We Are Reno Swings!
Wednesdays 7 PM at the American Legion Hall! Join us at Reno Swings!
Set in Motion…
You want to take up dancing as your hobby. Perhaps you are a musician who wants to express music in a different way. Perhaps you want to connect to a piece of African-American history. Maybe you just want to take up a fun and expressive hobby that also doubles as exercise.
But then come the questions: How do I start? Who would I dance with? How do I make sure that this is something I want to keep coming back to?
Join us at Reno Swings! We provide a foundation and the tools for you to carve your own journey into the world of vintage swing dancing. While we might not be world-class dancers, we can still provide you a welcoming community of swing dancers of various levels of experience whom you can dance with!
Dance With Us!
Every Wednesday, we convene at the American Legion Hall in Reno to celebrate our love for swing dancing. If you wish to join us at Reno Swings!, we recommend that you bring:
- A water bottle
- A comfortable pair shoes
- A towel/Change of clothes
- An open mind
- A positive attitude!
As of now, we no longer have an admission fee, but would encourage donations to help keep us running.
Drop-in Lessons (7-ish PM)
We run an hour-long beginner’s jitterbug lesson just a little past 7 PM (since we run on swing time). No prior experience is necessary! Once the lesson ends, you will be ready to hit the dance floor and show off your moves!
We rotate our lessons and instructors so that there is something new to learn every week. Be sure to keep coming every week to learn more!
When you are ready to challenge yourself, every last Wednesday of the month* we run a separate concurrent beginner-intermediate class in the adjacent room. In these classes, you will learn higher level topics so that you can advance your skill set in Lindy Hop. We recommend at least 6-8 weeks of experience prior to attempting the beginner-intermediate class. No extra charges/expenses needed for this class.
*Availability of these classes will depend on instructor availability, attendance, and other proximal events. Follow us on social media to see when they will occur.
Drop-in Guided Practice (7-ish PM)
In tandem with our beginner lessons, we also have a drop-in guided practice room. On nights without a beginner-intermediate lesson, we will have a speaker set up in the other room with at least one of the non-teaching instructors stationed there.
If you have questions about the swing dancing that don’t require a fully-structured lesson, this would be ideal for you. Instead of going to the beginner lesson, you may opt for the practice room to practice what you need and get feedback with your dancing whenever a practice coach available to help. Or, you can also work on practicing your own material without the need of a coach to guide you. This is your chance to make your own lessons!
Social Dance (8-ish PM)
After the lesson, the lights dim, and then we enter our social dance. Now is your time to shine! Be sure to stick around at least until after the Shim Sham for announcements and any celebrations! Music is curated by a rotating staff of DJs.
Beyond!
Outside of our weekly dances, we also scope out events where we know that we can dance. Keep up-to-date with our calendar or keep in touch to receive notifications as to when and where we will be!
Private Events!
Hosting a 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s-themed party? Want to have period-appropriate dancing to spice up the night? Look no further than Reno Swings!
Whether you may want to have only sideshow dancing, or a full-fledged beginner’s lesson to get your party-goers moving, Reno Swings! provides either service. Contact us so that we can work out the fine details for your party.