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The Syndicate dances are an institution of the Austin swing/lindy scene. They’ve been going since 1999, and are still growing. I started going to the Thursday night dances at The Fed almost as soon as they started, though I took a hiatus for several years when I moved away to go to college. Now that I’m back, I go out almost every week! It’s a great group of people and an easy place to make friends. There’s a fantastic system in place for processing beginner dancers… and the consistency of this system over the past 10 years is definitely a major reason why swing dancing survived its “fad” status in Austin, and continues to attract new dancers. People hear about the Thursday dance, come early for the 8:15 beginner’s lesson, get hooked, and everyone tells them to take lessons from Four on the Floor (classes are conveniently held at The Fed on Tuesday nights). There are several great options in town for learning how to dance, but Four on the Floor has been going since 1997 (yes, I took their early classes in the Starlite Gallery), and is definitely a crowd favorite. There’s also The Lindy Project, Go Dance, not to mention tons of private instructors. The Thursday night dances are all-ages, smoke and alcohol-free, set in a beautiful historic mansion. No partner necessary! Cheap to get in, especially if you pay for a yearly membership. The Fed has a small private lot on 24th St., as well as some street parking, but most people try to park across the street at the bike shop’s parking lot. There’s usually a DJ, but sometimes there’s a live band for special events. There’s also a side room for dances other than swing/lindy, usually balboa, blues, or west coast swing. Variety is the spice of life, after all! There’s a beginner lesson for these alternate dances at 8:15, at the same time as the beginner swing lesson (in another room). Austin Swing Syndicate is involved in more than just the weekly dance. Special events like The Austin Lindy Exchange, workshops, competitions, and more bring dancers from around the world to Austin. I gave them a four out of five stars primarily because the very consistency which makes them such a great avenue for getting new dancers dancing, means that it can also be a rut, and people sometimes forget that Austin is the Live Music Capitol of the World. So many people only go to the Thursday night dance, which is safe, but sometimes boring. Please, visit www.austindance.net and go dance to some live music!

International Dance Club Inc – Menu with Prices – 2422 Busch Ave, Colorado Springs

Great variety of dance music ! Great dance floor! Big place, friendly people. If you like to “couples” dance, or just to enjoy good live music and dance a few line dances, this is the place for you. The music is everything from Country and Western, Polka, Swing, ballroom and latin. People of all ages come and even bring their kids sometimes! You don’t have to be a great dancer, because there are dancers of all levels, from “never-ever” to accomplished ball room dancers. You don’t have to dress up, although extremely casual attire is not allowed. Many ladies look forward for the chance to dress up for their “date-night:” with their hubby, but there are those who just go for comfort with slacks and nice tops. There is a dance almost every Saturday night from 7-10pm, except for holidays. The theme and band can vary. There are free dance lessons too-check their website. The price is inexpensive-$10 for non-members. It is a non-profit, so this is the best deal in town!

Step-N-Out Dance Studio – Menu with Prices – 10725 Reading Rd, Cincinnati

SWING DANCE near Loveland, Ohio. Midwest Ballroom and DanceSport. ( The Website is now listed as the new name and the new ownership) – The lessons are varied at this studio : East Coast , Lindy, Hustle ! and Jive. I have taken dozens of Swing classes here and I highly recommend them. Classes are taught by Patrick Clements, who has competed internationally. The studio is beautiful and wonderfully air-conditioned. The culture is “no drama”. Instead , it is one of mutual encouragement among the students. If you are a beginner – Don’t hesitate! Friday nights are more relaxed and a nice variety of appetizers and sweets are included in your $10 lesson!

Andante Blues Dancing – Menu with Prices – 525 E Fountain Blvd #150, Colorado Springs

A wonderful place to dance blues! New to blues? No problem.. the beginner lesson will get you started. I love the friendliness of the dancers!!!

VFW Post 3837 – Menu with Prices – 12030 Leopard St, Corpus Christi

It’s time again for me to update my review. Things have changed since I wrote my first update. This VFW promotes traditional country-western music by offering dances every Friday night from 7:30-11:30pm. The dances are open to the public and all ages. I am the house DJ for the VFW and thus I’m on-stage every Friday. There is no cover charge for the dances. I provide a mix of traditional country songs dating from the 50’s to present hits. (I do not play New Country, Rap, Hip Hop, nor New Jack Swing — for that you’ll have to go to Ropers or Whiskey River.) Speaking of dancing — this is a dance venue although sitting and just listening over a beer from the VFW’s canteen is okay. The dance floor is cement but I sprinkle it with powered dance wax so you can glide across. The dance floor is rather small but the dancers who frequent the VFW are normally very polite and adjust their stride and steps accordingly. Once 10:00pm rolls around the more senior attendees head home, which provides ample room on the dance floor for everyone who remains. By 10:30pm you’ll often find you and your dance partner are the only ones on the dance floor — and that’s a good thing. Normally there are very few singles so it is best to bring a date. You can bring in your own food and liquor. You can not bring in water, soda, beer, setups, wine or ice because the VFW sells those at the canteen. I also need to mention that the VFW offers free karaoke every Wednesday and Friday night from 7:00-11:00pm in the canteen. This VFW is run by some great and caring folks. It’s a community-oriented Post run by people who contribute greatly to our wonderful town. You don’t have to be a VFW member to frequent the canteen, attend their dances or events nor do you have to be a veteran. Everyone is welcome! You’ll find that the patrons are a friendly crowd. Introduce yourself to everyone and that’s all it takes to be welcomed into the fold. The mission of the VFW is to provide assistance to veterans and their surviving spouses. No matter what type of assistance you need, contact the VFW and ask to have the Veterans Services Officer contact you. Also, the VFW rents their dance hall for all kinds of occasions. The hall rental rates are very competitive so give them a call. The hall is down-home, not fancy.

