This is the easiest style for beginners to learn--a good place to start! Coming straight out of the Lindy (as a 6-count "break-step"), the Eastcoast Swing (sometimes called 'Jitterbug') evolved into a dance all its own. It is danced to up-tempo swing sounds, and is easy and fun to learn!

From the late 1920s and early 30s, Lindy Hop is the original style of swing with an 8-count circular basic. With lots of kicks and “character moves”, it’s the most “show-stopping” style.

This style of Lindy is sometimes called 'Smooth,' 'Westcoast Swing,' or 'Hollywood Style,' and is the official State Dance of California! It moves on a straight line slot, and combines 6-count and 8-count rhythms using triple steps.

This popular dance was created at the “Jitterbug” dance club in London and is now done at Swing camps the world over.

This 1950s dance was featured in the film “Hair Spray” and is enjoying a strong revival.

This is a classic Swing/Tap dance from the ’30s and ’40s. At PBDA we close our Saturday Night Swing Dances with it every week.

Originating in Southern California, Balboa is a smooth eight count dance done in a tightly closed position with subtle and intricate footwork. It allows an easy break (a chance to breathe!) during fast swing songs.

Popular around the country in the 1930s, this dance is done close to your partner with fast and fancy footwork. Similar to Balboa, it has a look and feel all its own.

This class will help you to feel the rhythm and timing of turns and to understand the footwork of various types of spins.

(Level II and Up) Learn the “Lindy Chorus” - a choreographed routine with the goal of performing at our own Saturday Night Swing Dances, or Disneyland’s “Jump Jive Boogie Swing Party” this Summer.

(Level II and Up, in ANY STYLE OF SWING) Learn a choreographed Swing routine with the goal of performing at our own Saturday Night Swing Dances!

(For All Styles of Swing) Learn some of those flashy moves that don’t require mats or spotters (no aerials here) that will “wow” an audience.