"My life is a million times better since I started learning how to swing dance from Lindy By The Sea!"
OUR NEXT SERIES OF IN-PERSON COURSES
* LEARN TO SWING DANCE *
THURSDAY NIGHTS
April 25, May 2, 9, 16
7:00 PM - Level 1 Lindy Hop (Part B) | FILLING UP
8:15 PM - Level 2 Lindy Hop (Part B) | FILLING UP
* FEATURED COURSES *
TUESDAY NIGHTS
April 23, 30, May 7, 14
7PM - Interm. Lindy Hop / The Track (Green) | FILLING UP
8PM - More Balboa (All Levels) | FILLING UP
9PM - The "West Side Story Meets LBS" Routine | FILLING UP
* Click "Next Series" below for information about our Tuesday night Featured Courses at 8pm and 9pm. * * All Classes Limited to 40 Students *
FOR ALL THE INFO ABOUT OUR COURSES
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LINDY BY THE SEA
Opening our doors in 1998, "Lindy By The Sea" boasts the biggest and longest running Swing Dance and Lindy Hop program in Los Angeles. For the past 26 years, our goal has been to nurture a kind, fun, welcoming, and skilled community of swing dancers.
NO PARTNER NEEDED!
We rotate, so you'll have plenty of people to dance with!
WHO TAKES YOUR CLASSES?
Well, it seems like just about everyone. We have all ages (though mostly adults) and all backgrounds. Everyone seems to come for the same reasons... to have fun, to learn something new, to meet new people, to get exercise, and to forget their troubles.
YOUR DANCE TEACHERS
World-renowned instructor, dancer, performer, and Lindy By The Sea founder Rusty Frank.
Award-winning dancer, instructor, performer, and current Lindy By The Sea manager Ron Campbell.
Award-winning dancer and instructor Ted Stanley. Together they have over 55 years of teaching experience. Wow!
OUR COURSES
OUR CURRENT SERIES OF COURSES (Through April 18th)
Thursday Night - Learn To Swing Dance
7:00 PM - Level 1 (Part A) Lindy Hop
8:15 PM - Level 2 (Part A) Lindy Hop
Tuesday Night - Featured Courses
7:00 PM - Intermediate Lindy Hop / The Track (Red)
8:00 PM - Balboa (All levels)
9:00 PM - Big John's Special
I'M NEW TO SWING DANCING. WHERE DO I START?
Our beginner courses are on Thursday. You should start with our Level 1 Course at 7pm on Thursday nights. Check our "Start Dates" (using the TAB above) to see when the next Series starts.
WHAT IS A SERIES?
A Series is a 4-week period of time during which several Courses are offered.
WHAT IS A COURSE?
A Course consists of 4 Lessons/Classes (one each week during a Series) on a single topic.
Example: Our Beginner / Level 1 Lindy Hop Course at 7pm on Thursdays starting Jan 4th.
WHAT COURSES ARE OFFERED IN THE NEXT SERIES?
Click on the green "Next Series" TAB above to see what we have in store.
WHAT DO WE TEACH?
We have a wonderful curriculum that will take you from an absolute beginner on up to a seasoned swing dancer. Read all about it HERE .
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEN PARTS A & B IN LEVEL 1 (& LEVEL 2)? DOES IT MATTER WHICH ONE I START WITH?
We want our students to develop really solid basics, so our Level 1 and Level 2 Courses are designed to span 2 Series (a "Part A" and "Part B" Series.) These "A" and "B" Series reinforce the same basic fundamentals while also providing completely new material in each course. It DOES NOT MATTER which Series ("A" or "B") you start your Level 1 and Level 2 learning with.
MAY I TAKE MORE THAN ONE COURSE AT A TIME?
Yes! As a matter of fact, you get a BIG discount on additional Courses taken in the same Series. Most people, who are absolute beginners, just start with Level 1. Then the next series they repeat Level 1 and add on Level 2.
CAN I JUST DROP IN?
