Come join us Saturday August 29th for a night of Swing Dancing
– Free beginners lesson with admission ($5) 8pm
– Open dancing 8:30 – Midnight
– Dj’d by Gus and Brian – the proud owners of a huge vintage Big Band music collection.
– Free parking, water, snacks! Outside snacks and drinks are permitted.

Introduction to Ballroom Dance

The perfect way to sample six Ballroom Dances in a short amount of time. This class will introduce the dances of Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Fox Trot and Swing; each class will focus on one dance. With focus on beginner’s steps, fundamentals of lead and follow skills, dance etiquette and music selection, you will be ready to hit the dance floor at that upcoming wedding or party.

Sep 23, 2015 to Oct 28, 2015   Each Wednesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Class is held at C.I. Beaver Hall. Resident fees: $70 per couple or $40 per person. Non-Resident Fees: $80 per couple or $45 per person

Introduction to Swing (Swing I)

Swing I focuses on beginner’s Swing and introduces strong lead and follow techniques that are useful in any dance style. Class is for students who have never danced before, or have the need to brush up on the basics. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined total of more than 34 years of dance experience.

Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 6, 2015   Each Tuesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person. (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single; Swing I and II $80.

Continuation of Swing (Swing II)

Oct 13, 2015 to Oct 27, 2015   Each Tuesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person. (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single; Swing I and II $80.

Swing Three (Intermediate to Advance Swing – Intro Classes are Prerequisites)

Swing I and II are required prior to registering for this course. Over this four week course, students will be polishing up their Swing and Lindy Hop. This class changes session to session depending on the class’ requests and instructor’s creativity. Some steps that may be covered include the Charleston, Lindy Swing outs & variations and advanced East Coast Swing variations. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined 35 years of dance experience. They host a monthly dance for Swing Dancers of all ages.

Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 13, 2015   Each Tuesday 8:30pm to 9:30pm (Please note the time change from previous classes!)

Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person
Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single

Every Tuesday

Gem City Swing – social dance in Downtown Dayton every Tuesday night.