The Jitterbug Stroll is a swing line dance choreographed in 1992 by Ryan Francois, a Lindy Hop dancer and teacher. It is often danced socially by Lindy Hoppers, much like the Shim Sham! In this workshop, you will learn the Jitterbug Stroll in the first hour and then spend the second hour working on the quality of movement in your jazz steps! This is a solo jazz class. No partner needed. No experience required. See you there!

What: The Jitterbug Stroll and Solo Movement
When: Saturday, May 23 6pm-8pm
Where: West Cambridge Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA
Price: $20 per person at the door

Note: Dancers who participate in the workshop get a discount to the Swing City dance! The band is Eddie Sheer's Swingin' Allstars. 

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Calling all followers - ladies and gentlemen! I'm back from California and feeling super inspired by the role we dance as followers. I have a workshop just for you! We'll work on skills for better dancing and connecting, so when you have a partner again, you can be more confident, comfortable, and creative.  Bring questions if you have them! And yes, we can totally work on swivels.

What: For The Followers
When: 6pm-8pm
Where: West Cambridge Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA
Price: $20 per person at the door

No partner necessary! 
Swing dance experience required. 

Note: Dancers who participate in the workshop get a discount to the Swing City dance! 

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Creative Moves for Closed Position.

With all the fun of swinging out in Lindy Hop, it is easy to forget that there are a lot of fun options in closed position as well. Come learn some creative moves and styling that can happen when you "keep it close" in Lindy Hop. 

What: Keep It Close
When: 6pm-8pm
Where: West Cambridge Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA
Price: $20 per person at the door

No partner necessary! 
Swing dance experience required. 

Note: Dancers who participate in the workshop get a discount to the Swing City dance! 

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Shake the snow of your shoes with the Shim Sham!

The Shim Sham is a classic line dance performed by Lindy Hoppers all over the world. Now is your chance to jump in line and dance with everyone else! And remember, "Tain't what you do, it's the way that you do it!"

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What: Shim Sham Shimmie!
When: Saturday, January 31 from 6pm-8pm
Where: West Cambridge Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA
Price: $20 per person at the door

Note: Dancers who participate in the workshop get a discount to the Swing City dance! 

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Lindy Hop is not just about what moves you know but also how well you dance them!  How you move affects everything in your dance from how you look to how well you connect with your partner.  In this workshop we will work on dancing with movement that is complete, balanced and expressive.

What: Dance All The Way!
When: Saturday, January 10th from 6pm-8pm
Where: West Cambridge Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA
Price: $20 per person at the door

Note: Dancers who participate in the workshop get a discount to the Swing City dance! 

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Turns and spins appear in many of our Lindy Hop patterns and styling. Free spins, outside turns, pop turns, lock turns - you name it! While many dancers get through them, turns can feel even better (and be more fun!) when executed with good rhythm, control, and musicality. This workshop we will help you feel more comfortable turning and spinning in your solo jazz and partnered Lindy Hop. We will go over the elements of good spinning technique as well as the lead/follow for turning moves. 

What: Just Keep Spinning
When: Saturday, December 13th from 6pm-8pm
Where: West Cambridge Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA
Price: $20 per person at the door

Note: Dancers who participate in the workshop get a discount to the Swing City dance! Hope to see you there after the lesson for social dancing.

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Join us as we dive into Lindy Hop's signature move: The Swingout! We will start from the beginning, breaking down the steps and connection for both lead and follow. Whether you are new or looking to improve your Lindy Hop, this workshop will help make your Swingout more comfortable, dynamic, and fun!

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What: "Swing Out!"
When: Saturday, October 11th from 6pm-8pm
Where: West Cambridge Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA
Price: $20 per person at the door