Alexandra Classes
Beginner Swing Dance Classes
We are exited to be running fun and social introductory classes in Alexandra. Swing dancing is a fantastic way to get moving and meet people all while enjoying great music.
Beginners welcome
No partner needed
Drop ins welcome (no booking needed)
Class details
Learn to Swing Dance Series
This series of classes is perfect for beginners who have never danced before. It will run for for 8 weeks and you can sign up for all 8 classes, or drop into the classes that suit you.
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Dates: 18th of March until 6th of May.
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Time: 6.30pm every Tuesday night.
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Location: Upstairs at the Molyneux Stadium, Boundary Road, Alexandra.
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Cost:
Drop in class = $20 for waged individuals or $15 for unwaged.
Or entire Block = $120 for waged individuals or $90 for unwaged.
How do I join in
Registering for class will make signing in at the start of class much easier so please let us know if you intend to join us.
However if you don't register, you are still welcome to drop in on the night. Just arrive 5 or 10 mins early so that we have time to sign you up :)
Amy and Jethro
Your experienced instructors, Amy and Jethro have been dancing and teaching for years. Jethro grew up in Arrowtown, Amy is from the hills around Perth. They have danced their way around NZ, Hawaii and Iceland and are now in Alexandra for the Autumn. Come and learn how to bounce around around the dancefloor while they're in town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. We rotate partners during class as we find that this is the best way to learn this social dance. Show up by yourself, with your partner or with a group of friends. Any which way and we'll have a good time.
The swing dance we will be teaching is called Lindy Hop. This dance was born in the 30s and 40s, and done to all types of swing music. You'll hear Big Bands like Count Basie and more modern artists like Nina Simone plus plenty others.
This is a partner dance, that can be as relaxed or exciting as you want to make it. Slow dance to blues track or try spins and flips to fast exciting songs.
Yes of course. We'll make sure that everyone is catered for in these classes.
We are upstairs inside the Molyneux stadium. Head towards the rock climbing gym Boulder Inn, then head past it to the Circus Space. Aby who runs the circus space has kindly offered us the use of this room for our classes.
We want these classes to be accessible to all so we do offer a discount to students and pensioners and anyone else without a full time wage. We will not be asking for details but just trusting that students will self elect the discount if relevant.
The cost of a drop in class is $20 and for the full 8 week block it is $120.
Students, pensioners and other unwaged individuals are $15 for drop in classes and $90 for the 8 week series.
These are adult classes however we do regularly have 16 year olds joining, right up until 80 year olds.
Contact us
If you have any further questions and can't find the answer on this page, feel free to get in touch by emailing us at alex@swingzing.com