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Swing U Dance School
Categories: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Dance Studios Arts & Entertainment Jazz & Blues Nightlife Jazz & Blues Dance Studios, Jazz & Blues [Edit]
Live Art Gallery151 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 305-8242
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 7 pm - 9 pm
Sun 5 pm - 7 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Tue, Wed
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- Yes
3 reviews for Swing U Dance School
3 reviews in English
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Review from Matt C.
San Francisco, CA
5/22/2010
My partner and I took a dance class with Burnie a while back and it was a lot of fun. We both learned a lot, made new friends, and felt very comfortable. Burnie knows what he's doing and is a good dancer, but more importantly to us, he knows how to break it down in a way that people can understand. He is very kind and welcoming. We felt very comfortable and it seemed like everyone else was too.
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Review from Ninja H.
7/6/2010
Burnie is absolutely amazing!! I came for BANDW Swing class and due to how many people were present and the limited space we had, Burnie decided to teach us the Balboa Swing...perfect!! =)
So much fun! He's an easy instructor to follow and realized the stereotype "look" I had of Swing (that's a very good thing!). He makes me want to attend a 30s speak easy...just gotta practice a little more first =/ -
Review from Hank W.
Santa Cruz, CA
5/21/2010
First off everyone involved is super friendly and welcoming. It's hard trying new things and having a bunch of smiling, friendly people greet you is always helpful. These are incredible dancers who put on a great show. They throw great parties with dj's that know their stuff when it comes to danceable, fun music. The instruction is always clear and easy to follow and they literally get people swinging their first night out. Can't say enough good stuff about Swing U. Oh, oops...did I mention that they are all very good looking and dress really snazzy? Well, I'll put that in my next review!
Specialties
Swing Dancing, Salsa, Country, Ballroom, Tap, Jazz Vernacular line dances and more. Dance lessons, Dance Classes, Wedding dance lessons, Wedding dance classes, Swing lessons, Swing Classes, Salsa lessons, Salsa Classes... You name it; We got it! We know it and we share historically accurate authentic swing dances: Lindy Hop, Saint Louis Shag, Collegiate Shag, Balboa and other Ballroom and social dances Jive, Carolina Shag, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing (incorrectly called Jitterbug) and more...
History
Established in 2001
We started as a small troupe; now we hold the SF Swing Fest. We are a non profit 501c3 which started to promote dance education to ALL adults and youth. We provide free lessons to youth as part of our mission. Our other goal is to create 'Straight' & Gay friendly and/or Same Sex Dance spaces and contests that include GLBT folk. Check out our SF Bal Fest and contests: Nor Cal & Nor Am Championships at SwingChampionships.com BalboaFestival.com and our troupe: QueerJitterbugs.com
Meet the Manager: Burnie G.
Teacher, DJ, Choreographer:
2010 Cafe Dunord
09-10 Fillmore Jazz Fest
CA Same Sex Lindy Champion
Guest Taught UCSF & SDFL-City College
Taught Istanbul to Ankara, Turkey
International Competitor (ILHC) 1st contestant w/same sex partner
08-09 Teacher Swingn with the Stars, Phoenix
08-10 Tabulator Judge IBC, Bal Rendevous
SFLX member
Choreographer Film Maggotts to Men
07-10 guest Taught TNJ, Verdi
07-08 1st North American to teach Bal & Head Judge in
Buenos Aires, Argentina (LHIAF)
American Same Sex Swing Champion
Teacher Vima Ballroom, SF
07-06 Performer Sutter Health.
06 Nor Cal Same Sex Bal Champion
05-10 organizor of SF Swing Fests w/North American & Nor Cal Champs
05 CA Same Sex Swing Champion
Judge Team Challenge Swing Central, Redwood City
04-10 Pride
03-04 LGBT Center
03 Variety Show
03 Swing the Movie
02-05 Various California Same Sex Balroom Champion titles
02 Bal & Collegiate Shag teacher Metronome Ballroom
01 Dance Teacher Training College
