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Thank you New Braunfels for allowing us to share our passion with you. We look forward to another great year filled with fun, friends and dancing!
Rob & Diane van Haaren
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Welcome to Swing Junction Voted Best in New Braunfels - Thank you!
Welcome to our inclusive and welcoming Swing Junction Dance Family!
Thank you New Braunfels, San Antonio for allowing us to share our passion with you. We look forward to another great great year filled with fun, friends and dancing! Choose from a Dance in a Day Workshop or Weekly Dance Classes and Dances in Country Two Step and Swing Dancing with Rob & Diane, Dwayne and Tina, Colby & Autumn, Jared and Jane, Tyler and Jeanlyn. You have seen our dancers in and all around town, so come social dancing with us, or join us at a Live Band Dances.
Swing and Country Lessons and Dancing
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Spring Class Registration Open
Swing Tuesdays - American Legion - 410 W. Coll Street
Country Wednesdays - River Bend Ballroom - 451 River Bend Dr
Swing Junction - is Voted "Best of New Braunfels" finalist for 4 years! Weekly Lessons in Swing on Tuesdays and Country on Wednesdays are held right in downtown and at River Bend.
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• Get your 3 month Flexible Punch Card today and be flexible to use it over 4 months
• Or get your 1 Month Punch Card valid for 6 weeks
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Choose you lessons below and then pick a package that fits you best. You will receive your Punch Card at the first day of class. Take the class at 6:30-7:30pm and then 7:45-8:45 and have some social time to practice 15 minutes afterwards each class. Look at these faces after their first dance lesson!
Spring Weekly Series - 2024 - Starts April
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Tuesdays Swing Dance
410 W. Coll Street New Braunfels
6:30-7:30pm Intermediate Swing - Lindy Hop w/Rob & Diane
Followed by 15 minutes of practice
7:45-8:45pm Intermediate East Coast Swing
7:45-8:45pm Beginners Swing Progressive w/Rob & Diane
Followed by 15 minutes of practice time
Wednesdays Country 2 Step
451 River Bend Rd New Braunfels
6:30-7:30pm Intermediate Two Step -w/Autumn
Followed by 15 minutes of practice time
7:45-8:45pm Beginners Two Step - Progressive w/Autumn
Followed by 15 minutes of practice time
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Live Swing Bands
Hermann Sons Ballroom 525 S. St Mary's St. San Antonio
Monthly Dances - Details: Live Band Dance
7:15pm Beginner Swing Dance Lesson
8:00pm Live Band
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• Come by yourself or with a partner
• Bring shoes that are not to sticky
• And make sure you bring a smile!
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SAMMY'S SATIN SOUNDS
APRIL 20, 7:15pm-11pm - Historic Hermann Sons Ballroom San Antonio
Join us Saturday April 20th - SWING 525 at the Historic Hermann Sons Dance Hall with the Swingin' sounds of Austin's own Sammy's Satin Sounds. Swing Lesson included in admission at 7:15pm. 8pm Band. Bring a snack to share. Reserve you tickets. Admission $20 online ($25 at the door) Located at 525 S. St. Mary's Steet in Downtown San Antonio - Free parking and entrance in the back.
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HOMESCHOOL COUNTRY DANCE PROGRAM
Wednesdays April - May from 10am-12pm - New Braunfels Church of Christ 1665 S. Business IH 35 New Braunfels
They will learn Line Dances, Country Two Step and have time to Practice and Play. Parents are welcome to join. Held in New Braunfels at Church of Christ 1665 S. Business IH 35 New Braunfels. Only $37 p/p online ($45 at the door) Bring a smile!
LEARN TO DANCE IN A DAY
April 27 from 9-11:55am - New Braunfels Church of Christ 1665 S. Business IH 35 New Braunfels
Learn to Swing Dance and Country Two Step in a Day. A workshop for beginners - Held in New Braunfels at Church of Christ 1665 S. Business IH 35 New Braunfels. Only $37 p/p online ($45 at the door) Bring a smile!
GREAT FINISH & SMILE
April 27 from 9-11:30 AM - NB Dance & Company 1157 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels
A fun Swing Workshop with Rob & Diane for ALL LEVELS - Working on ways to make your partner smile and finish your dance with a shine. Saturday April 27 from 9-11:30 AM
Reserve your spot online $25 p/p ($30 at the door)
Held at NB Dance & Company 1157 W. San Antonio St. in New Braunfels. Only $25 p/p online ($30 at the door) Bring a smile!
CHORUS GIRLS ROUTINE
April 27 from 12-2 PM - NB Dance & Company 1157 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels
Beginner Chorus Girl choreography with Tabitha, will include solo jazz steps along with vintage kick line steps. She is coming from Pflugerville to share her passion with you! Held at NB Dance & Company 1157 W. San Antonio St. in New Braunfels. Only $25 p/p online ($30 at the door) Bring a smile!
