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Since 1998, the Firehouse Swing Dance has been THE weekly swing dance venue in San Diego. See http://www.facebook.com/groups/firehouseswingdance
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11/02/2026

Our November schedule is up! Catch us every Thursday (Closed Nov 26) for classes and social dancing!

‼️NEW CLASS & DANCE TIMES‼️

7:00-7:30
FREE Intro to Lindy Hop
Begintermediate Lindy Hop

7:30-8:30
Beginner Lindy Hop (Open to first time dancers)
Intermediate Lindy Hop

8:30-11
Social Dancing

✨TWO fun events this month✨
🧁 Shake & Bake (11/12): Bring a treat to share (optional) and come dance with us!
💃Black & White Ball w/ Jonathan Stout & his Campus Five feat. Hilary Alexander (11/19): Dress up in black and/or white and celebrate ✨28 years✨ of the Firehouse Swing Dance!

11/02/2026

Congrats to the winners of our 2026 Costume Contest! Thank you to all who participated- everybody looked amazing!

10/31/2026

The time is changing and, well, so are we! 💁‍♀️

For the month of November, we’ll be offering:

7:00-7:30 PM

✨A FREE* 30 minute Intro to Lindy Hop class. This class is perfect for new dancers who want to give swing dancing a try!

✨A 30 min Begintermediate Lindy Hop class designed for those who want to bridge the gap between our Beginner and Intermediate classes.

7:30 PM-8:30 PM

✨ Our regular 60-minute Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes (just starting 30 min earlier)

8:30-11:00 PM
✨Social dancing- now starting a half hour earlier!

Open every Thursday! No partner or experience required!

*Closed November 26th*

Please help spread the word!

10/29/2026

The Halloween Ball is tonight! Here’s how to enter our costume contest:

1.) Take a picture of your costume at our Halloween Ball on 10/29.

2.) Upload your picture as a post to Instagram and tag Firehouse Swing Dance by 11 am on Saturday 10/31.

3.) If you don’t receive a like by the Firehouse by 11 am Saturday, shoot us a message so we can be sure we’ve seen your post!

Winner will be announced by 6 pm on Saturday, 10/31.

Is your instagram account private? We won’t receive tag notifications from private accounts so be sure to DM us a screenshot of your post displaying our Firehouse Swing Dance tag in the caption so we can receive your entry.

Don’t have instagram? Email us at [email protected] with your picture

We want to be sure everyone gets a chance to enter the contest. If you have questions or concerns, email us or talk to Erin at the dance.

Prizes
First Place: $50
Second Place: $25
Third Place: Free entry to our Black & White Ball.

Individuals and groups can enter.
Must attend a class and/or the dance on 10/29 in order to enter.

10/28/2026

Firehouse Swing Dance Halloween Ball w/ live music by 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕒𝕕 ℍ𝕒𝕥 ℍ𝕦𝕔𝕜𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤 👻

Thursday, October 29th

Classes 7 & 8 pm
Social dancing 9-11 pm

No partner or experience needed
Costumes encouraged!

📍 Champion Ballroom, San Diego

10/26/2026

This Thursday! It’s our annual Halloween Ball with live music by the Mad Hat Hucksters! Bring your costumes and come dance with us!

Enter our online costume contest by taking a picture at the dance and tagging us! Details coming soon.

Beginner-friendly classes at 7 & 8 pm. Social dancing to live music from 9-11 pm!

Details on our website- link in bio

10/05/2026

Join the Firehouse on 10/22 for College Night- a free event for college and junior college students with active student ID!

What’s included? Our 8 pm Beginner Lindy Hop class and our social dance from 9-11 pm!

Only your student ID is required-No partner or experience needed!

Come learn some moves, meet new people and dance with us! Swing is in session!💃🕺

09/28/2026

Our October schedule is up!

New this month- Our 7 pm Intermediate Halloween Routine! Learn a routine in 5 weeks and have the option to perform it on 10/29 at our Halloween Ball! This will move a little slower than previous routines but a minimum of intermediate level is required.

Get those costumes ready, our Halloween Ball featuring the 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕒𝕕 ℍ𝕒𝕥 ℍ𝕦𝕔𝕜𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤 is on 10/29! Enter our costume contest (details coming soon) for a chance to win cash!

We have another Double Hop this month! Come out to our Halloween Ball on 10/29 and you get free entry into our DJ dance on 11/5. Classes not included.

Address

Champion Ballroom (4255 Ruffin Rd)
San Diego, CA
92123

Opening Hours

6:15pm - 11:30pm

Telephone

+16196938337

Website

http://www.firehouseswingdance.com/

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