Classes FAQs

FALL SWING

Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!

Level 0: Beginner Drop-in

Free

Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm

Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want! 

Level 1: Beginner Series

$40 per 7-week series

Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm

Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.

No partner or experience needed!

Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16

Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11

Level 2: Beginnermediate Series

$40 per 7-week series

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm

This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1. 

Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc. 

Level 3: Rotating Special Topics 

3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series

Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm

Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more! 

Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series. 

Discounts

Looking for a discount on classes? You have a few options! 

1. Become a member!

Membership is available for our most passionate dancers who want to buy our classes in bulk. We offer two membership levels, which may be purchased at the beginning of each semester: the Full Break and the Half Break. 

• Full Break ($162 value): $120 for ALL classes for the whole semester. Level 1/2/3, you name it, you get it! Full Break members also get a pair of dance socks and 15% off our mini-workshops. 

• Half Break ($93 value): $70 will get you into any Level 1 or Level 2 class this semester. Members can still buy Level 3 classes a-la-carte if they wish. Half Break members also get a pair of dance socks and 10% off our mini-workshop

2. Volunteer!

In an effort to make our classes accessible to all, we offer opportunities to volunteer in exchange for free classes. Volunteers get $10/hr back for helping with check-in and safer spaces. Please email illiniswingsociety@gmail.com to volunteer.