Lessons

Learning in the regionMadisonMilwaukeeChicago

If you are wondering if you should go to group or private dance lessons, the answer is always ‘YES‘. Without exception you will enjoy challenging yourself and will enjoy social dancing even more.

Large group lessons are best for socializing and learning at a more leisurely pace. Private lessons are for learning quickly and when a person knows they need direct help or want a very specific instruction. Small group lessons are a balance between the two. Most experienced dancers do a combination of all three.

Learning in the region

Regional offerings include a variety of swing and blues dancing. They may have changed or been updated – this page is only a short summary. Check out the full list of what each provider offers on their site directly or send them a message.

Milwaukee

  • 414 Blues Dancing (social Blues dance group)
    • Monthly basic lessons at Falcon Bowl (last Tuesday each month)
    • Monthly weekend social with basic lesson
    • Quarterly workshops and group carpooling to Madison and Chicago events/lessons
    • 414blues.com
  • Amanda Doerr Dance
  • Andy’s Events
  • Cream City Swing
  • Delaware House
  • Lindy Hop MKE – Pate Nassalang
    • lindyhopmke.com
    • LindyHopMKE@gmail.com
    • Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Charleston, East Coast Swing
    • Twice a month Saturday lessons at Delaware House and special events
  • Michelle Guthrie
    • tendancemama.com
    • East Coast, Lindy Hop, Ballroom Styles
    • Thursday night group lessons at East Towne Ballroom
  • Sierra Autumn Kane

Madison

Chicago

  • Bluetopia
    • Bluetopia Website
    • Basic blues lesson before monthly DJ socials, intermediate short workshops often before monthly social
    • Workshops and special events
  • Desiree Roffers
    • desiree@chitownswingdance.com
    • Balboa, Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag
  • Traffic Jam! Swing