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About Portland Swing Project

We love swing dancing and want to show you what it's all about. We dance, teach, perform, bring live swing music into venues all over Portland, and DJ some of the best music ever created from the 1920s to today.

When we talk about Swing Dancing, we’re talking about dances that have evolved since the 1920s. The Swing family includes Charleston, Balboa, Shag, and Solo Jazz Dance, but at the heart of swing dancing is Lindy Hop.


Lindy Hop evolved in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and 30s as a fusion of many dances that were popular during that time. Lindy Hop’s original dancers were swinging out at the Savoy Ballroom to music from Duke Ellington, Chick Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman and many others. Check out this clip of some of the original Lindy Hoppers here:

Luckily for us, thousands of people all over the world have discovered the joy of Lindy Hop and the dance continues to grow today. Check out this clip of some excellent dancers today:
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We love dancing to some of the best music ever created. We love the feeling of walking into a room full of dancers and filling the night with four-minute dance partner connections. We love being part of history by sustaining a dance that meant so much to its creators and continues to inspire us today. We envision a Portland where bands are well-supported, dancers are swinging out hard to hot jazz and everyone’s just a little bit happier. So come check it out!
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  • Home
  • Classes
    • Weekly Swing Dance Classes >
      • Which Class Should I Take?
      • Tuesday Classes (A + B Level)
      • Thursday Classes (C + D Level)
      • Register! >
        • Portland Swing Project Store
      • Class Pricing
      • Detailed Class Descriptions
      • Leveling-Up Process
    • Saturday Swingout Workshops >
      • Swingout Workshop Registration
    • Big Apple Workshop Weekend >
      • Big Apple Registration
    • Spring Workshops w/ Bradley Smith >
      • Bradley Smith Workshop Registration
    • COVID-19 Safety and Code of Conduct
    • Tips for Learning to Dance
    • Financial Assistance
  • Dances
    • Thursday Night Stomp
    • Swingin' Wednesdays at UFF
  • Calendar
  • About
    • What We Do
    • Instructors
    • FAQs
    • Dance Etiquette
    • Contact
  • Media
    • Photo Gallery
    • Class Recap Videos
    • Music
    • Fun Videos to Watch
    • Press
  • Gift Cards