Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 6
Dec
12

Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 6

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering our second set of swing lessons (Beginner Swing B + Intermediate Swing 2), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

Beginner Swing B (If you are new to swing dancing or have taken Beginner Swing A sign up for this)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: (Oct 31: Illini Room C, Nov 7-Dec 12: Room 104, Ground Floor Illini Union)
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

Intermediate Swing 2 (If you have taken Intermediate Swing 1 or 2 before)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: Room 103 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken Beginner Swing A and Beginner Swing B or Intermediate Swing 1 before
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 104 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break, Nov 28th)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

Fall Part II: Our NEW class series are opening up, starting Oct. 31st! Join on Thursdays for Intermediate Swing + Beginner Swing - Set B, then a free swing dance to follow!

Learn something new, meet other people in the community, and just enjoy great music each week!

Dates:
Oct. 31 - Dec. 12th (6 week class set for only $30!)
No event on Thanksgiving, resumes following Thursday

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Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 4
Dec
10

Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 4

Classes FAQs

Fall Balboa
For ONLY 4 TUESDAYS this Fall come you’ll have a chance to learn from wonderful Balboa dancer, Ann Sychterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
Get your Balboa shuffle dance started with this super fun partner dance!

JOINING:
Only $5 for this Tuesday Balboa class! Register at the door. No partner or experience needed

Time:
Balboa Crash Course: 7-7:30pm
Balboa Practice: 7:30 -9pm

DATES - Monthly Tuesday:
Sept 10th - Location: Independent Media Center, 202 S Broadway Ave, Urbana
Oct 8th - Location: Illini Room B, Illini Union Urbana
Nov 12th - Location: Room 103 (First Floor), Illini Union Urbana
Dec 10th - Location: Room 103 (First Floor), Illini Union Urbana

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Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers December Edition
Dec
8

Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers December Edition

We'll be swing dancing at our once-a-month SUNDAY dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!

The Illini Swing Society will be DJing and spinning on their beautiful dance floor. No cover!

Fall DATES:
Sept 15 (Sunday)
Oct 27 (Sunday)
Nov 17 (Sunday)
Dec 8th (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.

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Holiday Swing Dance
Dec
7

Holiday Swing Dance

Rock step into the holidays with a Holiday Swing Dance on Saturday, Dec. 7th! A free drop-in beginning swing class followed by a live band swing dance, with the Katie Flynn Quartet playing! We can't wait!

Date:
Saturday, Dec. 7th

When:
7-8pm: Drop-In Beginning Swing Class (no partner needed!)
8-10:30pm: Live Band Swing dance

Location:
Urbana Dance Company, 122 W Main St, Urbana, IL 61801

Cost: FREE! No registration needed

Co-hosted by CU Community Swing & Illini Swing Society

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 5
Dec
5

Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 5

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering our second set of swing lessons (Beginner Swing B + Intermediate Swing 2), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

Beginner Swing B (If you are new to swing dancing or have taken Beginner Swing A sign up for this)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: (Oct 31: Illini Room C, Nov 7-Dec 12: Room 104, Ground Floor Illini Union)
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

Intermediate Swing 2 (If you have taken Intermediate Swing 1 or 2 before)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: Room 103 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken Beginner Swing A and Beginner Swing B or Intermediate Swing 1 before
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 104 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break, Nov 28th)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

Fall Part II: Our NEW class series are opening up, starting Oct. 31st! Join on Thursdays for Intermediate Swing + Beginner Swing - Set B, then a free swing dance to follow!

Learn something new, meet other people in the community, and just enjoy great music each week!

Dates:
Oct. 31 - Dec. 12th (6 week class set for only $30!)
No event on Thanksgiving, resumes following Thursday

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 4
Nov
21

Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 4

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering our second set of swing lessons (Beginner Swing B + Intermediate Swing 2), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

Beginner Swing B (If you are new to swing dancing or have taken Beginner Swing A sign up for this)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: (Oct 31: Illini Room C, Nov 7-Dec 12: Room 104, Ground Floor Illini Union)
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

Intermediate Swing 2 (If you have taken Intermediate Swing 1 or 2 before)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: Room 103 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken Beginner Swing A and Beginner Swing B or Intermediate Swing 1 before
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 104 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break, Nov 28th)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

Fall Part II: Our NEW class series are opening up, starting Oct. 31st! Join on Thursdays for Intermediate Swing + Beginner Swing - Set B, then a free swing dance to follow!

