Best Dance Lessons in New Braunfels
Readers Choice Winner 2019 - Best Dance Lessons
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Tuesday Lessons 2 sets of teachers and 4 different classes
5 WEEK SERIES - TUESDAY SWING DANCE LESSONS
Choose from 6 NEW CLASS SERIES Tuesdays and Wednesdays in 2019 - ALL 5 WEEK SERIES
(Only pay when you take a lesson with your punch card - both days take one class or take two classes at 6:30 and 7:30 PM)
Tuesday Swing Schedule - Summer Series Starts July 2nd
Swing Summer Series starts July 2nd. Join the fun.
Come take fun Swing Dance Lesson with Swing Junction - Voted #1 Readers Choice Winner 2019 - Best Dance Lessons. Held at the American Legion 410 W. Coll Street in Downtown New Braunfels (across the street from the Sophienburg Museum). No partner or experience needed.
TUESDAY SCHEDULE - CHOOSE FROM 4 CLASSES
6:30 East Coast Swing Level ll - For that faster song you wanted to dance to at Gruene Hall with Michelle
6:30 Lindy Hop Fundamentals - Learn the 8 Count Swing Out and the essentials of the Lindy Hop with Rob & Diane
7:30 Beginning Swing Level l (To be repeated, always going over basics but with new material) with Michelle
7:30 Lindy Hop - Lindy Hop Rhythms and Styling - Learn new rhythms and great styling steps for leads and follows. For both Level ll & Level lll - Rob & Diane
Get your 5 or 10 Class Punch Cards: $50 or $90 p/p. Registration here
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WALLER CREEK VIPERS
Friday Jan 27th - Live Band Dance "Swing 525" in San Antonio
SWING 525 - Hermann Sons Dance Hall 525 S. St. Mary's Street - San Antonio
Live Band Swing Dance with the Waller Creek Vipers
Join us Friday Jan 27thth at the Historic Hermann Sons Ballroom. A Swing Dance Night at "SWING 525"Swing Lesson at 7:15 included.
• Bring your partner your friends or just come by yourself
• Dance Lesson with Rob & Diane at 7:15 PM.
• Band starts at 8 PM.
• Free Parking and Entrance in the Back
Finger Snapping, Toe Tapping fun!
Tickets: Online Special
General Admission $18 ($20 at door)
Military/Youth $15 ($18 at door)
12 Years and under $5
Beethoven Big Band
Nov 19th - Live Band Dance "Swing 525" in San Antonio
SWING 525 - Hermann Sons Dance Hall 525 S. St. Mary's Street - San Antonio
Dance to the sounds of Swing with the Beethoven Big Band
Join us Saturday Nov 19 at the Historic Hermann Sons Ballroom. A Swing Dance Night at "SWING 525"
• Bring your partner your friends or just come by yourself
• Dance Lesson with Rob & Diane at 7:15 PM.
• Band starts at 8 PM.
• Free Parking and Entrance in the Back
Finger Snapping, Toe Tapping fun!
Tickets: Online Special
General Admission $20 ($25 at door)
Military/Youth $18 ($20 at door)
12 Years and under $5
Beethoven Big Band
Nov 19th - Live Band Dance "Swing 525" in San Antonio
SWING 525 - Hermann Sons Dance Hall 525 S. St. Mary's Street - San Antonio
Dance to the sounds of Swing with the Beethoven Big Band
Join us Saturday Nov 19 at the Historic Hermann Sons Ballroom. A Swing Dance Night at "SWING 525"
Saturday Dec 10th, 2022 - LEARN TO DANCE IN A DAY
Swing and Two Step - New Braunfels
Learn to Swing and Country Two Step in one day! Held at American Legion 410 W. Coll St, downtown New Braunfels from 9 AM -11:50 AM. For the absolute Beginner - Come with a partner or rotate in - no experience needed! A day of fun only $37 p/p online special. ($45 at the door). Just bring a smile - we have fun messing up together!
• 9-10:20 AM Beginner Swing Lesson
• 10:20-10:30 AM Snack Break Socialize and Practice
Bring a little snack and enough water!!!
• 10:30 -11:50 AM Beginner Country Two Step
Admission All Day $37 P/P online special
Youth and Military discounts. And bring a smile!
Reserve your spot
Little Henry and the Laveers
Saturday Aug 27 - "Live Band Dance" Swing 525 San Antonio
SWING 525 - Herman Sons Dance Hall 525 S. St. Mary's Street - San Antonio
A true San Antonio Original Legend playing for Swing Junction (Picture from 1963)
7:15 PM Swing Dance Lesson (incuded with admission)
8-10:30 PM Live Band Dance - Little Henry and the Laveers
Tickets: Online Special
General Admission $18 ($20 at door)
Military/Youth $15 ($18 at door)
12 Years and under $5
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SWING 525 - Hermann Sons Dance Hall 525 S. St. Mary's Street - San Antonio
Come take a Dance Lesson and Dance to a Live Band May 7th - Swing 525 San Antonio w/"Central Texas Swing Collective"
THEME:
Dress up in Prom Outfits or come as yourself for a great night of dancing. Bring a snack to share!
