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Classes & Workshops

Our 4-week group classes change monthly, so we’re always offering fresh material for our students to grow! We also offer various one-off workshops to help students improve on specific skills. Check out our offerings below!

4-Week Group Classes

Next Session

NEW LOCATION! Classes will be held at Traffic Jam! Studio, 4011 N Ravenswood Suite 101 from now on!

If you’ve never taken classes with us and are interested in signing up for a class with pre-requisites, please sign up for our 30-minute instructor evaluation so we can determine your eligibility. The eval is $45, but you’ll also receive a $20 discount off the class you place into!

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Intermediate: Swing Outs & Speed
Intermediate: Swing Outs & Speed
$70.00
Limited Availability

Tuesdays—February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 8:30–9:30 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Bob

Learn the swing out, the quintessential move of Lindy Hop, and improve your technique so you can swing out to faster tempos.

Prerequisites: All 3 Beginner Plus classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)

Beginner Plus: Changing Hands
Beginner Plus: Changing Hands
$70.00

Tuesdays—February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7:30–8:30 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Bob

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Thursdays—February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7:30–8:30 PM
Teachers: Melissa & John

Learn to connect with your partner with cross-hands, a connection where both partners are using the same hand to create new shapes and momentum.

Prerequisites: Beginner: Intro to Swing

Advanced: Charleston Essentials
Advanced: Charleston Essentials
$70.00

Thursdays—February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 6:30–7:30 PM
Teachers: Melissa & John

Kick it up a notch with essential Charleston figures you should know beyond the basics.

Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)

Beginner: Intro to Swing Dancing
Beginner: Intro to Swing Dancing
$70.00

Tuesdays—February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 6:30–7:30 PM
Teachers: Kathleen & Bob

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Thursdays—February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 8:30–9:30 PM
Teachers: Melissa & John

Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.

Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.

See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.

Workshops

We offer occasional workshops to help students hone in on specific skills. Check out our upcoming workshops!

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Workshop—Advanced Plus: Charleston Challenge
Workshop—Advanced Plus: Charleston Challenge

Saturday, February 8, 12:30–2 PM

Teachers: Abbie & John

Add to your Charleston repertoire with a fun combo that will help improve your technique as well! We'll walk before we kick step so you'll still have energy to dance at Traffic Jam! later that night.

Prerequisites:

  • Multiple Advanced-level classes. Discuss with an instructor if you have questions about eligibility. See our Class Sequence page for more info on our Advanced class offerings.

  • This is a challenging, tailored class for more experienced students. Students should be proficient with swing outs, side by side and tandem charleston, and combining 6-count and 8-count. rhythms.

More About Classes

  • Class Sequence

    Not sure which class to take? Check out our full class sequece for a list of classes and pre-requisites for each.

    See Class Sequence

  • Class FAQs

    We’ve got a full FAQ to help answer your questions, and if you can’t find the answer you’re looking for there, contact us!

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  • Scholarships

    If you are interested in taking classes with us but are unable to afford our regular fees, we offer rolling scholarships.

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