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, couples, and all genders are welcome!
Real live music. Real people. Real fun!
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), cash only! 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
Upcoming Bands:
September 15, 2026
Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums (feat. Miss Carmen Getit)
September 22, 2026
Sunnyside Swingsters with Shelley Leong
September 29, 2026
Jonathan Stout
& After-Hours Jam
October 6, 2026
Don Neely Swingtet