SCHEDULE:
7:15 PM Swing Dance Lesson (incuded with admission)
8-10:30 PM Live Band Dance
Tickets: Mothers Day - Online Special
General Admission $15 ($20 at door)
Military/Youth $10 ($15 at door)
12 Years and under $5
SWING 525 - Live Band Dance - Historic Hermanns Sons Dance Hall - May 7th
Central Texas Swing Collective
May 7th - "Live Band Dance" Swing 525 San Antonio
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"SWING 525" in Downtown San Antonio
Dec 11th - Black & White Holiday Dance
Johnny P. and the Wise Guys
THE BIG PARTY For all to enjoy the music and/or dance - No Partner or experience needed - 7 pm Free Swing Lesson with admission. Dress for fun in Black & White!!
Schedule
7pm Swing Lesson - 8 pm Dance
Online tickets $20 (at door $25)
Youth/ Military $15 (at door $20)
Location
Swing 525 - Hermann Sons Ballroom - Dance Hall at 525 S. St Mary's Street San Antonio
Free parking and Entrance in the back.
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Feb 19th - DIPS & TRICKS WORKSHOP
"From Zero to 100 Dips - San Antonio
Dance Life Studio's -San Antonio
Starting with the most basic dip shape, this class will add layers and layers of alternative options until the dancer will have the skills to mix and match elements into over 100 different dips for use on the social dance floor. Good for any variety of dance from swing to country to salsa!
Saturday Jan 19th, 2022 - LEARN TO DANCE IN A DAY
Swing and Two Step - New Braunfels
Learn to Swing and Country Two Step in one day! Held at The Elkls Lodge 353 S. Seguin Ave in New Braunfels from 10 AM -1:30 PM. For the absolute Beginner - Come with a partner or rotate in - no experience needed! A day of fun!
• 10-11:30 AM Beginner Swing Lesson
Bring your Lunch and enough water!!!
• 12 -1:30 PM Country Two Step
Bring your own lunch for the break.
Admission All day $35 P/P online ($45 at he door)
Youth or Military $25 ($35 at the door)
May 14th - 8 Count Swing Out and Lindy Hop Workshop w/Rob & Diane
Saturday May 14th, American Legion 410 W. Coll Street New Braunfels
A day of Fun! Learn or Perfect your 8 Count Steps and the Swing Out with Rob & Diane! A Chance to Work with Rob & Diane in an Intimate Setting, Condensing and Sharing their 30 Years Experience and Extensive Intimate Knowledge of the Swing Era with you!
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Part 1: 9:00-10:30AM 8 Count Essentials
Part 2: 10:30AM -12PM 8 Count Swing Out:
Lunch Break 12-1PM
Part 3: 1-3PM Swing Out Variations
Open a new chapter in your dancing .... Be Happy!
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Part 1 & 2 - Morning Only $45
(At the door $55)
Part 3 - Afternoon Only $30
(At the door $40)
Part 1 & 2 & 3 All Day $70
(At the door $80)
Register here
This 6 piece band will take you into a whole new era with great arrangement from Frank Sinatra, Luis Prima and other jazz greats! Come by yourself or with a partner. Dance the night away or come and listen to the band. Intimate, fun and live music!!!
"SWING 525" in Downtown San Antonio
LIVE BAND & THEME DANCE PARTIES
Nov 20: Swing Through the Decades
Nov 20 San Antonio "Swing Through the Decades" Dance
40's Vintage - 50's Rock & Roll - 60's Motown - 70's Disco "Swing Dance Party"
Dress up in your favorite Decade
7pm Swing Lesson - 8 pm Swing DJ Dance
Online tickets $15 (at door $18)
Youth/ Military $10 (at door $15)
Location
Swing 525 - Hermann Sons Ballroom - Dance Hall at 525 S. St Mary's Street San Antonio
Free parking and Entrance in the back.
Get your tickets today
Nov 13th - HANGAR DINNER DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA
"The Sentimental Journey Orchestra"- San Marcos C.A.F . Hangar
San Marcos Airport –1841 Airport Drive, Building. 2249, San Marcos, TX.
