Around Town

Beginning Lessons Around Town

Throughout the year, Big City Swing offers beginning swing lessons at special events, festivals and bars around town. These lessons are ideal for beginners and you do not need a partner.

Upcoming dates

First Fridays @ Big City Swing
Next Date: Friday, February 3
Beginning Swing Lesson: 8:00 – 8:45pm
Dancing: 8:45 – Midnight
Music: Perfect for East Coast, Lindy Hop and Balboa dancers as well
Cost: $10, lesson included.
Dress: Casual
All Ages. All Levels.

Alhambra Palace Wednesdays
Next Date: Wednesday, February 29
Beginning Swing Lesson: 8:00 – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – Midnight
Live Music: The Flat Cats
Dance styles: Perfect for East Coast, Lindy Hop and Balboa dancers as well
Cost: $10, lesson included.
Dress:  Smart! This is a supper club.
All Ages. All Levels.

Recent dates

Chicago SummerDance
Next Date: Saturday, September 3
Beginning Swing Lesson: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Dancing: 7:00-9:00pm
Music: The Flat Cats
Cost: Free
Dress: Casual
All Ages. All Levels.

Chicago Winter Dance
Beginning Swing Lesson: 1:00-2:00pm  & 5:00pm-6:00pm
Dancing: 2:00-3:30pm & 6:00pm-7:30pm
Live Music: The Flat Cats
Cost: Free
Dress: Casual
All Ages, All Levels