About us
Davis Swing Dancers is an established club on the UC Davis campus. We typically teach three swing lessons; one is a drop-in lesson geared towards raw beginners that stays at a pretty constant skill level week to week and teaches the basic steps and fundamentals of East Coast Swing. Both of our intermediate lessons focus on connection, build on fundamentals, and explore more advanced variations. These intermediate lessons can be a range of different dancing styles, such as: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, etc. Each lesson is approximately an hour long and they happen simultaneously, running from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday nights. The beginning lesson is always free. Intermediate lessons are offered in a series format and are available for a nominal fee (just enough to provide compensation to the instructors).
The lesson is followed by social dancing, where you can get a first hand chance to practice everything you learn in the lesson, ask the teachers for advice, and simply have a blast dancing. Birthday jams will take place the last Monday of each month. A birthday jam is when we celebrate those of us who had birthdays in a particular month by having a circled dance with an exchange of partners multiple times during the song. No pressure, just fun!
Along with our weekly meetings, we at Davis Swing Dancers also coordinate a quarterly dance! No experience is needed to attend, and the price of admission includes an introductory lesson.
Take everything you learn in the beginning lessons or somewhere else and make it flashy! Learn new moves that will dazzle!
Rooms and Lessons For the School Year:
We meet every Monday in Giedt Hall 1002 from 8-11PM while school is in session.
Fall Quarter Session II Lesson
Lindy Hop 2 with Gary Sharpe
Lindy Hop 1 with Andrea and Pat
Free Drop In Lesson with Jessica and Patrick
About the teachers:
Our teachers are UC Davis Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Staff Members, or local dance teachers who want to spread their love for swing dancing to the Davis Community.
Commonly Asked Questions:
When is your next quarterly dance?
Our next quarterly dance will be announced in the fall. Get more information here,
What do I wear?
Most people dress in casual comfortable clothes, and shoes (No heels for beginners) that will stay on while dancing. The rest do the second time.
Do I need to know how to dance?
Not at all. If you show up to the lesson at the beginning, you will learn the basics to start you out. If you are interested in taking a series of lessons, we will have information at our meeting.
Do I need a partner?
No again! The status quo is just show up and ask people to dance.
Do I need an invite to come?
NO! Come dance. Even if you are convinced that you can't dance. We will still think that you are awesome. And we will teach you.
Are there other places to dance swing around here?
Yes! Feel free to inquire about a ride on our Facebook page! Carpools go to Firehouse 5, Midtown Stomp, 920 Special, and more!
Useful Links
Dance Calendar Dance Classes -all sorts- offered in Davis
Contacts:
Official Email: [email protected]
For more information about upcoming events or detailed lesson plans join the Facebook group Davis Swing Dancers.
