New to Swing?

Teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994, Gottaswing’s eight-week beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult).

• Beginner classes: The essentials of swing, you’ll learn the three footwork patterns that are the basis of all swing dancing—six-count; eight-count Lindy Whip and Circle; Charleston—plus lead-and-follow skills, transitions, and more.
• Intermediate classes: Building on the basics, you’ll improve your skills and increase your dance vocabulary.
• Specialty classes: We offer all sorts of topics like aerials, team performance, Balboa, advanced styling, and more.

Did we mention that you never need a partner? As in the Lindy community worldwide, we mandate that students rotate partners in our classes, so everyone dances with everyone else. This prevents back-leading by followers, and accustoms both leads and follows to dancing with different partners. Our many years of teaching experience has only further convinced us this is the fastest and most effective way to learn.

We also host lots of dances and special events that include a beginner lesson in the price of admission, which is a great way to be introduced to the joys of swing dancing and increase your comfort on the dance floor.

Join the fun! Swing dancing is a great way to get some exercise, meet new and friendly people, and enjoy great music. We can’t wait to meet you.