Posted by Clayton On July 28, 2022
Join us this Friday, July 29th, for a dance lesson and live music from The Sagebrush Swingers! The lesson begins at 7 PM, and we will have social dancing from 8 PM to 10 PM. The lesson will be very beginner friendly, so no experience required! The event is being held at The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City. Admission is $15, or $10 for museum members. Tickets available here.
Posted by Clayton On April 28, 2022
JOIN US for a FREE Welcome Back Lesson and Dance on May 4th in Reno
It has been a long time coming… we are pleased to announce that we will be restarting weekly swing dance lessons and social dancing on Wednesdays at the American Legion Hall in Reno (877 Ralston St.)
Please join us for a free Welcome Back Dance on Wednesday May 4th. It will start with a beginner Jitterbug lesson at 7 PM, followed by social dancing from 8 PM until about 10 PM. No partner or experience necessary… and no need to dress up (unless you want to!). Bring your friends!
Admission (after the first week) will be $10 which includes both the lesson and social dancing, and $7 for students.
And we hope to see you in Virginia City this Friday night, April 29th, for the live band dance with the Honky Tonk Bums. Details are HERE.
Posted by Clayton On July 3, 2019
| CONTENTS 1. “The Taco Hop” – Tomorrow Night! 2. SWING DANCE FIELD TRIP this Wednesday, July 31st – Squirrel Nut Zippers @ Wingfield Park 3. Wednesday Swing Dancing – Lindy Hop Series classes start August 7th 4. Little City Blues – Thursday, August 15th 5. Get your T-Shirts! 1. The Taco Hop – Swing Dancing Tuesday July 30th @ Plaza Maya – 1644 S Wells (Reno) at 7 PM We’ll be swing dancing tomorrow night at Plaza Maya. Lesson at 7 PM, dancing from 8-10 PM. All ages, no cover charge. Just bring a few bucks to support Plaza Maya, who is extending happy hour specials to us for the event (which includes $1 street tacos, 2-for-1 margaritas and bottled beer, and more). Their full restaurant menu is also available. NEXT TIME: Taco Hop will next happen on August 27th. Facebook event with details are HERE Plaza Maya is at 1644 S. Wells Ave. in Reno (right on the first roundabout). Here is a MAP. There is very limited on-site parking, but lots of street parking in the area. 2. Swing Dance Field Trip – THIS Wednesday July 31st – Squirrel Nut Zippers Show! Show starts at 7:30 PM THIS Wednesday, July 31st, The Squirrel Nut Zippers are playing a FREE show at Wingfield Park. Instead of our normal Wednesday night dance, we’ll be taking a field trip to go dance to the Zippers. Show starts at 7:30 PM – we’ll be dancing and passing out cards to promote our swing dance at Wingfield Park. If you have a Reno Swings! T-Shirt, wear it! RSVP and share the event HERE! 3. Lindy Hop Series starts Wednesday Aug. 7th at 7 PM”Lindy Hop – The Swing Out” – 4 Week Series Class – Come learn Lindy Hop with us! Lindy hop is the grand-daddy of swing dances- smooth, improvisational, creative. We will be focusing on the swing out and other 8-count patterns that form the base of Lindy Hop. This is a 4 week series – DISCOUNTED $35 passes are available online HERE. Pre-requisite: At least 6-8 weeks of Jitterbug class (or equivalent experience). No previous Lindy Hop experience required. This is a 4-week series that starts August 7th – Come a few minutes early to get signed up, or use the link above to reserve your spot online (with a discount). AND OF COURSE… we also are continuing the weekly drop-in Jitterbug class, plus social swing dancing afterwards (from 8ish PM to 9:30 PM), and social blues dancing from 9:30 on. Discount Jitterbug passes are available HERE 4. Little City Blues – Little City Blues – Thursday, August 15th Join us at Plaza Maya (1644 S Wells in Reno) on Thursday, June 20th. Lesson starts at 7 PM with dancing following from 8-10 PM. This dance has no cover charge, but donations will be accepted… and we would love for you to support our venue by purchasing some food or drink. IN FACT, They are extending Happy Hour specials to us throughout the event (including $1 Tacos!). Here is the event LINK if you want to RSVP or help spread the word! 5. GET FUN RENOSWINGS! T-SHIRTS If you want a Reno Swings T-Shirt or hoodie, you can order in your preferred size and color HERE. They are also available in long sleeve and hoodie options. Thanks so much! We’ll see you on the dance floor! Cheers- Clay and Cullen info@renoswings.com 707-843-0895 cell |
Posted by Clayton On June 1, 2019
| CONTENTS 1. “The Taco Hop” – TONIGHT (May 28th), and June 25th (Last Tuesday of the month) 2. Wednesday Swing Dancing – Collegiate Shag Series Class starts NEXT WEEK 3. Little City Blues – Thursday, June 20th 4. Get your T-Shirts! 