Grand Opening!

On March 1st, celebrate the long-awaited launch of your new Oakland swing dancing venue: The Breakaway!

Get ready for a night full of swing dancing, treats and drinks, and an unlimited amount of fun. Swing out to the sound of The Hot Baked Goods!  Soak in the same air that jazz greats breathed in the same vintage venue decades ago.

Schedule

7:30pm - 8:15pm: Beginner lessons with James McBryan and Joleigh Davis-McBryan

8:30pm -11:30pm: Social Dance to the tunes of The Hot Baked Goods!

The Band

Revel in the vernacular jazz melodies of the trendiest swing band in the area: The Hot Baked Goods! A swing band made of dancers? You're not dreaming! Enjoy their musicality, energy, and talent as they cross the Bay Bridge to celebrate the Grand Opening of Oakland's new weekly swing venue.

Tickets

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-breakaway-grand-opening-tickets-21119356564

A Bit of History

Right smack in the middle of two historical jazz neighborhoods, Starline Social Club is a historical venue built in the late 19th century. On one side, there was “The Harlem of the West” where all talents performed on the renowned 7th Street strip in West Oakland. On the other side, you had Sweet's Ballroom, a crowd favorite that housed thousands of dancers every week. Count Basie, Billie Holiday, and Ray Charles all came here and left an important mark that once shaped Oakland but is almost forgotten. Today, it is only fitting that the community’s love for Lindy Hop has brought the swinging tunes back to this vintage venue once again, allowing us to relive the Golden Age of the Oakland Jazz scene.

Come join us for swing dancing, meet new people, and get your week started right! All levels and ages welcome! No partner needed.  Learn more at www.breakawayswing.com