Houston Swing Out!

Mixers and Elixirs is kicking off this Friday, June 5th, and continuing all summer long...

Second Cup Swing will be hosting a special Essential Swing Dance Workshop for Beginners -- as well as for Experienced Dancers who want to reconnect with their fundamentals...

Nick Moss & the Flip Tops will be at the Continental Club this Wednesday, May 20th, for a special show. C'mon out and get a taste of some of the best Chicago Blues music in the country!The Houston Blues Society has some more details at their site as well...

Austin Blues Party 3… the Best Little Blues Party in Texas! ABP3 is back to bring you the nation’s best Blues instructors and the hottest Blues spinmeisters around, hosted by an awesome scene of dancers...

A fun dance for a good local cause and the ticket includes a lesson before the dance so tell your newbie friends too! This is the Vineyard Youth Department's Annual Fundraiser for their summer conference...

Our East Coast spies have reported a new Swing venue in the making! Complementing the popularity of the Prince's Hamburgers dance, now Skeeter's Grill has caught the jitter-bug...

The first ever music and film festival featuring the film Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary along with several musicians from the film performing live in the park at Discovery Green...

You are cordially invited to the UHD Swing Fling on Saturday, April 25, 2009.The Swing Fling is a full day of workshops in Beginning Blues, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and Musicality, followed by an evening of dancing and a silent auction and raffle...

Around the world, dancers will soon be wishing Frankie Manning-- a living legend of the original Lindy Hop-- a happy 95th birthday...

The Rice Social Dance Society is gearing up for their annual swing dance, the Jazz Soiree. This is an (optionally) classy affair, so feel free to ritz it up, or come as casual as you wish...

This month we highlight some of the monthly dance opportunities that only roll around once (or twice) a month (or year!), so check your schedules, click on over to our Calendar, and get your dancing shoes dusted off!Prince's Hamburgers Jukebox Swing Night, Thursday 3/5El Orbits @ Sambuca, Tuesday...

After a long absence, Swing has returned to Prince's Hamburgers...

Don't miss the big game, and the even bigger Lindy Bowl this Sunday, February 1st, at the Melody Club! Starting at 5pm, HSDS will be providing pizza for everyone and a fabulous big screen projection view of the game!Afterwards, stay for a unique Lindy Hop version of the Superbowl -- the Lindy Bowl...

The legendary El Orbits play Friday at Sauté! Sauté invites you to join them Friday 9pm-1am for 'Sweet and Sauté Swing', with swing dancing, great music, talented DJ's, delicious food, and distinctive wines.Cover is $5 (Free with entree purchase; $3 for students)...

Come see 2009 in with a bang! To end our trial run at Nia Moves, you are invited to a special dance...

Ring in the New Year with a night of dancing! Troy is generously opening his home once again, and this will be the place to dance the night away for New Years 2008!We'll have your favorite tunes, favorite friends, and favorite leads and follows...

Friday nights, Sweet and Sauté Swing brought to us by our friends over at Sauté is building momentum in its second month! This Friday December 19th, "Sweet & Low" are back with more classic swing tunes, including holiday favorites...

If you've been sitting on the fence and haven't made it out lately for Monday Night dancing and bingo at the Continental Club (map) with the El Orbits, now's the time...

Swing Dancing at Lights In The Heights? Now's your chance to both experience this uniquely Houston event, as well as show off your favorite moves with your fellow swing dancers...

The 2009 Lone Star Championships -- Lindy Hop, Swing, Charleston, and Blues competition.Texas officially has it's second annual competition! This inspirational weekend party will feature dancing the entire weekend, amazing competitions, and multiple instructors and teachers!This is a social event...

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone...

Perhaps you've been wondering, "where can I dance tonight?!" Well, while there's not a Swing dance every night of the week, there's still plenty to do! Our Editor's Picks for weekly dances:Fridays - Sweet and Sauté Swing @ Sauté Bistro...

Feed your caffeine and dancing addictions simultaneously with the Second Cup Swing Dance Night at Taft Street Coffee (map).The next dance will be Saturday, December 13th. The dance is usually every 3rd Saturday of the month and runs from 8:30 pm until Midnight...