Learn something new, meet other people in the community, and just enjoy great music each week!

Dates:
Oct. 31 - Dec. 12th (6 week class set for only $30!)
No event on Thanksgiving, resumes following Thursday

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Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers November Edition
Nov
17

Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers November Edition

We'll be swing dancing at our once-a-month SUNDAY dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!

The Illini Swing Society will be DJing and spinning on their beautiful dance floor. No cover!

Fall DATES:
Sept 15 (Sunday)
Oct 27 (Sunday)
Nov 17 (Sunday)
Dec 8th (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.

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 3
Nov
14

Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 3

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering our second set of swing lessons (Beginner Swing B + Intermediate Swing 2), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

Beginner Swing B (If you are new to swing dancing or have taken Beginner Swing A sign up for this)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: (Oct 31: Illini Room C, Nov 7-Dec 12: Room 104, Ground Floor Illini Union)
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

Intermediate Swing 2 (If you have taken Intermediate Swing 1 or 2 before)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: Room 103 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken Beginner Swing A and Beginner Swing B or Intermediate Swing 1 before
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 104 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break, Nov 28th)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

Fall Part II: Our NEW class series are opening up, starting Oct. 31st! Join on Thursdays for Intermediate Swing + Beginner Swing - Set B, then a free swing dance to follow!

Learn something new, meet other people in the community, and just enjoy great music each week!

Dates:
Oct. 31 - Dec. 12th (6 week class set for only $30!)
No event on Thanksgiving, resumes following Thursday

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Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 3
Nov
12

Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 3

Classes FAQs

Fall Balboa
For ONLY 4 TUESDAYS this Fall come you’ll have a chance to learn from wonderful Balboa dancer, Ann Schyterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
Get your Balboa shuffle dance started with this super fun partner dance!

JOINING:
Only $5 for this Tuesday Balboa class! Register at the door. No partner or experience needed

Time:
Balboa Crash Course: 7-7:30pm
Balboa Practice: 7:30 -9pm

DATES - Monthly Tuesday:
Sept 10th - Location: Independent Media Center, 202 S Broadway Ave, Urbana
Oct 8th - Location: Illini Room B, Illini Union Urbana
Nov 12th - Location: Room 103 (First Floor), Illini Union Urbana
Dec 10th - Location: Room 103 (First Floor), Illini Union Urbana

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 2
Nov
7

Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 2

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering our second set of swing lessons (Beginner Swing B + Intermediate Swing 2), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

Beginner Swing B (If you are new to swing dancing or have taken Beginner Swing A sign up for this)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: (Oct 31: Illini Room C, Nov 7-Dec 12: Room 104, Ground Floor Illini Union)
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

Intermediate Swing 2 (If you have taken Intermediate Swing 1 or 2 before)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: Room 103 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken Beginner Swing A and Beginner Swing B or Intermediate Swing 1 before
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 104 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break, Nov 28th)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

Fall Part II: Our NEW class series are opening up, starting Oct. 31st! Join on Thursdays for Intermediate Swing + Beginner Swing - Set B, then a free swing dance to follow!

Learn something new, meet other people in the community, and just enjoy great music each week!

Dates:
Oct. 31 - Dec. 12th (6 week class set for only $30!)
No event on Thanksgiving, resumes following Thursday

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 1
Oct
31

Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 1

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering our second set of swing lessons (Beginner Swing B + Intermediate Swing 2), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

Beginner Swing B (If you are new to swing dancing or have taken Beginner Swing A sign up for this)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: (Oct 31: Illini Room C, Nov 7-Dec 12: Room 104, Ground Floor Illini Union)
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

Intermediate Swing 2 (If you have taken Intermediate Swing 1 or 2 before)
Thursdays Starting Oct 31st - Dec 12th (except Nov 28th)
8-9pm: Room 103 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken Beginner Swing A and Beginner Swing B or Intermediate Swing 1 before
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 104 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break, Nov 28th)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

Fall Part II: Our NEW class series are opening up, starting Oct. 31st! Join on Thursdays for Intermediate Swing + Beginner Swing - Set B, then a free swing dance to follow!

