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
Summer 2012 Lesson Series and Workshops
Intro to Swing, Intro to Blues, and Beginner Bootcamp! Read More...
Intro to Swing I & II, Swing and Blues Bootcamp Weekend, and Bluescamp! Classes and workshops are open to everyone, you don’t have to bring a partner, and you don’t need special shoes. Read More...
Yale Swing & Blues and Tony Fraser present: New Haven Crash
April 28-29, 2012
Don’t miss this workshop weekend dedicated to the instruction of tricks, aerials, drops, lifts, throws, etc…plus the fundamentals of shag! Our Saturday night social dance on April 28th will feature the music of Sly Blue of NYC. Read More...
Monthly Dance, AIDS Walk Benefit: Saturday, March 24
One week after we get back from spring break, Yale Swing & Blues will be holding an AIDS Walk benefit dance in Harkness Hall. Read More...
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...
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. Read More...
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! Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
Lindy Bombs on October 27 and October 30
Join us for our lindy bombs at GPSCY and the Slifka Bagel Brunch! Read More...
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! Read More...
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...
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! Read More...
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