Check out our Featured Artists for September!
Each month we like to highlight one dancer and one musician who have been important to the history and culture of Lindy Hop & Jazz in general. In their own way, each of these artists exemplify greatness in jazz.
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A few snippets from Tuesday night’s Frankie Doo class. This routine is rarely taught and we’re so glad to be sharing it with the Twin Cities scene! #solojazz #solojazzdance #authenticjazz #vernacularjazzButton -
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About last night - here’s our Level 1 6-count beginners cutting a rug already! We have 3 beginner classes to choose from, either Mondays or Thursdays. Our October session starts October 3rd and 7th. #lindyhop #swingdance #danceminneapolis #dancetwincitiesButton -
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This Saturday from 1-4pm. Come and dance in the fresh September air. This dance is totally free - a thank you from Uptown Swing to the community!Button -
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Starting TONIGHT Naomi will be teaching "Smooth Transitions" in both solo and partnered dancing for our special Tuesday September course at 7pm. It'll be followed by Guided Practice at 8:30pm. See you tonight at PNA Hall.Button -
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Dance legend Barbara Billups graced the Uptown Swingout this year and showed us how it’s done! #lindylegend #danceelder #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #uptownswingoutButton -
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A moment from Sunday’s Q&A culture session #uptownswingout2024 #danceelders #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppersButton -
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A little social dance moment from The Uptown Swingout a few days ago. #socialdance #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #remykouakoukouame #miahalloranButton -
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Once a performer, always a performer! The Uptown Swing out was privileged to have dance elders Sugar Sullivan and Barbara Billups at the event. Once the band started playing the song for the Shim Sham, they couldn’t help themselves! #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #solojazz #solojazzdance #authenticjazz #vernacularjazz #shimshamButton -
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The last moments from Saturday’s Luck of the Draw finals at the #uptownswingout2024Button -
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Go level fooouuuur! Our students performed tonight at the Uptown Swingout โค๏ธ Special@shout out to Bryan and Val for creating the routine and making it happen! #uptownswing #movehereandyoucandothistooButton -
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Frida Segerdahl and Jacob Wigger dancing to the band’s last song on Friday night at #uptownswingout2024 #andwereoff #balboa #swingdanceButton -
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We are so proud of what our level four choreography class with Bryan and Val have accomplished in just one month! This is their last practice before performing on the opening night of Uptown Swing out. Wish them luck! #Lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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Save the date for Saturday September 14th from 1-4pm. This dance is totally free - a thank you from Uptown Swing to the community!Button -
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Our August session is starting! It’s solo Jazz Classic Steps and Level 1 Charleston on Mondays. #minneapolisdance #thingstodotwincitiesButton -
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We're back in full force in August! Sign up at the link in our bio!Button -
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August session starts next week! Aug 5th Mondays Level 1, Solo Jazz August 6th Tuesdays Classic Clips, Office Hours August 8th Thursdays Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 (only Level 4 starts Aug 1st) We're back at full force ๐Button -
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July 31st is the last day you can cancel your UPTOWN SWINGOUT full pass or dance pass for a FULL refund. Not that you'd ever want to miss the party cause it's gonna be funnnn, but we understand that life happens. Reminder of our cancellation policy: Cancellation BEFORE August 1st, 2024: 100% refund Cancellation August 1st through August 11th: 50% refund Cancellation AFTER August 11th: No refundโButton -
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Hey Level 4 - did you know that Val and Bryan are doing a special routine session in August AND it starts a week earlier than the other Aug session classes? That's right STARTING THIS THURSDAY AUGUST 1st come learn a fun and challenging partnered routine that you'll get to perform at the Uptown Swingout Clip from Bryan and Val making finals at last year's ILHC Advanced Strictly Lindy divisionButton -
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Totally impromptu kids jazz class at last month's Stone Arch Bridge Festival. There were so many kiddos watching the grown-ups dance we decided to bring them up for a song! Thanks to @BailameDanceFestival for having us at the dance stage again. We had a blast ๐ฏ #uptownswingmpls #thingstodominneapolisButton -
