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2026 Dance and Lesson Calendar

Thank you for an incredible 2025! We had record-breaking dance class attendance and hosted eight social dances. Our 21st year of teaching and dancing with the community was delightful, and we look forward to year number 22!

Join us in the new Band App Group for a calendar view and the most up to date information. You can message us there, too.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming lessons and social dances.

LESSONS

Introduction to Ballroom Dancing February 17th (Six-week class) Join us every Wednesday at C.I. Beaver Hall to learn the basics of Swing, Tango, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Fox Trot and Rumba. Each class focuses on one dance and in six weeks you will have a well-rounded concept of these six core Ballroom dances. View prices and registration information here.

Swing One (Beginners Swing) February 18th (Three-week class) This class is tailored to students who have never partner danced before. Learn the East Coast Swing basics, lead and follow skills, etiquette, and a few beginners moves to keep you on the dance floor through an entire song. View prices and registration information here.

Swing Two (Continuation of Beginner’s Swing) March 11th (Three-week class) Use the skills from Swing One and build confidence on the dance floor with additional moves and footwork. Learn about varying styles of swing music and get an introduction to the concept of Lindy Hop. View prices and registration information here.

Register for both Swing One and Swing Two (Six continuous weeks) for a discounted rate.

Swing Three (Intermediate/Advanced Swing February 18th (Six-week class) Swing One and Swing Two are a prerequisite for this class. Dive into more advanced steps! This session’s material is based on the registered student’s abilities and is tailored to the group’s input. Take Swing Three again and again and learn a wide variety of styles and forms of Swing including Lindy Hop and Charleston. View prices and registration information here.

SOCIAL SWING DANCES

January 31, 2026 at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek. Doors open at 8pm. Beginner’s lesson with entry fee 8:15pm. Open dancing 8:30-10:30. Five dollars per person (cash or Venmo at the door). Water and refreshments included. Easy, well-lit parking. All ages welcomed.

February 28, 2026 at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek. Doors open at 8pm. Beginner’s lesson with entry fee 8:15pm. Open dancing 8:30-10:30. Five dollars per person (cash or Venmo at the door). Water and refreshments included. Easy, well-lit parking. All ages welcomed.

March 28, 2026 at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek. LIVE MUSIC NIGHT! Doors open at 8pm. Beginner’s lesson with entry fee 8:15pm. Open dancing 8:30-10:30. Ten dollars per person (cash or Venmo at the door). Water and refreshments included. Easy, well-lit parking. All ages welcomed.

April 25, 2026 NEW SPECIAL EVENT! This month we move to the Lofino’s Plaza for a bigger event featuring young jazz musicians! Come and support the next generation of performers. Doors open at 8pm. (3868 Dayton Xenia Rd. Beavercreek) Beginner’s lesson with entry fee 8:10pm. Open dancing 8:30-10:30. Ten dollars per person (cash or Venmo at the door). Water and refreshments included. Easy, well-lit parking. All ages welcomed.

June 27, 2026 LIVE MUSIC NIGHT! CONCERT IN THE PARK! FREE! Vu-Do Swing and the City of Beavercreek Parks and Recreation join forces for this outdoor Swing Dance! Join us at Tobias Zimmer Barn Address is at Wartinger Park 3080 Kemp Road, Beavercreek. We’ll teach a beginner’s dance class at 7pm (note the different time!) The Band will play three sets of your favorite swing tunes and DJ’d dance music will be played at the breaks. Bring a chair or blanket and your favorite snacks. All ages welcomed.

July 25, 2026 at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek. Doors open at 8pm. Beginner’s lesson with entry fee 8:15pm. Open dancing 8:30-10:30. Five dollars per person (cash or Venmo at the door). Water and refreshments included. Easy, well-lit parking. All ages welcomed.

August 29, 2026 at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek. Doors open at 8pm. Beginner’s lesson with entry fee 8:15pm. Open dancing 8:30-10:30. Five dollars per person (cash or Venmo at the door). Water and refreshments included. Easy, well-lit parking. All ages welcomed.

September and October dates TBD

 
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2025 Schedule

Class registration is facilitated by the City of Beavercreek Parks and Recreation. Visit HERE to view all class options and descriptions. All social dances are open to the public and do not require registration. Do you have questions? Email us at vudoswing@gmail.com.