• 6-11 PM - Big Band Extravaganza
Beer/Wine Bar
$65 P/Person Tables of 8 start at $520
12/07 Swing Junction Holiday Gatsby Ball -NB
June 21 /Friday Night Sock Hop
Come in your favorite 50's outfit The Stroll, the Twist and let’s Rock and Roll baby! Held at the American Legion in New Braunfels $10 admission includes Swing Lesson. Details here
June 17-21 and June 24-28/ Swing Kids Summer Dance Camp
Swing Kids Summer Dance Camp
New Braunfels REGISTRATION CLOSED and
San Antonio Registration Open June 24-28 2019 https://www.facebook.com/events/1067421363455041/
Excitement - Fun - Learning lifetime social skills. We are so excited to be able to offer a Swing Kids Summer Camp for 9-13 year old in the morning 9-12:30 and 14-18 old afternoons 1-4:30 starting June 17th in New Braunfels and June 24th in San Antonio. They will stay with their age group during class but will join together for the dances. Teachers with over 25 years experience and credentials with Rob van Haaren.
• 17 Hours of Swing Dance Lessons
• DJ and Live Band Dance and much more.
• A Swing T-Shirt
• Only $190 for the week!
• Some scholarships available with sponsorship from Swing Junction, Alamo City Swing Revival and the American Legion Alamo Post 2 in San Antonio and Post 179 in New Braunfels.
Cost: $190 per student. Group discounts available. Groups of 10 or more $160 per student. Details and enrollment: Click here.
Special Theme Dance Party 3rd Friday
Friday JUNE 21st/ Sock Hop, Music & Dance Party w/Rob & Diane
The Stroll, the Twist and let's Rock and Roll baby! Dress up in your best 50's outfit! Great dance music from the 50's & 60's! Including Rock-n-Roll and Early Rhythm & Blues Jump Swing.
Held June 21 in downtown New Braunfels at the American Legion 410 W. Coll Street with Rob & Diane. Open to all ages. 7pm Lesson and Dance $10 p/p. Tickets:
Friday Night Sock Hop Music and Dance Party - Friday June 21st in downtown New Braunfels with Rob & Diane. Open to all ages. 7pm Lesson and Dance $10 p/p. Tickets below.
The Stroll, the Twist and let's Rock and Roll baby! Dress up in your best 50's outfit! Great dance music from the 50's & 60's! Including Rock-n-Roll and Early Rhythm & Blues Jump Swing. This once a quarter dance draws a diverse baby boomer crowd. Everyone should know that you don't need to know how to dance (and you don't have to bring a partner) to have a great time. There is a lesson at 7 and we will do “The Twist” and “The Limbo” contest during the dance! Let's Swing Dance Baby Group
Admission $10 p/p includes the dance lesson at 7pm. (16 years and under $5) All ages!
Questions? Comments? Email txswingjunction@gmail.com or call Rob at 512.393.1622
SWING JUNCTION - at the American Legion 410 W. Coll Street New Braunfels (Right across from the Sophienburg Museum)
Friday April 19th 7:00 PM-10:30 PM
SEE YOU LATER ALLIGATOR!
Tickets:
Have an Experience - Come Watch, Listen and Dance
Cost:
Early Bird Discounted Tickets $15
Tickets at the Door $20
VIP Reserved Table for 6 people $150 (only in advanced)
Online Discounted Tickets - Click Here
Location: Swing Junction at American Legion 410 W. Coll Street New Braunfels
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SWING JUNCTION - Let's Swing Dance Baby!
Dress up Gatsby Style and come and join us for an action packed night with a live band, performances and lots of great dancing as we present the "Annual Swing Junction Holiday Gatsby Ball”. A party done right. Come watch or dance. Music by Vic’s Hot Six Jazz Band.
Schedule:
6:30 Doors open
6:45 Optional Dinner and Cash Bar
7:30 pm Beginners Swing Lesson
8:00 pm Vic’s Hot Six Jazz Band
8:45 pm Teachers and Student Performances
9:00 pm Vic’s Hot Six Jazz Band and Charleston Circle for all.
9:45 pm Costume Contest
10:00 pm Vic’s Hot Six Jazz Band
1920’s Charleston (Great Gatsby Style)
1940’s Swing Era (Big Band Style)
1950’s Rock and Roll (1950’s Style)
Two Step (Traditional Texas Country Western Style)
(Yes we can also do a Walz or Foxtrot Ballroom
Theme)
A La Carte Packages
A) General 5 week Swing Series per person $60 Value
B) Dance Lesson for Bridal Party $350 Value
C) Dance Lesson for Wedding Reception $350 Value
D) Private Lesson Pack (5 private lessons) $400 Value
E) Wedding Dance Choreography including 4 Private Lesson $750 Value
F) Charleston, Swing Dance, Ballroom or Two Step Performance $350 Value
G) Theme (see above) DJ Music or Band for Wedding Reception
Between $400 - to a Full 14 Piece Big Band from $3000-$7500
SWING JUNCTION and DAS REC
New Braunfels Recreation Center
Tuesdays 7:00 and 8:00 PM
Swing and Two Step Western Swing
New Braunfels Recreation Center
345 Landa Street. New Braunfels
4 Week - Register Here