Best Swing Dance Clubs In DFW
Swing dance is a group of dances that developed with the style of jazz music between the 1920's and the 1950's. In recent years, swing dancing has made a comeback in popularity. Many bars, restaurants and dance halls host swing dance nights and even provide lessons for beginners. These are great opportunities to work on your moves while meeting others that share an interest in the art of swing dancing.
Studio 22
14902 Preston Road, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 490-0022
www.studio22dallas.comStudio 22 offers 4600-square-feet of dance floor space in the 6200-square-foot space. Each month, they use this space to offer more than 100 group classes, practice sessions and social parties. No matter what kind of swing you are looking for, you will probably find it here from East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing to Swingout and Balboa. Classes are 90 minutes long, and the classes, as well as the socials, are an affordable price. You get instruction from professional dancers, and it's a great way to socialize and learn some new steps.
14902 Preston Road, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 490-0022
www.studio22dallas.comStudio 22 offers 4600-square-feet of dance floor space in the 6200-square-foot space. Each month, they use this space to offer more than 100 group classes, practice sessions and social parties. No matter what kind of swing you are looking for, you will probably find it here from East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing to Swingout and Balboa. Classes are 90 minutes long, and the classes, as well as the socials, are an affordable price. You get instruction from professional dancers, and it's a great way to socialize and learn some new steps.
Cowboys Dancehall
10310 Technology Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 352-1796
www.cowboysdancehall.comWhile you may not normally associate a country dancehall with swing dancing, that might change if you go over to Cowboys. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, they have dance lessons starting at 7pm so that you can learn some new moves before showing them off later that night. Head over for West Coast Swing Wednesdays so you can learn how to swing with some other newcomers. The environment is very welcoming so it's perfect whether it's your first time or you're a professional.
10310 Technology Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 352-1796
www.cowboysdancehall.comWhile you may not normally associate a country dancehall with swing dancing, that might change if you go over to Cowboys. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, they have dance lessons starting at 7pm so that you can learn some new moves before showing them off later that night. Head over for West Coast Swing Wednesdays so you can learn how to swing with some other newcomers. The environment is very welcoming so it's perfect whether it's your first time or you're a professional.
Sons Of Hermann Hall
3414 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 747-4422
www.sonsofhermann.comEvery Wednesday night, you can head over for both swing dance lessons as well as social dancing. For only $7 beginners can have a lesson at 8pm and then show off the moves they learned until midnight. This has become a very popular event, and it is a great opportunity to make friends. Dance lessons are for beginners and beginners plus. After the dance lesson, feel free to head up to some karaoke or to practice your dancing with others on the dance floor.
3414 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 747-4422
www.sonsofhermann.comEvery Wednesday night, you can head over for both swing dance lessons as well as social dancing. For only $7 beginners can have a lesson at 8pm and then show off the moves they learned until midnight. This has become a very popular event, and it is a great opportunity to make friends. Dance lessons are for beginners and beginners plus. After the dance lesson, feel free to head up to some karaoke or to practice your dancing with others on the dance floor.
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Buttons Restaurant
15207 Addison Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 503-2888
www.buttonsrestaurant.comButtons has become known for their great food and live music. The food is a southern-style cuisine and the music usually includes Jazz, R&B and Blues. Buttons has received many awards since opening in 2008 for both their food and their music. If you're a fan of swing dancing, join them on Swingout Tuesdays when you can get a lesson starting at 7pm and there are food and drink specials all night long.
15207 Addison Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 503-2888
www.buttonsrestaurant.comButtons has become known for their great food and live music. The food is a southern-style cuisine and the music usually includes Jazz, R&B and Blues. Buttons has received many awards since opening in 2008 for both their food and their music. If you're a fan of swing dancing, join them on Swingout Tuesdays when you can get a lesson starting at 7pm and there are food and drink specials all night long.
The Balcony Club
1825 Abrams Road
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 826-8104
www.balconyclub.comThe Balcony Club is the perfect place to enjoy a Manhattan or a martini. The decor accents on the walls remind you of the past, and the cocktails, music and dancing only help to enhance that atmosphere. There is live music each night of the week with two bands each night from Thursday to Saturday. Most bands play either jazz or blues which are perfect for swing dancing. There's no cover Sunday through Thursday which makes that a perfect time to enjoy some music and a cocktail, and dance all night.
1825 Abrams Road
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 826-8104
www.balconyclub.comThe Balcony Club is the perfect place to enjoy a Manhattan or a martini. The decor accents on the walls remind you of the past, and the cocktails, music and dancing only help to enhance that atmosphere. There is live music each night of the week with two bands each night from Thursday to Saturday. Most bands play either jazz or blues which are perfect for swing dancing. There's no cover Sunday through Thursday which makes that a perfect time to enjoy some music and a cocktail, and dance all night.
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Kelsi Gerwell is a freelance writer covering all things Dallas-Fort Worth. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