Learn something new, meet other people in the community, and just enjoy great music each week!

Dates:
Oct. 31 - Dec. 12th (6 week class set for only $30!)
No event on Thanksgiving, resumes following Thursday

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Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers October Edition
Oct
27

Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers October Edition

We'll be swing dancing at our once-a-month SUNDAY dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!

The Illini Swing Society will be DJing and spinning on their beautiful dance floor. No cover!

Fall DATES:
Sept 15 (Sunday)
Oct 27 (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.

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Bubble City Bash 2024
Oct
25
to Oct 27

Bubble City Bash 2024

  • Urbana, IL, 61801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Registration now open.

Bubble City Bash is BACK! Mark your calendar for Oct 25th-Oct 27th Balboa and Lindy Hop Workshop weekend in Urbana-Champaign.

The Illini Swing Society is thrilled to announce international dance instructor Sylvia Sykes with Ann Sychterz for our workshop classes and 3 evening dances!

Guest Instructors: Sylvia Sykes with Ann Sychterz
Swing Classes: Balboa and Lindy Hop instruction on Saturday AND Sunday
Evening Dances: Friday AND Saturday AND Sunday
Location: Urbana, IL

See Workshop Page for details and to register

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St. Louis Shag Class + Swing Dance (FREE)
Oct
24

St. Louis Shag Class + Swing Dance (FREE)

Classes FAQs

Illini Swing Society is holding a Free Specialty Class on Thursday, October 24! A perfect lead up to our Bubble City Bash weekend!

General Public & Students welcome!

8-9pm: St. Louis Shag Class
Free Drop-In Swing Class
No registration or partner needed - Join at Door

9-10:30pm: Swing Dance
Free social dance!

Location: Illini Room C, Illini Union, Urbana IL
When: Thursday (Oct 24)

Event Photo Cover: Jamila Moore Photography

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 6
Oct
17

Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 6

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering 2 swing series (Beginner + Intermediate Swing), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

SWING 1 (Beginner Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

SWING 2 (Intermediate Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 104 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken a previous swing course and have a foundation of 6 and 8 count basics.
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

REGISTRATION:
Online registration will be opening on www.illiniswing.org.
Registration open for the first two weeks of classes and will close after 09/26.

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 5
Oct
10

Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 5

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering 2 swing series (Beginner + Intermediate Swing), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

SWING 1 (Beginner Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

SWING 2 (Intermediate Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 104 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken a previous swing course and have a foundation of 6 and 8 count basics.
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

REGISTRATION:
Online registration will be opening on www.illiniswing.org.
Registration open for the first two weeks of classes and will close after 09/26.

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Balboa Swing Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 2
Oct
8

Balboa Swing Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 2

Classes FAQs

Fall Balboa Swing
For ONLY 4 TUESDAYS this Fall come you’ll have a chance to learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Schyterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
Get your Balboa shuffle dance started with this super fun partner dance!

JOINING:
Only $5 for this Tuesday Balboa class! Register at the door. No partner or experience needed

Time:
Balboa Swing Crash Course: 7-7:30pm
Balboa Swing Practice: 7:30 -9pm

DATES - Monthly Tuesday:
Sept 10th - Location: Independent Media Center, 202 S Broadway Ave, Urbana
Oct 8th - Location: Illini Room B, Illini Union Urbana
Nov 12th - Location: Illini Room B, Illini Union Urbana
Dec 10th - Location: Illini Room B, Illini Union Urbana

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 4
Oct
3

Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 4

Ch-ch-changes to Thursday October 3rd! Our normal classes at the Union then we will bus/drive to downtown Urbana for a swing band dance as part of the CU Folk & Roots Festival!