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THURSDAYS IN JULY, starting July 11th We have two level 1 options as well as "Swingout" month for level 2 and Solo Jazz Games with Naomi for level 4 If you're in level 3 and want to keep dancing in July please join us for our Monday or Tuesday offerings: Mondays at Four Seasons: Uptown Shuffle with Val Tuesdays at PNA Hall: Big Apple and Office Hours with Naomi Hope to see you there!Button -
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It's Naomi-Tuesdays in July! Come join her at the PNA Hall starting July 9th for: The Big Apple at 7pm and Office Hours at 8:30pm Sign up now at uptownswing.net (link in bio)Button -
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Starting next Monday July 8th - learn the Uptown Shuffle with Val at 7pm! That will be our only Monday night class for the July session. Val will break it down for you step by step, and the next time it's played at RJ you can jump in the fun! ๐ฝ๏ธ from Peter and Naomi teaching the routine in Seoul, South Korea (everybody's doing it - you should be too) #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #solojazz #solojazzdance #authenticjazz #vernacularjazzButton -
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No classes during the first week of July - Happy 4th everyone ๐ Our July session starts on: Monday July 8th - Solo Jazz: Uptown Shuffle with Val Tuesday July 9th - Solo Jazz: Big Apple and Guided Practice with Naomi Thursday July 11th - Level 1: Charleston, Level 1: 8-Count, Level 2: Swingout, and Level 4: Solo Jazz Jams See you then!Button -
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Join us this Sunday (Father’s Day) at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival dance tent. We’ll be playing swinging tunes and teaching a fast free beginner lesson for any newbies that want to try swing dancing. 11am-12pm (possibly hanging a little extra!) Stone Arch Bridge Festival @stonearch_fest #minneapolisthingstodo #swingdance #danceminneapolisButton -
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Warm-Up Get Down Tonight! 7pm at PNA Hall. Come dance to some of Peter's favorite jams!Button -
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No classes tonight. See you next week! Some of your teachers will be in NYC at the International Lindy Hop Championships. You can buy a viewing pass to all the contests and classes at watch.ilhc.comButton -
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It begins tonight! Our first Tuesday lessons! Join us at 7pm for our Level 2 & 3 Routine and learn this whole song or check out Val amazing Solo Jazz Plus class. After those we will have Guided Practice at 8:30-10pm. Stop on by!!Button -
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Coming up Tuesdays in May: Guided Practice By popular demand, we'll be offering a guided practice for folks who are excited to improve and improve more quickly at that! We'll start each session with a step, a concept, or something in general to work on to get everyone going and then we'll have the space open and music playing and a teacher available to help out with whatever YOU may be working on. This is an experiment for us and we'll be looking for your ideas of what to work on as well so come on out and let us know what's on your mind! Tuesdays May 7-28 from 8:30-10pm at PNA Hall in MPLS Cost: * If you just drop-in to the Guided Practice alone, the price is $12 * If you add-on the Guided Practice on to another Tuesday night class, the price is just $10 * Save money with our 6-month Practice Pack for $200 and get unlimited access to our Guided Practices around $8 per hour and a half session! (check it out on our "packages" page) Learn more at uptownswing.net ๐ in bio #locallindy #uptownswing #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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Coming up in May: Solo Jazz PLUS We are so excited to introduce a solo jazz class that goes beyond our regular curriculum. If you've been looking for more of a challenge - then get ready! Val will present you with some tricky drills and combos pump up your solo dancing. This level will be aimed at our more experienced Solo Jazz dancers and therefore the we will keep the pace high. Come ready to work and learn and have a blast! Prerequisite: at least 4 months of Uptown Swing solo jazz Tuesdays May 7-28 from 7-8:15pm at PNA Hall in MPLS Learn more at uptownswing.net ๐ in bio #locallindy #uptownswing #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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Come learn to swing dance from international champion instructors. You can start with zero experience and no partner - all are welcome! Meet people, have fun at Uptown Swing Starting every month on Mondays or Thursdays ๐ in bio!Button -
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Coming up in May: Level 2+3 Partnered Routine We had a blast late last year putting together routines that made our students โญ๏ธshineโญ๏ธ We can't wait a whole year to do it again. This time we're combining our levels 2+3 for a great opportunity to meet folks from other classes. Challenge yourself and learn heaps of new material by trying our new routine class. Tuesdays May 7-28 from 7-8:15pm at PNA Hall in MPLS Learn more at uptownswing.net ๐ in bio #locallindy #uptownswing #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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๐ฃ Announcing: TUESDAYS at Uptown Swing! That's right we're trying a new night of the week to give dancers more of what they want. We've taken some requests and are excited to offer new classes outside our normal curriculum. Coming up in May: - Level 2+3 Partnered Routine - Solo Jazz PLUS - Guided Practice Learn more at uptownswing.net ๐ in bio #locallindy #uptownswing #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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Wow! We are blown away by the enthusiasm for the event this year. Thank you so much to everyone who (braved the crashing servers and) signed up. Although we currently have waitlists for certain levels, just so you know, each year plenty of waitlisted folks have ended up getting passes closer to the event. Again, thank you thank you thank you to everyone for supporting the event. We are so excited to welcome you to Minneapolis this August.Button -
