We are Gem City Swing… a group of Daytonians who have fallen in love with swing dancing and want to introduce it to all of you.
Recent Updates
New class changes starting in May 2024
We are now offering 2 hour long classes starting at 7pm!
We are excited to share some upcoming changes to our weekly dance schedule! If you’ve danced with us recently you may have noticed we’re growing, which is awesome! To accommodate everyone and better serve a range of skill levels we are restructuring our two weekly classes.
Starting in May and June 2024, we will have an hour-long Fundamentals class for all attendees.
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September is beginner month!
IT’S BEGINNER MONTH!!
If you’ve thought it would be fun to try swing dancing, now’s the time! Come join us every Tuesday in May at 7:00 PM for our beginner series followed by a social dance to practice your new moves. The beginner lesson is an hour long from 7:00 to 8:00, the social dance is from 8:00 to 9:30, and the cover is $5 at the door. No partner or previous experience required.
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August 2023 Weekly Dances
Gem City Swing has opened the doors (and the dance floor) to swing dancers of all skill levels with lessons and social dancing! The progressive lesson starts at 7:00, the drop-in lesson starts at 7:30, and the social dance is from 8:00 to 9:30. The progressive lesson is $10, and the drop-in lesson is $5.
Indoor swing dancing (or any partner dancing for that matter) is a high risk activity. We strongly recommend that everyone vaccinate and if you do not feel well, please stay home and get well so you can come join us on the dance floor.
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