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LITTLE HENRY & THE LAVEERS
May 4th, 7:15pm-11pm - Historic Hermann Sons Ballroom San Antonio
Join us Saturday May 4th - SWING 525 at the Historic Hermann Sons Dance Hall with the Swingin' sounds of Little Henry and The Laveers. Swing Lesson included in admission at 7:15pm. 8pm Band. Bring a snack to share. Reserve you tickets. Admission $20 online ($25 at the door) Located at 525 S. St. Mary's Street in Downtown San Antonio - Free parking and entrance in the back.
LINE DANCE - WORKSHOP
May 18th from 12:30-2:30pm - New Braunfels Church of Christ 1665 S. Business IH 35 New Braunfels
Yeehaw ... Join Autumn's fun Line Dance Workshop at Swing Junction and learn: "Askin questions" , "Nothing but Dust" Bonus: "Swamp Thang" Admission $25 online ($30 at the door) Held in New Braunfels at Church of Christ 1665 S. Business IH 35 New Braunfels.
Why? We believe that with social dances like Swing and Country you have the power to attract infinite health, fun, and make great friends all at the same time. Find your joy, find what makes you happy. Pick from Swing or Country Dance Lessons like Rock and Roll, Charleston, Balboa, Shag, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug Swing to Country Two Step, Polka, Waltz and Western Swing. We have a proven easy and fun method of teaching, perfected over 25 years, that some of us learned and developed by teaching worldwide. Welcome to the Swing Junction family!
Read about your hosts Rob & Diane click here
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We start you with the basics, you get to social dance and then move into some fun patterns, and have 3 minutes of fun, again and again!
Weekly Lesson - New Braunfels
Multiple Locations
Swing Junction - Voted "Best of New Braunfels" finalist for 4 years! Weekly Lessons are held at Multiple Locations in New Braunfels. Sign up on the mailing list below.
SMILE ... DANCING MAKES YOU HAPPY
Science Confirms
Steps that heal, movements that make us happy! Read the article here
Frankies Corner
Working with the Masters
Learn about the rich history in Frankies Corner where we highlight the exciting Swing Dance history including Frankie Manning the ambassador of the Lindy Hop! Here pictured with Diane.
Swing Junction Reviews
"Every time I come to Swing Junction I love to dance because Rob and Diane have made a great community atmosphere! I feel welcomed and everyone encourages and celebrates each person as individuals. If you have never danced before have no fear Rob and Diane and their teachers are so easy going and wonderful communicators! They have so much knowledge and are always willing to share their tips and tricks.” - Rebecca Strickler
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"Fabulous experience learning from these folks. Professional, patient, and funny!" - Charlene Willfong
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"I knew how to 2 step, but I wanted to learn some spins & other simple moves. I took a class & I feel a lot more comfortable than I would after the one hour free classes at the clubs" - David Montplaisir
"Rob & Diane van Haaren are amazing instructors, new to our area after a long career teaching dance in the Bay Area and overseas. They are SO GOOD, especially with beginners. You’ll be having so much fun, you won’t even realize how quickly you’ve learned!" - Katie Alexander
"Rob and Diane make learning to dance a blast!!!" - Melinda Wilson Lyda
Start your Dance Journey Today
If you are ready to start your fun adventure, detailed info and registration: click here
Swing Dancing Today
Swing Dancing is Alive and Kicking! Check out todays culture around the world and right here in Central Texas. For more click here
Learn to Dance
Learn how to Swing Dance and lead and follow. We offer Swing Dance classes for all levels from the authentic 1920s, 30s and 40’s dances like the Charleston, Shag, Balboa Swing to East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop which all have gained huge popularity around the world. Want to Two Step or Country Line Dance come on Wednesdays! Classes are easy going and fun, and most classes are followed by a dance social afterwards where you get to practice your steps. You will have somuch fun with your new moves, that you won’t evenrealize how much you have learned. Come and experience the excitement and fun of this happy dance, which defines the best of a great generation. It is now here for you to enjoy!
About Swing Junction
Did you know?
1) That Swing Dancing makes you smarter 2) Is a great anti-depressant 3) Extends your lifespan! Did we also tell you that we just have tons of fun? Feel the energy that radiates of every person after their first swing dance lesson.
Make somebody else smile. We get creative and smile even more when we mess up! Mission accomplished. Swing Dancing, also known as the the Lindy Hop, is the happy dance, the original social network that empowers and energizes people and allows you to be your happy self, while you make somebody else smile!
Find a Location
You probably have seen us dancing all around town because Swing Music is all around too. From Big Band Swing to Rock and Roll the dance lends its self to many music styles. Here are the location to learn to Swing or Country Dance:
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We are located at different locations in New Braunfels
and have a Live Band Dance in San Antonio.
WELCOME TO SWING JUNCTION
WE ARE HERE TO BUILD COMMUNITY - LEARN SIMPLE AND FUN SKILLS FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND HAVE PLACES WHERE WE CAN RECONNECT, LISTEN AND DANCE TO GREAT MUSIC AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS.
LET'S DANCE!