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โฐ IT'S TIME! Registration for The Uptown Swingout 2024 is now open. This August 23-25 in Minneapolis, MN, USA we'll have: - Remy & Alice - Sonia & Hector - Skye & Frida -Peter & Naomi -Sylvia & Jacob -Erol Akinci with special guests: -Sugar Sullivan -Barbara Billups and live music by: -Naomi & Her Handsome Devils We sold out FAST last year so don't miss your chance to join the fun! uptownswingout.com ๐ in bio #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #lindyhopevent #uptownswingout2024Button -
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Get excited folks and save the date - The Uptown Swingout is coming back to Minneapolis August 23-25!Button -
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We’re swooping, dipping, and dragging this month in Level 4 with Peter and Val!Button -
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It's Black History Month and Uptown Swing celebrates Lindy Hop as one of the many amazing contributions that black culture has given to America and the whole world ๐ #lindyhophistoryisblackhistoryButton -
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Our level 1 six count class is doing so well! We actually offer 3 different level 1 classes every month so you can learn all the basics of Lindy Hop. #seeyouinclass #thingstodominneapolis #swingdance #lindyhopButton -
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Yesterday was our first Thursday night of classes and practice in 2024! Thanks to everyone who came out. We had a great time! #minneapolis #danceminneapolis #thingstodominneapolis #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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The videos are up! We had a special December session where our students learned a choreography in just 3๏ธโฃ hours! We are so proud of the performances they shared with the dance scene on Monday. Full videos are on our Uptown Swing YouTube channel now (๐in bio) #minneapolisdance #uptownswing #lindyhop #swingdanceButton -
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Our special level 3 and 4 routine classes are happening tomorrow night only! That's right, our December routines for 3+4 are a special one night 3 hour session on Thursday December 14th, plus you get the chance to perform at Rhythm Junction's holiday party on the 18th. Bryan, Val, Peter, and Maddie have cooked up some fun routines just for you. Learn some new steps, challenge yourself, and show off for your friends - sign up now and don't miss it! #uptownswing #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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No class tonight, Monday Oct 30th. November's Monday sessions start next week!Button -
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Next month at Uptown Swing!Button -
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Uptown Swingout 2023 Luck of the Draw Finals are out now! Live ๐ต by @naomishandsomedevils Congrats to our winners @aliicedancing and @andyoopp Unbroken full@vid on our YouTube channel. ๐in bio #Lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #dancecontestButton -
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No class tonight, Thursday Oct 12th. We'll resume Thursday classes next week!Button -
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Surprise! One of our special guests stole the show during our teacher demo๐๐ฝ Skye, Frida, Tyedric, Laura, Jacob, Sylvia, Kanini, Peter, and Ramona were more than happy to cede the floor to Ms Barbara Billups. Live ๐ต by @naomishandsomedevils #Lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #teacherdemo #dancedemoButton -
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Skye and Frida taught a lindy routine in just 2 hours on Friday of the Uptown Swingout. Here are the students performing it! #studentperformance #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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Can you believe they put this together in just 2๏ธโฃ hours?! Many thanks to our fabulous Uptown Swingout instructor and choreographer @monasunshine bringing the charleston good ess all the way from Australia. #Solojazz #solojazzdance #authenticjazz #vernacularjazz #charleston #charlstondance #uptownswingout #uptownswingout2023 #ramonastaffeldButton -
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RELIVE THE MAGIC โจ Remy, Frida, and Skye performing at the Uptown Swingout to Naomi & Her Handsome Devils @remy2kouadjo @frida.segerdahl @naomishandsomedevils #Lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers ##solojazz #solojazzdance #authenticjazz #vernacularjazz #remykouakoukouame #fridasegerdahl #skyehumphries #uptownswingout2023Button -
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Loving these pictures of Uptown Swingout by @j_s_almonteButton -
