Who are we?

 

We are a community of people who all enjoy The social aspect of swing dancing. We learn together, grow together, and support each other. We love when new people attend our dances and are ready to welcome all into our community.

 

What is swing dancing?

Swing dancing is an umbrella term used to describe many styles of social dance that developed between the 1920’s and 1950’s. The main focuses in our community are Lindy Hop, Charleston, East Coast, Balboa, Jitterbug, and Shag. Unlike ballroom all these styles can be mixed together to a wide range of music to create very unique social dance, every time, with any partner!

Why Swing Dancing?

Swing dancing is a wholesome and fun activity that has many benefits.

Including:

  • Can help alleviate symptoms of Depression and Alzheimer’s.

  • Burn up to 450 calories an hour!

  • Wholesome and clean fun!

  • Join a supportive and welcoming community.

  • Chance to express yourself through music and dance!

How do you Swing dance?

This is where Tyler Swing Thing comes in, every first and third Friday of the month we host a social dance where anyone can come and enjoy a night of fun for a low admission cost. The beginning of every dance is dedicated to offering a newcomer lesson which is designed to give you all of the tools you will need to start social dancing after only one class!

Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up to date with everything swing dancing in Tyler, Texas, and surrounding areas!

 

Styles of Swing

  • Lindy Hop

  • Charleston

  • 6-Count Lindy

  • East Coast Swing

  • Jitterbug

  • Balboa

  • Collegiate Shag

Where we dance

  • Artistic Dance Concepts

  • ETX Brewing Co.

  • The Understudy