Advance online or in-studio registration is strongly suggested for all RVA Swing class series.
Unless specifically labeled a "drop-in" class, single class drop-ins are not allowed without advance permission from the studio or instructor.
Beginner Classes
Intro to Swing Dancing: Lindy Hop
Mondays at 8:15pm, 6 week series begins September 24th
No partner or dance experience needed
$45 per person for the series if you register online
$55 per person at the door (space permitting, online registration encouraged)
Registration is open. Click here for class info & online registration.
Intro to Swing Dancing: Lindy Hop SOLD OUT
Tuesdays at 7pm, 6 week series begins August 21st
No partner or dance experience needed
$45 per person for the series if you register online
$55 per person at the door (space permitting, online registration encouraged)
This class is full. Click here for class info & wait list
For Continuing Students
Level 1.5 Lindy Hop
Thursdays at 7pm, 4 week series starts Sept 6th
No partner required.
This class is for anyone who has successfully completed our 6-week Intro to Swing class and wants to reinforce what they have learned, as well as work on new concepts. Experienced lindy hoppers will also benefit from this month's focus on core moves.
Registration is open. Click here for class info & online registration
Level 2 Balboa
Tuesdays at 8:15pm, 4 week series starts Sept 4th
No partner required.
For students who completed our 6-week Intro to Balboa series and/or can demonstrate a Balboa basic/come-around/lollies with good timing, this is your next step! We'll explore more open position "Bal Swing" figures this month and expand your ability to dance Balboa socially.
Registration is open. Click here for class info & online registration
Solo Jazz Charleston
Mondays at 7pm, 3 week series starts Sept 10th
For students who can already do a 1930's/Lindy Charleston basic, join solo jazz powerhouse Alyssa Kelly for 3 weeks of Charleston, Charleston, Charleston! Add flair & style to your Lindy Charleston and learn sweet variations inspired by early jazz and tap dancers.
Registration is open. Click here for class info & online registration
Special Event Workshops
Swing Dance Crash Course: Intro to Balboa Almost Full!Saturday, September 1st at 12pm
A special 4-hour beginner crash course with special guest Jennifer Barnett from NYC.
No partner or dance experience required.
$55 per person if you register online
$65 per person at the door (space permitting, last year this event sold out)
Includes admission to the evening swing dance with the Boilermaker Jazz Band
Registration is open. Click here for class info and online registration
Looking for the schedule of classes currently in session? You can find it on our complete class schedule page. Registered students can consult their Registration Confirmation email for specific class dates for their series.
All classes listed here are held at the RVA Swing studio, located at 6114C Lakeside Ave.
If the class series you want is already full for your role, please make sure to join the wait-list via the link on each class page. We often have last-minute cancellations, which will go to the first person on the wait-list.
