Learn to swing dance with Swing It Seattle
World class instruction that’s truly fun!
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Not sure where to begin?
Read about all of our exciting class offerings and progressions below!
We always have a Lindy 1 class each series you can jump into for absolute beginners
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Already know what classes you want to take?
What would you like to learn?
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Lindy Hop
Discover the joyous fun of the original swing dance, Lindy Hop! We start from the very beginning and make this class series accessible to everyone, regardless of experience. Get ready to have a whole lot of fun!
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Balboa
Explore this classic swing era dance made famous in Newport Beach, California.
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Collegiate Shag
Originally called "flea hop", this unique and eye-catching dance style integrates cool footwork, lead/follow and choreography, useful musicality, all with a hint of randomness and silliness. There's kicks, hops, hitches, ball-changes, grapevines, chugs and breakaways.
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Queer Swing
While all are welcome in every Swing It Seattle class, Queer Swing classes are specifically focused on creating a Safe & Queer Positive Space. Here you’ll learn in the “ELEF” style meaning “Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows.”
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Solo Jazz
Explore the fun of solo swing, boogie, and Charleston steps. Classic and “new classic” routines are broken down in accessible ways.
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Specialty
Already have some partner dance experience and want to know about extracurricular classes? Learn more about what fun and exciting new material we’re offering right now.
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Check out the following included items for students at Swing It Seattle:
Lindy 1 Swing It Pass - Lindy 1 students can take class up to twice a week at no additional charge.
Office Hours - Get complimentary one-on-one help at our Office Hours session. Email us to schedule a slot.
Videos - Option to record class material for personal use
Parking - Numerous free and inexpensive options.
Swing It Seattle Class Progressions
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Lindy 1 & Queer Lindy 1
Discover the joyous fun of the original swing dance, Lindy Hop! We start from the very beginning and make this class series accessible to everyone, regardless of experience. Get ready to have a whole lot of fun!
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Pre-req: NONE
*Queer Lindy Classes are taught in “ELEF”-style where “Everyone Leads - Everyone Follows”
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Lindy 2 & Queer Lindy 2 levels: 2A, 2B, 2C
Improve your fundamentals from Lindy 1 and expand your assortment of moves. Additional turns and Charleston patterns while upping your lead/follow skills and ability to intermix timings.
Lindy 2a, 2b, and 2c can be taken in any order. There is different material in each series.
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Pre-req: Lindy 1
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Lindy 3 & Queer Lindy 3
Timing and styling variations are explored along with deeper partnering concepts. You will need to complete all levels of Lindy 2 (2a, 2b, and 2c) before moving on to this fun stuff!
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Pre-req: Lindy 2a, 2b, and 2c or instructor permission
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Lindy Lab
Specialty topics for those level Lindy Hop 2 and up.
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Balboa 1
Discover this classic swing era dance made famous in Newport Beach, California.
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Pre-req: No experience required, though some partner dance experience is helpful.
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Balboa 2 levels: 2A, 2B, 2C
Get shufflin’ with the classic swing dance, Balboa. This level will have a rotating curriculum, feel free to take this level more than once! You'll get something new each time.
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Pre-req: Familiar with the basic step and essential elements such as lollies, come around, and toss out.
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Balboa 3 levels
Take your Balboa to the next level! At this level you're comfortable with the basics, have used combos when you social dance, and maybe tried some individual styling. Different topic focus each session.
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Pre-req: Familiar with basic step, essential elements like lollies, come around, toss out, & out and ins.
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Collegiate Shag 1
Originally called "flea hop", this unique and eye-catching dance style integrates cool footwork, lead/follow and choreography, useful musicality, all with a hint of randomness and silliness. There's kicks, hops, hitches, ball-changes, grapevines, chugs and breakaways.
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Pre-req: Some previous swing dance experience helpful but not required.
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Collegiate Shag 2 levels
Improve your fundamentals from Shag 1 and expand your assortment of moves.
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Pre-req: Shag 1a and 1b or instructor permission
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Solo Jazz 1
Explore the fun of solo swing, boogie, and Charleston steps. Develop a basic jazz dance vocabulary and the ability to improvise.
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Pre-req: NONE
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Solo Jazz 2 levels: 2A, 2B, 2C
Build your jazz dance vocabulary and begin developing your own individual style. Discover how to connect classic jazz steps together in short, mini-routines and learn to improvise through games & fun exercises!
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Pre-req: Basic solo jazz dance vocabulary or instructor permission
Ready to join us for the fun?
Head to our registration page to add your classes to your shopping cart!
Two Beautiful Venues for our Classes and Social Dances
Located less than one mile from each other with free parking options
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Polish Cultural Center*
1714 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Classes on Mondays & Wednesdays
Wednesday night live music & dance
Saturday Live Music & Dance
Parking Info
*Produced by Polish Swing Dance Club and managed by Swing It Seattle
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Russian Community Center of Seattle
704 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Sunday classes & office hours
Tuesday & Thursday classes
Parking: Free street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
Swing It Seattle Calendar
Want to see what’s coming up at a glance? Check out our calendar for all Swing It classes, dances, and more!
Still have specific questions about taking classes?
The answer might be over in our FAQs page!