
Cost: $40 preregistered. At-door registration price is $50 if space is available.
Prerequisite: Both level 1 classes
Mail-in registration: Click here

The Lindy Hop is the original high-energy partnered jazz dance, invented during the late 1920s in Harlem and popularized in the '30s and '40s. During this four-week series students will use the skills learned in our level 1 classes as a basis for Lindy Hop. Students will learn the fundamentals of the dance, swing outs and other classic moves that made Lindy Hop so popular.

Level 1A: Swing Basics Register Online Swing Basics (4 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Monday, August 5, 2013

Dates: Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19, Aug 26
Time: 8:30-9:45pm
Location: Tango Cafe Dance Studio (Third Floor Ballroom) [map]
Cost: $40 preregistered. At-door registration price is $50 if space is available.
Mail-in registration: Click here

Future Classes

Generally, classes are 4 weeks long and begin the first week of each month. They become open for registration when they are posted on this page, at least 2 weeks before their start date. If you have special requests or would like more information about classes, send us an email at info@groovejuiceswing.com.