Two of our progressive lesson series classes start up next Tuesday, March 7th! We’ll be offering Swing I: Lindy Essentials and Swing II: Swingout Intensive on Tuesday nights.

SWING I: LINDY ESSENTIALS/ESSENTIAL VOCAB

What: Been enjoying the beginner lessons but wonder what’s next? Want more time to delve into footwork and partner connection? Then this progressive class is for you! Join us to get comfortable with 8-count Lindy Hop in a variety of shapes and speeds. We’ll build a strong base in footwork, frame, & connection and apply that to yo-yos, send-outs, Lindy circles and swingouts over the course of 4 weeks so you can feel comfortable dancing 8 count on the social dance floor!

When: 7:15pm-8:15pm on Tuesdays in March (3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28)

Instructors: Sarah Redman & Zayne Knuth

SWING II: SWINGOUT INTENSIVE

What: There is nothing more satisfying than a good swingout! This is the perfect opportunity for dancers who have just learned a swingout or for those who are looking to refine their moves. This progressive lesson series is set up to help you improve your swingout technique and give you fun variations to add to your dancing. Over these four weeks, we will talk about elasticity, speed, shapes, pathways, and style. We hope to build your confidence for all the swingouts to come.
When: 8:30pm-9:30pm on Tuesdays in March (3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28)

Instructors: Claire Danna & Kevin Wei

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR BOTH CLASSES

Location for both classes: Mason Hall Room 1401, University of Michigan

Pricing for each class:

• General Admission 4-Week Pass: $40
• SAA Member 4-Week Pass: $30
• Individual Class: $12

Acceptable forms of payment: cash, check, or PayPal

Registration for each class: For planning purposes, please register in advance by filling out this short form.

Covid policy: Masks recommended, proof of vaccination (including of a booster) required.

Hi folks!

Due to the projected weather forecast, SAA is canceling our beginner lesson and social dance planned for tomorrow.

If you’re still itching to dance, check out the other dance scenes in the area! Info can be found here.

Due to the snowy conditions, SAA is canceling our beginner drop-in lesson and social dance tonight.

Catch us next week in the Vandenberg Room of the Michigan League from 7-9:30pm!

Until then – stay home and stay safe, friends!

SAA is offering memberships again this semester!

Memberships cost $55 ($56.70 if you use PayPal to offset fees). Fun perks of being an SAA member include:

• FREE admission to our weekly social dances
• A free Swing Ann Arbor t-shirt (once per academic year) and sticker
• Discounts on lessons, workshops, and special dances
• The ability to vote on the next executive board of SAA

We are currently only offering semester memberships. This means that if you were a member last semester (Fall 2022), you will need to renew your membership to stay a member this semester (Winter 2023). Anyone can be a member of SAA: you do not need to be a student of the University of Michigan to sign-up!

Click here to buy a Winter 2023 SAA membership!

There are a few changes this semester we want you to be aware of!

1. We reopen tomorrow, January 4th! Our first social dance of the year will be FREE, as well.
2. Our beginner drop-in lessons will take place every Wednesday from 7:00pm – 7:50pm this semester
3. Our social dances will take place every Wednesday from 7:50pm – 9:30pm this semester
4. Proof of vaccination (including of a booster shot) is still required to attend SAA events. Masks are recommended (and provided if needed).

After nearly three years, the December dance is BACK! Join Swing Ann Arbor, Friday Night Swing, and Riverside Swings to celebrate the end of the year with friends, jazz, and, of course, dance! No partner needed

DATE: December 16, 2022

SCHEDULE:
6:30pm-8pm: Lindy Hop Swingout Crash Course
8pm-9pm: Free beginner drop-in lesson
9pm-11pm: Social dance with music provided by local jazz band, The Royal Garden Trio!
11pm-12am: Social dance with DJ-ed music

LOCATION: Concourse Hall, Ann Arbor, MI (click here for directions)

DANCE COST:
$15 general admission
$10 for SAA and AACTMAD members

COVID PROTOCOL: Masks required

The Lindy Hop Swingout Crash Course will be taught by Paul Carryer. This lesson will cost $10. See the event page for more details: https://fb.me/e/2pQi4j0mB)

Hi, friends. We’ve missed you!

SAA is back up and running this week. We have three more Wednesday Nights left. Free beginner lesson 7-8pm; social dance 8-10pm ($5 or FREE if you attend beginner lesson/are an SAA member).

• November 30th: Vandenberg Room (2nd floor) of the Michigan League
• December 7th: Vandenberg Room (2nd floor) of the Michigan League
• December 14th: Vandenberg Room (2nd floor) of the Michigan League
  • This is the last Wednesday Night Drop-in and Dance of the semester/year!
• December 21st: University break – no lessons or dance
• December 28th: University break – no lessons or dance

This coming a week is a little different than usual for us!

Solo Jazz Workshop: Learn the Big Apple!

What: One of the earliest swing line dances, the Big Apple is a fast, fun routine that incorporates solo jazz, a dynamic dance circle, and partner work! Usually performed to “Jumpin’ at the Woodside,” this dance always excites performers and audiences alike. No experience required, so if you’re interested in learning this classic routine, join us on Tuesday for our Big Apple Workshop! You can check out the routine here!

When: Tuesday, November 22nd, from 7:30pm-10:00pm

Where: Mason Hall Room 3463 (419 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109)

Cost: FREE

Instructor: Claire Danna

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No beginner drop-in lesson or social dance this Wednesday, November 23rd!

The University is on break and we are, as well!

Beginner lesson and social dances will start up again November 30th! See our calendar for more details!

This class takes place immediately after the Charleston class.

Have you been to a few of our beginner drop-in lessons but want jump in with both feet? Or are you a seasoned dancer looking to firm up your fundamentals? Join Emily and Sarah as they explore the essential shapes and rhythms of Lindy Hop! Get more personalized attention in a smaller class size, and build on your knowledge week to week. By the end, you’ll be able to swing out all night and improvise with your partners in fun and musical ways!

No partner necessary!

When: Tuesdays, October 25th – November 15th from 8:30-9:30pm

Where:Mason Hall Room 3463, University of Michigan (click here for directions)

Cost:

• $12 for a single class
• $30 SAA member 4-week pass
• $40 general admission 4-week pass

Instructors: Emily Topham and Sarah Redman

Advance registration required. Click here to register!

This four week class will cover basic Charleston footwork and moves, hand-in-hand, airplane, Tandem Charleston, Charleston swing outs, and potentially 1920s Charleston. No previous Charleston experience or partner necessary.

When: Tuesdays, October 25th – November 15th from 7:30-8:30pm

Where: Mason Hall Room 3463, University of Michigan (click here for directions)

Cost:

• $12 for a single class
• $30 SAA member 4-week pass
• $40 general admission 4-week pass

Instructors: Claire Danna and Zayne Knuth

Advance registration required. Click here to register!