Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve and celebrate American Swing-era music through dance and to expose the greater community to the joys of swing through education, dance events, performances, and outreach. We aim to create and promote opportunities for spectators, listeners, dancers, and musicians to interact with this African-American art form in their day-to-day lives.

Classes

April Classes

Level 1 Lindy Hop [8-WEEKS]

Thursdays 7pm-8pm

Dates: 3, 10, 17, 24

Instructors: Keara and Thomas

Level 1 Lindy Hop starts from the very beginning, focusing on partner connection and 6-count 8-count patterns that are essential for any Lindy Hopper. This is a longer 8-week course because there are some basics in here that can be fairly challenging. If you have to miss a week or two, let us know and come early the next week so we can catch you up. Lets get you out on the dance floor! No experience or partner required.

Level 2 Lindy Hop: The Swingout

Thursdays 7pm-8pm

Dates: 3, 10, 17, 24

Instructors: Alysia and Blake

This is the Lindy Hop basic, and yet one of the most complicated moves to master. We could spend a year (or more) working on this, but we're going to condense it down to the most important parts for this month. We'll work on technique of the swingout, stylizations, and moves based on the swingout. No partner required. You must have either taken both Level 1 Lindy Hop and Charleston series classes to register for this class, or have experience dancing Lindy Hop and have some familiarity with the swing out already.

Level 3 Lindy Hop - Musicality and Creativity

Wednesdays 7pm-8pm

Dates: 2, 9, 16, 23

Instructors: Irina and Anthony

You're comfortable with moves and connection, and now it's time to expand your comfort zone! In this series we'll help you get your creative juices flowing, with inspiration from the music and your partnership!

Location

Ballroom Utah, 3030 Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (Please park and enter through the back entrance on Thursdays only)

Map of ballroom parking

Helpful Information

  • Classes begin on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month respectively unless otherwise specified.
  • All Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Balboa lesson packages include 4 classes, once a week, that build on material covered in previous classes. For this reason, drop-ins are typically not allowed. If you pay the full class rate, it includes a FREE DANCE PASS for the month (except for nights with live music)! Check out our curriculum for more info.
  • During class, we highly encourage you to rotate to other partners as we believe that this helps you learn faster. However, if you came with a partner and you'd prefer to dance with each other the whole class, you are more than welcome to opt out of the rotation.
  • If you have to miss a class, let us know and we'll come early before the next class to catch you up. Unused class credits do not count as credit for future classes.
  • Very often, taking a class just once will not be enough for all of the information to stick. Therefore, we highly encourage everyone to retake classes as many times as you need to before you feel comfortable with the material. Lucky for you, we have a "Retake" rate! If you have taken a particular series before, e.g. Level 1 Charleston, and you want a refresher, choose the "Retake" option to take it again for less than half of the price! Many students do this and learn a lot the second or third time through. Our goal is to give students the incentive to retake classes and stay for the dance, so they can retain class material and improve faster. Please note, the "Retake" option does not include the dance pass.
  • If you're a full-time student/active military/65+, you get a $5 discount off the full price! Please select the appropriate option here and bring valid ID when checking in.
  • If the cost of classes or dances is prohibitive for you, please email anthony@saltcityswing.org and we will try to work something out!

Dances

Salt City Special

When:

Every Thursday (unless otherwise announced)

8-10pm Swing dance to DJ'd music!

Where:

Ballroom Utah, 3030 Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(Please park and enter through the back entrance)

Cost:

$10 general admission

$7 for students or military with ID

10-Punch cards are available for $70 on site

More Info:

* masks and/or up-to-date Covid-19 vaccinations strongly encouraged*

A Swing Renaissance

Presented by Hot House West

Cost:

Varies by event

* Salt City Swing students who pay full rate for a class get a discount for that month

Tickets

March 7th

April 4th

More Info:

Check out the website for more information and events

Big Band Summers

Presented by Excellence in the Community

When:

May through September

7-7:30pm Drop in lesson (includes swing and other dance styles)

7:30-9:30pm Live music!

Where:

Gallivan Center, 239 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Cost:

Free!

More Info:

Please visit excellenceconcerts.org for specific dates and more information

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