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This performance by @kaninikiiru and @tyedric_hill ! What a surprise treat last night #aboutlastnight #jazzdance #solojazz #solojazzdance #authenticjazz #vernacularjazz #swingdance #lindyhop #dancersButton -
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Advanced class at the Uptown Swingout 2023! #skyeandfrida #skyehumphries #fridasegerdahl #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #uptownswingout #uptownswingout2023Button -
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Dancing it up at The Uptown Swingout to @naomishandsomedevils ๐ต #Lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #partnerdance #partnerdancing #socialdanceButton -
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Our Thursday night August sessions start in just a few days. We’ve got a lot of great courses coming up and we want you to be there! Level 4 this month will be learning the classic routine Trickeration with Val, which you can see a snippet of in this video! Get your spot and sign up now!Button -
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Very excited that we are just one month away from our annual event The Uptown Swingout!Button -
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Our August schedule is up and you can register NOW! ๐ in bioButton -
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Peter and Naomi will be teaching Tricky Moves in Level 4 this month ๐ July Thursdays start tomorrow!Button -
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Gotta โค๏ธ Dance Day! #locallindy #lindyhopschool #lindyhopcommunityButton -
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Dance day jam time! #Lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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Today is the day!!!Button -
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Today was a good day #stonearchbridgefestivalButton -
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In just 2 weekends we’ll be swinging out at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival! Come join us there ๐ฏโ๏ธ๐ #danceminneapolis #stonearchbridgefestivalButton -
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Our June session starts this Thursday June 1st and Monday June 5th! You can sign up at the link in our bio! #thingstodominneapolis #thingstodostpaul #minneapolis #twincities #thingstodotwincities #twincitiesdanceButton -
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Had a blast at the Friday dance! Thanks to everyone who came ♥๏ธ๐๐ฝ๐บ๐ป #danceminneapolisButton -
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It's finally here! Free beginner lesson at 7:30pm, dance starts at 8pm. See you there!Button -
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Hey Level 4 - are you brushing up on that Big Apple? Because this Friday at the big dance we'll be performing it for dancers and soon-to-be dancers alike! Come see the Big Apple and your Uptown Swing instructors perform this Friday, along with live music, free food, lessons, and parking - don't miss it!Button -
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THIS FRIDAY! Come join us for a night of dancing in a beautiful downtown ballroom - there is a pay what you can option so everyone is welcome!Button -
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Friday's line-up is gonna be SWINGING! We cannot wait to tear up the dance floor to our hand picked favorite Twin Cities musicians: Rick Carlson on piano Robert Bell on guitar Naomi Uyama on vocals Steve Pikal on bass Fred Richardson on clarinet and alto sax Shilad Sen on tenor sax Mac Santiago on drums That's right - GET EXCITED and be there this Friday at Westminster Presbyterian Church for an amazing night of music and dancing. More info on our website ๐ in bioButton -
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We are ONE WEEK AWAY from Swingin' at the Westminster - are you coming or what?!?Button -
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A clip from our last dance and we can’t wait to go social dancing again in a brand new spot! Don’t forget to save the date next Friday, May 19th at the big beautiful ballroom at Westminster Presbyterian Church downtown. Free parking, free food, free beginner lesson, and the space is gorgeous. We’ve never been there before, so we can’t wait to fill it with swing dancers! More info at uptownswing.net #lindyhopminneapolisButton -
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Our May session starts NEXT WEEK. Sign up from the link in our bio! #thingstodominneapolis #thingstodostpaul #minneapolis #twincities #thingstodotwincities #twincitiesdanceButton -
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230 in the first 24 hours - we are blown away ๐คฏ Our workshop capacity is just over 300, meaning we are more than two thirds full already. If you want to be there in August, sign up NOW. ๐ in bioButton -
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Registration is OPEN. Sign up NOW! Link in bio!Button -
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1 more dayeeeeeeeeeee! Come to a world class lindy hop event - right in Minneapolis ๐ #lindyhop #danceevent #swingdanceButton -
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Come dance to @naomishandsomedevils ONLY public gig in the US for 2023. We want you on this dance floor! The Uptown Swingout | August 25-27 | Minneapolis ๐ to the event in bio #uptownswingout #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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Swing dance crash course Sunday March 26th. Take a month's worth of classes in just one day. No partner or experience needed. Crash courses cover all the material in our Level 1 6-Count course. Sign up at the ๐ in our bio #minneapolis #thingstodominneapolis #twincitiesButton -
