Open Practice
Free; but donations encouraged!
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Have something specific you want to work on? Want a private lesson? Just want to dance more? Come to open practice!
Location:
9/1: Room 103
9/8: Room 103
9/15: Room 103
9/22: Room 103
9/29: Room 103
10/6: Room 210 general lounge
10/13: Room 103
10/20: Room 103
10/27: Illini Room A
11/3: Room 103
11/10: Room 103
11/17: Room 103
12/1: Room 104
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers November Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers December Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Fall Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1A, 2, & social dance:
9/3: Room 103
9/10: Room 103
9/17: Room 103
9/24: Room 103
10/1: Room 103
10/8: TBD
10/15: 2nd floor Ballroom
Level 0:
9/17: Room 314A
9/24: Room 314A
10/1: Room 314A
10/8: Room 314A
Open Practice
Free; but donations encouraged!
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Have something specific you want to work on? Want a private lesson? Just want to dance more? Come to open practice!
Location:
9/1: Room 103
9/8: Room 103
9/15: Room 103
9/22: Room 103
9/29: Room 103
10/6: Room 210 general lounge
10/13: Room 103
10/20: Room 103
10/27: Illini Room A
11/3: Room 103
11/10: Room 103
11/17: Room 103
12/1: Room 104
Fall Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1A, 2, & social dance:
9/3: Room 103
9/10: Room 103
9/17: Room 103
9/24: Room 103
10/1: Room 103
10/8: Channing Murray Foundation (NO SOCIAL DANCE)
10/15: 2nd floor Ballroom
Level 0:
9/17: Room 314A
9/24: Room 314A
10/1: Room 314A
10/8: Room 314A
10/15: Courtyard Cafe
Open Practice
Free; but donations encouraged!
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Have something specific you want to work on? Want a private lesson? Just want to dance more? Come to open practice!
Location:
9/1: Room 103
9/8: Room 103
9/15: Room 103
9/22: Room 103
9/29: Room 103
10/6: Room 210 general lounge
10/13: Room 103
10/20: Room 103
10/27: Illini Room A
11/3: Room 103
11/10: Room 103
11/17: Room 103
12/1: Room 104
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers October Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Fall Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1A, 2, & social dance:
9/3: Room 103
9/10: Room 103
9/17: Room 103
9/24: Room 103
10/1: Room 103
10/8: TBD
10/15: 2nd floor Ballroom
Level 0:
9/17: Room 314A
9/24: Room 314A
10/1: Room 314A
10/8: Room 314A
10/15: Courtyard Cafe
Open Practice
Free; but donations encouraged!
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Have something specific you want to work on? Want a private lesson? Just want to dance more? Come to open practice!
Location:
9/1: Room 103
9/8: Room 103
9/15: Room 103
9/22: Room 103
9/29: Room 103
10/6: Room 210 general lounge
10/13: Room 103
10/20: Room 103
10/27: Illini Room A
11/3: Room 103
11/10: Room 103
11/17: Room 103
12/1: Room 104
Fall Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1A, 2, & social dance:
9/3: Room 103
9/10: Room 103
9/17: Room 103
9/24: Room 103
10/1: Room 103
10/8: TBD
10/15: 2nd floor Ballroom
Level 0:
9/17: Room 314A
9/24: Room 314A
10/1: Room 314A
10/8: Room 314A
Open Practice
Free; but donations encouraged!
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Have something specific you want to work on? Want a private lesson? Just want to dance more? Come to open practice!
Location:
9/1: Room 103
9/8: Room 103
9/15: Room 103
9/22: Room 103
9/29: Room 103
10/6: Room 210 general lounge
10/13: Room 103
10/20: Room 103
10/27: Illini Room A
11/3: Room 103
11/10: Room 103
11/17: Room 103
12/1: Room 104
Shawarma Joint Fundraiser
Feeling hungry after dancing the day away? (Lindy) hop on over to Shawarma joint for some delicious Middle-eastern eats. Just show present the flier at checkout and you’ll be supporting Bubble City Swing too!
CULX - CU Lindy Exchange 2026
Get ready for CULX! Bubble City Swing is bringing the CU Lindy Exchange back. Mark your calendar for Sept 18th-Sept 20th and join us for a weekend of Swing Dancing, guest DJs, guest instructors, and more in Urbana-Champaign!
Stay tuned for registration and schedule information!
