The Daytona Beach Swing Dance Society is a non-profit group dedicated to the revival of swing dancing in the Daytona Beach, FL area. For almost one hundred years and several generations, Americans have danced swing. Considered by many to be the only American born and bred social couples dance, swing dancing has united Americans through wars, depressions, good times and bad. Surviving attempts at censure and attempts to make it illegal, one only need look at the Lindy Exchange Calendar to see the magic and resilience of swing dancing. From High School dances to college campuses, from oldies celebrations to trendy big city "clubs," swing dancing rocks on! Under the swing dance umbrella is included, but not limited to, Lindy Hop (Savoy-the original and still popular, Hollywood-cousin to West Coast), East Coast, West Coast, Jitterbug, Shag (St. Louis, Carolina, Collegiate), Balboa, Peabody, Cajun, Zydeco, and more. OK, your saying, "Well, what exactly is swing dancing?" See the history and swing dance links page in this site for more information. Visit our calendar page for our dance schedule.
You're wondering who am I? My name is Paul Brooks, and, since last Spring, there have been several people helping me establish our group. But, I need your help as well! Interested in volunteering to help make these events continue? Email us: mailto:daytonaswingdance@yahoo.com Check out our site and calendar page for what's next!
As always, all our events are smoke-free and alcohol-free!
Please take a look around our site to learn more about us. Be sure to read our notices listed below. Click on our Calendar Page for dates, times, and locations of events. Check the location and map of dance sites. Find plenty of swing dance links as well as other dance information on our pages.
IMPORTANT NOTICES!
Want to join the Daytona Beach Swing Dance Society? It's easy, and it is absolutely FREE! Keep up with the latest swing dance information and help build a swing dance community in Central Florida! To subscribe, all you need to do is send an email to swingdancer-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Leave the subject and message sections blank.
INTRODUCTORY LESSONS are designed to provide all the basics necessary for all newcomers and beginners! No swing dance experience is necessary! You will learn all the steps, styling, and turns to make your first swing dance an enjoyable experience. Don't miss the fun!
EMERGENCY INFORMATION: For the latest information on emergency closings due to inclement weather, please check our EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE at http:/www.expage.com/daytonaswingdance
Any suggestions? Like the idea of smoke free, alcohol free events for all ages? Like community service for charitable endeavors? Willing to volunteer to help? We need volunteers for flyers, dance set up, site coordination, and more. Email us: mailto:daytonaswingdance@yahoo.com