CHICAGO’S NONPROFIT SUPPORTING SWING, LINDY HOP, AND JAZZ ERA DANCES.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
with Peter Strom and Naomi Uyama
Join us for a weekend of workshops with world-class instructors Peter Strom and Naomi Uyama! They’re bringing you three 400- to 500-level workshops over two days! See class descriptions and more on the sign-up page!
When: Saturday, May 13–Sunday, May 14, 2023
Where: The Rooted Space
Gina Marie Swingtet
Live at Traffic Jam!
May 13, 2023 at 9 PM
MaY Workshops
Join us for two workshops at the end of May! Kerry is going to be running two solo-jazz workshops, a 200-level and a 300-level to up your solo game!
June 2023
Session
Summer is right around the corner…
June classes are open now!
Upcoming Dances
Traffic Jam! & Traffic Light!
Our second Saturday Traffic Jam! Swing & Soul Dance is back after 2 long years at Forteza Fitness, and our newest dance, Traffic Light! is also held monthly on the fourth Friday at The Rooted Space.
We always offer a drop-in beginner lesson before every dance!
What Is Lindy Hop?
Lindy Hop, the most famous swing dance, is an African-American jazz dance born in Harlem, New York City in 1928. It is primarily a partnered social dance, but includes elements of solo dancing, performances and competition.
Lindy Hop evolved from existing swing dances including Charleston, Breakaway, tap and jazz and innovated captivating air steps. Lindy Hop soon began being featured in shows at the famous Cotton Club, world wide tours, and films like A Day at the Races and Hellzapoppin’.