Upcoming events!
Check out these events and also like the facebook page to get a weekly list of swing dance and music events at www.facebook.com/AZLindy
Fall/Winter 2025

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Swing Dance and Ice Cream Social at DanceWise

Join us on Friday, 10/10 for Swing Dance and Ice Cream Social at DanceWise Studio in Uptown Phoenix for an East Coast Swing dance lesson followed by social dancing - East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and more!
Ice Cream social - come enjoy delicious ice cream and add your favorite toppings.
Raffle - enter the free raffle to win tickets to see Tom Kenny and the Hi-Seas at the Rhythm Room on 10/16

Dancewise Dance Studio - 5555 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ
7:00-7:45pm: East Coast Swing dance lesson
7:45-9:00pm: Dance to Swing DJ
All ages welcome, no partner needed.
$10 (class cards accepted). Tickets available at door

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Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas with Eddie Clendening and the Blue Ribbon Boys featuring Grey DeLisle
Thursday, October 16th
Come out for a great night of music, dancing, and excellent vibes. Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas are a Los Angeles-based Rock n Roll/ Soul /R&B band that “brings the party” wherever and whenever they perform. Simply put, their mission statement can be summed up as follows: “Hey, let’s have as much fun as humanly possible!”
The band’s manic front man is Tom Kenny. Tom is the highly regarded voice actor behind the immortal “SpongeBob SquarePants”, The Ice King from “Adventure Time”, many voices on “Rick and Morty”, and literally hundreds of other animated characters. He won an Emmy in 2018 for outstanding contributions to an animated program.
Opening set by Eddie Clendening and the Blue Ribbon Boys featuring Grey Delisle. Eddie Clendening played Elvis in "Million Dollar Quartet" and Grey Delisle is a Grammy - winning singer/ songwriter who is known as the most prolific voice actress in American animation history, having performed over 1500 cartoon voices since 1996. Grey’s most iconic roles include Martin Prince on "The Simpsons", “Vicky” from “The Fairly Odd Parents,” ‘Samantha “Sam” Manson’ from “Danny Phantom,” ‘Princess Azula’ from “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” the voice of ‘Daphne Blake’ in “Scooby-Doo” cartoons since 2000, and so many more.
This event is a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. A portion of every ticket will help create meaningful mentor matches for Arizona children. We will also have a raffle and silent auction for great prizes.
6pm doors open
7pm Eddie Clendening and the Blue Ribbon Boys with Grey Delisle
8pm Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas
Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 at the door.
21+ show
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tom-kenny-the-hi-seas-with-eddie-clendening-and-the-blue-ribbon-boys-tickets-1693605372259

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Lindy, Shag, and Soul Cruise to Baja, California
November 6-10, 2025
Join us for the Lindy, Shag, and Soul Cruise, happening November 6-10, 2025. We will have an amazing time in California and Mexico.

Here are our ports: Long Beach, CA ► Catalina Island, CA ► Ensenada, MEX

This will be an 4-day Lindy, Collegiate Shag, and Soul Cruise aboard the Carnival Radiance while dancing our way to paradise!

We leave from the Carnival Port in Long Beach, CA (right next to the Queen Mary). Come in early for local dances on the Queen Mary and head to the warm beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Classes during days at sea, dances on beaches, dances on Catalina Island and at a winery in Ensenada, and dances at night on the ship to our DJs and the ship's live music!
Learn to dance from top international instructors from around the U.S. with classes in Lindy Hop, Shag, Soul, Balboa, Charleston, vintage jazz steps & line dances, and so much more! Beginning to advanced level classes.

Instructors include:
• Stephen Sayer and Karine Hermes (Los Angeles, CA)
• David Frutos and Kim Clever (Ventura, CA)
• Steve Conrad (Phoenix, AZ)
• Camille Hartley (Wilmington, NC)
• Jerry Warwick (Dallas, TX)

Singles and couples welcome - plenty of partners for everyone. We will enjoy our dance lessons and continue the fun at our private dance cocktail parties! We dine as a group and we have some fun theme nights too!
The fun never stops and you will make memories and friends that can last a lifetime.
You MUST book with our group to participate in the dances, workshops, and group dining!
Prices start at:
$399 Inside cabin, $449 ocean view, $599 balcony (per person, based on double occupancy).
Note: Prices can change once our block is sold. Price does not include taxes, and dance fee.
Optional travel insurance available.

