Syndicate live music and other special events
School’s out on Friday, April 18th, and we will have special pricing for high school students at our Thursday dance! It’s easy to get started — they can learn the six-count swing basic in a just one hour.
All genders are welcome to lead or follow. All ages are welcome. No partner or previous experience needed. Pay at the door!
Student Admission: $2.00
Non-member Admission: $8.00
Intro Swing Dance Lesson at 8:15 pm
Social Dancing at 9:00 pm
Since 1998, the Austin Swing Syndicate has hosted a weekly dance at a beautiful historic mansion west of UT — the Texas Federation of Woman’s Clubs at 2312 San Gabriel.
We provide a safe, friendly place to rediscover a dance that started in the Harlem Renaissance during the 1930s.
You won’t want to miss Retro Swing Night tonight – Thurs, March 27 @ 9:00 pm!
Jump, jive, and wail to the swing hits that made the late-90s and 00’s unforgettable – Neo-Swing, Groove, Jump Blues & more! Dust off your khakis, modrobes, skants (no judgment), and favorite Lindy Exchange tee for a night of pure fun with your favorite DJs!
Learn to Swing dance in April! Sign up for our series classes in Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag!
Join us and tons of dancers from all over the country for the official kick-off to Hot Rhythm Holiday! A Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and Lindy Hop Workshop Weekend!
Evening Schedule
7:00 PM: Progressive classes
8:00PM: Intermediate Swing
8:15 PM: Intro to Swing Lesson
9:00 to Midnight: Social dancing to Floyd Domino’s Allstars
December Workshops are here! Join us for our special topic workshops and continue to skyrocket your dance skills and have fun with the Austin Swing Syndicate!
Time: 7:30 to 9:00 PM
Cost: $25 each
SCHEDULE
Dec 5 & Dec 12 – Lindy 2 Choreography & Performance Workshop w/ Kari & Misha
This two-week choreography and performance class will integrate Lindy 2 level skills, moves, and concepts into a short choreo that you will perform Dec 12th!
Prerequisite: You have completed our Lindy 2 two-month series. This content is curated with our Lindy 2 series class students in mind. If you have completed Lindy 2 with us in October and November, or you are an intermediate, intermediate+ or advanced or higher dancer who can execute the Lindy 2 content, you can sign up for this unique choreography and performance class! If you have not completed Lindy 2 Oct-Nov series and want to participate, please attend the skills assessment Thurs, Dec 5th at 7:15 pm.
Dec 5 – The Shim Sham w/ Keli Hawthorne
Learn the Shim Sham! You know you wanna! This is the popular tap-inspired, Solo Jazz line dance we dance together every Thursday. Swing dancers around the world dance the Shim Sham, and now you will be able to dance it too!
Prerequisite: No experience or partner required!
Dec 12 – Lindy Hop w/ Keli & Thomas
Impress your coworkers at your company holiday party! This Instructor’s Choice content is curated with our Lindy 1 series class students in mind but will help dancers of all levels to refine their skills and level up their dancing.
Prerequisite: Lindy 1. Continue your Lindy Hop journey with Keli & Thomas!
Austin Swing Syndicate Halloween Party & Costume Contest 
When: Thursday, October 31st, 9 PM – 12 AM
Where: The Fed Mansion 
What: Swing dancing, costume contest, and spooky vibes!
Costumes encouraged but not required. See you on the dance floor! 