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Peoria's Charleston and Lindy Hop community. Mondays at the Contemporary Art Center.

BEGINNER LESSON - 7:30pm Every Monday
Follow for more & come learn to swing dance!

10/27/2026

One Free night per person, with a google form submission (gmail required).

From Charleston to Lindy Hop, explore the origins of Swing Dance every Monday with Swingout Central Illinois. Learn some history, try some moves, then groove in the spirit of the Savoy!

In The Preston Jackson Art Gallery of The Contemporary Art Center.

7:30 Beginner Lesson
8:30 Social Dance
9pm Doors Close (but we dance til 10:30)

$10 at the door on the second floor

***SOLO DANCERS WELCOME!***
Most rotate partners in the lessons, to meet and learn from everyone.

***PARTNERS WELCOME!***
If you prefer to dance with a designated partner, we support that too. Just dance outside of the rotation.

10/19/2026

We're back at the CAC tonight after a nonstop weekend of dancing. Catch us coming down from the high as we work on beginner 6-count Lindy Hop @7:30.

10/16/2026

YOUR FIRST NIGHT IS FREE!!! (With a Gmail)

From Charleston to Lindy Hop, explore the origins of Swing Dance every Monday with Swingout Central Illinois. Learn some history, try some moves, then groove in the spirit of the Savoy!

In The Preston Jackson Art Gallery of The Contemporary Art Center.

7:30 Beginner Lesson
8:30 Social Dance
9pm Doors Close (but we dance til 10:30)

$10 at the door on the second floor
Your First Night is FREE!

***SOLO DANCERS WELCOME!***
Most rotate partners in the lessons, to meet and learn from everyone.

***PARTNERS WELCOME!***
If you prefer to dance with a designated partner, we support that too. Just dance outside of the rotation.

 

10/12/2026

Your first Night is FREE! Tonight is Breakaway Charleston. See you at 7:30!

From Charleston to Lindy Hop, explore the origins of Swing Dance every Monday with Swingout Central Illinois. Learn some history, try some moves, then groove in the spirit of the Savoy!

In The Preston Jackson Art Gallery of The Contemporary Art Center.

7:30 Beginner Lesson
8:30 Social Dance
9pm Doors Close (but we keep dancing til 10:30)

$10 at the door on the second floor
Your First Night is FREE!

***SOLO DANCERS WELCOME!***
Most rotate partners in the lessons, to meet and learn from everyone.

***PARTNERS WELCOME!***
If you prefer to dance with a designated partner, we support that too. Just dance outside of the rotation.


10/06/2026

More proof of how smooth this floor is...

09/28/2026

One of my favorite clips of Payton Arredondo and Anthony Fanelli

Beginner 8ct Lindy Hop lesson at 7:30 tonight!

09/22/2026

You gotta try it!!! Next Monday. 7:30. We'll be doing 8ct Lindy Hop. The Blues is just to show off the floor.

09/21/2026

See you tonight at 7:30!

From Charleston to Lindy Hop, explore the origins of Swing Dance every Monday with Swingout Central Illinois. Learn some...
09/18/2026

From Charleston to Lindy Hop, explore the origins of Swing Dance every Monday with Swingout Central Illinois. Learn some history, try some moves, then groove in the spirit of the Savoy!

Wear clothes you can move easily in. Your comfiest tennis shoes are great! (As long as the soles aren't super sticky)

Please be clean and avoid fragrance. These dances are cardio, so we want everyone breathing easy. Bring a sweat rag or spare shirt, if you perspire a lot.

04/29/2026

Learn to swing dance every Monday at The CAC! Groove to classic & current swing artists in the Preston Jackson Art Gallery.

7pm Beginner Lesson
8pm Social Dance
9pm Doors Close (but we keep dancing til we're tired)

$10 at the door on the second floor

No Experience? No Partner? No problem.

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305 Southwest Water Street
Peoria, IL
61602

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