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Swing Dance (also referred to as Lindy Hop) is a social dance originated at the Savoy Ballroom, located in Harlem New York in the 1920's-1940's. Improvisational, playful, and highly rhythmic, this dance is defined by music of the Big Band era including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Goodman. https://www.midtownswings.com/our-instructors daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/b59091a0-f549-482d-a7de-751d22ae6ff7/DSC07827-edit.png About Us - Who we are: Midtown Swings celebrates Lindy Hop in New York City Midtown Swings is a partnership between celebrated Lindy Hop scene leaders Gaby Cook and AJ Howard with Danznik Studios. Together, we are committed to providing the highest quality group classes and social dances possible, to bolster New York's already thriving Lindy Hop community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/9134d233-66f4-458f-8448-0eab4cbd43bc/comp-e1548175436912.jpg About Us - What is Lindy Hop Swing Dance (also referred to as Lindy Hop) is a social dance originated at the Savoy Ballroom, located in Harlem New York in the 1920's-1940's. Improvisational, playful, and highly rhythmic, this dance is defined by music of the Big Band era including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Benny Goodman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/0ddff7c3-d3c0-424d-929c-c852fcf06ebc/thumbnail.png About Us - Lindy Hop Today Watch Gaby & AJ swing out in Times Square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/620b410c-474a-4ae4-9fa7-12ec29df908e/headshot-gaby.png About Us - Gaby Cook Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/15808fde-ff32-4114-9481-4f480b56ca25/headshot-aj.png About Us - AJ Howard With nearly 10 years of experience, AJ takes the influences from Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles Lindy Hop scenes to bring his own unique style and energy to the Swing Dancing community. He burst into the scene in 2016, winning competitions throughout the US with his partner Jennifer, showing the dance world what Sacramento really had to offer! Competing at international events such as Camp Hollywood and the International Lindy Hop Championships, AJ became well known for his generous use of aerials paired with his energetic dancing. AJ has also had the honor of performing on stage for the debut run of "SW!NG OUT" in addition to dance groups such as HellaBlackLindyHop and the Midtown Stompers, along with the privilege to spread his love of dance through teaching at Lindy Hop events across the US, on a Carnival Cruise ship, and overseas in countries such as Denmark and Sweden. https://www.midtownswings.com/classes daily 0.75 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/5707b8bc-a275-4d8b-ab3b-a988474734ad/hero-image-2.png Classes & Social Dance - Lindy 100 8:00pm every Tuesday Level: beginner Brand new to swing? Start here. The 100-series teaches the fundamental rhythms of Swing. The 100-series rotates different 3 rhythms and you can start at the beginning of any month. 6-count, 8-count. 6-count: November, January, March, May, July 8-count: October, December, February, April, June https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/84f8915f-d3f7-467c-ada6-b9ad646c82e2/AJ-GABY-2.jpg Classes & Social Dance - Lindy 150 8:00pm every Tuesday Level: Beginner + / Intermediate Developed for beginners who want to improve technique - this class teaches partnering (leading/following), rhythm, posture, pulse, and combining swing rhythms. Completion of at least one month of the 100-series is required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/c139ac26-e4d1-4170-ad6c-47c8a861e9d4/Aj-gaby.jpg Classes & Social Dance - Lindy 200 7:00pm every Tuesday Level: Intermediate + The 200-level class series is focused on social dancing. This class focuses on vocabulary, connection and technique. This class is aimed at students who have completed all three 100-series courses. Equivalent education from other Lindy Hop programs or social dance experience is also acceptable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/e41aae95-7ac9-48dd-9dbf-3769efaffcbb/hero-image-1.png Classes & Social Dance - Community Class 9:00pm every Tuesday Level: Basic FREE with admission to social dance Absolutely brand new to swing? Come to our free 30 min community class to learn a few “survival steps” to enjoy our weekly dance. No registration required https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/eb403b00-d83b-4b3c-8d4a-29c99f8847f9/Screen+Shot+2022-04-26+at+12.07.37+AM.png Classes & Social Dance - Social Dance 9:00pm–12am, Tuesdays Free 30-min class included Rate: $25 admission, $15 for students Midtown Swings hosts our own regular DJ'ed Swing Dance party. No partner required, join us for a 3-hour dance with a FREE 30-min lesson, birthday jam and a fun, social atmosphere. https://www.midtownswings.com/location daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://www.midtownswings.com/book-a-class daily 0.75 2022-04-26 https://www.midtownswings.com/workshops daily 0.75 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6264aede79626642fe31cdcd/92cec0c6-3f26-4587-a5fd-f077b21ecabd/Dance_Parade_flierarticle_image.jpg Workshops - Midtown Swings Performs at Dance Parade 1-3pm Sunday May 1 520 Ripley Grier – studio 16K Join Midtown Swings in their performance at the 16th Annual Dance Parade! Taking place Saturday May 21 - "Dance Parade" is a beloved NYC tradition, bringing dancers from diverse communities together for a vibrant, event-packed day. Students will perform along the parade route. Level: All levels! Our choreography has parts baked in for new, intermediate and advanced dancers. 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