Swing Patrol Melbourne CBD

Oops! I nearly forgot to post this video recap from last week!! Sorry team!
We did some nice Frankie Manning moves to round out the month. 🙂

IMPORTANT - Don’t forget that it’s SWING CITY THIS WEEK - with a LIVE BAND - Claire Patti and the Scholars of Swing!

https://events.humanitix.com/swing-city-live-jun-2026

🎟️ Tickets are a MUST, so make sure you have got yours in time for tomorrow. You can buy a ticket for classes + social, or just the social. We just LOVE dancing to live music and can’t wait to have a dance with you all. Ticket 🔗 in our BIO. Or head to the Swing Patrol Website.

Classes $20 per for one, $30 for two in the same night. Social only for band nights $25, or just $15 on top of your class ticket.

6pm - Total Beginner class
7:15pm - Beginner Plus class
8:15pm - 10:30pm - SWING CITY with Claire Patti and the Scholars of Swing.

Melbourne City Ballroom
Level 3, 673 Bourke St,
Melbourne
* Entry via Godfrey Street
** Near Southern Cross Station.

Swing City LIVE is happening this Thursday!

Tix on sale now (link in bio) 🎟️

Intermediates had fun working of techniques to swingout to higher tempos, then we did a curly whirly Charleston move into tandem!
Great job everyone!!
Remember - next week, SWING CITY with a LIVE BAND. TICKETS are required. No Intermediate class next week as we make way for social dancing. Ticket link in our BIO or via Swing Patrol Website.

Tonight's beginner class was pumping! Well done to the brand new students who joined us tonight 🤩

🎶 Intermediate Class Recap — Technique, challenge, and big breakthroughs

Our Intermediate crew really dug deep last Thursday. We pushed into some technically heavy movement, exploring rhythm changes, footwork precision, and connection techniques that nudged everyone into exciting new territory. You could feel the focus in the room — and the breakthroughs were so worth it.

📍 Melbourne City Ballroom — Level 3, 673 Bourke St (entry via Godfrey St)

Weekly schedule:

• 6pm — Total Beginners
Brand new dancers welcome every week.
• 7:15pm — Beginner Plus
You should know the Swing Out; we build your repertoire with classic rhythms and steps.
• 8:30pm — Intermediate / Int Plus
For dancers ready to experiment with rhythm, refine technique, and level up their repertoire.

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✨ Coming up at Swing Patrol CBD Melbourne

• Swing City Social — a big night of dancing with live band Claire Patti & The Scholars of Swing.
You’ll need a ticket — link in bio.
• Learn to Swing Out Series — starting Thursday June 11 at 7:15pm.
A focused 3‑week series perfect for learning the Swing Out from scratch or polishing your technique. Ideal prep for our Student Performance Routines happening in late July.

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Loving the growth we’re seeing in this class.
See you next week for more momentum and more breakthroughs.

A little glimpse into the rhythm, energy, and smiles from last Thursday’s Lindy Hop classes at Swing Patrol CBD Melbourne.
This week we explored adding Frankie‑inspired 6‑count shapes and styling into our 8‑count patterns, starting with a Texas Tommy refresh.

📍 Melbourne City Ballroom — Level 3, 673 Bourke St (entry via Godfrey St)

Weekly schedule:
• 6pm — Total Beginners
• 7:15pm — Beginner Plus (Swing Out required; next Learn to Swing Out Series starts 2nd week of June)
• 8:30pm — Intermediate / Int Plus

✨ Two exciting things coming up:

• Swing City Social — featuring live band Claire Patti & The Scholars of Swing. Tickets required - link in BIO
• Learn to Swing Out Series — starting Thursday June 11 in the 7:15pm slot. A 3‑week deep dive perfect for anyone wanting to learn or polish their Swing Out, and ideal prep for our Student Performance Routines kicking off in late July.

Huge thanks to Joel for teaching the past two weeks — Josh is back next Thursday.
See you on the dance floor!

A look at last Thursday’s Lindy Hop classes at Swing Patrol CBD Melbourne!
We focused on transitioning between side‑by‑side Charleston and 6‑count rhythms — everyone rose to the challenge beautifully.

📍 Melbourne City Ballroom. Level 3, 673 Bourke St (entry via Godfrey Street)

🕕 6pm — Total Beginners
Perfect for brand‑new dancers. We cover the fundamentals, rhythm, connection, and classic beginner shapes to get you moving with confidence.

🕢 7:15pm — Beginner Plus
For dancers who know the Swing Out and have taken some Total Beginner classes. We expand your repertoire with essential rhythms, classic moves, and technique foundations.
✨ Don’t miss our “Learn to Swing Out” series starting June 11 — three Thursdays dedicated to building your Swing Out from the ground up. It’s the ideal bridge from Total Beginner to Beginner Plus.

🕣 8:30pm — Intermediate / Int Plus
We dive deeper into rhythm play, footwork variations, technique, and more challenging movement to refine your dancing.

Huge thanks to Joel for teaching over the past two weeks. Josh is back next Thursday.
See you on the dance floor!