Classes
Events
Fifth Week Special: Tap for Lindy Hoppers
Madison Circus Space 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, United StatesWelcome to Tap for Lindy Hoppers, a two-hour drop-in class! Many of the original Lindy Hoppers also knew how to tap. Their strong connection to rhythm helped shape their connection to the music and the dance floor. We'll explore tap...
Level 1: 6-Count Fundamentals
MYArts Center 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United StatesWelcome to 6-Count Fundamentals, a 4-week introductory course! Come learn to swing dance with us! We’ll show you basic Lindy Hop moves and rhythms and get you social dancing in 4 weeks. This class focuses on 6-count rhythms and moves...
Level 1: 8-Count Fundamentals
Madison Circus Space 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, United StatesWelcome to 8-Count Fundamentals, a 4-week introductory course! Come learn to swing dance with us! We’ll show you basic Lindy Hop moves and rhythms and get you social dancing in 4 weeks. This class focuses on 8-count rhythms and moves...
Level 2: Footwork Frenzy
Madison Circus Space 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, United StatesAre you feeling comfortable with your Lindy Hop basics and looking for inspiration? Or have you ever watched a dancer and wondered "how did they do that with their feet?" Join us for Footwork Frenzy and we'll explore new rhythms...
Open Dance Practice
Madison Circus Space 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, United StatesWelcome to our Open Practice! Join us for an hour of open practice to work on anything swing dance. Jumptown instructors will be in attendance to answer questions and help troubleshoot. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged...
Jumptown Sunday Social & Balboa Bash
The Cardinal Bar 418 E. Wilson St, Madison, WI, United StatesJumptown welcomes social dancers to this monthly event at the Cardinal Bar. For this Sunday afternoon, we'll turn up the tempos to focus on our love of Balboa with plenty of songs great for Lindy Hoppers, too! $10 donation is...
Jumptown Monthly Dance
MYArts Center 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United StatesCome join us at MYArts for swing dancing on a beautiful, sprung wood floor. Bring your friends! 7:30-8:00pm Beginner Lesson: We’ll show you 6-count swing basics so you can get on the floor and dance right away. No partner or experience...
Level 1: Balboa Fundamentals
MYArts Center 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United StatesWelcome to Balboa Fundamentals, a 3-week introductory course! Balboa developed in the crowded ballrooms of Southern California and came to be defined by its close embrace hold, turns, and fancy footwork. We'll take you from pure Balboa Shuffle to Bal-Swing...
Level 1: Charleston Fundamentals
Madison Circus Space 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, United StatesWelcome to Charleston Fundamentals, a 4-week introductory course! The Charleston is the forerunner to Lindy Hop and is a blast to do once you learn the basics. Come and dance with us as we introduce you to the footwork and...
Level 2: Rhythm & Musicality
Madison Circus Space 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, United StatesIn this class, we’ll play with feeling the difference between our basic footwork patterns and develop the technique to confidently move between them. We'll explore moves that work in both 6- and 8-count Lindy Hop and practice changing between them...