Dance fee: Only $249 for all dance classes, and dances! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Only $149 before April 30, 2025
Note: The dance fee is fully refundable up to 60 days before the cruise begins.
Please mention where you heard about the cruise when you book.
www.LindyCruise.com

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Swing Dance for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
Friday, November 21, 2025  6:00pm-9:00pm
BBBSAZ - 1615 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Overflow Parking at Thema - 1725 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ

Join us for a fun dance lesson and dance at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. We will start the evening off with a swing dance lesson at 6:00pm for all ages, followed by a DJ'd dance playing music and videos from the jazz era from 6:30pm-9:00pm. There will also be a line dance lesson (Shim Sham) at 8:00pm
Come dance on the huge wood dance floor, enjoy outdoor games such as ping pong and cornhole, and get food from our food vendor.

General public: $10 admission includes dance lesson, dance, and drinks (water and sodas), and one raffle ticket for great prizes including Camp Jitterbug and private dance lessons.
*Get more raffle tickets for $10 each or for each kitchen trash bag (13 gallon) full of donated clothes.

All ages welcome, no partner needed, beginners welcome!

You can receive a 2025 dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credit up to $495 (filing single) or $987 (filing jointly) through April 15, 2026! Give at www.bbbsaz.org/donate 

ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL ARIZONA
For 70 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona has operated under the belief that, inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life and our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages six through 18, in Maricopa County and Pinal County. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people, as well as our Big volunteers. For more information, contact BBBSAZ at 602-264-BIGS or visit www.bbbsaz.org

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More dance cruises coming soon!
Highlight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOFrUZTMr24

Swingin' on the Sea Lindy and Balboa Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean
April 4-12, 2026 (Sat.-Sun.)
Orlando > Grand Turk > San Juan, Puerto Rico > St. Maarten > St. Thomas
8-Day Eastern Caribbean from Orlando, FL on Carnival
Dancing and exploring in Orlando with events and dances at Disney World and Universal Studios before the cruise. Then travel to incredible exotic islands in the Eastern Caribbean including Grand Turk, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, and St. Thomas.
8 days of dancing, workshops, and adventure!! Teachers from around the US with classes in Lindy hop, East Coast Swing, Balboa, Shag, Charleston, & more!

Instructors include:
• Steve Conrad (Phoenix, AZ)
• Terry & Cindy Gardner (Minneapolis, MN)
• Paul Riding and Laura Evans (Corona and Irvine, CA)
• Jerry & Kathy Warwick (Dallas, TX)

Singles and couples welcome - plenty of partners for everyone. We will enjoy our dance lessons and continue the fun at our private dance cocktail parties! We dine as a group and we have some fun theme nights too!
The fun never stops and you will make memories and friends that can last a lifetime.

Prices start at only $879 for an inside cabin (per person based on double occ.)

Please mention where you heard about the cruise when you book!
Register today at www.LindyCruise.com

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LIVE MUSIC AND SWING DANCE EVENTS:
Get the weekly list of live music happenings at www.facebook.com/AZLindy
Tues., 10/7 - Two-Step Tuesdays
Two Step lesson followed by dancing to a live band
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, $10, 21+
Thurs. 10/16
Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas with Eddie Clendening and the Blue Ribbon Boys featuring Grey DeLisle
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
6:00pm - 10:00pm, $25 adv./$30 at door, 21+
Fri. 10/17
Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys with Brea Burns & The Boleros
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00pm - 12:00am, $25, 21+
Sat. 10/18
Terry Hanck & The Bad News Blues Band
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00pm - 12:00am, $20, 21+
Sat. 10/25
The Sugar Thieves (Matinee show!)
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, $20, 21+
Tues., 11/4 - Two-Step Tuesdays
Two Step lesson followed by dancing to a live band
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, $10, 21+
Sun. 11/9
Desert City Jazz Band playing the music of Count Basie and Duke Ellington
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
2:00pm - 4:00pm, $25, 21+
Sun. 11/16
St. Mary's Food Bank Blues fundraiser
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
2:00pm - 6:00pm, $20 minimum donation, 21+
Tues. 11/18
Django Festival Allstars with Special Guest Veronica Swift
Musical instrument Museum - 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ
7:00pm and 9:00pm shows, $38.50–$49.50, All ages
Sat. 11/29
The Sugar Thieves
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, $20, 21+
Weekly event updates at www.Facebook.com/AZLindy

