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

Monthly Dance with the Dig Jazz Band Friday, September 3

We’ll kick off the fall semester with live music from the Dig Jazz Band! We want to see all your smiling faces and happy feet there! Read More...

Two Four Week Lesson Series Start Thursday, Sept 3rd

Registration now open!

Intro Swing, Intro Blues, and Intermediate Swing! Classes are open to everyone, you don’t have to bring a partner, and you don’t need special shoes.
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Beginner Bootcamp September 18th and 19th

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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