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BEGintermediate Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey
Feb
11
6:30 PM18:30

BEGintermediate Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: This class will cover 6 and 8 count lindy rhythms. We will work on fundamentals such as frame, connection, and styling. Our major focus will be creating light leads and light follows.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to do a swingout and a lindy circle.

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 OR $10 drop in (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

NOTE: If you are also taking the 8:00pm Monday night Beginning Lindy Hop class at The Ballroom of Sacramento, then your price will only be $20 for the month, or $5 to drop in.

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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LIVE MUSIC from Chace 'n' the beat  (V)Palentine's Party
Feb
11
7:15 PM19:15

LIVE MUSIC from Chace 'n' the beat (V)Palentine's Party

$15 Cover — All ages

7:15-8:00 beginning 6 Count Swing lesson

8:00-10:30 Chace ‘n’ the Beat

This rhythm and blues band is new to our dance scene, but the dancers are loving them. We are excited to finally be able to have them at Sactown Swings. Whether you come solo or bring a Valentine or a Palentine, you are bound to have a good time.

More info about this amazing night of dancing can be found under the Social Dances tab.

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BEGintermediate Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey
Feb
18
6:30 PM18:30

BEGintermediate Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: This class will cover 6 and 8 count lindy rhythms. We will work on fundamentals such as frame, connection, and styling. Our major focus will be creating light leads and light follows.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to do a swingout and a lindy circle.

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 OR $10 drop in (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

NOTE: If you are also taking the 8:00pm Monday night Beginning Lindy Hop class at The Ballroom of Sacramento, then your price will only be $20 for the month, or $5 to drop in.

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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BEGintermediate Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey
Feb
25
6:30 PM18:30

BEGintermediate Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: This class will cover 6 and 8 count lindy rhythms. We will work on fundamentals such as frame, connection, and styling. Our major focus will be creating light leads and light follows.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to do a swingout and a lindy circle.

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 OR $10 drop in (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

NOTE: If you are also taking the 8:00pm Monday night Beginning Lindy Hop class at The Ballroom of Sacramento, then your price will only be $20 for the month, or $5 to drop in.

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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Intermediate Charleston progressive class series w/Paul Riding
Mar
4
6:30 PM18:30

Intermediate Charleston progressive class series w/Paul Riding

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: Explore and refine partnered Charleston techniques and sequences.

Prerequisites: Students must be comfortable with partnered Charleston

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 OR $10 drop in (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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Intermediate Charleston progressive class series w/Paul Riding
Mar
11
6:30 PM18:30

Intermediate Charleston progressive class series w/Paul Riding

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: Explore and refine partnered Charleston techniques and sequences.

Prerequisites: Students must be comfortable with partnered Charleston

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 OR $10 drop in (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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29th Anniversary Party w/LIVE MUSIC from Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums featuring Miss Carmen Getit
Mar
11
7:15 PM19:15

29th Anniversary Party w/LIVE MUSIC from Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums featuring Miss Carmen Getit

$15 Cover — All ages

7:15-8:00 beginning 6 count swing lesson

8:00-10:30 Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums featuring Miss Carmen Getit

When considering a band to help us celebrate 29 years of a weekly swing night in Sacramento, this band was the first on the list. Sacramento loves them and are so excited to welcome them back to Sactown Swings. The energy that this band brings to the stage is unequaled. Their ability to engage an audience with their superior musicianship will leave you awestruck. They will also help you get your steps in because you will dance all night long. Don’t miss this special evening! (Dress to impress for this band.)

This will be an incredibly special evening of music. Dress vintage and don’t miss this night.

More info about this amazing night of dancing can be found under the Social Dances tab.

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Intermediate Charleston progressive class series w/Paul Riding
Mar
18
6:30 PM18:30

Intermediate Charleston progressive class series w/Paul Riding

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: Explore and refine partnered Charleston techniques and sequences.

Prerequisites: Students must be comfortable with partnered Charleston

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 OR $10 drop in (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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Intermediate Charleston progressive class series w/Paul Riding
Mar
25
6:30 PM18:30

Intermediate Charleston progressive class series w/Paul Riding

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: Explore and refine partnered Charleston techniques and sequences.

Prerequisites: Students must be comfortable with partnered Charleston

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 OR $10 drop in (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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LIVE MUSIC from The Dave Segal Blues Band
Apr
8
7:15 PM19:15

LIVE MUSIC from The Dave Segal Blues Band

$15 Cover — All ages

7:15-8:00 beginning Swing lesson

8:00-10:30 The Dave Segal Blues Band

Dave Segal returns to Sactown Swings with his incredible blues band. A blues guitarist and singer from Sacramento, Dave’s specialty is a fun, danceable combination of vintage-style blues, jump, swing, and R&B. Dave knows and loves our dancers, so be prepared to be on the dance floor all night long.

