Upcoming events!
Check out these events and also like the facebook page to get a weekly list of swing dance and music events at www.facebook.com/AZLindy
Winter/Spring 2026
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Featured event - The Jive Aces LIVE at the Rhythm Room 4/13/2026
Monday, April 13th - The Live Aces LIVE from the U.K.
Together for over three decades, this extremely popular six piece group have performed at thousands of festivals, theatres and events throughout the UK, Europe and USA, as well as Japan, Israel, South Africa, Morrocco and the Caribbean, 30 countries in all. The Jive Aces are renowned for their high energy Jump Jive music (the exciting sound where Swing meets Rock ‘n Roll) and spectacular stage show.
They combine a mixture of fresh arrangements of swing - songs made famous by such greats as Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Big Joe Turner and Sammy Davis Jr. - along with a selection of superb swinging originals taken from their studio albums.
The Jive Aces opened the London Olympics, played for the Queen of England at her Diamond Jubilee, were the first band to make it to the finals of Britain's Got Talent, had several viral videos, and have toured around the world three times.
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix
6:00pm: Doors open
6:30pm: Swing Dance lesson with Steve Conrad
7pm: Opening set with Pat Roberts and the Heymakers
7:45pm: The Jive Aces
Ages 21+
$25 in advance, $30 at door
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jive-aces-with-pat-roberts-the-heymakers-the-rhythm-room-in-phoenix
Videos:
Bring Me Sunshine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXvJ8UquYoo
Britain's Got Talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_9aTE_HHBA
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7:00pm - Doors
7:10pm - Lesson
8:00pm - 11:00pm Dancing
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Mardi Gras Gala & Fundraiser
Saturday, Feb. 28th
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
At the home of Sujoy Spencer & Richard Thorlakson
7344 N 22nd Place; Phoenix, AZ 85020Full buffet dinner, King Cakes from around the world, No-host bar and coffee station, Wine pull, Live entertainment with the Sugar Thieves, and others and dancing (with free introductory swing dance lesson with Steve Conrad.)
Suggested donations for entry:
$65 adult; $50 under age 21
Dancers discount: Pay the under 21 price no matter what age!
Get your tickets in advance at: https://rosieshouse.org/mardi-gras-2026/
Please invite your friends as well! Credit card, check or cash also accepted.
About Rosie's House School of Music:
At Rosie’s House, we are dedicated to addressing the gap in quality music education caused by financial constraints and limited resources. Our free afterschool music program, built on the Positive and Creative Youth Development frameworks, ensures every child can explore their musical talents and gain essential skills. Through various musical disciplines and personal instruction, we foster teamwork, discipline, focus, creativity, and confidence, enhancing both personal and academic success.
Bring any music instrument you can to donate to Rosie’s House School of Music. Brass and woodwinds particularly needed.
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Big Night Out Gala for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
Friday, March 20, 2026 5:30pm-11pm
Westin Kierland Resort - 6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Rediscover the joy of childhood and play at the Big Night Out Gala – An Evening of Play, Possibility, and Promise - benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ) and presented by Copper State Pavement. This fun-filled evening will blend a sophisticated style with the imagination and wonder of childhood, creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Join us as we celebrate and share powerful stories highlighting the life-changing impact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has on youth throughout our community.
Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening with dinner and program, meaningful connections with fellow BBBSAZ supporters, exciting silent and live auctions, raffle, and delightful surprises throughout the night. Auction items include a 5-day golf trip to Scotland, a customized golf cart, an electric guitar signed by Alice Cooper, a Caribbean Lindy and Balboa cruise for two out of New Orleans, trips to Mexico, Nashville, and London for an NFL game, and much more!
Paul Horton, Meteorologist for AZ Family 3TV, a familiar face in Valley, will be the emcee for the evening. The event will be co-chaired by Desirae Outcalt, Vice President Commercial Banker at Bell Bank, alongside Archie Bradley, former MLB pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
After party with dancing and live band karaoke with The Instant Classics!
Details, tickets, and sponsorships available: https://bbbsaz.org/big-night-out-gala/
Watch the highlight video from our Big Night Out 2025 Platinum Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwci8FlHGPw
You can receive a 2025 dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credit up to $495 (filing single) or $987 (filing jointly) through April 15, 2026! Give at www.bbbsaz.org/donate
ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL ARIZONA
For 70 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has operated under the belief that, inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life and our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages six through 18, in Maricopa County and Pinal County. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people, as well as our Big volunteers. For more information, contact BBBSAZ at 602-264-BIGS or visit www.bbbsaz.org
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Swingin' on the Sea Lindy and Balboa Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean
April 4-12, 2026 (Sat.-Sun.)
Orlando > Grand Turk > San Juan, Puerto Rico > St. Maarten > St. Thomas
8-Day Eastern Caribbean from Orlando, FL on Carnival
Dancing and exploring in Orlando with events and dances at Disney World and Universal Studios before the cruise. Then travel to incredible exotic islands in the Eastern Caribbean including Grand Turk, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, and St. Thomas.
8 days of dancing, workshops, and adventure!! Teachers from around the US with classes in Lindy hop, East Coast Swing, Balboa, Shag, Charleston, & more!
Instructors include:
• Steve Conrad (Phoenix, AZ)
• Terry & Cindy Gardner (Minneapolis, MN)
• Camille Hartley (Wilmington, NC)
• Jerry & Kathy Warwick (Dallas, TX)
Singles and couples welcome - plenty of partners for everyone. We will enjoy our dance lessons and continue the fun at our private dance cocktail parties! We dine as a group and we have some fun theme nights too!
