: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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International Dance Day - Lindy Workshops and Live Band in Tucson
April 29, Wednesday 6-9 pm, Lindy Hop dance workshops with Naomi Uyama at the Tucson Creative Dance Center
April 30, Thursday 6-10 pm, Celebration on the Hotel Congress Plaza with the TJI Ellington Big Band & Naomi Uyama & Her Handsome Devils,
May 1, Friday 6:30-10 pm, Naomi & Her Handsome Devils perform two shows at The Century Room
Event page:
https://tjmfdn.org/international-jazz-day-international-dance-day-celebration/
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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
WIN a cruise for two while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona! Drawing held 3/20/2026
Raffle Tickets: https://pro.gofundme.com/live/auction/big-night-out/1a5f663d-2fe0-4caa-b58f-35bfc1e1901e
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LIVE MUSIC AND SWING DANCE EVENTS:
Get the weekly list of live music happenings at www.facebook.com/AZLindy
Thurs. 3/19
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+
Jimi Primetime Smith / Bob Corritore Blues Band
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $20, 21+
The Shake Bombs
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, $10, 21+
The Sugar Thieves
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $20, 21+
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, $10, 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/
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
AZ Swing Dance - Join the AZ Lindy Hop Society for the best swing dance events in the greater Phoenix area!!