Groove Juice Swing: Swing Dancing in Rochester, NY

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Groove Juice Swing offers classes on a broad range of Jazz Age and Swing Era dances: swing dance, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, 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. Preregister to get a discount, or sign up at the door the first day of class! If a 4 week series isn't for you, we encourage you to drop-in for our free beginner swing dance lesson, held every Wednesday at 8:45pm during  Lindy Jam, our weekly social dance.

 

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Shim Sham Register Online Shim Sham

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Dates: Wednesday April 29
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
  • Cost: $18 preregistered. At-door registration price is $20 if space is available.

The most popular and well-known solo jazz choreography out there, Frankie Manning's Shim Sham is danced all over the world. This Lindy Hop line dance can be seen regularly at events and we'd love to have you join in! It is based on the original tap dance Shim Sham which was choreographed by Leonard Reed and Willie Bryant. It features classic jazz steps such as the Tackie Annie, the Half-Break, the Boogie Back, and the Shorty George. This class is a great intro to solo jazz dancing, and is open to everyone from first-timers to experienced Lindy Hop dancers!

Solo, Together - Dancing Solo Jazz on the Social Dance Floor Register Online Solo, Together - Dancing Solo Jazz on the Social Dance Floor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Teachers: Matt and Faye
  • Dates: Wednesday April 29
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
  • Cost: $18 preregistered. At-door registration price is $20 if space is available.

Solo dancing doesn't have to be a solo experience! Inspired by the teaching and social dancing at Stompology, this workshop focuses on the tools to connect with the music of your fellow dancers while dancing solo. We will explore together how to expand our capacity to recognize and make invitations and responses in relation to the music, other dancers, and ourselves. Join us on our search for more ease, playfulness and connection in solo jazz on the social dance floor. No prior solo jazz experience needed!

Intro to Swing: Swingout! Register Online Intro to Swing: Swingout! (4 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Dates: Wednesdays on May 6, 13, 20, and 27
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
  • Cost: $70 preregistered. At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
  • Prerequisite: None

This series will focus on Lindy Hop’s most iconic move - the swingout! Watch any video of Lindy Hoppers and you’re sure to see at least a few swingouts - some have even called it the true basic of the dance! You’ll start out by learning basic footwork and some simple partnered moves that lay the foundation for a successful swingout. By the end of the series you’ll be swinging out with ease!

Improver: Charge up your Charleston Register Online Improver: Charge up your Charleston (4 weeks / Improver)

Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Dates: Wednesdays on May 6, 13, 20, and 27
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
  • Cost: $70 preregistered. At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
  • Prerequisite: Beginner series

Ready for some more Charleston? In this class, you’ll learn cool new variations and moves in side-by-side and hand-to-hand, explore cross hand and airplane positions, and work on dancing Charleston at faster tempos. We’ll also focus on how to integrate Charleston with Lindy Hop so you can transition between the two seamlessly on the social dance floor!

Improver Package Register Online Improver Package (24 weeks / Improver)

Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Dates: Wednesdays
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
  • Cost: $300 preregistered. At-door registration price is $300 if space is available.
  • Prerequisite: Beginner series

Sign up for all six of our improver series! This package deal gets you 30% off - that’s 7 weeks free! Classes can be taken at any time in any order, just let us know that you signed up for the package deal when you arrive.

Improver Mini Package Register Online Improver Mini Package (12 weeks / Improver)

Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Dates: Wednesdays
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
  • Cost: $160 preregistered. At-door registration price is $160 if space is available.
  • Prerequisite: Beginner series

Sign up for three of our improver series! This package deal gets you one 4-week series for free - that's 25% off! Classes can be taken at any time in any order, just let us know that you signed up for the package deal when you arrive.

Intro to Swing: Beginner Package Register Online Intro to Swing: Beginner Package (16 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Dates: Wednesdays
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
  • Cost: $210 preregistered. At-door registration price is $210 if space is available.
  • Prerequisite: None

Sign up for all four of our beginner series! This package deal gets you one 4-week series for free - that's 25% off! Classes can be taken at any time in any order, just let us know that you signed up for the package deal when you arrive.

 

Future Classes

Generally, class sessions are 4 weeks long and begin the first week of each month. Each class session generally consists of 1 class night per week. 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.

About Us

Groove Juice Swing, established in 2004, is based in Rochester, NY and specializes in Lindy Hop, the original form of swing dance from the 1920s and 1930s. Groove Juice Swing offers dance classes, weekly social dances, live band dance events, performances, and dance workshops throughout the year. Staff members and instructors are passionate about all things Lindy Hop, traveling all over the world to compete against and learn from the very best Lindy Hoppers. They bring that same commitment and enthusiasm to the dance community in Rochester.

Groove Juice Swing is a grateful recipient of the Monroe County JumpstARTS Grant Program.

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