This will be an incredibly special evening of music.

More info about this amazing night of dancing can be found under the Social Dances tab.

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LIVE MUSIC from Geoffrey Miller & The Rockin' Rousers
Apr
22
7:15 PM19:15

LIVE MUSIC from Geoffrey Miller & The Rockin' Rousers

LIVE MUSIC = $15 Cover — All ages We are dressing 50’s for this band night! Poodle skirts and all.

7:15-8:00 beginning East Coast Swing lesson

8:00-10:30 Geoff Miller & The Rockin’ Two This rockabilly band will keep the floor hot. Every time Geoff plays for Sactown Swings, he keeps us dancing.

More info about this amazing night of dancing can be found under the Social Dance tab.

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BEGintermediate Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey
Feb
4
6:30 PM18:30

BEGintermediate Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: This class will cover 6 and 8 count lindy rhythms. We will work on fundamentals such as frame, connection, and styling. Our major focus will be creating light leads and light follows.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to do a swingout and a lindy circle.

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 OR $10 drop in (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

NOTE: If you are also taking the 8:00pm Monday night Beginning Lindy Hop class at The Ballroom of Sacramento, then your price will only be $20 for the month, or $5 to drop in.

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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1st Sunday Swingout
Feb
1
6:00 PM18:00

1st Sunday Swingout

$5 cover — all ages welcome

6:00-7:00 Lesson = Beginning Lindy Hop w/Johnny & Stacey

OR

6:00-7:00 specialty lesson for $5 extra = “Pat & Heather fine tune your Lindy” (Students should be comfortable executing a swingout.)

7-9 Swing Social (Johnny is the DJ.)

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Intro to Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey
Jan
28
6:30 PM18:30

Intro to Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: This class will cover 6 and 8 count lindy rhythms. We will work on fundamentals such as frame, connection, and styling. In these four weeks we will cover the swingout, lindy circle, basic outside and inside turns, and how to transition between 6 and 8 count rhythms.

Prerequisites: Previous swing dancing experience is helpful but NOT required.  Complete beginners are welcome in this class!

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

NOTE: If you are also taking the 8:00pm Monday night Beginning Lindy Hop class at The Ballroom of Sacramento, then your price will only be $20 for the month, or $5 to drop in.

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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LIVE MUSIC from The Hucklebucks
Jan
21
7:15 PM19:15

LIVE MUSIC from The Hucklebucks

$15 Cover — All ages

7:15-8:00 beginning 6 Count Swing lesson

8:00-10:30 The Hucklebucks

The Hucklebucks are a Sacramento favorite. We have been dancing to their tunes for 20 years, and we are so happy to party with them at the Elks Lodge.

Get ready for a great night of JUMP BLUES.

More info about this amazing night of dancing can be found under the Social Dances tab.

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Intro to Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey
Jan
21
6:30 PM18:30

Intro to Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: This class will cover 6 and 8 count lindy rhythms. We will work on fundamentals such as frame, connection, and styling. In these four weeks we will cover the swingout, lindy circle, basic outside and inside turns, and how to transition between 6 and 8 count rhythms.

Prerequisites: Previous swing dancing experience is helpful but NOT required.  Complete beginners are welcome in this class!

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

NOTE: If you are also taking the 8:00pm Monday night Beginning Lindy Hop class at The Ballroom of Sacramento, then your price will only be $20 for the month, or $5 to drop in.

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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Intro to Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey
Jan
14
6:30 PM18:30

Intro to Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: This class will cover 6 and 8 count lindy rhythms. We will work on fundamentals such as frame, connection, and styling. In these four weeks we will cover the swingout, lindy circle, basic outside and inside turns, and how to transition between 6 and 8 count rhythms.

Prerequisites: Previous swing dancing experience is helpful but NOT required.  Complete beginners are welcome in this class!

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

NOTE: If you are also taking the 8:00pm Monday night Beginning Lindy Hop class at The Ballroom of Sacramento, then your price will only be $20 for the month, or $5 to drop in.

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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Intro to Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey
Jan
7
6:30 PM18:30

Intro to Lindy Hop progressive class series w/Johnny & Stacey

Join us for our 4 week progressive Lindy Hop series class.

Description: This class will cover 6 and 8 count lindy rhythms. We will work on fundamentals such as frame, connection, and styling. In these four weeks we will cover the swingout, lindy circle, basic outside and inside turns, and how to transition between 6 and 8 count rhythms.

Prerequisites: Previous swing dancing experience is helpful but NOT required.  Complete beginners are welcome in this class!