Continental Dance Club Inc – Menu with Prices – 5720 Guion Rd, Indianapolis

The Continental Dance Club is a Social Dance Venue featuring a live dance band every Sunday evening at the Starlight Ballroom on Guion Road. Doors open at 5:30PM with free beginner lessons starting at 5:45. Admission is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Intermediate dance lessons are $4 at 5:45PM. Individuals are welcome and men will find there are many ladies to dance with. Dancing starts at 7:15 and ends at 10PM. We enjoy a great variety of dances, including waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha, rhumba, tango, bolero, swing, hustle, mambo and samba. I’m an older gentleman and have danced there for 10 years. I have enjoyed the hospitality everyone provides and it is a safe environment to meet people and have a good time. For men, why pedal time away at the Y or gym trying to keep your legs in shape, when you can have the pleasure of dancing with ladies for the evening. See you there!

Cat’s Corner – Menu with Prices – 2174 Market St, San Francisco

Cat’s Corner might be the BEST nighttime swing event in the city: *Live band every week *GORGEOUS, atmospheric club *Tasty cocktails *Addictive dance classes I’ve taken classes with different instructors, but Nathan Dias remains a favorite. He’s relaxed and patient, but very clear: he has a knack for breaking down the dance into easily learned chunks. Bonus: guest instructors cover different levels and different dances in the swing family in the back room! Here’s the amazing thing: for only $10 you can check it out! That includes a drop-in class suitable for (really) absolute beginners. You can also just come to hear great live music and have a drink. I DO recommend you try the dance, though; swing really changed my life for the better, and ANYONE can learn! Recommendation: check the website before you come. Some nights the Swedish American Hall is unavailable, in which case the party moves to another (also nice) location. Also, you might want to check ahead to see who’s playing: some of the bands are world class!

The Next Generation Swing Dance Club – Menu with Prices – 236 W Portal Ave, San Francisco

West Coast Swing West coast swing is a fun, somewhat unusual and rather difficult dance. Learn and dance with California’s best dancers in a friendly, encouraging environment. Main venue is Allegro Ballroom in Emeryville, but also Two Left Feet in Danville, Lakeside Swing in Lake Merritt, et al.

The Blue Swing – Menu with Prices – 299 W Orange Show Rd #1a, San Bernardino

I love dancing at The Blue Swing! The instructors (Dave, Darcy and Ken) are fabulous and they continue dancing and helping you during the open dance after the group class. Everyone is welcoming and the atmosphere is comfortable, making it perfect for beginners. It was a great place for me to get back into dancing again. The studio is also really nice – raised dance floor, high quality sound system, and experienced DJ so it’s great for experienced dancers too. There’s also a full service bar and diner on site. Haven’t found another dance venue in the IE that offers everything The Blue Swing has.

Ballroom Dance Clubs of Duluth – Menu with Prices – 4317 Abbotts Bridge Rd #2, Duluth

Very friendly instructors and staff! The studio has a very comfortable atmosphere and everyone will make you feel welcome. Whether you’ve been ballroom dancing for years or whether you’ve never danced before, they’ll make you feel comfortable and you’ll have a fun time! Lessons are tailored to your skill level, your goals, what types of dances you want to learn. They have different events throughout the year, so if you want to dance in a competition, dance a choreographed number in a show, or go on a cruise with your dance partner – you will have plenty of events to pick from! The Friday night ‘practice parties’ are great. Students of all levels come and you have the opportunity to dance with other students that are learning from the same syllabus as you. So, even if you’re new, you already have an idea of the types of moves that another student might know. The instructors (female + male) are also there (and the male instructors have dance cards), so you know you will get danced with by a professional. Wine/Beverages are included with the party at no extra cost. They have open house guest parties every other Thursday. It’s free to come with a guest. There is a group class to introduce newcomers to ballroom, then there is a party where they play music and the newcomers get to try out what they’ve learned (Alcohol is provided).

Dayton Ballroom Dance Club – Menu with Prices – 2150 Arbor Blvd, Dayton

This is the best place to take Ballroom dance classes! The instructors are patient and helpful. They making learning fun! You don’t have to have a partner to take lessons. There are always just enough people to fill in as your “partner”. During dance classes, you rotate partners. This gives you a chance to learn from each other. Those who are more advance in some of the dances are always willing to help teach the dance to you. Everyone has so much fun! It is great exercise too! My family has actually noticed I have lost some weight–all do to dancing! Come on out and try dancing with us! You won’t regret it! I will be looking for YOU on the dance room floor!

Wilson’s Dance Club International – Menu with Prices – 4069 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton

What a wonderful team! Since my first visit to Wilson’s Dancesport, my husband and I have been treated very nicely. My first introduction to this studio was through one of their fun and educational “Get Acquainted” Fridays. That gave me the opportunity to practice what I learned and meet new dancers. Afterwards, I got my first free lesson with my favorite teacher Philip. He is so passionate about his job, and helps you learn new steps very easily, and you really enjoy your time dancing. The other teachers like Eliza and Klaudia are professional and very charismatic. I love watching when they perform a professional demonstration for the students and new people. The manager Barbara also is very welcoming, and very specific about what you’ll get from each dance lesson. I can really recommend putting yourself in the hands of this great team.

Metropolitan Dance Theatre – Menu with Prices – 300 Park Rd, Metairie

We have been sending our children to this dance school for the last 9 years and would not dream of another dance school!! This school and it’s owner teach not only dance but also confidence & self esteem!! There are all types of dance instruction : Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Pointe. You name it and they teach it. The costumes & dances for the Dance Review are always age appropriate. They start at age 3 up to seniors in high school. If you are looking for a dance school I would recommend them, hands down!!