Yale Swing, Blues, and Fusion is the non-competitive swing and blues dancing community on campus. We provide a space for people to get together and dance in a fun, informal setting.
Our regular events include monthly swing dances, weekly swing, blues, and fusion practica on Sundays, weekly fusion practica on Tuesdays, and trips to local dancing events. We offer Lindy Hop and Blues lessons every semester, for a nominal fee, and invite guest instructors for dance workshops at various points throughout the year.
Our events are open to everyone – undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff, and members of the broader New Haven community.
Swing and Blues Beginner Bootcamp This Weekend
Hello YSBF community!
Have you been coming to our events, but wish you had more of a knowledge about the basics of swing and blues? Have you not been coming to our events because you feel like you wouldn't know what to do? Well this weekend's gonna change all of that, as we host our semesterly Swing and Blues Beginner Bootcamp! Three hours of instruction on Saturday and on Sunday will teach you all the basics you need to get comfortable asking people to dance at our social dances each week! Get more information below and register here!
And remember: we have practicum on Sundays and Fusedays on Tuesdays to keep dancing all week! As always, check our Facebook page for the most up to date info (no account needed!)!
Looking forward to dancing with you!
The YSBF Team
The highlight of our week and of yours. Join us for DJed social dancing with wonderful company in a relaxing atmosphere! No experience, no partner necessary—a smile will suffice. Swing from 7:30 to 9, and then blues/fusion from 9 to 10:30.
Join us for our midweek dance relaxation with some social fusion dancing. With different DJs each week, you'll get to dance to a variety of music!
Fuseday is free and open to all levels of dancers. Fuseday seeks to be an inclusive space for all.
Are you interested in learning how to partner dance, but don’t know where or how to start? Join the dancers at Yale Swing, Blues, and Fusion for our Beginner Bootcamp! You’ll learn the foundations of partner dance in one fun and immersive weekend!
* * * WHEN * * *
Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23
1 PM-4 PM (each day)
* * * WHERE * * *
Lessons will be held in the GPSCY ballroom
204 York Street, New Haven, CT
* * * PRICING * * *
General admission: $45
Students: $35
Tickets can be purchased at the door or on our website
We want dancing to be accessible and affordable to everyone! If you want to apply for a ‘dancership,’ please fill out the form here: https://goo.gl/GJO9Ds
* * * WHAT TO BRING * * *
No partner or dance experience required! Just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes/shoes! We also recommend a water bottle.
We strive to be a LGBTQIA safe community. You don’t need a Yale affiliation, a partner, or any dance experience to attend, participate, and enjoy.
Can’t wait to dance with you soon!
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