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Let the countdown begin! Who's coming? ๐๐ปโ๏ธButton -
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Memories from last year's Uptown Swingout - we can't wait to make some new ones this August 25-27th in Minneapolis. What's your fave memory from years past?Button -
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Can't wait for the soul party at this year's Uptown Swingout in August - Registration opens in less than a week (April 20th at noon central time) ๐ in bio for more info about the event! #soullinedance #soullinedancing #linedancing #lindyhop #danceeventButton -
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We're so excited to open registration in one week! Mark your calendars for Thursday April 20th at 12 noon Central time โฐ Learn more at the ๐ in our bio #lindyhopevent #uptownswingout #lindyhopButton -
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Oh how we've missed the sunlight in our classrooms! #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancersButton -
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STARTING TOMORROW Thursday April 6th - Naomi will be teaching the classic Frankie Manning take on the Big Apple for Level 4. Be sure to sign up now (๐ to our website in our bio) #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #danceminneapolisButton -
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It's time for our April session - Mondays start TONIGHT! Sign up from the link in our bio! #thingstodominneapolis #thingstodostpaul #minneapolis #twincities #thingstodotwincities #twincitiesdanceButton -
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REGISTRATION OPENS IN APRIL. August 25-27 | Minneapolis, MN Who are you most excited about?? #lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #lindyhopeventButton -
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Can’t wait to start our next month of lindy hop and Charlston classes tomorrow night! #minneapolisdance #minneapolis #twincitiesButton -
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Our March Balboa sessions with @tcbalboaconnection start TONIGHT!Button -
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Class is ON tonight! See you there ๐Button -
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Seen at Saturday night’s dance! Thanks to everyone for coming out. It was great to see so many familiar faces at our first dance with live music of 2023. #minneapolisdance #danceminneapolis #dancetwincities #uptownswing #swingout #swingdance #lindyhopButton -
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Swing Dance to LIVE MUSIC this Saturday, Feb 18th - $15Button -
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THIS SATURDAY! Come out and dance to live jazz ๐ฏโ๏ธButton -
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We have digital gift cards for Valentine's Day ♥๏ธ Get to our website by clicking on the class link in our bio. You'll find lots of easy and cute card options under "Sign Up"! #thingstodotwincities #thingstodominneapolis #valentinesdayminneapolisButton -
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Swing dance crash course this Sunday in Minneapolis! Learn to dance in one day ๐๐ฝ๐บ๐ป No partner or experience necessary ๐ Link in bio to learn more and sign up #thingstodominneapolis #minneapolis #thingstodotwincities #saintpaul #twincitiesButton -
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Swing dance crash course this Sunday. Take a month's worth of classes in just one day. No partner or experience needed. Crash courses are our Level 1 6-Count. Sign up at the ๐ in our bio #minneapolis #thingstodominneapolis #twincitiesButton -
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February session starts NEXT WEEK. Link in bio to sign up now. #minneapolis #thingstodotwincities #thingstodominneapolis #twincities #learnlindyhopButton -
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That's right! Our first crash course of the year is this Sunday. Learn a month's course in just one day. No partner or experience needed. Crash courses are for Level 1 6-Count Sign up at the ๐ in our bio #minneapolis #thingstodominneapolis #twincitiesButton -
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Level 4 is back at Uptown Swing! #Lindyhop #lindyhopper #lindyhoppers #swingdance #swingdancer #swingdancers #solojazz #solojazzdance #authenticjazz #vernacularjazzButton -
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Last night was our first Level 4 lesson in 3 years! This month we're focusing on First Stops - a classic side by side routine. Here are Jessica Samuels and Jimmy "Blue" Outlaw doing it at breakneck speed 27 seconds in. BUT FIRST they almost crush Ed Sullivan ๐ฎ Posted on YouTube by @swingitseattle #lindyhop #swingdance #blueoutlaw #jessicasamuels #lindyhoppers #edsullivanButton -
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Thursdays in January START TONIGHTButton -
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Thursday nights at Uptown Swing begin tomorrow! Now we have two different classes for beginners to choose from on the same night: Level 1 six count at 7 PM and Level 1 eight count at 8:30 PM Plus we have: Level 4 stops Level 2 Charleston Level 3 California routine And week 2 of our mini Balboa session See you tomorrow! #lindyhop #twincities #thingstodominneapolisButton