SAME: 8-9pm swing classes in the Union (Rm 103/Rm 104)

NEW: 9-10:30pm: FREE Live band dance (New Orleans Jazz Machine) at IMC (Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center)

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering 2 swing series (Beginner + Intermediate Swing), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

SWING 1 (Beginner Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

SWING 2 (Intermediate Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 104 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken a previous swing course and have a foundation of 6 and 8 count basics.
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
Ch-ch-changes to Thursday October 3rd! Our normal classes at the Union then we will bus/drive to downtown Urbana for a swing band dance as part of the CU Folk & Roots Festival!

SAME: 8-9pm swing classes in the Union (Rm 103/Rm 104)

NEW: 9-10:30pm: FREE Live band dance (New Orleans Jazz Machine) at IMC (Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center)

REGISTRATION:
Online registration will be opening on www.illiniswing.org.
Registration open for the first two weeks of classes and will close after 09/26.

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 3
Sep
26

Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 3

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering 2 swing series (Beginner + Intermediate Swing), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

SWING 1 (Beginner Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

SWING 2 (Intermediate Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 104 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken a previous swing course and have a foundation of 6 and 8 count basics.
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

REGISTRATION:
Online registration will be opening on www.illiniswing.org.
Registration open for the first two weeks of classes and will close after 09/26.

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 2
Sep
19

Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 2

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering 2 swing series (Beginner + Intermediate Swing), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

SWING 1 (Beginner Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

SWING 2 (Intermediate Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 104 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken a previous swing course and have a foundation of 6 and 8 count basics.
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

REGISTRATION:
Online registration will be opening on www.illiniswing.org.
Registration open for the first two weeks of classes and will close after 09/26.

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Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers September Edition
Sep
15

Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers September Edition

We'll be swing dancing at our once-a-month SUNDAY dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!

The Illini Swing Society will be DJing and spinning on their beautiful dance floor. No cover!

Fall DATES:
Sept 15 (Sunday)
Oct 27 (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.

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Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 1
Sep
12

Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 1

Classes FAQs

FALL SWING
This Fall we are offering 2 swing series (Beginner + Intermediate Swing), followed by our social swing dance. We welcome general public as well as students to our classes and dances!

SWING 1 (Beginner Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
No experience or partner needed! Get started or refresh your swing basics with this 6-week class.

SWING 2 (Intermediate Swing)
Thursdays Starting Sep 12th - Oct 17th
8-9pm: Room 104 (next door on ground floor), Illini Union
No partner needed! Students have taken a previous swing course and have a foundation of 6 and 8 count basics.
Registration: $30

SWING DANCE
9-10:30pm: Room 103 (ground floor), Illini Union
Thursdays (Excluding Fall Break)
After class we will be swinging out as our DJs play great music!

REGISTRATION:
Online registration will be opening on www.illiniswing.org.
Registration open for the first two weeks of classes and will close after 09/26.

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Balboa Swing Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 1
Sep
10

Balboa Swing Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 1

Classes FAQs

Fall Balboa Swing
For ONLY 4 TUESDAYS this Fall come you’ll have a chance to learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Schyterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
Get your Balboa shuffle dance started with this super fun partner dance!

JOINING:
Only $5 for this Tuesday Balboa class! Register at the door. No partner or experience needed

Time:
Balboa Swing Crash Course: 7-7:30pm
Balboa Swing Practice: 7:30 -9pm

DATES - Monthly Tuesday:
Sept 10th - Location: Independent Media Center, 202 S Broadway Ave, Urbana
Oct 8th - Location: Illini Room B, Illini Union Urbana
Nov 12th - Location: Illini Room B, Illini Union Urbana
Dec 10th - Location: Illini Room B, Illini Union Urbana

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Fall 2024 Kickoff Swing Dance
Sep
7

Fall 2024 Kickoff Swing Dance

  • Illini Ballroom (2nd floor), Illini Union (map)
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The Illini Swing Society is jumping into Fall 2024 with our annual FREE Kickoff Swing Event!

- FREE Raffle: Enter to WIN one of our swing series! We'll pull the names of TWO lucky people during the dance. No cost to enter. Must be present to win.