The fun never stops and you will make memories and friends that can last a lifetime.
Highlight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOFrUZTMr24
Prices start at only $879 for an inside cabin (per person based on double occ.)
Please mention where you heard about the cruise when you book!
Register today at www.LindyCruise.com
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Lindy and Balboa Mardi Gras Cruise on Royal Caribbean
February 6-13, 2027
New Orleans, LA ► Falmouth, Jamaica ► Georgetown, Grand Cayman ► Cozumel, Mexico
8 day cruise (Sat. - Sat.)
We leave from New Orleans (come in early for dances in NOLA) and head to the warm beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean to visit the exotic ports of Jamaica, Grand Cayman Island, and Cozumel.
Classes during days at sea, dances on pristine beaches and dances at night on the ship to our DJs and the ship's live music. Plus, a mini Lindy exchange and dance to a live band in Cozumel.
Teachers from around the US offering classes in Lindy hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Charleston, Jazz dances, and more!
Singles and couples welcome - plenty of partners for everyone. We will enjoy our dance lessons and continue the fun at our private dance cocktail parties! We dine as a group and we have some fun theme nights too!
The fun never stops and you will make memories and friends that can last a lifetime.
Prices start at only $119.88 per night per person ($959) (inside cabin based on double occupancy) that includes your room, food, taxes and port fees. Dance fee is additional for those taking classes and participating in dances. Ocean view ($1059pp) and Balcony cabins ($1,459pp) available, too!
Reserve your spot today for just $25/person ($50/cabin)!
Register today at www.LindyCruise.com
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LIVE MUSIC AND SWING DANCE EVENTS:
Get the weekly list of live music happenings at www.facebook.com/AZLindy
Thurs. 2/19
South Central Swing at the Duce in Phoenix
The Duce - 525 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
7:00pm - 11pm, $20 ($15 in advance), 21+
The Sugar Thieves
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $20, 21+
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon
Mesa Arts Center - One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ
7:30pm, $53+, All ages
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Chandler Center for the Arts - 250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ
3:00pm, $32+, All Ages
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, $10, 21+
Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $20, 21+
The Jive Aces
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, $25, 21+
Swing Out - Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa, and Blues Events around the World
see a full list of events at: http://www.swingplanit.com/
Feb. 13-15, 2026
Hot Rhythm Holiday
Austin, TX
http://www.hotrhythmholiday.com/
Feb. 20-22, 2026
Emerald Swing
Dublin, Ireland
https://pobailstomp.dancecloud.com/dance/38359
March 13-15, 2026
Vietnam Lindy Exchange
Hanoi, Viet Nam
http://www.thevlx.net
March 20-23,2026
Lindytopia
Perth, Australia
http://www.swingtopiadance.com/lindytopia-perth
April 4-12, 2026
Lindy and Balboa Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean
Orlando, Fl; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, St. Maarten
www.lindycruise.com
April 9-12, 2026
Portland Lindy Exchange (PDXLX)
Portland, OR
https://www.portlandlindysociety.com/pdxlx
April 23-26, 2026
Menorca Lindy Exchange
Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain
http://www.menorcalindyexchange.com
April 24-26, 2026
DC Lindy Exchange
Washington DC
https://dclx.org/
May 22-25, 2026
Camp Jitterbug
Seattle, WA
https://www.campjitterbug.com/
Aug. 14-17, 2026
Summer Swing Fest
Mesa, AZ
https://www.facebook.com/events/2388005114988335/
Sept. 3-7, 2026
Camp Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
https://camphollywood.net/
Feb. 6-13, 2027
Lindy and Balboa Cruise to the Western Caribbean
New Orleans, LA ► Falmouth, Jamaica ► Georgetown, Grand Cayman ► Cozumel, Mexico
www.lindycruise.com
On the Web
Each month we will offer you some web videos that are making their way around the world. We have a video page up filled with vintage and new swing dance clips: azlindy.com/videos/
Gunhild Carling with Postmodern Jukebox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xywNeumntoE
Jive Aces - Bring Me Sunshine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXvJ8UquYoo
Lindy Cruise Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOFrUZTMr24
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Spotify playlist:
Try this playlists to listen to some great swing music.
Lindy Cruise playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zPeH7h6Zdo6wvBFU7QHRq?si=RZ035taNR4SI9fLcmqs5uA
Dance Etiquette - A Lindy hoppers guide to Dance etiquette
Ask Politely, Accept “No” Gracefully
Anyone can ask anyone to dance.
“No” is a complete sentence—please respect it without pressure.
If you decline a dance, it’s kind to take a short break before dancing with someone else nearby.
If you're turned down, don’t take it personally, there are lots of reasons a person may not want to dance at that time.
Ten ways to improve your dancing
1. Private lessons are the single best way to learn how to dance
2. Go to group classes and social dancing as often as possible
3. Attend weekend camps for an immersion experience and jump start your dancing
4. Travel and dance out of town
5. Dance with a variety of people, of all dance levels, as much as possible.
6. Watch experienced dancers when you go out, on the internet, and anywhere else you can
7. Record yourself dancing and look at your lines and how you can improve
8. Listen to lots of swing music and dance to live music as often as possible
9. Try other dance forms
10. Have fun, be creative, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes
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