Monthly Class Series

At the Woodchopper’s Ball, we offer Beginning- and Intermediate-level monthly group swing dance classes in Lindy Hop and Balboa, and we occasionally also offer classes in various other styles such as Collegiate Shag, Solo Jazz, and Boogie Woogie.  Classes are held on Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm (sometimes until 10:00pm), right before our live music dance parties.  Fun, friendly, and featuring some of San Francisco’s most experienced swing dance instructors.  Enrollment includes admission to the dance parties (9:00-11:30pm).  No need to attend or sign up with a partner (we rotate partners frequently in class).  Leader and Follower dance roles are non-gender specific.  Newcomers, singles, all genders, and all ages are welcome!

New Series Start the Beginning of Each Month

New monthly class series generally start the first Tuesday of each month and meet on Tuesdays for 4-5 weeks, depending on the number of Tuesdays in that month.  All class series are progressive, meaning each week’s material builds upon the material from previous weeks.

Admission to Dance Parties Included!

All students currently enrolled in any of our monthly class series automatically receive admission to the live music Dance Parties for that month, at no extra charge!  Students dropping in on a particular night for a single week’s class of a monthly class series also receive admission to the Dance Party, but for that night only.  As always, admission to the Dance Party includes the 15-minute drop-in Basic Swing dance lesson.

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:

• • Masking is welcome, but optional, at all times.
  • Free masks are still available upon request.
  • Eating is allowed.