WHEN: September 7, 2024
WHERE: Ballroom (2nd Floor), 1401 W Green St, Illini Union, Urbana IL

WHAT:
7-8pm: FREE Beginner Drop-In Swing Class
(No registration needed. Join at door. No partner needed)
8-10:30pm: FREE Social swing dance

WHO: Both students AND community members attend our events and are very welcome!

FAQ:
Do I need a partner?
NO! In dance class we will rotate partners so you'll get to know new people and different dance styles. During the dance we ask each other for a dance.

What kind of shoes?
There are no special shoes needed. Consider comfortable shoes that you won't slip out of.

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Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 5
Aug
29

Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 5

Classes FAQs

Summer Swing is almost here, thank goodness! Plus, did you see the new start time!? A new start time in summer! Over summer we'll start an hour early - See you at 7pm for class and 8-9:30pm for free swing dance after!

A specialty class on July 11, then we'll be back July 25 to get our swing class underway! More details coming

DATES:
July 11: Specialty Class (Balboa Specialty Class: 7-8pm)
July 18: *class break*
July 25-Aug 29: 5 week swing class (No class Aug 22)
*More class details to come

Location: Illini Union, Urbana IL

7-8pm: Swing Class
8-9:30pm: Free Swing Dance

Community and students welcome! No partner needed

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Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers August Edition
Aug
18

Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers August Edition

We'll be swing dancing at our once-a-month SUNDAY dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!

The Illini Swing Society will be DJing and spinning on their beautiful dance floor. No cover!

Summer DATES:
May 19 (Sunday)
June 9 (Sunday)
July 28 (Sunday)
August 18 (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.

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Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 4
Aug
15

Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 4

Classes FAQs

Summer Swing is almost here, thank goodness! Plus, did you see the new start time!? A new start time in summer! Over summer we'll start an hour early - See you at 7pm for class and 8-9:30pm for free swing dance after!

A specialty class on July 11, then we'll be back July 25 to get our swing class underway! More details coming

DATES:
July 11: Specialty Class (Balboa Specialty Class: 7-8pm)
July 18: *class break*
July 25-Aug 29: 5 week swing class (No class Aug 22)
*More class details to come

Location: Illini Union, Urbana IL

7-8pm: Swing Class
8-9:30pm: Free Swing Dance

Community and students welcome! No partner needed

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Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 3
Aug
8

Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 3

Classes FAQs

Summer Swing is almost here, thank goodness! Plus, did you see the new start time!? A new start time in summer! Over summer we'll start an hour early - See you at 7pm for class and 8-9:30pm for free swing dance after!

A specialty class on July 11, then we'll be back July 25 to get our swing class underway! More details coming

DATES:
July 11: Specialty Class (Balboa Specialty Class: 7-8pm)
July 18: *class break*
July 25-Aug 29: 5 week swing class (No class Aug 22)
*More class details to come

Location: Illini Union, Urbana IL

7-8pm: Swing Class
8-9:30pm: Free Swing Dance

Community and students welcome! No partner needed

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Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 2
Aug
1

Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 2

Classes FAQs

Summer Swing is almost here, thank goodness! Plus, did you see the new start time!? A new start time in summer! Over summer we'll start an hour early - See you at 7pm for class and 8-9:30pm for free swing dance after!

A specialty class on July 11, then we'll be back July 25 to get our swing class underway! More details coming

DATES:
July 11: Specialty Class (Balboa Specialty Class: 7-8pm)
July 18: *class break*
July 25-Aug 29: 5 week swing class (No class Aug 22)
*More class details to come

Location: Illini Union, Urbana IL

7-8pm: Swing Class
8-9:30pm: Free Swing Dance

Community and students welcome! No partner needed

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Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers July Edition
Jul
28

Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers July Edition

We'll be swing dancing at our once-a-month SUNDAY dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!

The Illini Swing Society will be DJing and spinning on their beautiful dance floor. No cover!

Summer DATES:
May 19 (Sunday)
June 9 (Sunday)
July 28 (Sunday)
August 18 (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.

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