In town for just a week or two? Want to try us out before getting a Series Pass? Yes, you can definitely drop in. The price is $22 for a single lesson. But we do ask that you don't drop in for the 3rd or 4th weeks in a beginner class (Levels 1 & 2).
DO I HAVE TO WEAR A MASK? Our Mask Etiquette: Bring a mask to all of our classes and dances and keep it with you. Before dancing with someone who chooses to wear a mask, please put yours on... Our motto: "Don't ask! Wear your mask!"
GROUP DANCE CLASSES
Lindy By The Sea group classes include: East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop, as well as featured classes in Balboa, Collegiate Shag, 1920s Charleston, Performance, Strolls, and more. Our three instructors have over 55 years of combined teaching experience. Our classes all follow a well-thought out curriculum, and are extremely upbeat and fun.
OUR NEXT SERIES
* LEARN TO SWING DANCE *
THURSDAY NIGHTS
April 25, May 2, 9, 16
7:00 PM - Level 1 Lindy Hop (Part B)
8:15 PM - Level 2 Lindy Hop (Part B)
* FEATURED COURSES *
TUESDAY NIGHTS
April 23, 30, May 7, 14
7:00 PM - Interm. Lindy Hop / The Track (Green)
8:00 PM - More Balboa (All Levels)
9:00 PM - The "West Side Story Meets LBS" Routine
These courses are selected by our Intermediate students and change each series. You don't want to miss them! You never know when they'll come back around.
MORE BALBOA
TUESDAYS
8pm - 9pm
* Open To ALL LEVELS *
The Balboa (or just "Bal" to many who know it) is a swing dance that originated right here in Southern California on Balboa Island in the 1920s. As a "satellite" dance to the Lindy Hop, Balboa was immensely popular in the decades that followed and is still a favorite of swing dancers today all over the world. Whether for dancing to faster tempos or just spicing up your Lindy Hop, Balboa is a wonderful and FUN addition to your dancer's play-book. So, come on down or stick around for More Balboa at 8pm on Tuesday nights.
* New Students Welcome! You do NOT need to have taken Balboa last series to take this class. *
FUN BALBOA CLIPS:
A wonderful Balboa Showcase from Rock That Swing Festival in 2017.
WATCH HERE
Our friends, Chris & Beth, mix Balboa and Lindy Hop in this neat clip from 2013.
WATCH HERE
THE "WEST SIDE STORY MEETS LBS" ROUTINE
(Lindy, Balboa, Shag)
TUESDAYS
9pm - 10pm
* Intermediate *
Ready for something fun? This class is for YOU! The West Side Story Meets LBS routine was choreographed by Lindy By The Sea founders Rusty Frank & Peter Flahiff in 2001 to the song "Diga Diga Doo," and instead of West Side Story's Jets vs The Sharks, this is a challenge dance between Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag! (LBS... Lindy, Balboa, Shag... Lindy By the Sea... Get it!!!)
This routine is a great chance to use some of the Balboa and Collegiate Shag you have been learning. Choreography is also a fantastic and entertaining way to really connect with the music while learning some slick moves and eye-catching styling technique. You'll even have an opportunity (not a requirement) to perform the number at an upcoming dance at Rusty's Rhythm Club. Don't think about it. Diga Diga DO IT! Round out your Tuesday nights with West Side Story Meets LBS at 9pm.
* Intermediate students should know their Lindy, Balboa & Collegiate Shag basics. Not sure? Call or Email us to see if you're ready. *
WATCH THIS:
An early Lindy By The Sea performance of the West Side Story Meets LBS back in 2001!WATCH HERE
Here are our students performing the West Side Story Meets LBS in 2015. WATCH HERE
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN! REGISTER FOR COURSES HERE
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE $5 WITH OUR EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT! (Available Through April 21st)
SAVE BIG WITH ADDITIONAL COURSES
Additional Courses on your Series Pass are just $49 each! What A Deal!
Here's Our Easy On-line Registration
1) Select the Type of Series Pass you want from the drop down.
