classes & events
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Let’s find the right class for you! Click the dropdowns to learn more about our class levels and offerings.
Ready to dance? Scroll down to see what classes and events are happening!
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Brand new to swing dancing? Our 100 level is here to teach you all the basics, no partner or experience required!
Our full beginner track consists of 3 different series that rotate monthly, designed to give you a foundational understanding of Lindy Hop and Charleston. Each series consists of 3 to 4 classes.
Beginner 101 - 6-count Lindy Hop
Beginner 102 - 8-count Lindy Hop
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner 101 or knowledge of 6-count Lindy Hop
Beginner 103 - Charleston Basics
Our 101 and 103 series are the perfect place to start your journey! Not sure if you want to commit to a whole month of classes? Our 101 and 103 series offer a first class only drop-in for $15.
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Our 200 level series are perfect for the intermediate Lindy Hopper looking to expand their fundamentals or for those who have completed our full 100 level track (Beginner 101/102/103).
Our instructors will focus on making you a well rounded Lindy Hopper - introducing new moves and vocabulary, exploring musicality, and growing your confidence as a dancer!
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Our 300 classes are for intermediate/advanced dancers looking to take their Lindy Hop to the next level. These classes are a drop-in style with rotating topics.
Attending 300 level drop-ins requires prior instructor approval. If you’d like to attend a drop-in or have questions about which level would be best for you, please reach out to us via email at rivercityswingout@gmail.com or send us a message on our socials.
Want to attend both our 200 and 300 level classes for a discounted rate? You can select the 200 + 300 combo option on the 300 class registration page!
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Looking to practice your dancing outside of a class setting? We occasionally host Office Hours where you can come and work on any swing dance material you’d like. Need some assistance or feedback? Our instructors will be there to help! Want to come alone to work or bring a partner? Come use the space!
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Our Learn to Dance in a Day workshops are the perfect way to learn how to swing dance in just an afternoon!
In this 2-hour beginner class, our instructors will teach you Lindy Hop basics and get you moving and grooving on the dancefloor - no partner or prior experience required!
We host LDD workshops every few months, so keep you eyes peeled for the next one!
For the months of October, November, and December, we’ll be taking a break from our regular weekly classes.
We can hardly believe it, but we’ve been running classes for almost three years without taking a real break! Our teachers have been working hard to bring you great series each month, and we think it’s time to give everyone a chance to rest, recharge, and come back refreshed.
But don’t worry, we won’t disappear completely! During the break we’ll still be hosting one-off workshops and social dances, so there will be plenty of opportunities to get out on the dance floor. Be sure to scroll down and check out our upcoming events!
Thank you for being part of our community and for continuing to dance with us. We’re excited for a little time to recharge—and even more excited for what’s coming next!
$10 each
Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21, & 28
6:30 - 7:00 PM
January office hours
$60
Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21, & 28
7:00 - 8:00 PM
beginner 101 series
$15 each
Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21, & 28
7:00 - 8:00 PM
lindy hop 200 drop-ins
Looking for more dancing in St. Louis? Check out the local swing dance calendar here!
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We want everyone to feel welcome, supported, and safe when attending classes and events at River City Swing Out!
If you have questions about venue or class accessibility, need accommodations in class, or have any concerns about your safety or the behavior of others, please reach out to us at rivercityswingout@gmail.com.
We’re here to listen, collaborate on solutions, and ensure that our community remains a positive and inclusive space for all!
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Take whatever classes you feel you’ll be the most successful in. Instructors may approach you with advice for moving to different classes.
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If you are going to miss a class, please reach out to the RCSO team via email to let us know!
If you are missing a Series class, we encourage you to continue attending the remaining classes to the best of your ability.
If you are missing a Drop-In, you can attend a different Drop-In of the same $ value. Contact the RCSO team to coordinate details.
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We try our best not to cancel classes, but holidays and emergencies happen. If class is canceled, we’ll contact you as soon as possible and refund your class.