Learn to Swing Dance!

Fun, friendly classes featuring some of San Francisco’s most experienced swing dance instructors.  Enrollment includes admission to the live music dance parties!  No need to bring a partner (we rotate partners in class).  Leader and Follower dance roles are non-gender specific.  Newcomers, singles, all genders, and all ages are welcome!
Real live music.  Real people.  Real fun!

WOODCHOPPER’S BALL

The Woodchopper’s Ball, San Francisco’s swing hot spot, is a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event held at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission district.  Named after the classic 1939 swing tune by the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Woodchopper’s Ball features:

• • Live Music Dance Party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town!  Only $15!  9:00-11:30pm
  • Full Bar & Lounge (21+ only)  8:00pm-closing
  • Monthly Classes in Lindy Hop and Balboa, beginning & intermediate levels, 7:00-9:00pm

COVID-19 Safety Precautions

As of July 2024, and continuing until further notice, the COVID-19 policy at the Woodchopper’s Ball is as follows:

• • Masking is welcome, but optional, at all times.
  • Free masks are still available upon request.
  • Eating is allowed.

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Upcoming Bands:

November 26, 2024
Heidi Evelyn’s Swing Band & After-Hours Jam Session

December 3, 2024
Rachael Magidson West Coast Jazz Quartet

December 10, 2024
Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums (feat. Miss Carmen Getit)

December 17, 2024
Johnny Bones & The Palace of Jazz