📅 Date: Friday, December 12

⏰ Time: Dinner at 7:00 PM · Social dancing 8:00–10:30 PM

📍 Location: Fatcat Ballroom - Phoenix Dance Studio – 3131 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix AZ

🎟️ Tickets: Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club Christmas Party

🌟 ABOUT THE EVENT

Step into a warm, seasonal evening with the Greater Phoenix West Coast Swing community at Fatcat Ballroom. This holiday celebration blends the ease of social dancing with the elegance of a festive gathering—complete with dinner, music, and showcases woven throughout the night.

GPSDC’s Friday tradition meets a special December atmosphere: soft lights, good company, and the relaxed cool that defines West Coast Swing. Whether you come for the movement, the music, or the community, the night is designed to feel welcoming, stylish, and effortlessly fun.

Join us for dinner at 7, then glide into an evening of social dancing from 8–10:30 as GPSDC features curated showcases from dancers within the community. It’s a celebration of connection, rhythm, and the season itself—held in the place where Phoenix comes to dance.

🕒 SCHEDULE

7:00 PM — Dinner

A relaxed, communal meal to settle in and connect before the dancing begins.

8:00–10:30 PM — Social Dancing

A smooth, music-forward West Coast Swing set curated for flow, groove, and variety.

Throughout the Night — GPSDC Showcases

Featured performances from community dancers, woven organically into the dance block.

❔ WHAT TO EXPECT

A Warm, Seasonal Atmosphere

Elegant holiday touches, soft lighting, and a grounded, community-centered feel.

A Welcoming West Coast Swing Crowd

Dancers of all levels—from brand-new to seasoned regulars—sharing the floor with ease.

Showcases Integrated Into the Night

Expect short, stylish features sprinkled throughout the dance, not a long stage show.

Plenty of Room to Dance

Fatcat Ballroom’s classic wood floor, open layout, and solid acoustics set the tone.

Casual–Dressy Holiday Attire Encouraged

Wear something you feel good moving in; polished but comfortable always fits the vibe.

💲 PRICING & TICKETS

Registration is handled by the Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club. Get Tickets to purchase through their official site.

Members $15 in advance — $20 at the door

Non-Members $20 in advance — $25 at the door

Join the club! The Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club GPSDC annual membership for $45 gives members a $5 discount per event.

🏠 FATCAT VENUE DETAILS

🐈 Fatcat Ballroom - Phoenix Dance Studio ✨ No partner? No problem. 🕺 Men welcome - Leaders wanted. 📍 3131 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix AZ 📞 (602) 324-7119 🍻 BYO refreshments 📅 Calendar & Classes 👋 Get started

Fatcat Ballroom is one of Phoenix’s longest-running social dance studios, known for its spacious wood floor, warm community atmosphere, and easygoing West Coast Swing vibe. The room offers smooth, consistent flooring for comfortable dancing, soft lighting, and plenty of space to move, mingle, and flow.

The venue sits just off Thunderbird Road with ample free parking, easy access from both the 51 and I-17, and a familiar Friday-night home for the Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club. Dancers of all levels are welcome—brand-new, returning, and seasoned regulars alike.

Bring your own beverages, wear something comfortable to move in, and enjoy a relaxed, festive evening of West Coast Swing in one of the most welcoming dance spaces around Scottsdale, Tempe, and North Phoenix.