Savoy Fridays | April
April 25th: Around the World Tandem Charleston Workshop with Undre Reed & Grace Durant
Workshop: "Around the World Tandem," is a variation in Tandem Charleston. Charleston is practically its own genre of Jazz Dance. Tandem has plenty of transitions & execution of ideas. This workshop will show an advance move to be calm & clear.
Location: Lowdown Ballroom | 628 11th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 (look for a house with a small sign)
Cost: Class and dance are free for members, $8 to $15 for nonmembers (sliding scale)
Check-in: 7:20 p.m.
Class: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Social Dance: 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.
LIVE Music: Midnight Starlight
Upcoming Events | In & Around Seattle
April 25th - 27th: Swingin' by the Sound | Port Townsend, Washington
Swingin' by the Sound is an all collegiate shag workshop weekend in beautiful Port Townsend. Three incredible nights of live music, and live music Saturday late night, two days of multi-level workshops, and amateur and advanced mix-and-match comps. Come out and enjoy a few days dancing shag in one of the most picturesque towns in the northwest!
Learn More at SwinginByTheSound.com
May 23rd - 26th: Camp Jitterbug | Seattle, Washington
Celebrate 25 years of swing dance magic with us at Camp Jitterbug 2025! Since its start in 2000, Camp Jitterbug has grown into one of the longest-running and most beloved Lindy Hop events in the world, bringing together dancers from near and far for a weekend of incredible classes, performances, and social dances. This milestone is a testament to the vibrant, supportive swing dance community that has kept the spirit alive for a quarter-century.
Also, check out the return of The Jump Session Show, celebrating National Tap Day and World Lindy Hop Day! Featuring world-class dancers, this spectacular performance honors Lindy Hop, Tap, and Jazz dance—a treat for dancers and non-dancers alike! It's a great way to introduce non-dancing friends to dancing! Don’t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable celebration of Lindy Hop!
Learn More at CampJitterbug.com
June 21st: Salish Swing III | Port Townsend, Washington
Lindy Hop comes to Port Townsend! Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, for a fun-filled afternoon of Lindy Hop workshops, followed by a lively evening dance featuring
the always crowd-pleasing Casey MacGill Swing Band. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just there to enjoy the tunes, Casey’s music is sure to get your toes
tapping and your spirits soaring. Don’t miss a special performance by The Savoy Swing Club’s own Performance Troupe! Early bird pricing is available through
May 31 - come dance the day (and night) away with us!
Learn More at bit.ly/SalishSwing2025
July 25th -27th: Northwest Balboa Festival | Seattle, Washington
Northwest Balboa Festival is celebrating TEN YEARS of shuffling and rhythm! Registration opens on February 1st at noon pacific time. This year they are offering five tracks of classes, three nights of live music, all level electives and more. Get ready for a weekend of classes, community and music with all your Bal Pals!
Learn More at NorthwestBalboaFestival.com
PRACTICE SPACE: Tuesdays 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• Location: Lowdown Ballroom (628 11th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102; look for a house with a small sign)
• Cost: Free!
The Savoy Practice Space is open at the Lowdown Ballroom every Tuesday evening starting at 8:30 p.m. Maybe you want to practice your Shim Sham or get a handle on the swingout. Maybe you want to film your Balboa turns, or just improvise without enraging your downstairs neighbor. Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, if there's something you want to work on, this is the place.
Questions? Please send a message to [email protected].
