Fatcat Ballroom - Phoenix Dance Studio
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🎺 East Coast Swing Dance Lessons + Dance Party! | Triple Step Tuesdays 7:00 PM | Fatcat Ballroom – Phoenix Dance Studio
with instruction by Keith—over 200 classes and counting
Adult dance classes in Phoenix for beginners and beyond
Come dance with us every Tuesday night in Phoenix! 🕺 Join Keith, who has taught over two hundred classes and counting, for East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop dance lessons that blend classic big band music with fun, energetic swing routines. This style is built on rhythm, coordination, and confidence.
It's the ultimate swing dance class in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe—and a great way to meet our friendly social dancing community 🎶 before the Swing Dance Party! 🎉
Focusing on the classic six-count East Coast Swing (ECS) and the iconic eight-count Lindy Hop, giving you foundational rhythm and high-energy moves perfect for jazz and big band music. We'll show you how these classic steps differ from the slotted, modern movement of West Coast Swing (WCS), ensuring you build versatile partner skills on the dance floor. 🔥
Tuesdays | 7:00 PM $10 drop-in | Dance Party at 8:00 PM 🥳
No registration needed | BYO refreshments | No Partner? No problem. Come dance with us! ✨
📅 Class Experience & Schedule
Experience the fun of East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop—high-energy, social, and easy to follow. You'll learn essential step patterns and rhythm drills that build coordination while keeping it light and fun. We use a 🔁 partner rotation system in class, which is the quickest way to improve your lead/follow skills and meet new dancers from Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe.
Men welcome – leaders wanted!
We often have more followers 💃 than leaders 🕺, meaning more ladies in rotation and plenty of partner dancing time on the floor. Bring your own refreshments 🫧 and enjoy a lively, supportive community during the lesson, and stay after for the Triple Step Tuesday Dance Party!
✨ 7:00 – 8:00 PM – East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop dance lesson for beginners and beyond
🎉 8:00 – 9:30 PM – Triple Step Tuesday Dance Party! (feat. East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop)
🎺 Why Dance East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop at Fatcat Ballroom - Phoenix Dance Studio?
The benefits of dancing
East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop are some of the most welcoming forms of social dancing—you do not need any prior experience. 😅
Iconic for its joyful, high-energy connection, swing is built on rhythm, coordination, and confidence. And while it's brilliant cross-training for other ballroom dance classes like Foxtrot, the quick, rotational movement is excellent for a full-body workout, a Phoenix date night 🔥, or an exciting night out around Scottsdale and Tempe.
No experience? No partner? No problem. Whether you're an absolute beginner, or a competitive dancer, come solo—you will rotate partners throughout the hour!🔁
💡 About East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop
East Coast Swing (ECS) is a rotational, spot dance that evolved from the more complex Lindy Hop in the 1940s. While Lindy Hop is often called the grandfather of all swing dances, originating in Harlem ballrooms during the Jazz Age, East Coast Swing simplified the footwork, making it the most common six-count variation taught today. Both styles share the foundation of the Triple Step rhythm and an unmistakable high-energy, joyful connection.
The main difference is their structure: East Coast Swing is built primarily on 6-count patterns and is danced primarily in a relaxed circle, whereas Lindy Hop is defined by its 8-count phrases and the iconic Swing Out.
Did you know? Lindy Hop was named after Charles Lindbergh’s famous 1927 solo "hop" across the Atlantic. Dancers at the Savoy Ballroom joked that the popular new step was as big a leap as Lindbergh's. 🔥
💡 About East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop
East Coast Swing (ECS) is a rotational, spot dance that evolved from the more complex Lindy Hop in the 1940s. While Lindy Hop is often called the grandfather of all swing dances, originating in Harlem ballrooms during the Jazz Age, East Coast Swing simplified the footwork, making it the most common six-count variation taught today. Both styles share the foundation of the Triple Step rhythm and an unmistakable high-energy, joyful connection.
The main difference is their structure: East Coast Swing is built primarily on 6-count patterns and is danced primarily in a relaxed circle, whereas Lindy Hop is defined by its 8-count phrases and the iconic Swing Out.
Did you know? Lindy Hop was named after Charles Lindbergh’s famous 1927 solo "hop" across the Atlantic. Dancers at the Savoy Ballroom joked that the popular new step was as big a leap as Lindbergh's. 🔥
🕵️ Frequently Asked Questions
🙀 Do I need a partner to come to class?
😻 Not at all — our group dance classes in Phoenix are for adults and built for social connection. Most students rotate partners throughout class, so you’ll meet new people and get plenty of practice time.
Men welcome – leaders wanted! We often have more followers than leaders, meaning more ladies in rotation and plenty of partner dancing time on the floor. Whether you’re solo or coming with a friend, Fatcat Ballroom - Phoenix Dance Studio makes it easy to just drop in and dance.
🙀 Are Fatcat's East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop dance lessons in Phoenix good for beginners?
😻 Absolutely!
🙀 What should I wear for swing dancing classes in Phoenix?
😻 Wear comfortable, breathable clothing that lets you move freely and stay cool. Swing dancing is energetic, social, and built on rhythm, repetition, and fun. It blends the big band vibe with high-energy movements. You'll learn patterns, turns, and coordination through movement that's both structured and expressive—no partner needed.
🙀 What should I know about dance etiquette before coming?
😻 Whether you’re joining us from Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe, we keep things friendly, respectful, and fun. At Fatcat Ballroom - Phoenix Dance Studio we follow traditional ballroom and Latin dance etiquette — respect your partner’s space, keep conversation light, and thank your partner after each dance. Clean shoes, fresh breath, and kindness go a long way. Read our full Dance Etiquette Guide before your first drop-in class to feel right at home on the floor.