Lindy Hoppers
Albany Swing Dancing
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East Coast Swing

Beginner

Intermediate

  • Wednesday (Lesson only): Lorraine Michaels Dance Center, Albany 8pm (1 hr lesson). These lessons are generally more expensive and less attended by Fuzers.
  • Thursday (Lesson and Dancing): Thursday Night Swing, The Fuze Box, Albany. 8:00pm (1 hour lesson caters for both beginners and intermediate dancers). Instructor: Jason Fenton.

Lindy Hop

Many Fuzers learn Lindy Hop. It requires a little more expertise, so many try it after they have been dancing East Coast for awhile.

Beginner & Intermediate

  • Tuesday (Lesson and Dancing): Bouncin' At The Brewhouse, Malt River Brewery, Latham. Lesson: 7:15pm (1 hr lesson) - $2. Dancing 8:15pm - 10:30pm - $3. Instructors will rotate and are members of the Lindy Hop community (the Albany Chill organization)
  • Wednesday (Beginner and Intermediate Lessons): RPI Ballroom Lindy Hop, Academy Hall gym, RPI, Troy. Beginner 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Level II 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm. First 2 lessons free to join $60. Info: Chris Smith smithc2@rpi.edu. Instructor: Ellie Hanus!

West Coast Swing

  • Thursday (Lesson and Dancing): Hibernian Hall, Albany. 7:00 & 7:45 (45 minute beginner & intermediate lessons) - $10 lesson. Dancing: 8:30 - 11:30 - $7 dance ($15 both). Instructor: Evan MacDonald.

Latin

Beginner