(Note: Each Course comes with all 4 Lessons/Weeks in the Series.)
2) Tell us if the student is going through class as a Lead or Follow.
3) Enter Student Name & Email address for Registration Confirmation.
4) Let us know what Course(s) this student will be taking.
5) Click "Add To Cart"
PLEASE NOTE:
* Prices are PER STUDENT ("2-Course Series Pass" means two Courses in the same Series for the same student.)
* Passes are for the SAME SERIES. ("2-Course Series Pass" means two Courses in the same 4-week Series.)
* You may NOT spread a Series Pass out over consecutive Series.
* Questions? Need Help? Call us (310) 943-9663 or EMAIL
2024 PRICES
SERIES PASSES:
(Series Passes are good for all 4 Lessons/Classes in the Course(s) you register for.) 1st Course = $80
Additional Courses = $49 Each
* Take advantage of Early Registration and save $5 on your Series Pass.
* Seniors and Full-Time Students receive a 10% Discount on all Series Passes. Please Note: Prices are per/series per/person
SINGLE / DROP IN LESSONS:
(Single / Drop In Lessons are only available at the door.) Drop In Lesson = $22
* Students with an current Series Pass save $5 on Drop In Lessons.
SIGNING UP FOR COURSES:
Click the green "Register Now" TAB above to sign up.
Accepted payment types: Credit Card, Venmo, or Paypal Account.
* You will receive a Registration Confirmation Email within 24 hours of registering.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: WANT TO TAKE MORE THAN ONE COURSE IN A SERIES?
That's great! You save BIG on additional courses in the same series.
(Please note: These discounted courses cannot be spread out over consecutive series.)
FINE PRINT:
Series Pass sales are final and non-refundable. Series Passes are transferable and good until activated. Once activated, they are only good for the student and 4-week series recorded on the card. Make-Up Lessons will be honored (space permitting) if you need to miss a lesson. Please schedule Make-Up Lessons with us in advance to avoid showing up to a full class. Make-Up Lessons have no monetary value and can not be refunded nor used to register for a new Series Pass. All students are required to sign our annual Release and Waiver of Liability in order to participate.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Lindy By The Sea classes are held at the historic Rebekah Lodge in El Segundo, California. This women's club dates back to 1917! We have a beautiful wooden floor and a wonderfully cozy atmosphere to keep our classes fun and friendly.
Lindy By The Sea
Rebekah Lodge
406 E. Grand Avenue
El Segundo, CA 90245.
2024 LINDY BY THE SEA SCHEDULE
4-WEEK SERIES START DATES:
TUESDAYS INTERMEDIATE COURSES
2024
January 2 - Completed
January 30 - Completed
February 26 - Completed
March 26 - Completed
April 23 - NEXT SERIES
May 21
June 18 *
July 23
August 20
September 17
October 15 **
November 19 ***
* No classes July 2 (Independence Day Week)
** No classes October 29 (Halloween Week)
*** No classes November 26 (Thanksgiving Week)
THURSDAYS BEGINNER COURSES
2024
January 4 - Completed
February 1 - Completed
February 29 - Completed
March 28 - Completed
April 25 - NEXT SERIES
May 23
June 20 *
July 25
August 22
September 19
October 17 **
November 21 ***
* No classes July 4 (Independence Day)
** No classes October 31 (Halloween)
*** No classes November 28 (Thanksgiving)
WATCH OUR LINDY BY THE SEA STUDENTS AND SEE WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT...
STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
PRIVATE LESSONS
Whether you are just starting or have been dancing for a while, private lessons are a great way to take your dancing to the next level. MORE INFO
FINANCIAL AID
Going through a rough financial patch? Don't worry, we can work something out. For more information on options, click HERE.
MOVIES! MOVIES! MOVIES!
There are so many wonderful Swing Dance clips to amaze and inspire you. Get started with some of our favorites HERE.
SWING ETIQUETTE
Swing Etiquette, what is it? Enjoy this helpful article on DANCE ETIQUETTE .