Best Swing Dance Clubs In Baltimore

What is swing dancing? Developed during the 1920s to 1950s, swing dancing features a group of dances in the swing style of jazz music. The most well-known of swing dances is the Lindy Hop, a mix of jazz, tap, breakaway and the Charleston. Developed in white and African American communities alike, swing dancing encompasses the Balboa, the Shag, the West Coast Swing and the Boogie Woogie. Swing dancing is the foundation for many dancing styles including disco, country line dancing and more. Baltimore swing dancing enthusiasts need look no further than the some of Baltimore's finest swing dance clubs including Mobtown Ballroom, The Promenade Dancesport Facility and That's Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center.

Mobtown Ballroom
861 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 699-3040
mobtownballroom.com

Located in the historic Pigtown neighborhood of Baltimore, Mobtown Ballroom is the "premiere location for social dance events, dance classes, live music, conferences, weddings and general mayhem." Dance enthusiasts will love the array of dancing offered at Mobtown Ballroom. Events and dancing include "belly dance, burlesque, art shows and pretty much everything you could want in an evening out." Located inside a restored 1870s church, Mobtown Ballroom has a 2,500 square foot dance floor and a 1,200 square foot stage.

Chile Swing
6406 Walnut St.
Woodlawn, MD 21207
(443) 831-6422
chileswing.com

Love the Lindy Hop? If the Lindy Hop is your favorite dance or you are a beginner and want to learn more, look no further than Chile Swing. At Chile Swing, the focus is "to pass on swing dancing in a social setting." The Lindy Hop, a swing dance that originated in Harlem during the 1930s and 1940s, is Chile Swing's "passion." Chile Swing aims to teach students, ranging from beginners to seasoned veterans, the "lead/follow techniques" of the Lindy Hop. Come to Chile Swing to "meet new friends, get some exercise and enjoy great music."

The Promenade DanceSport Facility
The Promenade
2605 Lord Baltimore Drive
Baltimore, MD 21244
(410) 277-0234
www.mddancesport.com

Known as the place to "Dream With Your Feet," The Promenade DanceSport Facility has been open for over 15 years. The Facility features over 5,500 square feet of "floating hardwood dance floor." Open seven days a week, The Promenade DanceSport Facility holds "3 Open-to-the-Public Social Dances every Weekend." In addition to weekly social dances, customers can take group or private dance lessons every weeknight. Group and private dance lessons are available in "Ballroom, Latin and Swing Styles, both American and International."

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That's Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center
8610 Washington Blvd.
Jessup, MD 20794
(410) 792-0091
www.thatsdancingballroom.com

That's Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center is dedicated to "bringing the world of dancing closer to you." Founded in 1992, That's Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center is available for the dance student "studying for fun, preparing for a special event, striving to dance competitively." Trained dance instructors are available weekly for "private instruction, group classes, practice parties, coaching workshops, theme parties, exhibitions, showcases and much more." Weekly classes are available in the following dance styles: belly dancing, fitness, salsa, Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, Junior Ballroom and Wedding Prep."

Towson Dance Studio
9486 Deereco Road
Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 828-6116
www.towsondancestudio.com

Ready to dance up a storm? The Towson Dance Studio holds a dance party every Friday night. The Friday Night Dance Parties are "lots of fun, a great opportunity to practice and [let] you meet others who share your interest in dance." Like to swing dance? Look no further than the Towson Dance Center Friday Night Dance Party. Dance music available to dance to on Friday nights includes swing, salsa, the Waltz, tango, foxtrot and all the others. Each Friday Night Dance Party begins with a free drop-in lesson from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. The actual Dance Party runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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