Dance Schedule 2025

January 2025

  • Monthly social dance on 1/25 at C.I. Beaver Hall

February 2025

  • Monthly social dance on 2/22 at C.I. Beaver Hall
  • Classes:
    • Intro to Ballroom: 7pm to 8pm (Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25)
    • Swing One: 7pm to 8pm (Feb 19, 26, Mar 5)
    • Swing Two: 7pm to 8pm (Mar 12, 19, 26)
    • Swing Three: 8:15pm to 9:15pm (Feb 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26)

March 2025

  • Monthly social dance on 3/29 at C.I. Beaver Hall
  • Continuation of classes

April 2025

  • Nothing scheduled

May 2025

  • Nothing scheduled

June 2025

  • Monthly social dance collaboration with the City of Beavercreek at Lofino Park
  • Classes:
    • Swing One: 7pm to 8pm (Jun 25, Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
    • Swing Two: 7pm to 8pm (Jul 16, 23, 30)
    • Swing Three: 8:15pm to 9:15pm (Jun 25, Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)

July 2025

  • Monthly social dance on 7/26 at C.I. Beaver Hall
  • Continuation of classes

August 2025

  • Monthly social dance on 8/23 at C.I. Beaver Hall

September 2025

  • Monthly social dance on 9/27 at C.I. Beaver Hall
  • Classes:
    • (Tentative) Intro to Ballroom: 7pm to 8pm (Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21)
    • Swing One: 7pm to 8pm (Sep 17, 24, Oct 1)
    • Swing Two: 7pm to 8pm (Oct 8, 15, 22)
    • Swing Three: 8:15pm to 9:15pm (Sep 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22)

October 2025

  • Monthly social dance at Multi-purpose Room, Lofino’s Center on 10/25
  • Continuation of classes

November 2025

  • Nothing scheduled

December 2025

  • Nothing scheduled

 
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Winter 2024 Lessons and Dances

Lessons

Swing One Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm February 13, 20, 27

Swing Two Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm March 5, 12, 19 (this is a continuation of Swing One!)

Ballroom Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm February 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20

Swing Three Wednesdays 8:15-9:15pm February 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20

(We will teach two more sessions in 2024, starting in June & September)

All lessons are taught at C.I. Beaver Hall. Register for classes herehttps://beavercreekoh.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Ballroom Dance

The perfect way to sample six Ballroom Dances in a short amount of time. We introduce Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Fox Trot and Swing; each class will focus on one dance. Learn beginner’s steps, fundamentals of lead and follow skills, dance etiquette and music selection. Class is held at C.I. Beaver Hall.
Individual $55 / $50 Resident Discounted Fee,   Couple $90 / $80 Resident/Discounted Fee

Please be sure to register you and your partner

(We will teach two more sessions in 2024, starting in June & September)

Swing I and II

Swing I focuses on beginner’s East Coast Swing and introduces strong lead and follow techniques that are useful in any dance style. For students who have never danced before, or want to brush up on the basics. This is a 3–week session, with Swing II following the next three weeks (take all 6 weeks for a complete block of Swing – and a slightly discounted price.)

Swing II is 3-week class, and a continuation of Swing 1, with a bonus introduction to the 8-count Lindy Hop. This is a great class for dancers who want to grasp the concepts of Lindy Hop and/or improve their lead and follow skills.


Swing I, II or Individual $45 / $40 Resident Discounted Fee Couple $60 / $55 Resident/Discounted Fee Please be sure to register you and your partner.

Discounts will be applied at checkout.

(We will teach two more sessions in 2024, starting in June & September)

Swing III

Swing III focuses on advanced swing-dancing techniques and may include East Coast (single and triple), Lindy Hope or Charleston. Each session of Swing III is customized to the students enrolled in the class, their dance abilities, and requests. Swing III is for students who have completed Swing I and II or are experienced swing-dancers.

(We will teach two more sessions in 2024, starting in June & September)

To register for classes, use the My Rec system through the City Of Beavercreek, found here.

Individual $50 / $55 Resident Discounted Fee
Couple $70 / $75 Resident Discounted Fee
Please be sure to register you and your partner.
Discounts will be applied at checkout.

