"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
* LEARN TO SWING DANCE *
THURSDAY NIGHTS
May 1, 8, 15, 22
7:00 PM - The ABCs Of Swing (Part B) | FILLING UP
8:15 PM - The ABCs Of Lindy Hop (Part B) | FILLING UP
* FEATURED COURSES *
TUESDAY NIGHTS
April 29, May 6, 13, 20
7 PM - Intermediate Lindy Hop / The Track (Green) | FILLING UP
8 PM - More Balboa (All Levels) | FILLING UP
9 PM - Lindy Charleston Variations | FILLING UP
* Classes taught at 406 E. Grand Avenue in El Segundo, California.* * Click "Next Series" below for information about our Featured 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 27 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 Ron Campbell: Ron is an award-winning dancer, instructor, performer, and runs Lindy By The Sea. Rusty Frank: Rusty is a world-renowned instructor, dancer, performer, and Lindy By The Sea founder. Ted Stanley: Ted is also an award-winning dancer and instructor. Together they have over 55 years of teaching experience. Wow!
OUR COURSES
OUR CURRENT SERIES OF COURSES (Through May 22nd)
Thursday Night - Learn To Swing Dance
7:00 PM - ABCs of Swing (Part B)
8:15 PM - ABCs of Lindy Hop (Part B)
Tuesday Night - Featured Courses
7:00 PM - Intermediate Lindy Hop / The Track (Green)
8:00 PM - More Balboa
9:00 PM - Lindy Charleston Variations
I'M NEW TO SWING DANCING. WHERE DO I START?
Our beginner courses are on Thursday. You should start with our "ABCs of Swing" 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 "ABCs of Swing" Course at 7pm on Thursdays starting Jan 9th.
WHAT COURSES ARE OFFERED IN THE NEXT SERIES?
Our current / upcoming courses are listed above. Click on the green "Next Series" TAB above for more information on 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 & C IN THE THURSDAY NIGHT COURSES? DOES IT MATTER WHICH ONE I START WITH?
We want our students to develop a really solid foundation, so our "ABCs of Swing" and "ABCs of Lindy Hop" curriculum is designed to span 3 Series (Parts "A", "B" & "C".) These "A", "B" & "C" Series reinforce the same fundamentals while also teaching completely new material in each course. It DOES NOT MATTER which Series ("A", "B" or "C") you start with in learning your ABCs.
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 the "ABCs of Swing". Then, the next series, they take the next part of the "ABCs of Swing" and add on the "ABCs of Lindy Hop".
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, but we do ask that you don't drop in for the 3rd or 4th weeks of a beginner "ABCs" class unless it is just a refresher for you.
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.
NEXT SERIES INFO COMING SOON!
OUR CURRENT COURSE INFO IS BELOW
TUESDAY NIGHT'S FEATURED COURSES
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
8:00 PM
* 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
LINDY CHARLESTON VARIATIONS
TUESDAYS
9:00 PM
Looking for something new to spice up your social dancing? This super-fun class will enhance your repertoire of Side-by-side, Hand-to-Hand, and Back Charleston variations. These fun steps are real partner (and crowd) pleasers and are perfect to have handy when dancing to up-tempo music. They're also great for musicality. Be sure to add Lindy Charleston Variations (Tuesdays at 9pm) to your Series Pass.
THURSDAY NIGHT'S BEGINNER COURSES
We can't wait to welcome you to Lindy By The Sea!
(Teaching Swing and Lindy Hop since 1998.)
The ABCs OF SWING
THURSDAYS
7:00 PM
Have you always wanted to learn how to Swing Dance? Well, you're in the right place!
Our "ABCs of Swing" is your fun-filled introduction to Swing Dancing. We start from scratch, teaching you the essential beginner steps and techniques that will have you dancing by the end of your very first lesson.
The "ABCs of Swing" is split into three parts (A, B, & C of course). Each part is a 4-lesson series. The best part? You can start with any part (A, B, or C), because we always begin with the foundational basics. As you progress through each part, you'll pick up new moves and expand your Swing Dancing repertoire. By the end of your ABCs, you'll master six-count basic moves and the Side-By-Side Charleston, gearing you up for the next level: The "ABCs of Lindy Hop."
Start learning Swing Dance today! It's as easy as your ABCs!
The ABCs OF LINDY HOP
THURSDAYS
8:15 PM
Once you've got a grasp on your "ABCs of Swing," you're ready to dive into the Lindy Hop.
Our "ABCs of Lindy Hop" takes your Swing Dancing to a new level. We start with the foundational basics of Lindy Hop and layer on exciting new moves in each 4-lesson series. By the end of this three part course, you'll be rocking steps like Swingouts, Sugar Pushes, and the Back Charleston. Plus, we sprinkle in styling and musicality tips along the way to have you dancing like a true Lindy Hopper in no time.
Start with any part! (A, B, & C again.)
Learn the original American Swing Dance, the Lindy Hop! It's as easy as your ABCs!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED BUT
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US!
REGISTRATION FOR OUR NEXT SEREIS
WILL OPEN ON
FRIDAY, MAY 16th
QUESTIONS?
HOPING TO DROP-IN SOONER?
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2025 PRICES
SERIES PASSES:
Series Passes are good for all 4 Lessons/Classes in the Course(s) you register for. 1st Course = $82
Additional Courses = $51 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 = $23
* 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, Series Passes are only good for the student and 4-week series recorded on the card.
Make-Up Lessons may be honored (space permitting) within the SAME 4-week Series, 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.
2025 LINDY BY THE SEA SCHEDULE
4-WEEK SERIES START DATES:
TUESDAYS INTERMEDIATE COURSES
2025
January 7 - Completed
February 4 - Completed
March 4 - Completed
April 1 - Completed
April 29 - CURRENT SERIES
May 27 - NEXT SERIES
June 24 *
July 29
August 26
September 23
October 21
November 18 **
* No classes July 1 (4th of July Week)
* No classes November 25 (Thanksgiving Week)
THURSDAYS BEGINNER COURSES
2025
January 9 - Completed
February 6 - Completed
March 6 - Completed
April 3 - Completed
May 1 - CURRENT SERIES
May 29 - NEXT SERIES
June 26 *
July 31
August 28
September 25
October 23
November 20 **
* No classes July 3 (4th of July Week)
** No classes November 27 (Thanksgiving Week)
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 .
