Featured Event
Nightmare on Mulberry Street at the Empire Grange
Come join us at the Spooky Empire Grange for our Nightmare on Mulberry Swing Dance. There is parking in the back and the entrance is just on the side of the building.
Social dances are the bread and butter for continuing to build our amazing swing dance community. We will always have a beginner lesson at the start of the night. If applicable, we will also run a beginner plus or intermediate class in parallel if there is enough demand on the night. No partner is needed, and all experience levels are welcome.
- Date & Time: Nov 13th, 6:00 PM lesson, 7:00 – 10:00 PM social dance
- Location: Empire Grange
- Cost: $10 or what you can afford, includes lesson and dancing
Events This Week
Blues Fusion FoCo
Blues Fusion has a new home in Fort Collins at Scrumpy’s. Join us for an evening of social Blues Fusion dancing.
- Date & Time: Oct 27th, 7:30 – 10:00 PM
- Location: Scrumpy’s Hard Cider Bar and Pub
- Cost: free
NoCo Swing Progressive Lessons, Beginner Lindy Hop
Class 1 is for anyone looking to learn and build confidence with the fundamentals of swing dancing. We’ll explore basic 6- and 8-count footwork, leading and following, and the skills that help you feel relaxed dancing with different partners and confident on the social dance floor. Along the way, we’ll introduce the connection, movement, and playfulness at the heart of Lindy Hop. October progressives are taught by Martin and Cara. Read more about them here.
- Date & Time: Oct 28th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $20 per 4 class series
NoCo Swing Progressive Lessons, Intermediate Lindy Hop
Class 2 is for swing dancers who have a solid feel for the basic footwork and are comfortable with leading and following. We’ll explore more complex shapes and footwork, play with improvisation and musicality, and develop more subtle ways of connecting and communicating with a dance partner. October progressives are taught by Martin and Cara.
- Date & Time: Oct 28th, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
- Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $20 per 4 class series
Progressive Lesson Series with Kevin & Beth – Swing Outs
The next series of progressive lessons taught by Kevin and Beth this fall will focus on swing outs. The swing out is the most iconic dance step in Lindy Hop. It involves partners rotating around one another with a blend of single steps and triple steps. The class will work on foundational elements first and then build into performing swing outs. For more information, please visit the sign up.
- Date & Time: Nov 1st, 4:15 – 5:30 PM
- Location: Laramie Dance & Arts Center, Laramie WY
- Cost: $30 per series
Upcoming Regular Classes and Events
NoCo Swing Progressive Lessons (November), Beginner Lindy Hop
Class 1 is for anyone looking to learn and build confidence with the fundamentals of swing dancing. We’ll explore basic 6- and 8-count footwork, leading and following, and the skills that help you feel relaxed dancing with different partners and confident on the social dance floor. Along the way, we’ll introduce the connection, movement, and playfulness at the heart of Lindy Hop. November progressives will be taught by Martin and Cara. Read more about them here.
- Date & Time: Nov 4th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $20 per 4 class series
NoCo Swing Progressive Lessons (November), Intermediate Lindy Hop
Class 2 is for swing dancers who have a solid feel for the basic footwork and are comfortable with leading and following. We’ll explore more complex shapes and footwork, play with improvisation and musicality, and develop more subtle ways of connecting and communicating with a dance partner. November progressives will be taught by Martin and Cara.
- Date & Time: Nov 4th, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
- Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $20 per 4 class series
NoCo Swing Sunday Dance & Beginner Lesson
Social dances are the bread and butter for continuing to build our amazing swing dance community. We will always have a beginner lesson at the start of the event. If applicable, we will also run a beginner plus or intermediate class in parallel if there is enough demand. No partner is needed, and all experience levels are welcome.
- Date & Time: Nov 29th, 4:00 PM lesson, 5:00 – 8:00 PM social dance
- Location: Club Tico
- Cost: $10 or what you can afford, includes lesson and dancing
Private Lessons
NoCo Swing offers private lessons for anyone hoping to spend more focused time with knowledgable instructors. You can read about some of NoCo Swing’s instructors here. If you are interested, please reach out to contact@nocoswing.com and we can discuss further.