Gift Certificates
Give your friends and family the gift of dance! Gift certificates can be purchased by clicking here.
Class Pricing
$60 for a 4-week series ($5 discount for AJDPS/Students with ID)
$17 drop-in rate available for first class of a series.
Some classes may have special pricing, see the calendar or registration form for details
All L1 (Lindy, Charleston & 6 Count) classes must be completed, and instructor approval obtained, before moving on to L2.
Membership Pricing & Details
Current as of January 1, 2015, L1 passes are $180, and include a pass for 5 free visits to Hot Jam, Atlanta's longest running swing night! (More details about Hot Jam at www.hotjamswings.com) L2 passes are $200, L3 and higher passes are $175. Get unlimited classes for one low payment when you sign up for a membership. Level 1 membership gives you three months of any L1 classes, L2 gives you access to L2 classes and L1 review, L3 gives you access to L3 classes and review of L2 and L1.
Level 1 memberships also receive a free pass for Hot Jam
You must receive instructor approval before advancing to the next level of membership.
All courses taken in a membership term must be taken as the same role (i.e., you may use a pass only as a lead or only as a follow, not switching back and forth) Cards are good from the start of the coming month for 3 months. Example: If you purchase your membership on August 20, your membership would be good September, October and November. Members will need to present their card before each class attended. Cards may be mailed, or you may pick them up at class. Cards are not transferrable, but only good for the original student.
Locations
Class locations, with links to a Google map are on the calendar descriptions. .
Make up classes
If you miss a class, you can make it up in a private lesson for $35/half hour. This is for either an individual or a couple. You may schedule your lesson by emailing info@downsouthswing.com
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies
Refunds and full credits are only available if student cancellation/change is received 48 hours before the first class.
Student cancellations/changes received between 48 hours and day of class may receive a credit equalling the tuition minus a $10/person cancellation fee. After the first day of class (or workshop) tuition is non-refundable. A credit will only be issued in the event of long-term illness or injury and amount of credit will be determined by the number of classes actually attended, and in the case of a workshop will be subject to a $10 cancellation fee.
All 4-week series will run the first day of class, regardless of enrollment. If a minimum enrollment (usually 4 leaders and 4 followers) is not met, the remainder of the series may be cancelled and the students will receive a reimbursement of the remainder of the tuition.
Memberships are non refundable.
How are we doing?
We are constantly looking to improve. You can help us be the best teachers we can be. Let us know what works, what doesn't and any other little thing you'd like to tell us by clicking here!
Waiver of Liability
I understand and agree that in participating in any dance class, workshop, rehearsal or performance, there is a possibility of physical injury or death. I voluntarily agree, therefore, to assume all risks and responsibility for any such injury or accident, which might occur to me or my child during any Down South Swing classes, rehearsals, performances, or activities. I also exempt, release, and indemnify Down South Swing, its owners, agents, volunteers, assistants, employees, guest artists, faculty members, and/or students from any and all liability claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever from any damage, loss, injury, or death to me, my children, or property which may arise out of or in connection with participation in any classes or activities conducted by Down South Swing. I further hereby voluntarily agree to waive my rights and that of my heirs and assigns to hold Down South Swing, its owners, agents, volunteers, assistants, employees, guest artists, faculty members, and/or students liable for such damage, loss, injury, or death. I understand that I should be aware of my physical limitations and agree not to exceed them. If I am accepting this waiver for my children, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian and have the right to waive these rights.
What's going on in Atlanta?
Here's a handy dandy little calendar of Lindy Hop events in and around Atlanta!
What do I wear?
Swing dancing can be fun, silly, elegant, subtle, over-the-top, inspiring and above all, PHYSICAL! You can wear whatever makes you happy, but here are some guidelines to help you know what to expect. Most dancers will wear casual, comfortable clothes to classes, dressing in layers so that they can cool off as they warm up. Bring an extra shirt or 5 if you sweat a lot!
Same goes for social dancing. No one likes running their hand across someone else's sweaty back, so be good to yourself and your partners: bring extra shirts and wear anti-perspirant or deodorant! When going out for a social dance, like at Hot Jam, GA Tech, Emory or Agnes Scott, dancers like to wear anything from casual street clothes to getting dolled up in vintage or vintage-inspired duds. Try not to wear things that will constrict your movement, since you'll want to be able to move with ease.
Shoes also run the gamut, but most dancers will eventually invest in a pair of real dance shoes. Some like shoes like Keds, that have been fitted with special soles, called "chrome leather." You can get shoes resoled with this special material (a kind of suede) at the shoe repair shop in Lenox, or at the shoe repair shop in Toco Hills. There are others, but not all shoe repair shops do this type of work. You can also get some pretty sweet kicks at danceshoesstore.com, dancestore.com, saintsavoy.com and more. Once you're ready, just ask a dancer who's shoes you love, and they'll tell you where they got theirs!
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