Join us for swing dancing every Tuesday evening in Oakland’s new dance spot: The Breakaway.  

Level II lessons with Samantha and Calvin:

 

6:30pm - 7:30pm

$15 / drop-in first Tuesday of the month only

$65 / 5 week series (May) - includes admission to Live Band Night May 3rd

 

- For all dancers with experience in swinging out, who want to further their ability in Lindy Hop, you should take this class! One of our missions at the Breakaway is to introduce dancers to the many different teachers that are out here in the Bay. They each have their own style and unique background that will give you a new perspective on Lindy Hop. Drop-in for one class on the first Tuesday of the month, or sign up for a progressive month series!

 

Level I lessons with Hunter and Amanda:

 

7:30pm - 8:30pm

$15 / drop-in first Tuesday of the month only

$65 / 5 week series (May) - includes admission to Live Band Night May 3rd

 

- All levels welcome and no partner required! If you are a beginner and never did swing dancing before, or if you need to brush up on the basics, you should take this class! We will immerse you in the rhythms and moves that will make each night of swing dancing fun for you. Drop in for one class on the first Tuesday of the month, or sign-up for a progressive month series!

Social Dancing:

 

8:30 - 8:50   Free Taster Class (for complete beginners, no partner required!)

8:30pm - 11:00pm   Social Dancing

 

$6 / students

$8 / regular

 

Social dance is included for those who took a lesson.  Practice your moves on the dance floor!

 
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