Classes & Workshops
What class should I take?
Beginning Swing is different every month. You will learn swing dance footwork, rhythms and partner connection, and we will build your dance skills throughout the month. We encourage people to take these classes for 1-6 months.
Other classes expect you to be familiar with the skills learned in Beginning Swing. If you are not sure if you are ready for a class, check in with the instructor or email us to ask. Our other classes include a rotation of Lindy 1, Lindy 2, and Special Topics (like Charleston, Collegiate Shag or Solo Jazz)

Charleston 1 - Tuesdays March 6pm
Tuesdays Mar 4 - Mar 25
6:00pm - 6:55pm
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Just as swing dancers need to get comfortable with both 6 and 8 count patterns, Charleston is a key foundation to conversational swing dancing. Come join this beginner + class with Lisa and Luc integrating Charleston into the swing patterns you already know.
Instructors: Lisa and Luc
Location: Oak Room (downstairs)
Cost: $15/$10 with valid Student ID (includes social dance after class). $50 for all 4 classes.
*If you register for this class, you can take a 7pm class (Beginning Swing or Lindy 1 for a discounted price of $10 per class). Perhaps you want to work on a new dance role!*
This is a 4 week series, so please plan to come all of March! Attendance after 1st class requires instructor approval.Let us know you're coming and pre-register at https://vermontswings.com/classes.php.
Please bring a change of clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes to protect your knees and our wooden dance floor.
Please park on North Avenue or other side street and leave Crowley Street available for our neighbors. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Questions? Email contact@vermontswing.com
Lindy 2 - Tuesdays March 6pm
Tuesdays Mar 4 - Mar 25
6:00pm - 6:55pm
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This month, we’ll be exploring variations, improvisation, and connection. If you are looking to have a deeper understanding of the structures of Lindy Hop and how to play within them, this class is for you! We also will be exploring more advanced Charleston moves incorporated into Lindy Hop. Join us to expand your repertoire and bring fresh energy to your dancing!
If you’ve completed Lindy 1 (Lindy Fundamentals) and are comfortable with eight-count footwork and able to do a swing out from open, swing out from closed and lindy circle, this class is perfect for you.
Join us to bring fresh energy to your Lindy Hop!Details:
*Prior approval needed to take this as a drop-in class*
Cost: Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week series
Instructors: Eric Recchia and Jessie Blake
Prerequisite: Have taken Lindy 1 (formerly Lindy Hop Fundamentals) or ability to comfortably move between 6 count and 8 count footwork, including a swing out and lindy circle.Please pre register on the Vermont Swings website.
This is a 4 week series, so please plan to come all of March! Attendance after 1st class requires instructor approval.
*If you register for this class, you can take a 7pm class (Beginning Swing or Lindy 1 for a discounted price of $10 per class). Perhaps you want to work on a new dance role!*Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.
Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.
Beginning Swing - Tuesdays March 7pm
Tuesdays Mar 4 - Mar 25
7:00pm - 7:55pm
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Let's get you out on the dance floor!
In this class you'll learn the basics of swing dancing. You'll get moving to big band and swing music, learn how to communicate through lead and follow connection and get lots of practice with 6 count footwork. This class is great for beginning level swing students with any amount of experience (or no experience). We'll make sure to do something a bit different than last month so there will be something new for repeating students too!
This is a series class. Please plan to start March 4th and come the whole month! No partner necessary.
Details:
Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week series
Teacher: Jessie and Eric
Please pre register on this page.
Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.
Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.
Lindy 1 - Tuesdays March 7pm
Tuesdays Mar 4 - Mar 25
7:00pm - 7:55pm
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This four-week series focuses on the signature moves of Lindy Hop - the swing out and circle! We'll get comfortable with 8 count footwork and learn the connection and momentum that make swing outs exhilarating. Whether you've worked on swing outs before or they're brand new for you, this class will help you hone your skills. We highly recommend dancers take this class several times to build a strong lindy hop foundation. Or if you’ve been dancing for years, this a great opportunity for a tune up!
Prerequisite: 3-5 months of beginning swing, or instructor approval. You should be comfortable with the triple step, the basics of swing partner connection, and common moves like an underarm pass or tuck turn. Unsure you're ready? Just ask a Vermont Swings instructor at any upcoming event.
