Classes & Events
Check out our exciting current and upcoming progressive classes, social dances, and special events
Pay-What-You-Want Night!
Kicking off the New Year with our Pay-What-You-Want event on the 15th, followed by the start of our 6-week series classes! Details coming very soon.
West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop Classes - Week 1 of 6
Kicking off the New Year with exciting 6-week series West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop classes! Registration is open!
West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop Classes - Week 2 of 6
Kicking off the New Year with exciting 6-week series West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop classes! join us!
West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop Classes - Week 3 of 6
Kicking off the New Year with exciting 6-week series West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop classes! join us!
West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop Classes - Week 4 of 6
Kicking off the New Year with exciting 6-week series West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop classes! join us!
West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop Classes - Week 5 of 6
Kicking off the New Year with exciting 6-week series West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop classes! join us!
West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop Classes - Week 6 of 6
Kicking off the New Year with exciting 6-week series West Coast Swing & Lindy Hop classes! join us!
West Coast Swing Intensive with Dawn Blorstad
Jumping into our second of the year PRO West Coast Swing Intensives with champion dancer, teacher of teachers, head judge extraordinaire, hall of fame inductee, and living legend, Dawn Blorstad (formerly Garish).
Dawn will be teaching our Pro West Coast Swing series intensive on Saturday, March 1st for The Rhythm Lounge at the Abbey Bar in Harrisburg. She will be presenting an amazing class on technique and partnering that is designed to challenge how you think about dancing in a way that will help you to elevate your skills (with patience and practice, naturally).
The Rhythm Lounge at Holiday Jam 2024
Holiday Jam
FREE outdoor event with festive performances, winter obstacle course, hot cocoa, cookies, & a pop-up ice rink with skates open until 8:00pm
TRL @ the SoMa Christmas Market
In its second year, the SoMa Christmas Market is an outdoor artisan market featuring local makers, food trucks, beverages, and music.
It’s My Jam - Lindy Hop Workshop & Social Dance Weekend
Join us on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th for two jam-packed days of electrifying Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz workshops. This isn’t just any dance event—it's your chance to learn from some of the world’s most renowned and charismatic instructors.
All Swing: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
This Sept, we’re featuring the start of our 8-week Progressive series in West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop for beginner & experienced dancers!
All Swing: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
This Sept, we’re featuring the start of our 8-week Progressive series in West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop for beginner & experienced dancers!
All Swing: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
This Sept, we’re featuring the start of our 8-week Progressive series in West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop for beginner & experienced dancers!
All Swing: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
This Sept, we’re kicking things off with a special pop-up Solo Jazz class and the start of our 8-week Progressive series in West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop!
All Swing Wednesday: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
Join us Wednesdays for West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop into one unforgettable night of classes and dance at The Abbey Bar!
Parlour Noir + The Rhythm Lounge
Don’t miss one of Philadelphia's premier swing bands - Parlour Noir on June 23rd at this FREE outdoor event!!
All Swing Wednesday: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
Join us Wednesdays for West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop into one unforgettable night of classes and dance at The Abbey Bar!
All Swing Wednesday: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
Join us Wednesdays for West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop into one unforgettable night of classes and dance at The Abbey Bar!
The Rhythm Lounge at Susquehanna Folk Festival w/Live Music
The Rhythm Lounge is collaborating with the Susquehanna Folk Festival for a night of dancing & live music by Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five!
All Swing Wednesday: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
Join us Wednesdays for West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop into one unforgettable night of classes and dance at The Abbey Bar!
All Swing Wednesday: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
Continuing through July, we’re combining West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop into one unforgettable night of classes and dance at The Abbey Bar!
The Rhythm Lounge: WCS Workshop & Swing Mixer
This July, join us for our monthly social dance event showcasing workshops followed by a vibrant social dance party.
All Swing Wednesday: A Night of WCS & Lindy Hop
Continuing through July, we’re combining West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop into one unforgettable night of classes and dance at The Abbey Bar!
Class Levels
We offer various weekly and special workshop classes for dancers of all skill levels. Check out our level descriptions to find out which classes are perfect for you!
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This level is for you if you’re just embarking on your Swing dancing journey! To get started, we’ve designed our curriculum to help you build a strong foundation. Rotating class topics are:
• A - Intro Lindy Rhythms & Moves
• B - Building on Lindy Rhythms & Moves
• C - Lindy Charleston Ideas
• D - Wild Card - Rotating Topics
Each of these classes typically run for 4 consecutive weeks starting the first week of each month. They are designed to be progressive, which means the material builds upon previous classes to encourage your growth as dancers.
All Level 1 classes can be taken and/or repeated in any order and are each required to be completed once before moving to Level 2.
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This level is for those who have been dancing swing more consistently, but still getting the hang of things. You already know various rhythms & moves, Swingouts, and Charleston. You try to go social dancing a few times a month, if not weekly.
In Level 2 classes, we keep the topics floating to be better able to customize the material to meet the needs of our students. So we recommend joining Level 2 AFTER you complete 4 consecutive Level 1 classes and are ready for a bit more of a challenge.
Like Level 1, these classes typically run for 4 consecutive weeks starting the first week of each month
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Geared towards dancers who have been Lindy Hopping for a while, you know how to smoothly and successfully mix rhythms and movements. In fact, you understand the concept of mixing rhythms beyond the standard rhythm structures and are comfortable adding in your own fun styling, rhythms, jazz, and Charleston. You have body awareness and value finding connection to yourself, your partner, and music.
Level 3 classes typically occur once a month by invitation.