Rhythm City Productions

A reminder that our final social dance before the summer break will be on June 25th! While socials will be on pause, Swing 1 & 2 classes will continue throughout July and August.

Register online: https://www.rhythmcity.ca/intro-to-swing/

Happy 112th birthday to the legendary Frankie Manning: dancer, choreographer, performer, teacher, and ambassador of Lindy Hop. With a career that spanned over seven decades, you can hardly go a night of social dancing without feeling Frankie's influence, whether you know it or not.

If you want to learn more about one of the many elders who originated and stewarded this dance (and you definitely should!), check out Frankie's autobiography, "Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop" available in our Jazz Library.

Here's his closing words from that book, which perfectly captures his love and appreciation for this dance: "When I travel to all these different swing dance events, I'm finally seeing what I've wanted to see my whole life - people from all over the world, with smiles on their faces, getting together to dance."

We've got several classes starting this week! Lindy Hop Essentials (Swing 3B), Intermediate Lindy Hop A, and Balboa 2 all start on Wednesday, May 27. This will be your last chance to take these classes before we take a break for the summer, so register soon!

Registration is also open for Swing 1 & 2, which will continue throughout summer.

Check the links below for more details about these upcoming classes:

https://www.rhythmcity.ca/events/swing3_may2026/
https://www.rhythmcity.ca/events/int_may2026/ https://www.rhythmcity.ca/events/balboa2_may2026/ https://www.rhythmcity.ca/intro-to-swing/

The last of our friendly competitions at Rhythm City Strut is for all you solo jazz dancers! Sign up for free at the door on May 21st to enter the Social Solo Comp. The winning pair receives free entry to a band night and Eternal Glory (until the next competition). Prelims begin at 9:15PM, finals at 10PM.

Competition Format
Dancers will be randomly paired and judged individually for each of the three prelim songs. We're looking for connection, musicality, and fun! Finalists will compete in pairs, with two spotlights per partnership (full chorus, half chorus).

We've got lots of classes starting this week, and there's at least a few spots in each.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟮:
Balboa - intro to pure bal and bal-swing

Swing 3 A - Social dance combos: moves and connection skills to boost confidence on the social dance floor

Intermediate Lindy hop D - Speeding up: get comfortable dancing to all the fast songs!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟯:
Swing 1 and Swing 2: get to know your newest favourite thing... Lindy hop! Spread the word and spread the joy of Swing dance.

Rhythm City Productions - Swing Dancing in Vancouver Rhythm City Productions is Devoted to The Study and Enjoyment of Vintage Jazz Dance. Weekly classes, dances, and medium to large-scale swing dance events.

Intro to Balboa and Bal-Swing starts Wednesday April 22!

Balboa is a swing dance that originated in Southern California in the 1920s and 30s. Built for speed and crowded ballrooms, balboa is characterized by driving rhythm and strong partner connection. This class will focus on fundamentals of pure balboa (danced in close embrace) and bal-swing to get you dancing bal on the social floor. No experience necessary.

Register today!