"My life is a million times better since I started learning how to swing dance from Lindy By The Sea!"
OUR CURRENT SERIES OF IN-PERSON COURSES REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!
* LEARN TO SWING DANCE *
THURSDAY NIGHTS
November 30, December 7, 14, 21
7pm - Level 1(A) Lindy Hop | ALMOST FULL
8pm - Level 2(A) Lindy Hop | FILLING UP
9pm - Level 3 Lindy Hop | AVAILABLE
* FEATURED COURSES *
TUESDAY NIGHTS
November 28, December 5, 12, 19
7pm - Int. Lindy / The Track (Blue) | ALMOST FULL
8pm - A Taste Of Dance (All Levels) | CLASS IS FULL
9pm - Routines: The Big Apple | 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 25 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 December 21st)
Thursday Night - Learn To Swing Dance
7pm - Level 1(A) Lindy Hop
8pm - Level 2(A) Lindy Hop
9pm - Level 3 Lindy Hop
Tuesday Night - Featured Courses
7pm - Intermediate Lindy Hop / The Track (Blue)
8pm - A Taste Of Dance
9pm - Routines: The Big Apple
I'M NEW TO SWING DANCING. WHERE DO I START?
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 one-hour 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 6.
WHAT COURSES ARE OFFERED IN THE NEXT SERIES?
Click on the green "Next Series" button 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 LEVEL 1 A & B? DOES IT MATTER WHICH ONE I START ON?
We want our students to develop really solid basics, so our Level 1 and Level 2 Courses are designed to span 2 Series (an "A" and "B" Series.) These "A" and "B" Series reinforce the same fundamentals in weeks 1 & 2 and provide completely new material in weeks 3 & 4. It doesn't 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 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?
Yes, you can definitely drop in. The price is $20 for a single one-hour lesson. But we do ask that you don't drop in for the 3rd or 4th weeks in a beginner class (Levels 1, 2 & 3).
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, 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
November 30, December 7, 14, 21
7pm - Level 1(A) Lindy Hop
8pm - Level 2(A) Lindy Hop
9pm - Level 3 Lindy Hop
* FEATURED COURSES *
TUESDAY NIGHTS
November 28, December 5, 12, 19
7pm - Int. Lindy Hop / The Track (Blue)
8pm - A Taste Of Dance (All Levels)
9pm - Routines: The Big Apple
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.
A TASTE OF DANCE
TUESDAYS
8pm - 9pm
* Open To All Levels *
THIS CLASS IS FULL
For the first time in five years, we're bringing this Student Favorite course back to Lindy By The Sea! As a Lindy Hopper, your dancing skills can make you a star at weddings and holiday parties (it's that time of year), but what do you do when the music just doesn't swing? We've got you covered with this FUN and INFORMATIVE course: A Taste Of Dance. You'll learn the basics in Waltz, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Slow Dance, Tap Dance, and (of course) Polka! You'll have a BLAST while becoming a better dancer and never have to leave the dance floor again because it's the "wrong music." Don't miss this chance! Be sure to register for A Taste Of Dance on Tuesday Nights at 8pm.
Every Lindy Hopper should learn The Big Apple! This vintage routine was choreographed by none other than Frankie Manning back in 1937. It's a TON of FUN and makes great use of the jazz and boogie steps of the day. Choreography like this is a fantastic and entertaining way to really connect with the music while learning some slick moves and eye-catching styling technique. Students will have an opportunity (not a requirement) to perform the number at an upcoming dance at Rusty's Rhythm Club. Join the fun and TAKE A BITE! Round out your Tuesday nights with Routines: The Big Apple at 9pm.
* Intermediate students must know all of their Lindy basics. Not sure? Call or Email us to see if you're ready. *
WATCH THIS:
Here's Whitey's Lindy Hoppers performing The Big Apple in 1939. WATCH HERE
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN! REGISTER FOR COURSES HERE
SAVE BIG WITH ADDITIONAL COURSES
Additional Courses on your Series Pass are just $44 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:
* Masks may be required in accordance with our in-class Mask Etiquette.
* 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
2023 PRICES
SERIES PASSES:
(Series Passes are good for all 4 Lessons/Classes in the Course(s) you register for.) 1st Course = $79
Additional Courses = $44 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 = $20
* 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: WANNA 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.
2023 & 2024 LINDY BY THE SEA SCHEDULE
4-WEEK SERIES START DATES:
TUESDAYS INTERMEDIATE COURSES
2023
January 3 - Concluded
January 31 - Concluded
February 28 - Concluded
March 28 - Concluded
April 25 - Concluded
May 23 - Concluded
June 20 * - Concluded
July 25 - Concluded
August 22 - Concluded
September 19 - Concluded
October 17 ** - Concluded
November 28 - CURRENT SERIES
* No classes July 4 (Independence Day)
** No classes October 31 (Halloween)
THURSDAYS BEGINNER COURSES
2023
January 5 - Concluded
February 2 - Concluded
March 2 - Concluded
March 30 - Concluded
April 27 - Concluded
May 25 - Concluded
June 22 * - Concluded
July 27 - Concluded
August 24 - Concluded
September 21 - Concluded
October 19 ** - Concluded
November 30 - CURRENT SERIES
* No classes July 6 (Independence Day Week)
** No classes November 2 (Halloween Week)
TUESDAYS INTERMEDIATE COURSES
2024
January 2 - NEXT SERIES
January 30
February 26
March 28
April 23
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 - NEXT SERIES
February 1
February 29
March 28
April 25
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 having been dancing for awhile, 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 .
