Join us for our bi-monthly swing dance in Portland Maine, Thursday Night Stomp!

Absolute beginners welcome, no partner needed.

 

Beginning Lesson 7:10-7:30pm (please arrive by 7pm)

Music and Dancing 7:30-9:30pm

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We're calling our beginning lessons "Swing Snacks": a quick bite of something new. We encourage brand new dancers to join us, but we'll also try to add something interesting for intermediate dancers. You never need to bring a partner. Check out topics below!

Winter 2024 Thursday Night Stomp Schedule

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January 4th - Live Music w/ Hadacol Bouncers

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: 6-Count Lindy Hop

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January 18th - DJ Dance w/ Guest DJ Bradley Smith

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: Jig Walks - Frankie Manning once said "jig walks" were one of the first steps he learned and he considers it a fundamental 'basic' step. Come explore it with us!

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February 1st - Swing & Soul Night w/ Guest DJ Stefan Durham

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: "Shoorah" soul line dance (solo)

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February 15th - Special Valentines DJ'd Dance w/ Guest DJ Mike Henson

Come celebrate friendship and love with some swing dancing and Lindy Hop-themed Valentines!

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: Single Stepping (aka walking to music with a partner)

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March 7th - Live Music w/ Zoot Jumpers

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: Follow the Follow (6-Count Lindy Hop)

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March 21st - DJ Dance w/ Guest DJ Bradley Smith

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: Shim Sham Solo Jazz Dance

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April 4th - Cancelled due to winter storm

Annie & the Fur Trappers are rescheduled for 4/18

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April 18th - Live Music w/ Annie & the Fur Trappers

($20 cover to support the band's travel from Boston)

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: 20s Charleston

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May 2nd - Live Music w/ Zoot Jumpers

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: Switching Hands (6-Count Lindy Hop)

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May 16th - DJ Dance w/ Guest DJ Emma Holder

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: Shim Sham Solo Jazz Dance

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May 30th - Swing & Soul Night w/ Guest DJ Albert Gordon

"Swing Snacks" Lesson: Soul Line Dance (solo) to "Co-Sign"by SWV

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June 6th - Final Thursday Night Stomp of the season!

7pm Beginning lesson in back room

7pm Routine practices in main room

7:30-9:30pm DJ night  w/ class routine performances at 8:30pm

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Maine Ballroom Dance: 616 Congress St (2nd floor) Portland, ME

$15 band Nights/$10 DJ Nights at the door (cash or check only)