Details
Teacher: Lisa and Luc
Location: North Star Community Hall
Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week seriesPre-register on this page.
Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.
Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.
Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com
Performance Solo Jazz - Tuesdays April 6pm
Tuesdays Apr 1 - Apr 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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This four-week series is designed for dancers who have done some solo jazz before and want to learn a solo jazz routine to perform at the end of the month! Solo jazz is a name commonly used by swing dancers to describe solo dance movements that are a part of the original jazz dances created in African-American communities during the late 1800s through mid 1900s, to jazz and swing music. We'll cover the fundamental solo jazz moves, from basic steps to rhythm variations, all while focusing on musicality, expression, and improvisation. Whether you're new to solo jazz, new to dancing in general, or just looking to improve your solo dancing, this class will provide you with the tools to confidently shine on the dance floor.
Note: North Star Community Hall will be unavailable the week of April 22, so we're skipping that week and class will meet April 1, 8, 15, and 29.
Details
Teacher: Olya Parshina
Location: North Star Community Hall
Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week seriesPre-register on this page.
Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.
Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.
Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com
Collegiate Shag 1 - Tuesdays April 6pm
Tuesdays Apr 1 - Apr 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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With simple footwork and fun moves, Collegiate Shag is a dance that’s easy to do to fast music and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. In this 4-week long, we'll be covering the basic footwork and variations, as well as fun, easy, and stylish moves to get you out and shagging on the dance floor! This class is suitable for those who are new to shag but have previous experience with swing dancing or it will be a great refresher for those who haven’t taken a shag class in a while as we will be featuring new moves. Join us for laughter, smiles, and awesome dancing!
What is Collegiate Shag? Check it out here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVV7Jydg4sI&t=17sNote: North Star Community Hall will be unavailable the week of April 22, so we're skipping that week and class will meet April 1, 8, 15, and 29.
Teachers: Eric Recchia and Jessie Blake
Location: North Star Community Hall (formerly known as Champlain Club)
Cost: $15 ($10 for students, $50 for the 4 week series)
Please bring a change of clean, non-marking shoes to protect our wooden dance floor.
Pre-register on this page. Vaccinations and masking are encouraged, but are no longer required.
Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com
Lindy 1 - Tuesdays April 7pm
Tuesdays Apr 1 - Apr 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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This four-week series focuses on the signature moves of Lindy Hop - the swing out and circle! We'll get comfortable with 8 count footwork and learn the connection and momentum that make swing outs exhilarating. Whether you've worked on swing outs before or they're brand new for you, this class will help you hone your skills. We highly recommend dancers take this class several times to build a strong lindy hop foundation. Or if you’ve been dancing for years, this a great opportunity for a tune up!
Note: North Star Community Hall will be unavailable the week of April 22, so we're skipping that week and class will meet April 1, 8, 15, and 29.Prerequisite: 2-5 months of beginning swing, or instructor approval. You should be comfortable with the triple step, the basics of swing partner connection, and common moves like an underarm pass or tuck turn. Unsure you're ready? Just ask a Vermont Swings instructor at any upcoming event.
Details
Teacher: Olya Parshina and Luc Cohen-Wanis
Location: North Star Community Hall
Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week seriesPre-register on this page.
Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.
Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.
Questions? Please contact us as contact@vermontswings.com
Beginning Swing - Tuesdays April 7pm
Tuesdays Apr 1 - Apr 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Let's get you out on the dance floor!
In this class you'll learn the basics of swing dancing. You'll get moving to big band and swing music, learn how to communicate through lead and follow connection and get lots of practice with 6 count footwork. This class is great for beginning level swing students with any amount of experience (or no experience). We'll make sure to do something a bit different than last month so there will be something new for repeating students too!
This is a series class. Please plan to start April 1st and come the whole month! No partner necessary.Note: North Star Community Hall will be unavailable the week of April 22, so we're skipping that week and class will meet April 1, 8, 15, and 29.
Details:
Cost: $15/$10 for students, $50/$40 for the 4-week series
Teacher: Sarah Ehrlich
Please pre register on this page.
Bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.
Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.

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