Learn dance fundamentals and the basic steps plus even more for several of the most popular Social Ballroom SWING Dances – JITTERBUG (Jive), LINDY HOP, HUSTLE and WEST COAST SWING !  We have instruction sheets to help you remember what you learn and a possible “field trip” to get some real world experience.  ALL AGES welcome and NO partner or previous dance experience necessary.  Prepare to have fun wowing the crowd at your next dance party!

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all.  And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.    A recording of the class is included as well. 

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time?  In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all.   And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.

***No Class 11/11***

Participants learn some typical seisiun tunes. All instruments welcome, tin whistle, flute, violin, etc. Learn Irish tunes and play with other musicians. Topics covered are jigs, reels, polkas, etc. Students must already know how to play their instrument.

This class is for those who already know how to SWING dance and would like to add MORE Cool Moves to their repertoire !  We will continue learning many fun moves from both Open and Closed positions including Underarm Turns, Kicks, Spins, Wraps, Slides and figure extensions longer than the usual 6-count pattern. Time to supercharge your Swing dancing !!!!

Instructor:  Jim Zaccaria has taught dance since 1985. He helped found the Philadelphia Swing Dance Society and Swing On ! to teach new dancers the joys of boogieing to the beat ! 

*** There is no class on Thursday December 11th.  The class will be held on Monday December 9th that week.***

Welcome to 3 evenings of WEST COAST SWING - the smoothest and sexiest fo the Swing dances.  We will learn how to look cool like the pros dancing in the "slot" while we Sugar Push, Side Pass, Tuck & Turn, and cover 6 and 8 count pattern variations.  You'l have fun, get exercise and meet active people dancing to the greatest Rythm & Blues tunes of all time.  For adults.  Singles or couples, no partners are necessary.  Guys ( or "leads" ) are especially encouraged to join!  It's time to show everyone your moves!!