Where to Swing Dance in Denver
Denver is a great city for swing dance! If you want to learn to swing dance, there are lots of classes from various teachers available weekly. There are a number of swing dance teams in the city and groups gather weekly to work on lindy hop, balboa, solo jazz, and aerials. Below is a list of the various venues in the Denver/Boulder area.
Sundays
The Pearl
2199 California Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-9281
(Predominantly East Coast Swing, some Lindy Hop, Live Band weekly)
House instructor: Ceth Stifel
https://swingnights.com/
Mondays
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303
Weekly classes (not socials)
(Lindy Hop/Charleston)
www.boulderswingdance.com
Tuesdays
The Pearl
2199 California Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-9281
Lindy Hop (DJed Music)
House instructor: Ceth Stifel
https://swingnights.com/
Tuesday nights at The Pearl (formerly Mercury Cafe) is the main night for lindy hop in Denver. The most consistent and advanced crowd can be found here on a weekly basis.
DENVER DIAMOND DOLLS
This is not a venue but is a great opportunity for women who want to be a part of an all-girl troupe. All levels welcome.
http://www.denverdiamonddolls.com/
THURsdays
The pearl (Periodic schedule)
2199 California Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-9281
Blues (Live band)
www.mercurycafe.com for schedule and more info
Fridays
Denver Turnverein
1570 Clarkson St, Denver
8:00-11:00 DJ dance ($10)
7:00-8:00 3 Weekly Classes in Beginning Lindy, Intermediate Lindy, and Balboa
(Lindy hop and balboa, gorgeous ballroom, Beginner Friendly)
www.coloradoswingdanceclub.com
www.denverturnverein.org
Saturdays
Avalon Ballroom - 2 separate Groups
6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303
Boulder Swing Dance -First and Fourth Saturdays. DJed music.
$10 admission/$5 student price
(Lindy Hop)
www.boulderswingdance.com
Boulder Dance Coalition -Third and Fifth Saturdays. Live bands. $15 admission/$10 student price
(Swing and ballroom dance)
www.boulderdancecoalition.org