UD Swing Dance Club

UD Swing Dance Club

SCHEDULE! Saturday Dance 7-10pm @ Perkins (open to public!)
Tuesday Workshop 7:15-9pm @ Lil Bob 171a

Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, and Blues dancing at the University of Delaware!

05/04/2024

We hope you all had a relaxing spring break and at least semi enjoyable rainy week back. We will be hosting a workshop and social dance tonight from 7-10 at Kent Dining Hall. The first hour-ish will be workshop time and then after that we’ll have social dance time. We hope to see you tonight!

08/03/2024

What beautiful weather we’re having today!!! If you had fun meandering in the sun today, then swing dance is the perfect way to end a fabulous day. We’ll be in Kent Dining Hall tonight from 7-10 with a lesson for the first hourish and then social dancing after. We can’t wait to see you there!

Photos from UD Swing Dance Club's post 09/02/2024

Hello Friends!!! We have our first spring social dance tonight from 7-10. We will be running a beginner lesson starting at 7pm! We will be meeting in Kent Dining Hall (same space as MSLL). Kent is located behind CR, if you’re walking from Academy St, walk down the driveway between CR and Smyth in the direction of New Castle and Kent residence halls. The entrance to Kent Dining Hall is next to the entrance into Kent residence hall. See the maps attached to this post for an aerial view and if you have trouble finding us feel free to message us in the Discord. See you there!

05/02/2024

Happy first day of class!!! Swing Dance Club will be at the spring involvement fair TONIGHT from 6-8 pm. Our table will be #122 in the West Lounge in Perkins. Come out and chat with us to see what Swing Dance is all about!!! See you there!

04/12/2023

Hi everyone!!! I hope the end of your semester isn’t too crazy! We have a lesson this Wednesday 7:30 in Lil Bob 171A and we will be doing the partner charleston! On Friday we will have our social dance and history night from 7-10pm in Kent Dining Hall. We hope to see you there for a fun end to what has been an awesome semester!

26/10/2022

Check out our Halloween dance this Saturday in the Perkins Concourse! Costumes are encouraged, and feel free to bring a friend to learn some spooky solo jazz!

30/04/2022

Hey everyone! Quick event update: Masks and proof of vaccination are required to attend! This information has also been added to the facebook event post. Hope to see you there!

19/03/2022

Hi everyone! We're so sorry to say that we have to cancel the lesson and dance tonight! There's another group holding an event with music and we can't find any alternative spaces :( Sorry for the late notice, we'll see you after spring break!

Photos from UD Swing Dance Club's post 25/02/2022

Hey there everybody! We're back for the spring with a new logo and a new schedule! Images are attached but here's the schedule in text:
TUESDAY: 7:15-9:00pm Lil Bob 171a
SATURDAY: 7:00-10:00pm Perkins Concourse (in front of Dunkin') OPEN TO PUBLIC!

Have a wonderful day!

Photos from UD Swing Dance Club's post 26/11/2021

EVEN MORE INFO!
Our 7-10pm event will be a lesson and social dance! This will be held in the PERKINS CONCOURSE. This is free for all UD students, and $7 (CASH ONLY) for any non-UD-students. Our DJ for the dance will be Phil!
As with our 2-4 workshop, everyone attending must be fully vaccinated and masked the entire time!
Do not hesitate to message us with any questions!
We hope to see you there!

26/11/2021

The much-awaited MORE INFO!! (With EVEN more to come 👀👀)
Our Lesson from 2-4 will be taught by Mary and Jae! (pictured above). It will be held in the Little Bob Gym 3! Please sign up with the link in our bio! Spots are LIMITED!!
Non-students must pay the gym for entry! Do not hesitate to message us for clarification/more information.
We hope to see you there!

05/09/2021

HELLO EVERYBODY! We over here at UD Swing Dance just wanted to say THANK YOU for an amazing first dance! Super quick reminder that we will be in the Perkins Concourse (right in front of Dunkin) for all future social dances, and we will be in Little Bob room 171a for all Tuesday workshops! We hope to see you all Tuesday!

01/09/2021

We also have an FAQ! Here's our first round of questions answered:

Q: Do I need a partner?
A: Nope! We'll rotate partners for our lessons and workshops, and you can ask anyone to dance at our social dances!

Q: Are all meetings mandatory?
A: Nope! Just come whenever you can!

Q: Do I need specific clothing? (shoes?)
A: While we encourage something that allows easy movement, you can swing dance in any (appropriate) clothes and shoes!

Q: Do I need any experience?
A: Nope! We offer a beginner lesson at our dances and encourage people to come learn!

Photos from UD Swing Dance Club's post 01/09/2021

In case you haven't seen, we've finalized our schedule!

Saturday Dance: 7-10pm, Perkins Concourse
Tuesday Workshop: 7-9pm, Little Bob room 171A

SATURDAYS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!
Tuesdays are unfortunately for gym pass holders/students only, sadly we cannot get around this.

01/09/2021

Hi all! Another update for everyone: We WILL be in Perkins this semester for our Saturday dances! While we will not be in the scrounge, we will right nearby in the concourse. Again, all community members MUST be vaccinated and be ready to show proof of vaccination, and all UD students are welcome. Since we will be indoors, masks are required for EVERYBODY, regardless of vaccination status. Our first dance THIS SATURDAY (9/4) will be OUTDOORS on Perkins' back patio.

Thanks everyone! We hope to see you there!

30/08/2021

Adding onto our previous post, we wanted to state that all community members joining us at any events this semester must show proof of vaccination. This is non-negotiable. Thank you for understanding.

29/08/2021

UPDATE: Community members ARE allowed at our events this semester! While we have no set schedule yet, please come and join us for our first dance THIS SATURDAY from 7-10. Location has yet to be confirmed, but we'll update this page as soon as we know. We hope to see you soon!

Photos from UD Swing Dance Club's post 11/08/2021

Hello there everybody! Our 2021-2022 E-Board has been decided! Here's some tidbits about us as a group!

P.S.: These images work a little better on Instagram, so go check us out there :)

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Variations on the 1 and 2
PILE Strictly Prelims: James and Kyra

Opening Hours

Tuesday 19:00 - 21:00
Saturday 19:00 - 22:00