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December 2018
Experienced Lindy Hop Mixed Bag
(Thursdays in October, November, and December, 7-8pm: NOTE no class 10.18, 11.22, and 12.27) Drop-in $15/class at the door. This experienced level Lindy Hop series will give you a little of this, a little of that, a little bit of everything...or we might decide to focus on one area...who knows? You'll just have to join us to find out! Solid knowledge of Lindy Hop and Charleston basics required. All those who drop in that night can attend our weekly Thursday…
Find out more »Learn to Swing Dance!
(Thursdays in October, November, and December, 8-9pm, NOTE no class 10.18, 11.22, and 12.27 ) Drop-in $15/class at the door. BBJ included! Come explore basic movement and rhythms at the heart of all jazz era swing dances, as you learn to lead and follow. This class will get you out on the dance floor from class one! No experience required. All those who drop in that night can attend our weekly Thursday night practice dance, The Bread & Butter Jam, from…
Find out more »Bread & Butter Jam Social Dance
Join us every Thursday night from 9-11pm for our social dance! This takes place at our new studio location- TwirlTheGirl at The Pawtucket Armory Arts Center. $5 at the door. FREE with purchase of a drop-in class that night! Beginner Drop-in lesson is right before the BBJ, so stick around and practice what you just learned, be inspired by others, meet new friends, and have a great time! The BBJ is a social dance for dancers of all experience levels.…
Find out more »January 2019
Stealing Steps (Experienced)
(Thursdays in January 7-8pm) $15/class. Discount for students/military/low income of $5 full class series) One of the best ways to learn new things is to steal them from others. Each week, we'll watch a video clip, break it down, and try to channel the dancers we're watching. Followed by a 30min open practice.
Find out more »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
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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.
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