Our regular classes are not the only oportunity to dance swing. We also organise dance parties called the Socials, Open classes and Swing practice sessions. The Socials are the main reason why we teach – so we can socialise and dance to the wonderful swing music together! The Open classes are a bit aside of our regular lessons – you don’t have to register for an Open class, there are for beginners or all levels, themed or a bit special. The Swing practice session is there for you to have your own focused time to practice the class material or study something cool from a video you have found.
From time to time, we have special events where you can not only dance and learn how to swing but also socialise more with the others from the swing community and live new experiences with your new mates. You can find out about all of this in News, our FB page or google calendar Swing in Prague.
Every week we organize a social dance party on Wednesdays at Café Prostoru_. You can come to dance, to have a drink at the bar, to meet people from lessons or to meet a few of the teachers from Swing Busters. Everything is accompanied by great swing music – we have a DJ and sometimes live music! The party starts at 8 pm and goes until midnight. (In the summer holidays it is 7.30–9 pm outside, then inside.). Admission is free, but we recommend to put something to DJ or the band playing. You can pay by cash or QR codes. During the school year, you can visit our Open Class just before the party starts (at 6.45 pm).
There’s also the new Cheeky Monday Social: a small cozy party every week after classes at Centrum Fuzhi (8.15–11 pm). Bring your own drinks and snacks and join us at the beginning of the party for a short solo taster.
Once a month we now hold our Friday Jams in Unitaria – a bigger party with an interesting talk about swing related themes, live band and even Mamas & Papas family parties beforehand.
During summer we sometimes offer taster classes for free. More current info about parties and open classes at our events’ FB page.
You can find other regular socials and swing events in Prague Swing Calendar. How does it work at socials? In swing dancing, it doesn’t matter if you are a lady or a gent, we don’t wait to be asked for a dance, it is in your own hands as it is to say no, if you don’t wish to dance anymore or with someone. How to behave at socials and classes is nicely put together below in the Swing etiquette.
Swing Practice is a space for your next dance workout – you can practise anything (ideally swing – Lindy hop, Charleston, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Shag, etc.). Practice whatever you can/want – what you’ve been discussing in the lessons, what you have seen on YouTube, basically anything you are interested in. If you need a partner for your practice, bring them. There is always a teacher on the spot, so feel free to ask for help. This is a space for your improvement! Irregular Thursday practice sessions are at 7.15–9.15 pm at Little Bali and cost CZK 100.
You can also use any practice session to substitute a missed class.
Don’t have time for regular lessons? Feel like trying it first without committing to a 12-week course? Do you want to substitute a missed regular class? Great, then you can come to our drop in Open classes! The price is 250 CZK/class. You don’t have to register, simply show up.
The Swing Basics Open class is the best way to taste swing. It happens every Wednesday at Café Prostoru at NTK from 6.45-7.45 pm. (Not during the summer months of July and August.) You can come with a partner or alone. Every week we introduce you to a different set of basics, so everybody can drop in, it is always new! There is a swing dance party at the same place right after the class where you can put all in practice, what an evening!
The course Tělo v tanci (The Dancing Body) is also available as an open class. This is a course aimed at improving your body awareness and general dance skills, unrelated to a specific dance style. It takes place every Tuesday of the class term at Centrum Fuzhi at 6.30–8 pm. You can come on your own and don’t need any prior experience, only an inquisitive mind and a body ready to move.
What (not) to do at socials
Check out the leaflet and take the swing etiquette as your own.
This is a nicely explained etiquette for the swing community aka how to behave at parties and classes. We invite you to read this leaflet carefully to respect certain rules and make all dancers feel good while spending time together. Do not forget one important thing: if you feel uncomfortable or you simply do not want to dance with someone, it is ok to refuse. You are entitled to it.