Fall 2025 Level 3: Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - October
Monthly special Balboa TUESDAY class - Learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Sychterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
WHO?
You! General Public & Students welcome!
HOW TO JOIN:
$10 at door (Drop-in Class)
No partner or experience needed
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Balboa Swing Crash Course: 7-7:45pm
Balboa Swing Practice: 7:45 -9pm
LOCATION:
Illini Union, Urbana IL --> Room 103
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more!
Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series.
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more!
Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series.
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers November Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
September 21 (Sunday)
October 12 (Sunday)
November 9 (Sunday)
December 14 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Fall 2025 Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more!
Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series.
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 3: Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - November
Monthly special Balboa TUESDAY class - Learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Sychterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
WHO?
You! General Public & Students welcome!
HOW TO JOIN:
$10 at door (Drop-in Class)
No partner or experience needed
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Balboa Swing Crash Course: 7-7:45pm
Balboa Swing Practice: 7:45 -9pm
LOCATION:
Illini Union, Urbana IL --> Room 103
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more!
Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series.
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more!
Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series.
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers December Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
September 21 (Sunday)
October 12 (Sunday)
November 9 (Sunday)
December 14 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Fall 2025 Level 3: Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - December
Monthly special Balboa TUESDAY class - Learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Sychterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
WHO?
You! General Public & Students welcome!
HOW TO JOIN:
$10 at door (Drop-in Class)
No partner or experience needed
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Balboa Swing Crash Course: 7-7:45pm
Balboa Swing Practice: 7:45 -9pm
LOCATION:
Illini Union, Urbana IL --> Room 103
Fundraiser at Mia Za’s
Does dancing make you hungry?
Support the Illini Swing Society and grab a bite at Mia Za’s in between the Courtyard Caper workshop and live band dance!
Make sure to order in person and show the cashier the flier!
Courtyard Caper- October Workshop
Time: 1-5pm
(3 hours of instruction; 1 hour of breaks and practice time built in)
Topic: Solo Jazz with instructor Sarah Beth
Cost (Mini-Workshop and Evening Dance):
$20 UIUC students / $40 general
Course Description:
Coming soon.
Dress Code:
Please wear athletic clothing, as we will be moving around and doing floor work (no skirts, please).
Prerequisites:
This is an all-levels class.
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more!
Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series.
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers October Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
September 21 (Sunday)
October 12 (Sunday)
November 9 (Sunday)
December 14 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more!
Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series.
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more!
Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series.
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 3: Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - September
Monthly special Balboa TUESDAY class - Learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Sychterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
WHO?
You! General Public & Students welcome!
HOW TO JOIN:
$10 at door (Drop-in Class)
No partner or experience needed
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Balboa Swing Crash Course: 7-7:45pm
Balboa Swing Practice: 7:45 -9pm
LOCATION:
Illini Union, Urbana IL --> Room 103
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers September Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
September 21 (Sunday)
October 12 (Sunday)
November 9 (Sunday)
December 14 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
CULX-CU Lindy Exchange
Get ready for a mystical weekend at CULX! The Illini Swing Society is bringing the CU Lindy Exchange back. Mark your calendar for Sept 19-21 and join us in our Enchanted Garden for a weekend of live music, a slow Mix & Match competition, Southern Soul line dancing, Lindygames in the park, and more in Urbana-Champaign, IL! Visit our About page for registration, schedules, and more!
Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
Fall 2025 Level 1: Beginner Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 1: Beginner Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Just starting your swing dance journey? This is the class for you! Level 1 classes are split into two 7-week series: Level 1A, which covers 8-count footwork and solo jazz, and Level 1B, which covers 6-count footwork and Charleston. Levels 1A and 1B are offered each semester and can be taken in any order. Students must complete Levels 1A AND 1B before moving on to Level 2.
No partner or experience needed!
Level 1A: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Level 1B: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Fall 2025 Level 0: Beginner Swing Drop-In
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 0: Beginner Drop-in
Free
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm
Did you miss the first two weeks of the Level 1 class, but you want to learn to dance NOW? This is the class for you! No need to pre-register–just drop in! Our instructors will give you all the tools you need to get out on the dance floor. Each week will feature a different set of beginner-friendly moves, so you can retake it as many times as you want!
Fall 2025 Level 2: Beginnermediate Swing Series
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 2: Beginnermediate Series
$40 per 7-week series
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
This series is for our more experienced dancers, and will build on the topics taught in Level 1.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed 1A and 1B (in any order) at least once (or equivalent at another scene). Students should be familiar with triple steps, basic 6-ct patterns (inside turn, outside turn, sugar push, passby, etc), basic 8-ct patterns (lindy circle, swingout, follower goes, leader goes, promenade), charleston (solo, hand-to-hand, kick throughs). Students should be familiar with concepts like pulse, posture, connection, consent, floorcraft, musicality, stretch, tension/compression, etc
Fall 2025 Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Level 3: Rotating Special Topics
3-4 week series classes, $20 for 3-week series, $25 for 4-week series
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
Want to go beyond Lindy hop? This class will rotate through different styles of swing dance, such as balboa, collegiate shag, solo jazz, partnered routines, tandem charleston, slow balboa, blues, and more!
Prerequisites will be determined by the instructors for each series.