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Yale Swing and Blues
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Welcome to Yale Swing & Blues, the non-competitive swing and blues dancing community of Yale and New Haven! We are dedicated to making social dancing available to every sector of our community, by providing space for people to gather and dance in a fun, informal, welcoming setting, and by offering affordable opportunities for members of our community to learn. Our regular events include: We also organize trips to local and regional dancing events, and bring out-of-town dancers and musicians in for ours. Our events are open to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff, and members of the broader New Haven community. No special shoes or partner required!

We hope to see you on the floor.

-Yale Swing & Blues


News In Brief

Yale Swing & Choose Dance Weekend, Feb. 24-26

Come help us celebrate role-reversal and same-sex social dancing! Swing & Choose congratulates men who follow and women who lead, and welcomes the LGBTQIA communities of Yale and New Haven. Read More...

Monthly Dance featuring Dig Jazz, Saturday, January 21

Get into the groove of the new year with the fabulous Dig Jazz at the Yale Swing and Blues January dance. Read More...

Holiday Practicum Schedule

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New Lesson Series Starts Sunday, Jan. 29

Registration now open!

Intro to Swing I & II, Intro to Blues I & II! Classes are open to everyone, you don’t have to bring a partner, and you don’t need special shoes.
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Gift Certificates Now Available!


Monthly Dance, Saturday, December 3rd

Treat yourself to some dancing! Come out and dance the night away at our December swing dance. Read More...

Beginner Bootcamp January 14 and 15 (2012)

Registration now open!

Bootcamp is a two-afternoon immersive dance-class experience. Three hours of class each day Saturday and Sunday brings you the basics of partnered dance connection and movement that will start you out on the right foot, whether you’re looking to impress on a blues or swing dance floor or both. Finish the weekend with your debut at Sunday night practicum, entry FREE!
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New Lesson Series Starts Wednesday, Nov. 2

Registration now open!

Intro to Swing I & II, Intro to Blues I & II! Classes are open to everyone, you don’t have to bring a partner, and you don’t need special shoes.
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New Lesson Series Start Sunday, Sept. 25

Registration now open!

Intro to Swing I & II, Intro to Blues I & II! Classes are open to everyone, you don’t have to bring a partner, and you don’t need special shoes.
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Lindy Bombs on October 27 and October 30

Join us for our lindy bombs at GPSCY and the Slifka Bagel Brunch!
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Beginner Bootcamp September 10 and 11

Registration now open!

Bootcamp is a two-afternoon immersive dance-class experience. Three hours of class each day Saturday and Sunday brings you the basics of partnered dance connection and movement that will start you out on the right foot, whether you’re looking to impress on a Blues or Swing dance floor or both. Finish the weekend with your debut at Sunday night Practicum, entry FREE!
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Monthly Dance, Friday, October 21

Treat yourself to some dancing! Come out and dance the night away at our October swing dance. Halloween early bat special: $1 off if you come in costume. Read More...

Beginner Bootcamp October 29 and 30

Registration now open!

Bootcamp is a two-afternoon immersive dance-class experience. Three hours of class each day Saturday and Sunday brings you the basics of partnered dance connection and movement that will start you out on the right foot, whether you’re looking to impress on a blues or swing dance floor or both. Finish the weekend with your debut at Sunday night practicum, entry FREE!
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Upcoming YS&B Events




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