Not at all! We rotate partners throughout the class.

We try and keep the role registrations balanced so that you rarely, if ever have to sit out.

At the very beginning of your learning, leaders initiate the shapes/moves and followers respond. It is something close to leaders are passing the ball and followers catching it.

As we progress, the dynamic starts to change: It becomes something closer to passing the ball back and forth.

It’s worth noting that Swing It Seattle embraces a partnering dynamic celebrates creating together. We do not encourage one partner to dictate the dance to the other.

It is entirely up to you. Both are fun, sometimes in very different ways. At Swing It Seattle, you can register as either a Leader, Follower, or Balancer (happy to dance either role).

Note that our Queer Swing classes are taught in the “ELEF” style. Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows

Select whichever role you like, of course!

Our Queer Lindy classes are taught int the “ELEF” style where everyone learns to both lead and follow.

Yes. We’ll teach you!

Get extra coaching, catch up on missed class material, or just use some floor space to practice. Access to Office Hours is available for free to our fully registered students only.

Contact us in advance to schedule your office hours slot. Available times can be seen in our calendar.

For our classes and socials, we encourage everyone to dress comfortably. Wear shoes that have support but are not too sticky.

Some people dress up a bit more for our weekly social, particularly when there is live music. However, this is not required. You will not be out of place in a pair of jeans at Swing It Seattle.

Please do! Water only, outside beverages of other types are not permitted. Glass containers expressly prohibited.

registration policies

We require all class participants to be 18+. Evening events are 21+.

Code of Conduct

Participation in any and all Swing It Seattle managed programming acknowledges your agreement of the following:

I acknowledge and accept the Code of Conduct and Registration Policies

I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.

I further acknowledge that Swing It Seattle can not guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others.

I voluntarily seek services provided by Swing It Seattle and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending my appointment.

Participants attest to the following:

I hereby release and agree to hold Swing It Seattle harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from Swing It Seattle. I understand that this release discharges Swing It Seattle from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from Swing It Seattle.

I understand that there are risks of physical injury associated with, arising out of and inherent to the activity of dance. In recognition of this acknowledged risk of injury, I knowingly and voluntarily waive all right and/ or causes of action of any kind, including any and all claims of negligence arising as a result of such activity from which liability could accrue to Swing It Seattle, its officers, agents, employees, instructors, subsidiaries, parent corporations, and all affiliated entities (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Swing It Seattle.”

I hereby agree to release Swing It Seattle and hold Swing It Seattle harmless of all liability, and hereby acknowledge that I knowingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for all risks of physical injury arising out of active participation in dance on behalf of the participant.

I am aware that this is a release of liability and an acknowledgement of my voluntary and knowing assumption of the risk of injury. I participate in Swing It Seattle activities voluntarily and of my own free will in exchange for the privilege of participation.

Notice of Photographic & Media Recording

By participating in this managed programming, you consent to such recording of your likeness by official Swing It Seattle photographers and videographers, and its publication, reproduction, and promotional use by Swing It Seattle.