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Swing Dance Classes in Ventura, CA - Beginner and Intermediate Lessons

Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or fine-tuning your Lindy Hop, David & Kim have a class for you. Learn to swing dance in a positive and welcoming environment. 

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Tuesday Night is
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Class Schedule

 

7pm Beginning Lindy Hop or New Swing Dance Variety (rotates each month)

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8pm Intermediate Lindy Hop 1  

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-9pm Intermediate Lindy Hop 2

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate 2

Not sure which class is right for you? Read on!

BEGINNER 8-COUNT LINDY HOP CLASSES 

Learn the Iconic Swing Out and 8-Count Basics

Take the next step into the world of Lindy Hop dance classes with this beginner-level 8-count class. You’ll learn the famous Swing Out and build a strong Lindy foundation. Many of our students choose to take both our 6 count and 8 count Beginner Lindy Hop classes, but you can take either one as a beginner.​​ New students must attend the first class of the month.

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Tuesdays at 7pm, offered every other month 

(Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) 

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FLAVOR OF THE MONTH! SWING DANCE VARIETY 

Every other month a new variety of swing dance!

This class for ALL levels will introduce a new type of swing dance every other month (alternating with Beginning Lindy Hop). Come learn Collegiate Shag, Balboa, St. Louis Shag, Charleston, and different solo line dances!

Tuesdays at 7pm, offered every other month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)

INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP 1 

Take Your Swing Dancing to the Next Level

For dancers who have a good grasp of both 6-count and 8-count Lindy Hop basics, this class dives deeper into more complex patterns and partner dynamics.​​ If you are confident with the 8-count basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle, this class is for you. 

 

Tuesdays at 8pm, offered every month 

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INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP 2

Refine, Challenge, and Elevate Your Dancing

For intermediate and experienced Lindy Hop Dancers comfortable moving between 6-count and 8-count Lindy Hop patterns. If you have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes, this class is for you. Come learn new dance concepts and more intricate patterns and add some flash to your social dancing!

 

Tuesdays at 9:00 PM, offered every month

Class Prices

Each month starts a new 3 week series or 4 week series, depending on how many Tuesdays are in the month. 

2 week series $30

3 week series $45 

4 week series $60*

Drop in classes $20 (for experienced or returning students only)

 

Last Tuesday of each month is social dancing with DJ David Frutos and a free taster lesson from 7-7:30pm.

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Discounts offered for taking multiple classes per month!

Months with 2 weeks of dance classes:

  • $50 for two class series (eg Beginning Lindy Hop and Intermediate Lindy Hop 1),

  • $60 for all three class series (eg Beginning, Intermediate Lindy Hop 1 & 2)

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Months with 3 weeks of dance classes:

  • $75 for two class series (eg Beginning Lindy Hop and Intermediate Lindy Hop 1),

  • $100 for all three class series (eg Beginning, Intermediate Lindy Hop 1 & 2)

Months with 4 weeks of dance classes:

  • $ 105 for two class series (eg Beginning Lindy Hop and Intermediate Lindy Hop 1),

  • $130 for all three class series (eg Beginning, Intermediate Lindy Hop 1 & 2)

Register at the door!

 

Last Tuesdays Social Dancing

No regular swing dance classes on the last Tuesday of each month. Instead, join us for a taster lesson followed by social dancing with DJ David Frutos! 

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Full Year Schedule 2026

Check here to see what classes are being offered each month, how many weeks in a series, and what night the monthly Social Dance is being held!

All classes take place on Tuesday nights.

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Juke Joint Schedule
2026

(subject to change)

JANUARY 6th-20th

7p.m: Beginning Lindy Hop 8 count; for new students and folks who want to brush up 8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance January 27th 7-10p.m.

Separate $10 entry fee* Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

FEBRUARY 3rd-17th

3 week series $45

Discounts available for multiple classes

7p.m: Collegiate Shag; a fun and easy 6 count partner dance that started in the 1930's and is still popular today (All Levels)

8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance February 24th 7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee* Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

3 week series $45

Discounts available for multiple classes

MARCH 3rd-24th

7p.m: Beginning Lindy Hop 8 count; for new students and folks who want to brush up 8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance March 31st  7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee* Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

3 week series $45

Discounts available for multiple classes

7p.m: Balboa; and orginal Southern California Swing Dance developed in the late 1920's and Internationally popular today (All Levels)

8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance April 28th 7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee* Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

APRIL 7th-21st

4 week series $60

Discounts available for multiple classes

MAY 5th-19th

3 week series $45

Discounts available for multiple classes

7p.m: Beginning Lindy Hop 8 count; for new students and folks who want to brush up 8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance May 26th  7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee* Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

7p.m: Shim Sham; a solo line dance created in 1928 and adopted by Lindy Hoppers worldwide (All Levels)

8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance June 30th 7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee* Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

JUNE 2nd & 23rd

2 week series $30

Discounts available for multiple classes

7p.m: Beginning Lindy Hop 8 count; for new students and folks who want to brush up 8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance July 28th  7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee* Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

JULY 7th-21st

3 week series $45

Discounts available for multiple classes

7p.m: St. Louis Shag; 8 count dance created in St. Louis in the 1930's done to a variety of vintage music genres (All Levels)

8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance August 25th  7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee* Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<<

AUGUST 4th-18th

3 week series $45

Discounts available for multiple classes

7p.m: Beginning Lindy Hop 8 count; for new students and folks who want to brush up 8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance September 29th  7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee* Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

SEPTEMBER 1st & 15th

& 22nd

3 week series $45

Discounts available for multiple classes

7p.m: 1920's Partner Charleston (All Levels)

8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance October 27th 7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee*

Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

OCTOBER 6th-20th

3 week series $45

Discounts available for multiple classes

7p.m: Beginning Lindy Hop 8 count; for new students and folks who want to brush up 8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open dance November 24th  7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee*

Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

NOVEMBER 3rd-17th

3 week series $45

Discounts available for multiple classes

DECEMBER 1st & 8th

2 week series $30

Discounts available for multiple classes

7p.m: Holiday Line Dance; Created by Kim and David! (All Levels)

8p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 1; for students who are confident with the 8-count Lindy Hop basic and Lindy Swing Out/Circle

9p.m: Intermediate Lindy Hop 2; for experienced Lindy Hoppers who have a strong understanding of the core repertoire like Swing Outs, Texas Tommy, and common 6 count turns and passes and can easily mix 6 & 8 count patterns.

Music played between classes for practice, including half hour after Intermediate

> Open Holiday Dance December 15th  7-10p.m . Separate $10 entry fee*

Taster Class 7-7:30pm included<

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