Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 3
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
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.
Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 4
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
Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 5
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
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.
Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 4
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
Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 6
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
Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 3
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
Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 2
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
Swing Classes (Fall Part 2) - Week 1
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
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.
Bubble City Bash 2024
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
St. Louis Shag Class + Swing Dance (FREE)
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
Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 6
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.
Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 5
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.
Balboa Swing Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 2
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
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.
Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 3
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.
Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 2
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.
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.
Swing Classes (Fall Part 1) - Week 1
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.
Balboa Swing Crash Course and Open Practice - Week 1
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
Fall 2024 Kickoff Swing Dance
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.
Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 5
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
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.
Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 4
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
Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 3
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
Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 2
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
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.
Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Week 1
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
Swing Classes (Summer Session) - Free Balboa Taster
Try out Balboa Swing dance with this FREE taster class! Michelle and Sam will bring you a new style and fun movements to your dancing.
**No dance experience or partner needed!
7:00 - 8:00pm: FREE Beginner Balboa Taster (Specialty Class)
*No partner needed!
8:00 - 9:30pm: Free Swing Dance
Who: YOU! Community + Students welcome!
Date: July 11 (Thursday)
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers June 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.
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers May 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.
Solo Jazz Practicum
Solo Jazz Practicum will focus on jazz movement as a foundation to jazz dancing. Take this a way to create a strong foundation of jazz dancing that can be used in solo jazz dancing or add this to your social dancing.
No registration needed, Free Drop-In
*No experience needed! Come ready to have fun moving to great music and meet some new people. Lessons don’t build upon each other so it’s okay if you can’t make every week.
DETAILS
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7:30-8:45pm: Solo Jazz Practicum
When: April 30th (Tuesday)
Where: Room 314 (3rd floor), Illini Union
*Community members and students welcome (You don't need to be a student to join)
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers April 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!
Spring DATES:
January 7 (Sunday)
February 18 (Sunday)
March 24 (Sunday)
April 28 (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.
Swing Classes (Session II) - Week 6
Spring Swing is HERE!
Illini Swing Society offers 2 Swing Class series on Thursday! Both classes from 8-9pm with a FREE social swing dance to follow. As we head into Spring weather, let's enjoy dancing and build on our Lindy hop together!
You do NOT need to be a student to attend. Community members and students attend our classes & dances!
CLASS REGISTRATION: Registration is now open online until Week 2 (March 28) of class series. SEE LINKS BELOW
SCHEDULE
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BEGINNING SWING CLASS (Only $30 for 6 classes)
When: Thursdays 8-9pm March 21 - April 25th at Channing Murray (Upstairs)
Class Criteria: You're new to swing! OR You took the previous Beginning Swing class (6 count!) This new series builds on 8-count movements!
Click to Register for Beginning Swing (Session II)
INTERMEDIATE SWING CLASS: Continue build on your swing foundation (Only $30 for 6 classes)
When: Thursdays 8-9pm March 21 - April 25th at Channing Murray (Downstairs)
Class Criteria: Dancers have taken at least one swing class series (8 and 6 count, swingout familiarity)
Click to Register for Intermediate Swing (Session II)
9-10:30pm: Free Social Swing Dance (No experience or partner needed!)
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Classes & Dance Location: Channing Murray Foundation, Urbana IL
Solo Jazz Practicum
Solo Jazz Practicum will focus on jazz movement as a foundation to jazz dancing. Take this a way to create a strong foundation of jazz dancing that can be used in solo jazz dancing or add this to your social dancing.
No registration needed, Free Drop-In
*No experience needed! Come ready to have fun moving to great music and meet some new people. Lessons don’t build upon each other so it’s okay if you can’t make every week.
DETAILS
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7:30-8:45pm: Solo Jazz Practicum
When: April 23rd (Tuesday)
Where: Room 314 (3rd floor), Illini Union
*Community members and students welcome (You don't need to be a student to join)