Unfortunately, tonight's Swing Thing is cancelled.
Our organizer has been very sick today and, in her exhausted and ill state, completely forgot to post the cancellation notice before the event start time. She sincerely apologizes for the late notice and any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see everyone back on the dance floor soon. Please keep an eye on this page for updates about our next event.
โ The Swing Thing Team
The Swing Thing
We teach a new style of swing each week.
Join us every Saturday, at the Kildonan Park duck pond this summer, for a free crash course (designed for complete beginners) in swing dancing starting at 7 pm followed by a social swing dance from 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
Think swing dancing looks intimidating? It doesn't have to be! ๐
Before every Swing Thing social dance, we offer a beginner-friendly crash course designed to get you moving, laughing, and dancing in just 30 minutes. No experience? No problem. No partner? We've got you covered.
This video gives you a glimpse of the fun, welcoming atmosphere that makes The Swing Thing such a great place to learn. Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or dusting off skills you haven't used in years, everyone is welcome.
Come join us, meet some great people, and discover why swing dancing has been bringing smiles to dance floors for generations!
๐ Location: Kildonan Park, beside the duck pond
๐ฉโ๐ซ Beginner Crash Course: 7:00 PM
๐ถ Social Dance: 7:30 PM
๐ No partner required
๐บ Beginners welcome
See you on the dance floor!
Can swing dancing change your life?
For the guy in this reel, it certainly did.
Josh came to a swing dance looking for something fun to do. What he didn't expect was that he'd meet the woman who would later become his wife.
Now he's inviting you to come see what The Swing Thing is all about.
No, we can't promise you'll meet your future spouse. But we can promise a welcoming community, a fun night out, and a chance to learn something new.
๐ถ Free beginner lesson at 7:00 PM
๐ Kildonan Park Duck Pond
๐บ No partner or experience required
You never know where one dance might lead.
See you on the dance floor!
05/26/2026
โ ๏ธ No Swing Thing at Kildonan Park this Saturday โ because weโll all be dancing at this fantastic free social instead!
Christine and Ricky are hosting a FREE swing dance night at Ted Motyka's Dance Studio featuring the Murray Riddell Big Band, and everyone is welcome to come celebrate their engagement with them.
Ted Motykaโs is almost certainly the fanciest dance hall in Winnipeg, so this is a rare chance to dance in a truly beautiful ballroom completely free.
๐ Beginner lesson at 7 PM
๐บ Live band at 8 PM
๐ Ted Motyka Dance Studio โ 460 Main St
Please remember to bring clean indoor dance shoes so we can help protect the ballroom floor. Bringing a water bottle and fan is also recommended.
If you were planning to join us at the park, come out to this instead! It should be a wonderful night of dancing, music, and celebration.
Weโll be back at Kildonan Park the following Saturday!
The organizers of The Swing Thing took a trip back to the 1930s with some classic Charleston! ๐ถโจ
From fast feet to big energy, this dance defined the Jazz Age โ and itโs still just as fun today. Hereโs a little glimpse of the vintage dances we love sharing every Saturday at Kildonan Park.
Want to learn dances like this? Join us at the duck pond every Saturday:
๐ Free beginner lesson at 7 PM
๐ Social dancing after
๐บ All ages and experience levels welcome
Come dance with us!
Want to see what we teach in our Swing Crash Course?
This Saturday, we covered the basics of 8-count Lindy Hopโone of the core rhythms of swing dancing and a great foundation for social dancing.
Join us every Saturday at 7:00 PM for a beginner-friendly lesson, followed by an evening of social dancing. No partner or experience is required.
Find us at Kildonan Park by the duck pond and come dance with us! ๐๐บ๐ถ
๐ฟ๐ The Swing Thing is ON tonight at the Kildonan Park Duck Pond! ๐ฆ๐ถ
Join us for an evening of swing dancing on the grass beside the duck pond in beautiful Kildonan Park.
๐ Beginner lesson starts at 7:00 PM
๐ต Social dancing follows until sunset
๐ฒ Free to attend (donations are always appreciated)
No partner or experience neededโjust bring comfortable shoes and your love of music and dancing!
See you by the duck pond!
05/16/2026
๐ฟ๐ The Swing Thing is at the Kildonan Park Duck Pond! ๐ฆ๐ถ
Join us for an evening of swing dancing beside the duck pond in beautiful Kildonan Park.
๐ Beginner lesson starts at 7:00 PM
๐ต Social dancing follows until 9:00 PM
๐ฒ Free to attend (donations are always appreciated)
No partner or experience neededโjust bring comfortable shoes and your love of music and dancing!
See you by the duck pond! ๐
Join us outside every Saturday for The Swing Thing this summer. Whether you're new to swing or a seasoned dancer, itโs the perfect way to get your groove on and connect with our amazing dance community.
๐ Crash Course for complete beginners: 7:00 PM
๐ข Social Swing Dance: 7:30โ9:30 PM
๐ Location: Kildonan Park
๐ฒTickets: 100% FREE
What to Bring:
โข Non-grip shoes (we dance on concrete or grass)
โข A water bottle to stay hydrated
โข Comfortable clothing to move in
Basic Dance Etiquette:
โข Be kind and respectful to all dancers
โข Always ask politely for a dance, and accept "no" graciously.
โข Keep good hygiene โ freshen up before the dance and bring deodorant if needed.
โข Be mindful of the space around you to avoid bumping into others.
Mark your calendars and swing into the week with us. Letโs make Saturday nights unforgettable! ๐๐บ
Check our website for more information: https://sites.google.com/view/swingcentral
Contact us if you have questions:
[email protected]
The Swing Thing is cancelled tonight due to poor air quality.
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