Wichita Swing Dance Society

09/28/2026

Considered to be one of the founding fathers of Lindy Hop, Frankie Manning is a keystone figure in Swing Dance History. Not just a dancer, but an author, teacher, and Tony award winning choreographer, Manning began dancing in his childhood and did not stop until his passing at 94 years old in 2009. During his eight decade career he worked with prolific groups such as Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, toured with legends such as Norma Miller, and he even executed the first ever aerial move in a swing dance competition in 1935. Frankie Manning was the human embodiment of what he wanted dance to become. He lived through this artistic medium, transforming swing dance as he went, unaware that, meanwhile, swing dance was transforming him into the man we remember him as today.

09/27/2026

A perfect opportunity for beginners looking to step into the world of swing dance, our Swing Fundamentals Dance Workshop on October 24 will teach the foundational skills required to build confidence in this form of self expression. The class will be instructed by our very own Haley and Evan, who bring to the table over 20 years of combined teaching experience. The cost for the two hour class is only $20, so get ready to put the FUN in FUNdamental!

09/27/2026

Mark those calendars!

Get ready, get excited, and SAVE THE DATE for Central Swing Time VI! April 10th we are BACK BABY!

09/19/2026

Happy birthday to our wonderful Evan! Dancing for over 20 years, teaching, MCing, and forging friendships across the nation, Evan is truly one of a kind. By spreading joy and knowledge throughout not only our community but many others across these 50 states, he has left a mark on our own little world of dance equal parts beautiful and unforgettable. We all Evan to thank for cultivating and caring for our Wichita dance community these last two decades. Come join us tonight at 7:00 PM in the Lux Ballroom downtown to celebrate Evan’s birthday with us! The lovely Megan and John will be teaching and they have sprinkled a few soulful tunes into tonight’s playlist. See you there, Wichita!

09/17/2026

A million things are happening in the Lux Ballroom this Saturday! To begin, the 19th is the birthday of one of our wonderful teachers, Evan, and to celebrate we will be tossing a little soul music into our playlist for the night! In addition, class (starting at 7:00 PM) will be taught by our very own dynamic duo, Megan and John! Be sure to stop by for an extra soulful night of celebration and dance! Have a lovely night, Wichita!

09/13/2026

We were dancing ten years ago just the same way we will be dancing this Saturday! Stop by on the 19th for a beginner friendly lesson, a lovely social dance, and some wonderful music starting at 7:00 PM! You won’t find a night like this anywhere else in Wichita!

09/12/2026

Good morning, Wichita! As dancers, we like to talk about dance a lot, but the fact is without music there would be no dance. Music is the heart and soul of our craft, so today we would like to share a little bit with you! Check out the link below for a whimsical, romantic classic with a slow swung beat perfect for practicing some footwork to (not the mention the fact it’s by the one and only Ella Fitzgerald). This song is one of our personal favorites, and we hope you’ll love it too! Let us know in the comments!

https://youtu.be/QswkXOF_e_8?si=EH0gzi4eB02TxNlf

09/12/2026

You know them, you love them! Megan and John are back at it again! With over 40 years of dance experience between the two of them, our very own in house dynamic duo has been teaching together for over a decade. Be sure to make an appearance at our Swinging Saturday on September 19 for the opportunity to attend a class taught by these two quintessential members of the Wichita swing dance scene. Meet us at the Lux Ballroom at 7:00 PM; tickets are only $10! See you there, Wichita!

09/06/2026

What a wonderful turnout tonight, Wichita! We dance not only to practice an art form that we ourselves love, but to share it with others. Nights like tonight are what our society lives for; to build community and connection has always been our most important goal. Thank you for showing up time and time again, Wichita! We can’t wait to do it all over again at our next Swinging Saturday on September 19! See you there!