Cost: 4 weeks for $28 (This series class is a separate charge and does not include the price of the swing social dance.)

NOTE: If you are also taking the 8:00pm Monday night Beginning Lindy Hop class at The Ballroom of Sacramento, then your price will only be $20 for the month, or $5 to drop in.

You can register early and submit payment electronically.

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 OR PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

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SACTOWN SWINGS' NYE Party is SOLD OUT!!
Dec
31
to Jan 1

SACTOWN SWINGS' NYE Party is SOLD OUT!!

Our party is now SOLD OUT. Thanks for getting your tickets in advance. If the parking lot is full when you arrive, I have been told that there is parking available next door and across the street.

Join Sactown Swings for another amazing NYE party at the Eagles Hall #9. This year we are mixing it up by having 2 bands of 2 different genres. Parker and the Weis Guys will start the night off with some swingin’ jazz from 8:00-9:30, and then Todd Morgan and the Emblems will finish the night with some good old fashioned Rock ‘n ‘ Roll. This hall has a great dance floor, bar, and side room for snacks to share. This party will sell out. Get your tickets early to secure your spot. Dress to impress.

21 and over

Doors open at 7:30. Feel free to bring a snack or dessert to share.

8:00-9:30 Parker and the Weis Guys

9:30-10:00 Johnny is your DJ

10:30-12:30 Todd Morgan and the Emblems

$40 pre-sale $50 after December 27th

You can pay Johnny by cash at one of his Monday night classes at The Ballroom, Wednesday Nights during Sactown Swings @ The Elks, Venmo, or PayPal. (If you pay online, send a text with your first and last name to let me know that you paid, so I can add you to the list.) (916)600-4451

Venmo = @John-Ochoa-21 PayPal = @JohnOchoa240

Email or text with questions.

916-600-4451 or Ochoa57@sbcglobal.net

Parking options:

There is limited parking at the Eagles hall.

If that is full, you may park at Young’s Auto Center (next to the Mobil gas station) or across the street at Go 2 Tires. (There is a cross walk to get across Fruitridge.)

Do not park at the Mobil gas station until they close at 10:00pm.

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Holiday Party w/ Dyana and the Cherry Kings!
Dec
17
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Party w/ Dyana and the Cherry Kings!

$15 Cover — All ages

7:00-7:45 beginning East Coast Swing lesson 7:45-8:00 an intermediate move for an intermediate dancer (The genre of the move will change from week to week. Check the Social Dances page for genre.)

8:00-10:30 Music from Dyana and the Cherry Kings (The Leaping Blennies)

Back by popular demand, this is Dyana’s second year performing for our holiday party. She brought the cheer last year and we are so happy to have her back. Sacramento’s sweetest Rockabilly band, Dyana & The Cherry Kings will swing dance you ‘till you drop! With their sultry sound and swanky style, you can’t help but move to the music. Inspired by 50’s rock’n’roll and jump blues, the energy is high, the sound is seductive and sure to leave you wanting more. The Leaping Blennies are the new Cherry Kings, and they are a musical force to be reckoned with. Since this is our Holiday party, Dyana will be playing some classic Cherry Kings’ tunes as well as some holiday standards.

More info about this amazing night of dancing can be found under the Social Dances tab.

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Sactown Swings @ Elks Lodge #6
Dec
10
7:00 PM19:00

Sactown Swings @ Elks Lodge #6

$10 Cover — All ages

7:00-7:45 beginning swing lesson 7:45-8:00 an intermediate move for an intermediate dancer (The genre of the move will change from week to week. Check the Social Dances page for genre.)

8:00-10:00 Swing Social with Johnny & Ray as your DJ’s.

More info about this amazing night of dancing can be found under the Social Dances tab.

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Sactown Swings @ Elks Lodge #6
Dec
3
7:00 PM19:00

Sactown Swings @ Elks Lodge #6

$10 Cover — All ages

7:00-7:45 beginning swing lesson 7:45-8:00 an intermediate move for an intermediate dancer (The genre of the move will change from week to week. Check the Social Dances page for genre.)

8:00-10:00 Swing Social with Heather & Ray as your DJ’s.

More info about this amazing night of dancing can be found under the Social Dances tab.

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Sactown Swings @ Elks Lodge #6
Nov
26
7:00 PM19:00

Sactown Swings @ Elks Lodge #6

$10 Cover — All ages

7:00-7:45 beginning swing lesson 7:45-8:00 an intermediate move for an intermediate dancer (The genre of the move will change from week to week. Check the Social Dances page for genre.)

8:00-10:00 Swing Social with Johnny & Ray as your DJ’s.

More info about this amazing night of dancing can be found under the Social Dances tab.

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