1. The Taco Hop – Swing Dancing May 28th @ Plaza Maya – 1644 S Wells (Reno) at 7 PM AND again Tuesday June 25th We’ll be swing dancing June 25th at Plaza Maya. Lesson at 7 PM, dancing from 8-10 PM. All ages, no cover charge. Just bring a few bucks to support Plaza Maya, who is extending happy hour specials to us for the event (which includes $1 street tacos, 2-for-1 margaritas and bottled beer, and more). Their full restaurant menu is also available. PLEASE NOTE: We have changed this dance from the FIRST Tuesday of each month to the LAST Tuesday of each month from here on out. Our next Taco Hop dance will be on Tuesday, June 25th. Facebook event with details is HERE Plaza Maya is at 1644 S. Wells Ave. in Reno (right on the first roundabout). Here is a MAP. There is very limited on-site parking, but lots of street parking in the area. 2. COLLEGIATE SHAG Classes start Wednesday, June 5th at 7 PM.Collegiate Shag – 4 Week Series Class – Collegiate Shag is a great energetic dance from the 1930’s and 40’s. This is a 4 week series – DISCOUNTED $35 passes are available online HERE. Pre-requisite: At least 6-8 weeks of Jitterbug class (or equivalent experience). No previous Lindy Hop experience required. This is a 4-week series that starts June 5th. Come a few minutes early to get signed up, or use the link above to reserve your spot online (with a discount).AND OF COURSE… we also are continuing the weekly Jitterbug class, plus social swing dancing afterwards (from 8ish PM to 9:30 PM), and social blues dancing from 9:30 on. Discount Jitterbug passes are available HERE 3. Little City Blues – Thursday, June 20th @ Plaza Maya starting at 7 PM – Third Thursday of each month Join us at Plaza Maya (1644 S Wells in Reno) on Thursday, June 20th. Lesson starts at 7 PM with dancing following from 8-10 PM. This dance has no cover charge, but donations will be accepted… and we would love for you to support our venue by purchasing some food or drink. IN FACT, They are extending Happy Hour specials to us throughout the event (including $1 Tacos!). Here is the event LINK if you want to RSVP or help spread the word! And check out the specials!! 4. GET FUN RENOSWINGS! T-SHIRTS If you want a Reno Swings T-Shirt or hoodie, you can order in your preferred size and color HERE. They are also available in long sleeve and hoodie options. Thanks so much! We’ll see you on the dance floor! Cheers- Clay and Cullen info@renoswings.com 707-843-0895 cell |
Posted by Clayton On October 10, 2017
1. Wednesday Night Swing – We’re bringing back PARTNER CHARLESTON!! 
October means the start of a new series class at 6 PM. In addition to our drop-in Jitterbug Class at 7 PM (no partner or experience necessary) and social dancing starting at 8 PM, we will be teaching a 4-week Partner Charleston class.
Progressive Class (6 PM) – PARTNER CHARLESTON
Charleston is pretty easy to pick up, and super fun. Done with a partner, it is a very efficient dance that is well adapted to medium and fast tempo swing music.
While no experience is required to take this class, we find that having some swing dance (ie. Jitterbug or similar) experience can help your Charleston.
$40 for the month, $25 for students. While basic swing dance knowledge is helpful, no experience or partner necessary.
And, of course, we will have a Drop-In Jitterbug Lesson (40’s style street swing) each week at 7 PM, followed by social dancing starting around 8 PM. $10 for the Jitterbug and dancing ($7/students), Super fun and easy to pick up… no partner or experience necessary.
Reno Swings! Wednesday dance is held at the American Legion Hall at the corner of Ralston and 9th St. in Reno.
Please take a moment to RSVP on our Facebook event, and share it or tag anyone you think may be interested.
2. Thursday Blues Dancing at The American Legion Hall – 8:30 Lesson (with Intermediate warm up prior)
Address: 877 Ralston St. Reno, NV (Corner of Ralston and 9th) MAP LINK
FORMAT:
7:45 PM – Intermediate Warm Up – If you are an experienced blues dancer, come a little early and use this semi-structured time to work on your dancing. We’ll have the hall open and will guide learning and practice, focusing on some more involved concepts (No additional cost for those who stay for the 0-60 class. Pre-req: at least 2 months of blues dancing experience).
8:30 PM – 0-60 Blues Basics Class – This fast-paced half hour class will give you a basic foundation in blues dancing and will get you up and running in no time! COST: $5 (includes social dancing) No pre-requisites.
9:00 PM Social Blues/Fusion Dancing – Practice the things you learned in class, or just come boogie with us! Social dancing/practica will run until 11 PM. COST: $5 (included if you take the class).
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Here is the event LINK – take a moment to SHARE it…
What else do you need to know? This new all-ages venue has a great wood dance floor which lends itself to dancing in shoes (we recommend flats or very small heels with some slip to the sole) or in socks… both are welcome. It has several swamp coolers to help keep it cool in the summer. We will be using our killer 2000W sound system so you can FEEL the music. We will have bottled water for sale for $1, but you are welcome to bring your own. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood. If you want to grab something to eat just before or after this event, the Pub N Sub is one block up Ralston St, and they are open until 11 PM.
3. Live Blues Music for Dancing
After RenoSwings! on Wednesday nights (see item 1 above), some of us head over to The Saint (761 S Virginia in Reno).
There is a live blues jam that is pretty awesome that runs until 11 PM. No cover… just buy a beverage to support the venue. Big dance floor and good live blues music – hope to see you there. This is a 21+ venue.
NOTE: Going forward, we will be focusing our attendance one Wednesday per month. Keep an eye out for an announcement.
The lesson will be held Oct. 21st at 6:30 PM, with the dance to follow at 7:30 PM. It will be held at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Details are here:
If you’re on Facebook, don’t forget to “like” Northern Nevada Lindyhoppers to keep up to date on all the fun dancing going on in the area. There are other opportunities to dance in town, and we will be creating a calendar with all of them shortly.
Cheers,
Clay & Cullen