Learn to Swing Dance!
Fun, friendly classes featuring some of San Francisco’s most experienced swing dance instructors. Enrollment includes admission to the live music dance parties! No need to bring a partner (we rotate partners in class). Leader and Follower dance roles are non-gender specific. Newcomers, singles, all genders, and all ages are welcome!
Real live music. Real people. Real fun!
Pride Prom 2025!
Mark your calendar for the Woodchopper’s Ball’s inaugural Pride Prom! The Woodchopper’s Ball is celebrating Pride Month with a special event on Tuesday, June 24th featuring live music with The Cottontails, Drag Queen Elsa Touche, a Beginning Drop-in Swing Dance Lesson, an After-hours Jam, and more!
Start working on a dazzling prom outfit, find your prom date (or not), and then join us at the Woodchopper’s Ball Pride Prom 2025 and add your own moves to what makes San Francisco magical!
WOODCHOPPER’S BALL
The Woodchopper’s Ball, San Francisco’s swing hot spot, is a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event held at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission district. Named after the classic 1939 swing tune by the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Woodchopper’s Ball features:
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- Live Music Dance Party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town! Only $20 (students $10 with ID)! 9:00-11:30pm
- Full Bar & Lounge (21+ only) 8:00pm-closing
- Monthly Classes in Lindy Hop and Balboa, beginning & intermediate levels, 7:00-9:00pm
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
As of July 2024, and continuing until further notice, the COVID-19 policy at the Woodchopper’s Ball is as follows:
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- Masking is welcome, but optional, at all times.
- Free masks are still available upon request.
- Eating is allowed.
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Upcoming Bands:
June 17, 2025
Budhrani Brothers Sextet
June 24, 2025
Pride Prom 2025!
Featuring The Cottontails & After-Hours Jam
July 1, 2025
Sean Krazit’s Juniper Jazz Band
July 8, 2025
Key System Rhythm Ramblers
