General Class Info FAQs
How long are the dance classes?
Group classes are typically taught as 4-week series, which meet once/week for a full hour. Here’s an example: Swing I meets Mondays 9-10pm for 4 weeks in a row. To find your next class, visit our upcoming class schedule.
How are workshops different from group classes?
Workshops are single session, single topic intensives and are typically 2 hours. Visit our upcoming specialty workshops.
How big are the classes?
Classes typically have between 10 and 30 people. Several classes, especially Swing I and Swing II, sell out. We strongly recommend pre-registering to:
1) To secure your spot
2) Save $5 and
3) Help us balance the number of leads and follows in the class.
Do I Need a Partner?
NO. You do not need a partner. In fact, we encourage participants to rotate partners throughout the lesson. Rotating significantly increases the rate of skill building, and it’s also a great way to meet others who are interested in this fantastic hobby. However, if the thought of rotating is a bit intimidating at first, you are welcome to bring and stay with your partner. We want you to feel comfortable during your lessons.
Which level am I?
If you are not certain of the appropriate level, just call 312.243.0700 or email us for class recommendations.
Do we offer the same classes each month?
We rotate our class schedules. If you do not see a date/time/enroll button for a listed class, it will be offered again in an upcoming session.
Is the schedule subject to change?
It’s a bummer, but classes are subject to cancellation due to low pre-registration. Each student will be notified via email and a phone call if that happens. To help avoid cancellations, please pre-register or at least drop us an email to let us know that you plan on attending a class.
If Big City Swing cancels a class or workshop, the student will receive a full refund.
What if I can’t commit to a 4-week class?
For those students that have schedules that make it difficult to commit to a multi-week series, we suggest single-session workshops or private lessons which can be scheduled individually.
Can I “drop in” to a class?
Assuming there is still space available in a class, you may “drop in” for one week of a group class series at the rate of $18/class. Please email us or call 312.243.0700 if you’d like to drop in so we can ensure that each class maintains a balance of leads and follows.
How easy is parking?
There is free street parking on Randolph, and it’s most readily available after 3pm and wide open for our evening lessons. It just one of the reasons we love our location.
If you have any questions or concerns about any of our policies, please do not hesitate to contact us!
