Georgia Tech Dance Association

Join us for the SDSC's Earth Day Swing Dance in the last dance of the semester on Saturday, April 25th! Bring your friends and hop on over to the Kendeda Building for a fun night of social dance - no experience or partner needed! Don't miss the beginner lesson before the dance at 7pm!

Who?
Anyone and Everyone! FREE admission to GT Students, $10 for community members.

When?
Saturday, April 25th, with social dancing from 7-10pm. We will have a beginner lesson from 7-7:30 pm.

Where?
The Kendeda Building Atrium, Georgia Institute of Technology 422 Ferst Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30313 United States

Parking?
Park “visitor area 4.” Set navigation systems to:
Howey Building, 837 State St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332.

Check out Georgia Tech’s visitor parking site for further parking information. Select “visitor parking northwest” to see the info about the visitor area 4.

Join us for the SDSC's Go Green Dance in the spirit of the Kendeda Building on Friday, March 20th! Bring your friends and hop on over to the Kendeda Building for a fun night of social dance. No experience or partner needed! Don't miss the beginner lesson before the dance at 7pm!

Who?
Anyone and Everyone! FREE admission to GT Students, $10 for community members.

When?
Friday, March 20th, with social dancing from 7-10pm. We will have a beginner lesson from 7-7:30 pm.

Where?
The Kendeda Building Atrium, Georgia Institute of Technology 422 Ferst Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30313 United States

Parking?
Park “visitor area 4.” Set navigation systems to:
Howey Building, 837 State St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332.

Check out Georgia Tech’s visitor parking site for further parking information. Select “visitor parking northwest” to see the info about the visitor area 4.

Swing Stories: Jazz and swing music moved from dance floors to concert halls for the first time with bandleader Benny Goodman’s legendary January 16, 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall. The King of Swing solidified jazz as a respectable genre in popular music with a two and a half hour concert featuring contemporary numbers like Count Basie’s “One O’ Clock Jump” alongside older Dixieland Jazz pieces like “Sensation Rag.” Later on, a two disc LP of the concert released in 1950 sold over a million copies and set several firsts for jazz albums.

Hey Everyone! - Join us for the SDSC's Mardi Gras Masquerade Dance this Friday, February 27th, at 7pm! No partner, mask, or experience are needed for this social dance. Also, be sure to catch the beginner lesson before the dance from 7-7:30pm!

Who?
Everyone is welcome! Free admission for GT-students and $10 for community members.

When?
This Friday, February 27th, from 7-10pm, with a beginner lesson prior to the dance from 7-7:30pm.

Where?
The Kendeda Building Atrium, Georgia Institute of Technology 422 Ferst Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30313 United States.

Parking?
Park "visitor area 4." Set navigation systems to: Howey Building, 837 State St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332.

Check out Georgia Tech's visitor parking site for further parking information. Select "visitor parking northwest" to see the info about the visitor area 4.

Swing Stories: The technique of stride piano was developed for ragtime, but it came to jazz through the efforts of talented yet largely forgotten musicians like James P. Johnson. He wrote the music for the 1923 song “Charleston” to accompany the already well-known dance in a Broadway show known as “Runnin’ Wild”. Johnson’s composition established the characteristic beat of the Charleston and popularized the dance as a nationwide trend through the end of the 1920s. Elements of Charleston would also influence Lindy Hop, which, like Charleston, had its cultural origins in African-American communities before achieving mainstream popularity. Check back in two weeks for more swing history or drop by this Tuesday's (2/24) lesson to learn the Charleston!

Swing Stories: The Savoy Ballroom was the “Heartbeat of Harlem” in the words of poet Langston Hughes, and during its 30+ year existence it was the center of New York swing culture. Groups like Whitney’s Lindy Hoppers went professional after beginning at the Savoy, and Band Battles in the late 1930s between Chick Webb, Benny Goodman and Count Basie achieved legendary status. Additionally, the Ballroom's notable non-discrimination policy throughout its existence allowed talent to flourish in contrast to many other clubs of the period. While the Savoy closed and was tragically demolished in 1959, a commemorative plaque at the location and a deep archive of photographs and recordings help keep the memory of this cultural icon alive.

Thanks for reading and check back here every other Thursday for more swing history!

Hello Everyone -
We regret to form you that due to yet another winter storm for Metro Atlanta, Georgia Tech is switching to modifed operations and we have unfortunately have to cancel our Saturday January 31st dance.

Thank you for understanding.

-Georgia Tech Dance Association (Swing Dance Social Community)

Join us to celebrate the GTDA's Swing into Spring Dance on Saturday, January 31st! Bring your friends and hop on over to the Kendeda Building for a fun night of social dance. No friends or partner needed! Don't miss the beginner lesson before the dance at 7pm!

Who?
Anyone and Everyone! FREE admission to GT Students, $10 for community members.

When?
This Saturday, January 31st, with social dancing from 7-10pm. We will have a beginner lesson from 7-7:30 pm.

Where?
The Kendeda Building Atrium, Georgia Institute of Technology 422 Ferst Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30313 United States

Parking?
Park “visitor area 4.” Set navigation systems to:
Howey Building, 837 State St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332.

Check out Georgia Tech’s visitor parking site for further parking information. Select “visitor parking northwest” to see the info about the visitor area 4.

Hello Everyone -
Due to the winter storm sweeping Atlanta, and Georgia Tech switching to modified operations we unfotunately have had to cancel today's scheduled Spring into Swing Dance.
Luckily, we are rescheduling for next Saturday, January 31st, at the same time and location, and an announcement with full details will be posted shortly.
Thanks for understanding and stay warm this weekend!
-GTDA

Join us for our November Veteran's Day Swing Dance on Saturday, November 22nd. No experience, no worries. We have a beginner lesson from 7-7:30 pm. No experience or partner necessary! Meet new people, learn a new skill, exercise, destress, and have fun! This dance is open to everyone. We hope to see you there!

Dress code?
Whatever you want! Wear what makes you feel comfortable, whether that's your daily outfit or an extravagant outfit. Bonus points for red, white, and blue to match the theme.

Who?
Anyone and Everyone! $5 admission to GT Students, $10 admission for non-GT students.

When?
This Saturday, November 22nd. Social dancing from 7-10pm. We will have a beginner lesson from 7-7:30 pm.

Where?
The Kendeda Building Atrium, Georgia Institute of Technology 422 Ferst Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30313 United States

Parking?
Park “visitor area 4.” Set navigation systems to:
Howey Building, 837 State St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332.

Check out Georgia Tech’s visitor parking site for further parking information. Select “visitor parking northwest” to see the info about the visitor area 4.

Halloween Swing Dance Social at IBB

Join us for a spooooooky (not really) night of fun and dancing in the IBB! The Swing Dance Social Community, in partnership with BBUGS and MEGA, will be playing jazz all night long for you to dance your heart out!

No partner? No experience? No problem! A beginner lesson will start at 7 PM before the dance to equip you with all the confidence you need to find a partner and dance! Live music will play from 7:30 - 10 PM.

Who?
This dance is open to the first 200 people to RSVP.

Here is the pre-registration for gt-students: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=u5ghSHuuJUuLem1_Mvqgg_1c_D9BQV9GhVH6QHk_-gNUNzlYTkw0N1RQTkJKS1JSVEsxWDhIMFdXQy4u&route=shorturl

Community members will be welcome at the door and must register in person on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please send us a DM.

Where?
Nerem Atrium, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (IBB) 315 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA

When?
Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 7:00 - 10:00 PM