General Info

Jumptown Swing runs a variety of classes catering to different levels of dancers from beginners to advanced. Follow the links on the left hand side to find out more about each of our classes.

Classes are held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. You can attend any one of these classes, or all three if you wish. NB Monday night classes are aimed at ANU students. 

No need to book in beforehand. Just turn up a few minutes early to your first class and fill out a registration form.

Monday (ANU student classes): McGregor Hall, cnr Marcus Clarke St and Barry Drive, Acton (Beginners/Essentials only) 
Tuesday:  Harmonie-German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah
Wednesday: White Eagle Polish Club, David St, Turner (across the road from O'Connor Shops)

TIME	LEVEL
6:30–7:30pm	Beginners (6 week course)
7:30–8:30pm	Lindy Essentials (generally 3 - 4 months)
8:30–9:30pm	Lindy Evolve (please speak to the teachers before attending these classes)
Cost:	$12 per night ($10 concession) Once you have graduated from the Beginners Class to to the next level class (Lindy Essential), you can enjoy both classes for just $12. Class passes Jumptown Jumpstart 6-week passes for use in Beginners Class - $60 ($50 concession)  Jumptown 10-class passes for use in any Jumptown class - $100 ($90 concession)

Beginners course start dates for 2008

MONDAYS              6.30–7.30pm McGregor Hall cnr Marcus Clark St and Barry Drive Acton	TUESDAYS 6.30–7.30pm Harmonie German Club Sturt Ave, Narrabundah	WEDNESDAYS 6.30–7.30pm White Eagle Polish Club David St, Turner
4 February	5 February	6 February
17 March	18 March	19 March
28 April	29 April	30 April
9 June	10 June	11 June
21 July	22 July	23 July
1 September	2 September	3 September
13 October	14 October	15 October
24 November (4-week course)	25 November (4-week course)	26 November (4-week course)

For more information on classes please contact: classes @jumptown.org, phone Russell - 0404 849 463 or Liam - 0412 127 168, or download our class flyer here.

What is swing dancing?

Swing dancing is a fun and social dance enjoyed by all ages and originated in the Big Band era of of the 30s and 40s. Since the early 90s swing dancing has been enjoying an energetic revival in Australia and across the world. It's the kind of dance anyone can do and people usually talk about how much fun it is even after their first lesson and then just can't get enough after that. Some of you may have seen Lacey and Neil on the US version of So You Think You Can Dance and the big smiles on their faces (and those of the judges) as they danced Lindy Hop (Swing) for the first time. Some do it for their passion for the dance, others the music, many the social aspect, or to get ready for that big wedding day. Come along to one of our Beginners classes and see what it is all about.

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