Learn to Dance

We are dancing the nights away, with lessons and socials on Saturday nights. We are appreciative of the Dalhousie Studley Gymnasium for hosting us. No experience or partner necessary, so come on out and dance with DKS!

All that we ask is that you come with a smile, an open mind, and wearing clean indoor shoes with non-marking soles.

~DalKing Swing is a safe space~

We care about your safety and comfort. If anyone, regardless who, is making you uncomfortable, please come tell a staff member , executive or volunteer.

As these are semi-public lessons, we reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if they are disrupting the event, the enjoyment of our attendees or any other reason that we deem reasonable.

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TIME: 8pm

DATE: Every Saturday (check our events calendar)

PRICE: $5

LOCATION: Studley Gym (Dance Studio), 6226 University Ave

Come learn to swing dance! Starting in the fall on Saturday nights, a group of wonderful dancers welcomes you to learn and dance with them. The night begins with a half-hour introductory lesson, followed with social dancing to some great swing music until we’re tired -- all for only $5!!

No dancing experience or partner required, so come learn to swing, meet some friendly people, and dance the night away with us!

Please bring non-scuffing indoor shoes, and keep scented products to a minimum.

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Time: 7-8pm

Price: $45 • Repeat price: $22 • Volunteer price (details here): $22

location: Studley Dance studio (6226 University Ave)

Please join us for two, 6-week progressive series where you will be introduced to lindy hop fundamentals (no partner or previous experience required!). In this class, we will start from square one, going step by step to get you moving with some confidence and rhythm on the dance floor. We will cover basic 6-count and 8-count Lindy Hop and all the fundamental skills needed to have a great time on the dance floor!

For an example of lindy hop, watch us at summer waterfront dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuqRQWcUJ44

These are two, 6 week progressive series, so no drop-ins. $45 for each series

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Time: 7-8pm.

Price: $45 • Repeat price: $22 • Volunteer price (DETAILS HERE): $22

Location: Studley Gym (FEB 28 - Kings college Gym)

Have you taken both Beginner Swing sessions or have done a lot of social dancing and want to take your dancing to the next level? Please join us for two, 6-week progressive series where we will take your dancing to the next level, no partner required. In this class, we will work on expanding your ability to connect to the music and our partners, and show you cool variations to moves you’re already familiar with. At the end of these classes, you will be dancing to a larger range of music tempos, and will have more tools to express yourself on the dance floor.

These are two, 6 week progressive series, so no drop-ins. $45 for each series

Prerequisites: As this is a progressive class, at a more difficult level, some prior dance experience is required. Previous attendance of a Swing Rhythm and Connection (formerly known as Lindy 1 A&B), Lindy 2, or Charleston class series, or medium dance experience are recommended.

A link to a google map image for visual directions is here.

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Are you comfortable with 6-count and 8-count lindy hop and are eager to ramp up your swing? We are offering our first round of Intermediate Swing.

This series will start with a 4-week progressive class designed to elevate your technique, musicality, and personal expression—no partner required! We will explore strengthening your core connection, breaking down advanced styling, and adding more variations to your repertoire. At the end of this series, you will have a much stronger command of both 6 and 8-count musicality, more dynamic Charleston shapes, and the confidence to express your unique style to any song the DJ throws at you.

As this is our very first time running this specific class, we are excited to build this new community together, meaning there are no returning students—everyone is starting fresh!

This is a 4-week progressive series, so no drop-ins. $30 for the series.

Prerequisites: As this is a progressive class at a higher technical level, solid prior dance experience is required. Previous attendance of our former Lindy 1 & 2 series is highly recommended. If you have equivalent experience from social dancing or other scenes, please talk with the teacher before registering.

Please keep an eye out here, as we plan to offer more classes here in the near future.

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DON’T FORGET: The drop in class is a perfect taster!