Charlotte Swing Calendar

This is Page 2 of the Charlotte Swing Calendar.  Here, you'll find more information for Charlotte-area events.

You can have local swing dancing happenings emailed to you weekly via The CSDS Update.


Details For Weekly & Monthly Events
(updated May 2008)
Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance Band, 8-11pm Mondays 
Grand Central Events Center
1000 Central Ave (click for directions, parking info)

Lesson: Walk-ins are welcome for swing and ballroom style "Dance Survival" at 7pm, taught by Denise & Joe Polsgrove.
(remove the ZZZ) ZZZdenise@charlottejitterbugs.com or 803-548-2304.

Scoop: The fabulous 16+ piece big band plays a delightful jazz variety while swing and ballroom dancers of all abilities mingle for a night of swing, foxtrot, rumba, and cha-cha.  I'd say 1/4 of the music is Latin and the rest is good for Lindy hop, general swing and/or foxtrot.  Dress dressy to dressy-casual. There is a full service cash bar and light dining menu. Those under 21 are welcome. Smoke free, has cigar room.

The cost is $10, $5 for students.


Crews Road Swing, 8-10pm Tuesdays 
Crews Road Rec Center
1201 Crews Road, Matthews, NC

Lesson: Sets of multi-week lessons are offered beforehand by Eric & Stephanie.

Scoop: Eric & Stephanie run a regular DJ dance after their lessons. Proceeds cover the Rec Center venue.

The cost is $5, or free for students in the Tuesday lessons.
Find more info at lovinlindy.com.


Swing Thursday, 9-10pm Thursdays
Chantilly Hall
2101 Shenandoah Ave
There is plenty of street parking available in this quiet, safe neighborhood.

Lesson: Sets of multi-week GottaswingCharlotte lessons are beforehand, taught by Denise & Joe Polsgrove.

Scoop: Denise & Joe run a regular DJ dance after their lessons. Dress is casual.

The cost is... These DJ dances are FREE.
Find more info at 704-951-8051 or ZZZinfo@gottaswingcharlotte.com (remove the ZZZ).


Swinging Saturdays, tentatively 8-11pm, third Saturday of each month
Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Church Gym
501 Hawthorne Lane
 **OR**  (it changes, check links below)
Chantilly Hall
2101 Shenandoah Avenue--just outside Uptown

Lesson: Complementary beginner swing lesson from 7:30-8:00pm

Scoop: Saturday swing dances in Charlotte are here again, in an alternating collaboration of Lovin' Lindy and GottaswingCharlotte.  Over 100 people have been attending!

The cost is $12.
Find more info at lovinlindy.com or GottaswingCharlotte.com.

Details For Special Events

CSDS Saturday Dances are on hiatus. Since weekly events in Charlotte are swingin', CSDS is focusing energy elsewhere.  (If you want monthly CSDS events, get involved!)


20th Annual Great Gatsby Party, August 23, 8pm-midnight
Atrium at Two Wachovia
301 South Tryon Street

Scoop: The Great Gatsby Party is unquestionably the Charlotte swing party of the year. The band, A Sign Of The Times, will be back after setting the place afire in each of the last two years.  A large assortment of fine foods and beverages are complimentary and from Charlotte's finest restaurants. The night also features a large silent auction, an ameteur swing dance contest and a 1920s costume contest. Many attendees are decked out, wearing suits & brimmed hats, flapper dresses & feather boas.

Put this event on your calendar.  More event and ticket details will be posted later.