Brooklyn Swings

05/16/2026

[TODAY] Dance Parade (info & history below)

12:25 pm MEET UP to be in the Parade
- Meet at 6th Ave & 17th Street
- ALL WELCOME: walk & social dance
- Wear Black, White & a POP of Silver
- Pack light! Sunscreen, water, comfy shoes!
https://www.facebook.com/events/934912272644147/

3:15-4:15 pm Outdoor Dance in Tompkins Square (Dance Fest)
- by the fountain
- DJed fun
- outdoor park cement dancing
- fun all kinds of people social dance!
https://www.facebook.com/events/812365894995437

4:30 - 5:00 pm Intro Lindy Hop Lesson by Jenny (me!)
- Teaching Stage in Tompkins Square Park
- no partner needed
- come support more people dancing Lindy Hop!

HISTORY of Dance Parade:
This started as a protest against the Cabaret Laws in NYC. Cabaret Laws is a license businesses need to pay for and have to allow more than 3 people to dance in your venue, started in the 1920's. This was a raciest law to use as an excuse to close Black American parties in Harlem, this law did not change until 2017. Dance Parade started 2006 as a protest dancing outside to point out how ridiculous this law was. Today this has become a true celebration of dance in NYC. So many cultures from around the world show their tradition attire and movements, so many communities show theirs, so so many groups truly come to dance. But the first dance Cabaret Laws were trying to stop... was Lindy Hop. So let's KEEP IT GOING!

Parade
100's of FREE classes
100's of outdoor FREE performances

Please join us, in the parade, in the park, in the class.
Have a beautiful day!

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!

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!