Swing Out - Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa, and Blues Events around the World
see a full list of events at: http://www.swingplanit.com/

Oct. 9-12, 2025
Seoul Lindyfest
Seoul, South Korea
https://seoullindyfest.wordpress.com/

 

Oct. 10-12, 2025
Osaka Lindy Exchange
Osaka, Japan
https://osakalindyexchange.com/

 

Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
Cambridge Lindy Exchange
Cambridge, United Kingdom
https://www.cambridgeswingdance.com

 

Nov. 6-10, 2025
Lindy , Shag, and Soul Cruise to Baja
Long Beach, CA
www.LindyCruise.com

 

Nov. 7-9, 2025
Hanoi Lindy Weekend
Hanoi, Viet Nam
https://www.instagram.com/hanoi.lindyweekend/

 

Nov. 13-16, 2025
Austin Lindy Exchange
Austin, TX
https://www.austinlindyexchange.org/

 

Nov. 14-16, 2025
Hot Jazz Jamboree
Denver, CO
https://www.cmdance.org/cmevents/hjj2025

 

Dec. 12-14, 2025
Shanghai Lindy Festival 2025
Shanghai, China
http://www.shanghailindyfestival.com

 

End of December 2025:
Lindy Focus - Asheville, NC https://www.lindyfocus.com/
Stormy Weather Jazz Festival - Seattle, WA http://www.stormyweatherjazzfest.com/
Snowball - Stockholm, Sweden http://www.thesnowball.se/

Dec. 30, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026
The New Year’s Eve Swing Marathon
Turin, Italy
https://www.turin-lindy-hop-marathon.org/

 

April 4-12, 2026
Lindy Cruise to Eastern Caribbean
Orlando > Grand Turk > San Juan, Puerto Rico > St. Maarten > St. Thomas
www.LindyCruise.com

 

On the Web

Each month we will offer you some web videos that are making their way around the world.  We have a video page up filled with vintage and new swing dance clips: azlindy.com/videos/

Camp Hollywood Open Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO-fOOCef1M

Lindy Cruise Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOFrUZTMr24

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Spotify playlist:

Try this playlists to listen to some great swing music.

Lindy Cruise playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zPeH7h6Zdo6wvBFU7QHRq?si=RZ035taNR4SI9fLcmqs5uA

Dance Etiquette - A Lindy hoppers guide to Dance etiquette
Ask Politely, Accept “No” Gracefully
Anyone can ask anyone to dance.
“No” is a complete sentence—please respect it without pressure.
If you decline a dance, it’s kind to take a short break before dancing with someone else nearby.
If you're turned down, don’t take it personally, there are lots of reasons a person may not want to dance at that time.

Ten ways to improve your dancing

1. Private lessons are the single best way to learn how to dance
2. Go to group classes and social dancing as often as possible
3. Attend weekend camps for an immersion experience and jump start your dancing
4. Travel and dance out of town
5. Dance with a variety of people, of all dance levels, as much as possible.
6. Watch experienced dancers when you go out, on the internet, and anywhere else you can
7. Record yourself dancing and look at your lines and how you can improve
8. Listen to lots of swing music and dance to live music as often as possible
9. Try other dance forms
10. Have fun, be creative, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes

AZ Swing Dance - Join the AZ Lindy Hop Society for the best swing dance events in the greater Phoenix area!!