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January 2019
Lindy Hop Fundamentals (Beginner)
(Thursdays in January 8:30-9:30pm) $15/class. Discount for students/military/low income of $5 full class series) Learn the core movements, rhythms, and partnering skills that are fundamental to Lindy Hop. Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »The Shim Sham (All Levels)
(January 31st, 7-8pm) $15. This is a classic solo jazz routine performed all over the world that every swing dancer should know. Followed by our monthly Bread & Butter Jam social dance!
Find out more »February 2019
Footwork and Syncopations (Experienced)
(Thursdays in February 7-8pm) $15/class. Discount for students/military/low income of $5 full class series) Playing with rhythms and footwork variations is always a great way to challenge yourself. Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »Swing Rhythm and Music (Beginner)
(Thursdays in February 8:30-9:30pm) $15/class. Discount for students/military/low income of $5 full class series) Explore jazz music structure, other rhythms, and how to phrase up your dancing. Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »Soft Shoe for Lindy Hoppers (All Levels)
(February 28th 7-8pm) $15. Learn some basics of tap dancing without the tap shoes and enhance how you hear rhythm, Your challenge will then be figuring out how to incorporate it into your Lindy Hop. Followed by our monthly Bread & Butter Jam social dance!
Find out more »March 2019
Charleston Transitions (Experienced)
(Thursdays in March 7-8pm) $15/class. Discount for students/military/low income of $5 full class series) Discover some fun transitions for partner Charleston and Lindy Hop. Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »Charleston (Beginner)
(Thursdays in March 8:30-9:30pm) $15/class. Discount for students/military/low income of $5 full class series) Discover the granddaddy of all swing--Charleston! Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »Cardio Charleston (All Levels)
(March 28th 7-8pm) $15. It's like Zumba with swinging jazz music! Come sweat it out. Followed by our monthly Bread & Butter Jam social dance!
Find out more »April 2019
Doin the Jive (Experienced)
(Thursdays in April 7-8pm) $15/class. Discount for students/military/low income of $5 full class series) Learn this fun solo jazz routine that was made popular by our friends in Seattle, WA: Joshua Welter, Casey Schneider, and Mike Faltesek. Previous solo jazz dance experience helpful, but not required. Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »Solo Jazz Routine for All
(Thursdays in April 7-8pm) $15/class. Discount for students/military/low income of $5 full class series) Moving well with a partner starts with moving yourself well. This class will introduce solo jazz movement and vocabulary while learning a fun routine that you can perform at the Bread & Butter Jam! Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »20’s Charleston (All Levels)
(April 25ht 7-8pm) $15. The roaring 20's had wild flappers doing wild dancing. Learn the basics of this exuberant dance, both partnered and solo. Followed by our monthly Bread & Butter Jam social dance!
Find out more »May 2019
Lil’ Rhody, Big Swing Out! 15 year Anniversary Edition
Saturday May 4th in Providence, RI We are going ALL RHODE ISLAND for this year's Lil' Rhody Big Swing Out! This also happens to be Providence Swings' 15th Birthday celebration! We've got 1 day of workshops with Providence Swings' own Daryl & Jen, including a special musicality workshop with our band for the weekend, none other than RI Jazz legends Lloyd Kaplan's Aristocats. We'll also be back with our famous Dirty Dozen Mash Up Mix & Match, a late night…
Find out more »Frankie’s Favorites (Exp)
(Thursdays in May 8:30-9:30pm) $15/class. Learn some of Frankie Manning's favorite steps emphasizing rhythm and partnering! Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »Lindy Fundamentals (Beg)
(Thursdays in May 7:00-8:00pm) $15/class. Learn the core movements, rhythms, and partnering skills that are fundamental to Lindy Hop. Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »June 2019
Swing Spring Training- (Exp)
(2 weeks, Thursdays in June starting June 6th, 8:30-9:30pm. Note, NO class 6.20.19) $15/class. Note, no class June 27th due to Bread & Butter Jam. Getting into Lindy Hop shape takes training. We’ll do some drills to help improve movement. Followed by a 30 min practice session.
Find out more »Swing Rhythm and Music (Beg)
(3 weeks, Thursdays in June starting June 6th, 7:00-8:00pm. Note, NO class 6.20.19) $15/class. Explore jazz music structure, other rhythms, and how to phrase up your dancing.
Find out more »Bread & Butter Jam social dance
Join us on the LAST THURSDAY of each month from 8-10pm for our social dance! At our new home- TwirlTheGirl at The Pawtucket Armory Arts Center. $5 at the door. FREE with purchase of a drop-in specialty class that night! The BBJ is a social dance for dancers of all experience levels. No partner required. Providence Swings' DJ's or special DJ's will be playing tunes for your happy feet. So come practice what you're learning, be inspired by others, meet…
Find out more »July 2019
Lindy Shindig
Providence Swings holds a special DJ’d social dance on the 2nd Saturday of every month! Absolutely no previous experience or partner required! Anyone who has never been swing dancing is encouraged to come out, take the beginner lesson, and meet new people. We welcome those of all levels! 7-8pm: Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson 8-11pm: Social Dance $10 at the door
Find out more »Swing Summer Camp (8 week Beginner session)
(8 weeks, every Thursday in July and August starting July 11, 7:00-8:00pm) At the door: $15/per class Drop-In regular pricing, $10/per class Drop-In Student/Vet/Low Income. Note, NO class July 4th. Have fun this summer and learn to Lindy Hop! Each class will be customized to the students attending and always beginner-friendly. Followed by a 30 min practice session.
Find out more »Lindy Partnered Choreography (Exp)
(6 weeks, every Thursday in July and August starting July 11, 8:30-9:30pm) At the door: $15/per class Drop-In regular pricing, $10/per class Drop-In Student/Vet/Low Income. Note, NO class July 4th, July 25th, or August 29th. We love to give our students the opportunity to showcase what they're learning, especially in the context of a fun choreographed partner routine! Stick with us the whole 6 weeks to learn and perfect choreographed moves so we can perform it as a team at…
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