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weekend workshops

Our classes are structured as monthly weekend workshops. The workshops are usually two hours in length and are either two separate classes or a single two-hour workshop on a special topic or vintage swing dance style such as Six-Count Swing (aka East Coast Swing), Smooth Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Swing Line Dances, Partnered Swing Choreography & Performances, Dips & Tricks, Jumps & Aerials, and Carolina Shag. No partner is necessary and drop-ins are always welcome. Check our full calendar and/or schedule pages to see what we’re offering, and see this page for a description of the different styles.

social dances

Our social dances consist of any event or venue around Long Island where we can assemble a critical mass of dancers! In the past, the venues have included public parks, beach boardwalks, empty stages, outdoor concerts, car shows, bars with live music, bars with jukeboxes, church basements, and local speakeasies. We regularly post in our Facebook and Meetup groups about local events with live music that are “dancer-friendly.” See our calendar for updates on where we’ll be dancing next, and please join us anytime!

In non-pandemic times, our branded social dances would typically take place on the second Wednesday of each month at Charlotte’s Speakeasy in Farmingdale. Click below to learn more about this speakeasy location:

Private lessons

Want some individual attention? Private lessons offer an intense, personalized learning environment that allows you to focus on mastering footwork, styling, and technique. You may share your private lessons with a partner (one leader, one follower) at no additional cost. Private lessons are particularly recommended for wedding couples who wish to do swing for their first dance.