Upcoming Events and classes
Rhythm & Brews: Summer Social Dance
Join us on August 17 at Narragansett Brewery in Providence for our summer social dance, Rhythm & Brews! Beginner lesson at 4:00 PM, social dancing with DJ Coffee Mik from 4:30-8:00 PM. Admission is free, and a portion of the proceeds from Brewery food and drink sales will go toward funding our teacher training program! 🎶
Special Event: Shim Sham Workshop
Registration Link: https://www.vagaro.com/mdcyy6g/classes
Learn the iconic jazz line dance, the shim sham! The shim sham originated as a tap dance routine in the 1920s and was adapted for swing dancers by Lindy Hop icon Frankie Manning in the 1980s. This solo jazz version remains a staple at any Lindy Hop social dance. No experience necessary; some solo jazz or Lindy Hop experience helpful but not required! In September, a performance opportunity will be offered to individuals interested in performing the Shim Sham! More information about the performance to come!
Video: https://youtu.be/2cUPYkJQ29s (this is the Shim Sham being done at Lindyfest in 2016)
Lindy B: Building on Fundamentals
Link to Register: https://www.vagaro.com/mdcyy6g/classes
Reminder: Metamorphosis Studio switched their scheduling platform from Schedulicity to Vagaro, so this is a new link from the one we shared before! (If you already registered through Schedulicity before the switch, you’re all set.)
Lindy B is friendly to pure beginners but builds on Fundamentals covered in Lindy A. Footwork will be reviewed and expanded upon, and new basic movements will be introduced. No partner or experience necessary. This is the last beginner series until the new year, so now is your chance to join us!
Lindy B is a six-week session on Tuesday nights.
Dates: July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, July
29nd, August 5th, and August 12th.
Lesson: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Guided Practice: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Address: 249 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your GPS may take you to the front of the building at 249 Roosevelt Ave. To access the STUDIO, please pull into the lot located on the corner of Roosevelt and Exchange streets (on the same side as the building), not the lot across from the building on Roosevelt Avenue. You will see a sign for the Elisha Project.
Drive around to the back of the building, and you will find the entrance. There is a sign for Metamorphosis, and the entrance has some potted trees in front of it.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email providenceswings@gmail.com.
Upcoming Class Series
Hey folks! Here is our class series schedule for the remainder of 2025 (we may hold a boot camp in December; stay tuned!). Mark your calendars with these dates!
Reminder: Lindy B is the last class series open to beginners until the new year! So, if you're a beginner, sign up for this ASAP!
Swing out with us!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your GPS may take you to the front of the building at 249 Roosevelt Ave. To access the STUDIO, please pull into the lot located on the corner of Roosevelt and Exchange streets (on the same side as the building), not the lot across from the building on Roosevelt Avenue. You will see a sign for the Elisha Project.
Drive around to the back of the building, and you will find the entrance. There is a sign for Metamorphosis, and the entrance has some potted trees in front of it.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email providenceswings@gmail.com.
Comeback Dance Survey and Instructor Application
Comeback Dance Survey
Hello, Providence Swings Community! Did you attend our Comeback Dance Event on May 10? If so, we need your help! We are collecting feedback about that event, as well as potential future events. If you attended our Comeback Event, we appreciate any and all feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. All questions are optional.
Thank you in advance for your time!
Application for Providence Swings Instructor Training
If you are interested in becoming a Lindy Hop instructor at Providence Swings, please fill out this application. After submitting your application, stay tuned for further updates.
The new instructor selection and training process will be as follows:
- Application
- Audition
- Instructor training (focus on technique and pedagogy)
- Teaching with an established instructor
- Becoming an established instructor
All questions are required.