Austin Swing Syndicate Classes
Whether you’re looking to learn the basics, pick up some new moves, or practice your technique, these classes are for you! No partner is required, and we welcome students from all levels. All classes require purchase of admission to the dance.
Intro to Swing | 8:15 to 9:00 PM
Included with admission.
In our Intro to Swing class, you will learn the basic six-count rhythm and footwork, partner connection, and lead/follow fundamentals, along with core patterns like underarm turns, tuck turns, and other basic variations that enable students to start social dancing right away. This class is a great entry point for new dancers. No partner or experience necessary — just come ready to move!
Don’t worry if you have two left feet. Our instructors make it easy to learn, and most importantly, they make it fun! You don’t need to worry about bringing a partner either, we’ll be rotating partners in class.
Social Dance Connections | 7:15 to 8:10 PM
$10 add-on class.
Build foundational skills for all styles of social dance! This class will focus on fundamentals, including but not limited to, body mechanics, partner communication, tension/tone, momentum, and rhythm, then apply these to the three core principles of floorcraft, musicality, and partnership. Topics vary each week.
Style Sampler | 7:30 to 8:30 PM
$10 add-on class.
Try out a new dance style each Thursday! In these all-level classes, you’ll learn new steps to expand your jazz dance vocabulary. All of these styles are common in our community, so you can practice them during the social dance that night. No experience required.
First Thursday: Blues Sampler
Learn to groove with blues! Blues is an expansive genre of African American partner dances that are danced to blues music throughout different regions of the US. In these taster classes, you will learn movement foundations, like posture, groundedness, and polyrhythm, that will level up your musical expression. You will learn how to effectively communicate with your partner with proper technique that will level up your creativity and call and response. Come take blues to learn how to move and bring groovy energy into your partner dancing!
Second Thursday: Lindy Sampler
Your journey into Lindy Hop begins here! You will learn foundational basics; posture, partner connection, rhythm, footwork, musicality, floorcraft, and you will broaden your repertoire of 6-and 8-count moves.
Here’s a look at Lindy Hop!
Third Thursday: Balboa Sampler
Learn this fun, smooth, dance that originated in Southern California in the 1930s! You will learn the Balboa basics; partner connection, 8-count rhythm and footwork, and focus on the common core moves danced on the social floor, such as out and ins, lollies, swivels, and the toss out. You will learn to transition from open to closed positions and dance to a variety of tempos from slow to fast.
Here’s a look at Balboa by some of the best!
Fourth Thursday: Collegiate Shag Sampler
Collegiate Shag is an uplifting and expressive dance that will literally put a spring in your step! (Not to be confused with Carolina Shag, which is an entirely different dance.) This sampler class is a great fit for both newer Shag dancers and more experienced ones looking to revisit the basics. Come hang out in a lighthearted and positive learning environment, where mistakes are encouraged and dad jokes are frequent!
Here is an example of Collegiate Shag!
Practice Space | 8:30 to 9:00 PM
$5 add-on, or included with Connections/Sampler class.
Practice what you learned in class! The instructors from the Sampler class will be available to answer questions.
Have questions?
See our Class FAQ!