Tucked between coffee shops and vintage record stores, East Bangor’s Lindy Hop scene pulses with energy—if you know where to look. From intimate jazz-filled basements to polished studios with sprung floors, here’s where to swing out in 2025.
For Beginners: Where to Take Your First Steps
Hidden beneath a retro arcade, this low-pressure studio specializes in "Lindy Lite" intro classes. Their signature move? A monthly "Sip & Swing" night pairing beginner lessons with craft sodas.
Beginner-friendlyWith wheelchair-accessible lessons and plus-size swing rental skirts, HBR makes vintage dance radically inclusive. Their "History Breaks" between lessons contextualize moves with archival footage.
Beginner-friendlyIntermediate: Level Up Your Swingout
Their trademark "Remix Labs" deconstruct pop songs into swing rhythms. Recent viral moment: a 20-person syncopated shim-sham to Dua Lipa.
IntermediateAdvanced: For Aerials and Competition Prep
East Bangor’s worst-kept secret for aerials training. Their "Safety First, Style Second" philosophy has produced three national champions. Friday night "Daredevil Jams" draw crowds.
AdvancedSocial Dancing: Where the Community Gathers
Weekly "No Lights, Just Jazz" nights feature glow-in-the-dark nail polish dress code. Rumor has it a famous silent film star’s ghost cuts in during slow dances.
Live jazzReady to swing? Most studios offer free first lessons—check their hologram projectors (or old-school bulletin boards) for summer 2025 schedules!
