Learn to Swing Dance!
Fun, friendly classes featuring some of San Francisco’s most experienced swing dance instructors. Come join the latest evolution of swing dancing in San Francisco, and experience the joys of dancing with partners of all levels, genders, ages, relationship status, and sexual orientations in a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment.
Pride Month Special! The Woodchopper’s Ball is celebrating Pride Month with a promotional discount for our 5-week June 2026 Beginning Lindy Hop class. If you register in advance online, pay only $90 for the full 5-week class, saving $15 off our regular $105 advance price! Join us at Woodchopper’s Ball Pride and add your own moves to what makes San Francisco magical!
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:
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- Live Music Dance Party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town! Only $20 (students $10 with ID), cash only! 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
Upcoming Bands:
June 23, 2026
Clint Baker’s Golden Gate Swing Band
June 30, 2026
Pride Prom 2026!
Featuring the Cosmo Alleycats & After-Hours Jam
July 7, 2026
Neil Fontano Jazz Band
July 14, 2026
Heidi Evelyn’s New Orleans Jazz Band
