Dance Styles Offered at Brooklyn Swings

All of these dances below were inspired, developed and brought to life through the Black American & African American communities, homes, and spaces where these people were more welcomed to be and create themselves.

Charleston
1920s/30s to Today

Charleston got popular in 1920's as both a Solo & Partnered dance. A craze of the times with Uptown and Downtown style variations. From Flappers, Chorus Line, and a kitchen dance this style is mixed with Lindy Hop to this day.

Balboa & Bal-Swing
​1930s/1940s to Today

Inspired in Southern California, Balboa was the popular dance to do due to crowded dance floors and fast music. This dance takes less space on the floor so yes NY today loves to have this style at our fingers tips for crowded nights.

Lindy Hop
1930s/40s to Today

Big Band is a classic sound for Lindy Hop. Made popular in Harlem and caught on fast from dance floors to films. Wide range of tempos and the imfamous 'Swing Out' move. Dance with a friend, family member, lover or someone you just met, this shared rhythm language gets you both going.

Blues Dancing
​1905 to Today

Blues Dancing is a series of dances such as Shuffle, Slow Drag, Stroll and so many more that have roots older than all the dances above. With vocabulary that has you picking up your feet, twisting your hips and connecting with a mood these tempos ranges from slow to fast and all inbetween. With Solo and partnered dances you'll be pulsing to the beat in no time.