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
Summer 2026
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Two Step lesson followed by dancing to a live band each week
Live band - Brea Burns and the Boleros
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, $10, 21+
Arrive as the sun dips low and the farm settles into evening. Enjoy a farm-to-table dinner made with ingredients grown and raised right here. As the music starts, the dance floor fills—line dancing, two-stepping, and plenty of room for watching if that’s more your style.
Kids laugh, couples dance, friends linger. The stars come out. No rush. No pressure. Just a good Friday night done right.
Workshop details:
12pm - AZ Two Step Beginning/Intermediate
1pm - AZ Two Step - Advanced
2pm - Line Dancing
215 N. McCormick St., Prescott, AZ
$39 per person or $15 per class per person
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August 14th - 16th: Summer Swing Fest in Mesa, AZ
Swing Dance workshop weekend with live music and world-renowned instructors!
Classes in Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Music Theory, and more!
- Classes at Kaleidoscope Dance Studio
- Social dances at Guild of the Vale
Featuring music by: Morgan Day and the Carpe Diem Jazz Band (San Diego/Phoenix)
More details: www.summerswingfest.com
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The usual amazing food, pie, sodas and vintage cocktails will be available for purchase from the Duce.
The Duce - 525 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
$5/person
Everyone is welcome. Bring family, children, friends. There is no better way to spend your Sunday afternoon. Come out and join us!
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Dance Cruise - AZ Two Step, Line Dancing, and West Coast Swing Cruise from Los Angeles
Country Two Step, Line Dancing, and West Coast Swing Cruise on Royal Caribbean
Los Angeles, CA ► Ensenada, Mexico
Join us for the Country Two Step, Line Dancing, and West Coast Swing Cruise. We will start in Los Angeles, CA and travel to Ensenada on a 4-Day, 3-night cruise on Royal Caribbean.
Classes during days at sea and dances at night on the ship to our DJs and the ship's live music.
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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
Live band - Brea Burns and the Boleros
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $10, 21+
Two Step lesson followed by dancing to a live band
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $10, 21+
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+
Two Step lesson followed by dancing to a live band
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $10, 21+
Two Step lesson followed by dancing to a live band
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $10, 21+
Two Step lesson followed by dancing to a live band
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $10, 21+
Swing Out - Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa, and Blues Events around the World
see a full list of events at: http://www.swingplanit.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/
Nov. 20-23, 2027
West Coast Swing, Country Two Step, and Line Dancing Cruise
Los Angeles, CA ► Ensenada, Mexico
www.dancecruisers.com
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!!