02/05/2025
TONIGHT! Maybe it’s time to dance
The Keep
205 Cypress Ave
7:30 p lesson
8-10 LIVE MUSIC
Free entry
Tip the teach and band
Brooklyn Swings is a chill place to learn Swing and Blues dances aka Black American Culture Dances.
Brooklyn Swings is a great chill welcoming place to learn how to Swing dance! We offer classes in Charleston, Balboa, Blues and Lindy Hop taught by Jenny Sowden and other house and guest teachers who have been in this dancing world and sharing the joy of dance for years. Swing Dances are Black American Culture Dances, made popular in Harlem, NY and danced all over the World Today! So join us for a
02/05/2025
TONIGHT! Maybe it’s time to dance
The Keep
205 Cypress Ave
7:30 p lesson
8-10 LIVE MUSIC
Free entry
Tip the teach and band
11/30/2024
[Give the Gift of Dance] It's a Life Skill and super fun with great music!
+ Weekly Class Series
+ Private Lesson
+ Wedding Lessons
+ Private Event Activity
+ Brooklyn Swings Credit
We send you a Gift Certificate for you to print out or email. This can be an activity to share with someone or something they can do themselves. Let's dance!
Gifts We offer weekly group classes in Williamsburg, Gowanus and Prospect Heights locations to choose from. This Gift will give them four classes in one month of their choice and choice of location. Once...
10/02/2024
TONIGHT NYC / Swing Dance in Bushwick!
7:30 - 10:00 pm
7:30 pm Intro Lesson w/Me! / 30 min. / no partner needed
LIVE MUSIC East Village All Stars
Jazz Jam Session afterwards 10pm til late - bring your instrument!
The Keep
205 Cypress Ave.
Artsy Antique Dive Bar
Tile floor, space to dance, outdoor hang out space
Tip the Teach / Tip the Band / No Cover / 1 Drink Minimum / 21+
09/11/2024
TONIGHT! in Brooklyn
Positiviely Swingin
7:30p Intro Lindy Hop Lesson
8-10:00p Live music with The East Village All Stars
at The Keep 205 Cypress Ave (Bushwick)
Tip the Band / Tip the Teacher
Tables/Chairs are pushed aside so we got space to dance, smooth floor but not wood. Great venue with cool vibes and dark humored vintage. With a long standing Jazz Jam afterwards 10:00p til late so bring your instrument!
09/04/2024
[NEXT WEEK NYC] Positively Swingin' is BACK
Weds Sept 11th
7:30p Intro Fun Lindy Hop Lesson
8:00-10p LIVE MUSIC with the East Village All Stars ft Electric Petra!
Long Running Jam Session Afterwards-Bring your Instrument!
No Cover!
Tip the Teach / Tip the Band
at The Keep 205 Cypress Ave BUSHWICK!
Vintage, Dark Humored, Dive Bar
Space to dance, slick floor but not wood
Great seating, drinks, and outdoor area in the back.
06/03/2024
JUNE! Events & Classes
Available for Private Lessons:
Balboa/Blues/Lindy Hop/Solo Jazz or Blues/Pedagogy/DJin'/Wedding
http://www.jennysowden.com/private-lesson.html
Special Events...
SUNDAY SWING: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
- Stay turned for an update on this event -
http://www.brooklynswings.com/sunday-swing.html
June 8th: Teaching at Blues Dance New York, Level: Int+
June 17th: Terra Blues meet-up
http://www.brooklynswings.com/terra-blues.html
June 20th: Teach/DJ Dusk Til Dawn Fusion Dance
https://www.facebook.com/events/2064743757239224
June 22nd: Mermaid Parade w/ The Findyhoppers
WEEKLY CLASSES...
Mondays
7:00 pm Level I Lindy Hop 8
8:00 pm Blues Dancing Turn Technique
http://www.brooklynswings.com/mondays-in-prospect-heights.html
Tuesdays
7:00 pm Level I Lindy Hop 6
8:00 pm Level II Charleston w/Lindy Hop
http://www.brooklynswings.com/tuesdays-in-gowanus.html
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Level I Lindy Hop 8
7:00 pm Solo Jazz Combo All Levels
http://www.brooklynswings.com/wednesdays-in-williamsburg.html
Let's Jam!
05/10/2024
***SUNDAY*** Bring someone who is or has been like a Mom!
Bring a Mom & Share the Jazz
🎟️NEW DISCOUNT🎟️ The-Four-Pack: Buy 3, get 1 FREE (use ANYTIME)
***LIVE JAZZ in BROOKLYN***
Sunday Swing : 6:30 - 10:00 pm
267 Douglass Street [elevator to 3rd Floor]
You will be in a swank lounge style loft, live music, great sound system, drinks, dancing, no partner required for the lesson, and as for attire - we like you the way you are.
***THE MUSIC***
Danny Jonokuchi has been a part of 2 GRAMMY winning projects, has many albums out, along with original music that you will hear in person. IG: Danny Jonokuchi
***THE SCHEDULE***
6:30 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm Intro Lindy Hop Dance Lesson w/Brooklyn Swings
7:30 pm BAND STARTS
10:00 pm Doors Close
***BROOKLYN SWINGS offers chill spaces to learn how to Swing & Blues Dance & enjoy the music. Swing & Blues dances are Black American Culture dances, made popular in Harlem, NY and danced all over the world today. We have events, weekly classes and more! Wanna Dance? IG: Brooklyn.Swings W: BrooklynSwings.com
***FB Event***
https://www.facebook.com/events/350125024683803/350125058017133/
***TIX*** https://www.tickettailor.com/events/geminiandscorpio/1178284
04/19/2024
SUNDAY SWING!
A night of Live Jazz music, a dance lesson, bar, and a beautiful lounge, join us! No partner required.
LOCATION:
Gemini & Scorpio Loft
267 Douglass Street 3rd Floor (Elevator)
SCHEDULE:
6:30 pm Doors open
7:00 pm Intro Lindy Hop Lesson with Jenny
7:30 pm Live Band (2 sets)
10:00 pm Closing Time
ATTIRE: Come as you are, we like you that way.
BAND LINE-UP: (for April 21st)
Danny Jonokuchi - Trumpet
Evan Hamaguchi - Sax
Bryan Reeder - Keys
Jen Hodge - Bass
Kevin Congleton - Drums
TIX:
Buy tickets – Brooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi present: Sunday Swing – Gemini & Scorpio Loft, 267 Douglass St, 3rd fl (ADA accessible) Join us for a night of Jazz every SundayBrooklyn Swings & Danny Jonokuchi present: SUNDAY SWINGEVERY Sunday 6:30 - 10pmGet ...