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Event Directory New York City
Recurring non-Latin social dance nights: swing, blues, ballroom, contra, and ecstatic dance.
Use this NYC social dancing directory to find recurring partner and freestyle dance nights beyond the Latin dance scene.
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8:30pm lesson; 9:00pm dance
Every Thursday
You Should Be Dancing · Flatiron
Frim Fram Jam is NYC’s Thursday home for Lindy Hop. The 8:30pm intro lesson is free; admission to social dancing is $15 on DJ nights ($10 with student ID) and $25 on Third Thursday live-band nights ($20 with student ID). Check the official calendar for exceptions and special-event prices.
8:00pm lesson; 9:00pm dance
Weekly
Gotham City Blues · NYC
Gotham City Blues describes itself as a weekly blues social dance in NYC with an all-levels lesson before dancing.
Times vary
Twice monthly
Left Side Leading · Midtown
Left Side Leading runs twice-monthly social dances for ballroom, swing, hustle, and other partner dance styles.
6:30pm - 11:00pm
Recurring Tuesdays
Ecstatic Dance NYC · NYC
Ecstatic Dance NYC gathers at rotating locations for a substance-free freestyle dance community with music by DJs.
Times vary
Updated calendar
NYC Swings · Citywide
NYC Swings maintains a daily-updated calendar of swing classes, socials, and partner-dance events around the city.
Times vary
Weekly calendar
NYCWCS · Citywide
NYCWCS keeps a comprehensive calendar for West Coast Swing socials, classes, and dances in New York City.
9:00pm - 12:00am
Weekly
Danznik Studios NYC
Join Gaby Cook and AJ Howard for a weekly Tuesday Lindy Hop social at Danznik Studios. The dance admission includes a separate-room introductory lesson from 9:00pm to 9:30pm; earlier Lindy classes are priced separately. General social admission is $25.
9:00pm
Weekly
Danznik Studios NYC
Dance West Coast Swing at Danznik Studios every Wednesday with rotating DJs and themed nights. Social admission includes an introductory class from 8:30pm to 9:00pm before the 9:00pm party; no partner is required. General social admission is $25, with a $15 rate for verified college students and a 20% discount for Danznik members.
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