Charlotte Area Group Lessons

Swing dancing is a BLAST. You've thought swing dancing looked fun but never got around to learning it? It's great exercise for the body and mind--but don't be fooled by the misconception that it's usually done at racing speeds.

Swing Jazz music makes you naturally tap your feet, others in the dance scene want you to dance with them, and you can learn enough to start swing dancing in a very short time.  Lessons are also the perfect icebreaker for getting to know other dancers.

-Swwwingmaster Kirk

Several locals are holding swing dance lessons in the Charlotte area.  Because lesson schedules are constantly evolving, check with instructors for specifics.

Wednesdays in Cornelius
Sign up for a beginner or intermediate multi-week series.

Thursday evenings at the Southern Star Ballroom
Beginner and Intermediate walk-ins are welcome every week.

Note: The dance style called "West Coast Swing" is a descendant of Lindy Hop, usually danced to modern R&B rather than swing jazz music. It contains many of the same basic patterns and has the same challenging beginner's learning curve--but in both cases, it's worth it. A notable difference in style is that WCS can be more funky and popping, rather than grounded and swingin' like Lindy Hop.  Even though WCS needs different music (and therefore needs separate events from our swing jazz music events), it's included on this website because some dancers do both styles, and broadening your skills will make you better.

Services also include private lessons.
They'll entertain & teach at your public, private, corporate or wedding event!

Tuesdays at the Crews Road Rec Center in Matthews,
Wednesdays at Childress Klein YMCA in uptown,
Sometimes also at at First Ward Rec Center in uptown,
Sometimes also at Church At Charlotte in South Charlotte
Sign up for a beginner or intermediate multi-week series.

Services also include private lessons.
They'll entertain & teach at your public, private, corporate or wedding event!

Mondays before the Grand Central Events dance are complementary
Beginner walk-ins are welcome every week.

Services also include private lessons from their Fort Mill home and DJ services.
They'll entertain & teach at your public, private, corporate or wedding event!

Thursdays before the Swing Thursdays dance
Sign up for a beginner or intermediate multi-week series, or an occasional workshop.

Wednesday evenings at Grey Cat Studios
Sign up for a beginner or intermediate multi-week series.

Services also include private lessons.

Second Friday of each month, swing/ballroom lesson before the dance at Studio 1 Talent
Beginner walk-ins are welcome every week.