Social Dances

February 24th Join us for a short beginners lesson at 8pm, and Dj’d Swing music throughout the evening for a night of great dancing. $5 per person includes short lesson, snacks and plenty of parking. Located at C.I. Beaver Hall, Beavercreek All ages welcome!

March 23rd This evening features a LIVE Band! Join us for a short beginners lesson at 8pm, and LIVE Swing music throughout the evening for a night of great dancing. $10 per person includes short lesson, snacks and plenty of parking. Located at C.I. Beaver Hall, Beavercreek All ages welcome!

April & May we will not have social dances. Please consider attending the Warbirds Dance at Coney Island Cincinnati over Memorial Day weekend.

June 29th Monthly Dance in conjunction with the City of Beavercreek Parks & Recreation. This is a FREE outdoor dance at Dominick Lofino Park Featuring LIVE music by the Vu-Do Swing Band

More dates in 2024 include July 27th, August 31, September 28th and October 26th – mark your calendars!

 
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2023 Vu-Do Swing Sponsored Events

Updated May 2023

(Scroll to the end for events in the area sponsored by other organizations.)

Social Dances

June 17 – !LIVE BAND! ~FREE~ At Dominick Lofino Park (640 Grange Hall Road Beavercreek, Ohio) Free beginners lesson at 7pm. Open dancing until 10pm. Free refreshments, easy parking.

August 26 – At C. I. Beaver Hall (3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek, Ohio) Free beginners lesson with admission at 8pm. Open dancing 8:30pm to 11pm. Free refreshments, easy parking. Dj’d dance $5 per person.

September 30 – At C. I. Beaver Hall (3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek, Ohio) Free beginners lesson with admission at 8pm. Open dancing 8:30pm to 11pm. Free refreshments, easy parking. Dj’d dance $5 per person.

October 28 – !LIVE BAND! Halloween Party & Costume Contest! At Lofino’s Center (3868 Dayton Xenia Rd. Beavercreek, Ohio) Free beginners lesson with admission at 8pm. Open dancing 8:30pm to 11pm. Free refreshments, easy parking. Dj’d dance $10 per person.

Lessons

UPDATE! New lessons dates are now available…

Swing One Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm June 13, 20, 27

Swing Two Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm (No class July 4th), July 11, July 18 (No class July 25th) August 1

Swing Three Tuesdays 8:15-9:15pm June 13, 20, 27 (No class July 4th), July 11

Ballroom Wednesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19

(We will teach one more session in 2023, starting in September)

All lessons are taught at C.I. Beaver Hall. Register for classes here – https://beavercreekoh.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Ballroom Dance

The perfect way to sample six Ballroom Dances in a short amount of time. We introduce Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Fox Trot and Swing; each class will focus on one dance. Learn beginner’s steps, fundamentals of lead and follow skills, dance etiquette and music selection. Class is held at C.I. Beaver Hall.
Individual $55 / $50 Resident Discounted Fee,   Couple $90 / $80 Resident Discounted Fee

(We will teach one more session in 2023, starting in September)

Swing I and II

Swing I focuses on beginner’s East Coast Swing and introduces strong lead and follow techniques that are useful in any dance style. For students who have never danced before, or want to brush up on the basics. This is a 3–week session, with Swing II following the next three weeks (take all 6 weeks for a complete block of Swing – and a slightly discounted price.)

Swing II is 3-week class, and a continuation of Swing 1, with a bonus introduction to the 8-count Lindy Hop. This is a great class for dancers who want to grasp the concepts of Lindy Hop and/or improve their lead and follow skills.

(We will teach one more session in 2023, starting in September)

Swing III

Swing III focuses on advanced swing-dancing techniques and may include East Coast (single and triple), Lindy Hope or Charleston. Each session of Swing III is customized to the students enrolled in the class, their dance abilities, and requests. Swing III is for students who have completed Swing I and II or are experienced swing-dancers.

(We will teach one more session in 2023, starting in September)

To register for classes, use the My Rec system through the City Of Beavercreek, found here.

Swing I, II or III
Individual $45 / $40 Resident Discounted Fee
Couple $60 / $55 Resident Discounted Fee
Discounts will be applied at checkout.

Sign up for Swing I & II for a deal!
Individual $55 / $50 Resident Discounted Fee
Couple $90 / $80 Resident Discounted Fee
Discounts will be applied at checkout.

