Swing Dance Classes in Portland, Maine
Join us for a group swing dance class!
We provide clear step-by-step instruction, and plenty of practice time to build confidence.
​You never need to bring a partner - we rotate in class so you meet and dance with everyone.
And it's fun. We promise.
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Current and Upcoming Class Schedules and Locations
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A and B1-Level Classes: Tuesdays at East End Community School
195 North Street Portland
C and D-Level Classes: Thursdays at Maine Ballroom Dance
616 Congress Street, Portland
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Winter 2025 (Registration Open)
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A-Level Beginning 8-Count Lindy Hop: Tuesdays 6-7pm, 1/7-2/18
(East End Community Center)
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B1-Level Swingout Funshop: Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm, 1/7-2/18
(East End Community Center)
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C-Level Advanced Charleston: Thursdays 6-7pm, 1/9-2/20
(Maine Ballroom Dance)
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D-Level Class: Dates and details coming soon
Which class should I take?
Start with an A-level class
A Level Beginning
8-Count Lindy Hop
or
A Level Beginning
6-Count Lindy Hop
or
A Level Beginning
Charleston
The A-level classes are all forms of "swing dance". You can take the A-level classes in any order. We recommend taking them as many times as you need until you're confident with the material.
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Once you've taken all three A-level classes, and you feel confident in the material, you can move on to the B1-level. In the B1-level classes, we'll show you how to seamlessly combine what you learned in the A-level, and teach you new movements and techniques to help you become a better partner dancer.
There are five B1-Level classes
B1-Level Mixing 6 and 8-Counts
B1-Level 'Lindy Stew'
B1-Level Swingout Funshop
B1-Level Beyond Basic Charleston
B1-Level Spring Routine Class
You can take the B1-level classes in any order. We recommend taking the B1-level classes until you feel confident in the material.
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Once you've taken all five B1-level classes, you feel confident with the material, and you have instructor approval you can move on to the B+ level.
You can take the B-level classes in any order. We recommend taking the B-level classes until you feel confident in the material.
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Once you've taken all five B-level classes you can move on to the C-level.
There are five B+ level classes: This class level won't be offered for winter '25 but we hope to bring it back soon. We'll be adding new material to the B1-level so everyone will feel challenged.
B+ Level TBD - Check back soon!
B+ Level TBD - Check back soon!
B+ Level TBD - Check back soon!
B+ Level TBD - Check back soon!
B+ Level TBD - Check back soon!
The B+ Level classes will build on your knowledge and skills from B1. You can take the B+ level classes in any order. We recommend taking the B+ level classes until you feel confident in the material.
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Once you've taken all five B+ level classes and have instructor approval you can move on to the C-level.
There are five C-level classes
C-Level Breaking the Pattern
C-Level Solo Jazz in
Partner Dancing
C-Level Advanced Charleston
C-Level Slowing Down,
Speeding Up
C-Level Spring Routine Class
You can take the C-level classes in any order.
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Once you've taken all five C-Level classes, we encourage you to keep taking them since class material changes each year.
We also have a D-Level class with guest instructors Stefan and Bethany. This is a special class for experienced dancers who'd like to dig a bit deeper.
D-Level Class
D-Level Various Topics w/ Stefan & Bethany
For more class information, please see our Class Descriptions Page
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Can't commit to a weekly class? Try a Beginning Crash Course, or take a short lesson before our bi-weekly dance, Thursday Night Stomp.
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Classes are 50% off for full-time High School and College students.
Use code STUDENT at checkout.