It’s our annual SwingColumbus open house! We’ll have tons of fun ways for you to learn more about the swing community, and SwingColumbus specifically what we do, and how to get involved! There will be a raffle with prizes that include passes to lessons and regional events, and a Jack & Jill (social dance competition)! […]
This month, lessons will be taught by Stanley Steers and Binaebi Akah. These 4-week lesson series are held on Thursdays, running from October 2 thru October 23. Collegiate Shag Lesson Series: 7: 30 PM – 8:30 PM Come join Stanley and Binaebi for a high-flying, multi-week experience with one of the most energetic dances of the […]
This month, lessons will be taught by Mark Calkins and Shannon Varner. These 4-week lesson series are held on Thursdays, running from September 4 thru September 25. Beginner Lindy Hop: 8:30 – 9:30 PM Build your lindy hop footwork, technique, and moves with Mark Calkins and Shannon Varner in this class for dancers who are […]
SwingColumbus brings you two exciting tracks of lessons at Artisan Dance Studio in Clintonville! This month, lessons will be taught by Stanley Steers and partner. These 4-week lesson series are held on Thursdays, running from August 7 – 28. Intermediate Balboa – 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Review the balboa basics and connection to get the most out […]
These lessons are taught each Thursday beginning 2/6 and will run through 2/27. Intermediate Lindy Hop– 7:30 – 8:30 PM For those of you who took the Beginner Lindy Hop series in January, or for those of you looking to brush up on your lindy hop skills, this class is you for you! Neil Coplin and Binaebi Akah […]
Fundamentals of Swing Dancing Level 1 covers the fundamentals of swing dancing to give you a solid foundation and get you ready to move on to the intermediate level. Partnering, basic footwork, and a few moves are taught in each series. 1a: East Coast (6-Count) Swing 1b: Fundamentals of Lindy Hop (8-count) 1c: Fundamentals of Lindy Hop (8-count) […]
July is our yearly crash course extravaganza! Each week in the month of July, your local SwingColumbus instructors will provide special topics for you to whet your whistle and sink your teeth into new stylings and moves. When: Thursdays 7:30-9:30 PM Where: Artisan Dance Studio: 4310 N High St. Columbus, OH 43202 Cost: $15 ($10 for members/students) cash or check […]
This month we are taking a break from our usual routine to spend the month of May celebrating all things Frankie Manning! Take a look below at our Frankie-inspired classes taught by Mark Calkins and Shannon Varner. Hope to see you there! Where: Artisan Dance Studio: 4310 N High St. Columbus, OH 43202 Cost: $45 General / […]
Last October we brought in two awesome Lindy Hop instructors who are part of a dance studio called Studio 88 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Patrick Szmidt and Natasha Ouimet are really passionate about their teaching methods and after some great long conversations with them about lesson planning and curriculum development we were inspired to take […]
SwingColumbus presents Tuesday Swing School The month of November will soon be upon us, and that means there’s a new series of Tuesday Swing School about to start! Each month, SwingColumbus brings you new 4-week sessions on various swing dances – Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, or East Coast Swing! This month, we’ll be offering beginner’s […]