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Swing Dance Club (UTSwing) St George

We are UT-Swing, the University of Toronto’s beginner-friendly swing dance club! We run beginner lessons, workshops and live music socials. We also host periodic larger events to provide new dancing experiences for our members and build community within the club and with dancers across Toronto and other universities. We offer discounted rates for students, but we’re open to community members as well – bring friends! Absolutely anyone who’s interested in swing dancing is more than welcome, even and especially if you’ve never danced before. We want to make swing dancing physically and financially accessible, so please get in contact if you have any concerns!

Weeky Lindy Hop Classes and Socials

Lindy Hop is a fun, beginner-friendly social dance style that originated in the African American community in Harlem in the 1930s along with the rise of the swing style of jazz music. This class teaches you the basic steps and musicality, as well as a few fun new moves to pull out on the social dance floor! Build your confidence and your cardio while dancing with fun music and new people; no partner required. After the hour-long class, we have two hours of DJed social dancing. This class is usually at Hart House and free for students – check our Instagram, Discord, Facebook or Linktree for the latest update!

Workshops

We invite guest instructors approximately every two weeks for specialized classes including intermediate Lindy Hop and introductions to other swing styles like Balboa, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, Blues and more! Follow us on Instagram or join our Discord to learn about our upcoming events. Workshops are discounted for students and free with a purchased dance pass – contact us by email or DM for more information, or ask an executive at our next event!

Live Music Socials

Every month, we invite a local 3- or 4- piece jazz band to play for a two-hour social! Every live music social starts with an hour-long beginner swing dance class. Most of our live music socials include an optional theme and prizes to be drawn, so don’t miss it! Follow any of our social media accounts to learn the theme and band each month. Live music socials are discounted for students and free with a purchased dance pass – contact us by email or DM for more information, or ask an executive at our next event!

Group Administration

Primary Contact

Zoë Szabo Co-President, Logistics

Administrative Officers

Esme Macpherson Co-President, Operations Everest Guo Outreach Coordinator

Other Executive Members

Audrey Snel Marketing Coordinator Vivian Morris Executive-At-Large Alice Rolf Curriculum Coordinator Sean Griswold Music Coordinator Shang Wu Venue Coordinator Beatrice Daccache Financial Coordinator

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July 31, 2025 11:59 pm

Last Updated:

October 22, 2024 6:36 pm

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