Other Events

May 26th (this is a FRIDAY this year!) Cincinnati Warbirds dance at Coney Island with Tom Daugherty Orchestra

June 8th Riverscape Metropark with Bob Grey Orchestra

June 22nd Riverscape Metropark with Tom Daugherty Orchestra

July 10th Miamisburg Star City Concert with Big Al’s Speakeasy Jazz Band

July 20th Riverscape Metropark with Dayton Jazz Orchestra

July 20th Levitt Pavilion Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers

August 3rd Levitt Pavilion Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys w/ Crazy Joe and the Mad River Outlaws opening

August 4th Tipp City Community Night with Tome Daugherty Orchestra

August 24th Riverscape Metropark with Kim Kelly Orchestra

September 14th Levitt Pavilion Cherry Poppin’ Daddies

 
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Upcoming Dancing Opportunities…

May 28th We suggest attending the Cincinnati Warbirds Dance

June 9th Bob Grey Orchestra Featuring Deb Hunter FREE at Riverscape Metro Park 7pm *Vu-Do Swing is not affiliated with this event.

June 11th Monthly Dance in conjunction with the City of Beavercreek Parks & Recreation. This is a FREE outdoor dance at Dominick Lofino Park Featuring LIVE music by the Vu-Do Swing Band led by Mr. Al Parr

July 7th Central Jazz Big Band FREE at Riverscape Metro Park 7pm *Vu-Do Swing is not affiliated with this event.

July 19th/20th Six week lesson session begins!

July 30th Monthly Dance featuring LIVE music!

August 5th Tipp City 2nd Street Community Night Featuring the Tom Daugherty Orchestra FREE 7:30 pm

August 11th Kim Kelly Orchestra FREE at Riverscape Metro Park 7pm *Vu-Do Swing is not affiliated with this event.

August 27th Monthly Dance

September 24th Monthly Dance

September 20th/21st Six week lesson session begins!

October 29th Monthly Dance & Halloween Costume Party featuring LIVE music! This dance is held at the Lofino Center 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road Beavercreek Ohio

Unless noted otherwise, monthly dances are held at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek Ohio. Free beginner’s lesson at 8pm, open dancing until 11pm. DJ’d dances are $5 per person, LIVE music dances are $10 per person. Water and refreshments provided.

For more information contact us at vudoswing@gmail.com or text 937-974-8947

 
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The Vu-Do Swing 2022 Plan…

Here is our plan for 2022!

February 26th Monthly Dance

February 15th/16th Six week lesson session begins!

March 26th Monthly Dance featuring LIVE music!

April 30th Monthly Dance

May – No dance (We suggest attending the Cincinnati Warbirds Dance)

June 11th Monthly Dance in conjunction with the City of Beavercreek Parks & Recreation. This is an outdoor dance at Dominick Lofino Park! More details to follow.

July 19th/20th Six week lesson session begins!

July 30th Monthly Dance featuring LIVE music!

August 27th Monthly Dance

September 24th Monthly Dance

September 20th/21st Six week lesson session begins!

October 29th Monthly Dance & Halloween Costume Party featuring LIVE music! This dance is held at the Lofino Center 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road Beavercreek Ohio

Unless noted otherwise, monthly dances are held at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek Ohio. Free beginner’s lesson at 8pm, open dancing until 11pm. DJ’d dances are $5 per person, LIVE music dances are $10 per person. Water and refreshments provided.

For more information contact us at vudoswing@gmail.com or text 937-974-8947

 
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Halloween Dance

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Dance Details
October 30, 2021
Doors Open 8pm
Enjoy the sounds of The Vu-Do Swing Band!
Door Prizes and Costume Contest!
NOT OUR USUAL DANCE LOCATION!
This dance is our biggest of the year, so we have a larger facility!
Lofino Center 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road
Beavercreek, OH 45432

(EDIT – SOLD OUT!) TICKET INFORMATION!
Our Halloween dance on October 30th is going to be the same great end of year shebang you have come to expect from the Vu’s. BUT you will NEED to purchase a ticket in advance! We are limiting attendance to 75 people. Ticket purchase information will arrive on our Facebook page at 10 am on Tuesday 10/12 and ticket requests will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

 
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