Schedule | Holy City Swing

Schedule & Class Descriptions

See below for the schedule & descriptions of classes. In the schedule is listed the at the door prices for single classes and dances if you can't make the full weekend.

Want to stick around Sunday evening for more swing dancing? There's a weekly Sunday social swing dance at Ballroom Dance Club on Sunday evening. This is not a part of Charleston Alley and the registration for our event does not include this dance event.

Lindy Hop Track Classes with Todd & Laura

The main track classes of the weekend, categorized by level. There will be no level testing, so read through the descriptions to get an idea of what classes you'd like to try!

Level 1.5- In these classes we'll be delving into topics like musicality, some basic Lindy Hop steps we all know and love and more. This isn't a complete beginner level, so you should be comfortable with swingouts and basic turns already.

Level 2- These classes are for the people who have been dancing Lindy Hop for a while, and want to delve a bit more into the wonderful world of Lindy Hop!

Level 3- This will be a bit more challenging level for those who have been dancing Lindy Hop for a little while and want to try some out some different techniques. This level will focus more so on technique than moves and vocabulary.

Partnered Charleston- We're hosting an event in Charleston! We'd be remiss to not include some Charleston lessons at this event. This is partnered Charleston within the context of Lindy Hop.

Beginner Collegiate Shag with Will & Ellie

Collegiate Shag was one of the most popular dance styles in the 1930s. A rather easy dance to pick up, you could find localized versions of this dance at most little town dances throughout the country in the 1930s. Fast paced and energetic, characterized by hops and kicks, Shag was incredibly popular with the college crowd back in the day.

This intro class will focus on the basic steps and patterns of double rhythm 6-count Shag, the most popular style of shag danced today.

Carolina Shag with Grayson & Mary Elizabeth

Carolina Shag is the state dance of the Carolinas. It evolved from Lindy Hop in the late 1940s and 50s, changing as the beach dancers were dancing to slower Rhythm & Blues. Today you can find 10s of thousands of folks dancing the Shag every week around the South. Known as a dance that embraces smooth gliding across the floor while their feet are a flurry, Shaggers have a lot to teach Lindy Hoppers! Come learn some of the cool, fancy footwork with local Carolina Shag champions Grayson Free & Mary Elizabeth Jacobs.

Balboa with Dee & Joy

On the dance floors of California, in the packed ballrooms of the 30s, emerged a dance that captivates people today! Learn to dance Balboa with Joy & Dee! More details to come.