Santa Cruz Swing
Keeping the moves and styles of swing dance alive
About Us
Santa Cruz Swing began in response to the growing interest and excitement the Santa Cruz community has shown for swing dancing.
The teachers and those who have supported SC Swing have been partner dancing and swing dancing for over a decade and want to bring the silly, playful, fun nature of swing dancing to the dance floor.
Upcoming 6 Week Series Classes
November 9th – December 21st
(Minus Thanksgiving on November 23rd)
This class is for anyone who loves a challenge and the chance to try something new. Learn partner dancing fundamentals and the styles of the swing era. Great for anyone from total novices to those still working on mastering 6-count (and even some 8-count) moves.
6 week series, Nov. 9th – Dec. 21st, 2023
(no class or dance on November 23rd)
Thursdays, 7pm – 8pm. Followed by a social dance until 9:15pm.
At the 418 Project in Downtown Santa Cruz.
This class is for you if you are looking to take your swing dancing up a notch. You have mastered the 6-count basics and can easily lead or follow 6 count turns and variations on the social dance floor. In this class, we'll learn Lindy Hop fundamentals like the 8-count basic, swingouts, and more.
6 week series, Nov. 9th – Dec. 21st, 2023
(no class or dance on November 23rd)
Thursdays, 7pm – 8pm. Followed by a social dance until 9:15pm.
At the 418 Project in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Social Dances & Live Band Nights
During our 6-Week Dance Series we host social dances from 8:00pm - 9:15pm immediately following the dance lessons at the 418 Project. At least two of the social dances will have live bands, and the others will by DJ'd.
Students from the lessons get into the dances for free. Dancers from the general public are welcome to join as well, for $5 during a regular DJ'd social, and $10 on band night.
Live Bands for the November 9th - December 21st series TBD...
Other great opportunities to social dance in Santa Cruz:
Swing on the Wharf - FREE - DJ'd - 2nd Saturday every month
Western Wednesdays - $20 - Live Bands - Once a month on a Wednesday. (Note: this is western swing, not jazz, but still a great place to partner dance)
Plateau Jazz Band - FREE! -Every 3rd Sunday of the month at Pono Hawaiian Grill- 5:30 - 7:30
Hot Club Pacific - $5 Cover - Crows Nest - 4th Wednesday of the month
Swingin at the Savoy - Lindy Festival in Oakland - Feb 23-25, 2024
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