Fall Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1A, 2, & social dance:
9/3: Room 103
9/10: Room 103
9/17: Room 103
9/24: Room 103
10/1: Room 103
10/8: TBD
10/15: 2nd floor Ballroom
Level 0:
9/17: Room 314A
9/24: Room 314A
10/1: Room 314A
10/8: Room 314A
Open Practice
Free; but donations encouraged!
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Have something specific you want to work on? Want a private lesson? Just want to dance more? Come to open practice!
Location:
9/1: Room 103
9/8: Room 103
9/15: Room 103
9/22: Room 103
9/29: Room 103
10/6: Room 210 general lounge
10/13: Room 103
10/20: Room 103
10/27: Illini Room A
11/3: Room 103
11/10: Room 103
11/17: Room 103
12/1: Room 104
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers September Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Fall Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1A, 2, & social dance:
9/3: Room 103
9/10: Room 103
9/17: Room 103
9/24: Room 103
10/1: Room 103
10/8: TBD
10/15: 2nd floor Ballroom
Level 0:
9/17: Room 314A
9/24: Room 314A
10/1: Room 314A
10/8: Room 314A
Open Practice
Free; but donations encouraged!
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Have something specific you want to work on? Want a private lesson? Just want to dance more? Come to open practice!
Location:
9/1: Room 103
9/8: Room 103
9/15: Room 103
9/22: Room 103
9/29: Room 103
10/6: Room 210 general lounge
10/13: Room 103
10/20: Room 103
10/27: Illini Room A
11/3: Room 103
11/10: Room 103
11/17: Room 103
12/1: Room 104
Fall Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1A, 2, & social dance:
9/3: Room 103
9/10: Room 103
9/17: Room 103
9/24: Room 103
10/1: Room 103
10/8: TBD
10/15: 2nd floor Ballroom
Level 0:
9/17: Room 314A
9/24: Room 314A
10/1: Room 314A
10/8: Room 314A
Open Practice
Free; but donations encouraged!
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Have something specific you want to work on? Want a private lesson? Just want to dance more? Come to open practice!
Location:
9/1: Room 103
9/8: Room 103
9/15: Room 103
9/22: Room 103
9/29: Room 103
10/6: Room 210 general lounge
10/13: Room 103
10/20: Room 103
10/27: Illini Room A
11/3: Room 103
11/10: Room 103
11/17: Room 103
12/1: Room 104
Fall 2026 Kickoff Dance
The Illini Swing Society is ready to start the year off strong with our Swing Kickoff event on Saturday, August 30th from 7-10:30 PM. Get ready to Lindy-Hop to the smooth sounds of Reginald Lewis, performing live from the Illini Union Ballroom. This event is free, with no partner needed, featuring a free pre-dance drop-in lesson and raffle!
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers August Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice August
Monthly special Balboa TUESDAY class - Learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Sychterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
When?
Tuesdays
7:00–7:45 PM Lesson
7:45–8:30 PM Practice
WHO?
You! General Public & Students welcome!
HOW TO JOIN:
$10 at door (Drop-in Class)
No partner or experience needed
LOCATION:
Illini Union, Urbana IL --> Room 103
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers July Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice May
Monthly special Balboa TUESDAY class - Learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Sychterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
When?
Tuesdays ( 2/17, 3/24, 4/21, 5/26)
7:00–7:45 PM Lesson
7:45–8:30 PM Practice
WHO?
You! General Public & Students welcome!
HOW TO JOIN:
$10 at door (Drop-in Class)
No partner or experience needed
LOCATION:
Illini Union, Urbana IL --> Room 103
Swing Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1, 2, & social dance:
3/26: Room 103
4/2: Room 103
4/9: Room 103
4/16: Room 103
4/23: Room 314B
4/30: Room 314A
5/7: Room 103
Level 0:
4/9: Room 314B
4/16: Illini Room A
4/23: TBD
4/30: Room 314B
5/7: Room 314A
Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walkers May Edition
Join the Illini Swing Society as we DJ our monthly Free SUNDAY swing dance in collaboration with the wonderful Hamilton Walkers restaurant in downtown Champaign!
No registration or experience needed, enjoy the music and join a dance with us! No partner needed!
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Hamilton Walkers in downtown Champaign
FREE: No cover charge! We encourage a food/drink purchase to support the event
Courtyard Caper Workshop and Live Band Dance- May
Workshop
May 2nd, 2026
Location: Illini Union, 314 AB (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801)
Topic: Collegiate Shag
Time: 1-5pm (3 hours of instruction; 1 hour of breaks and practice time built in)
1:00-2:00 class
2:15-2:30 break
2:15-3:15 class
3:15-3:30 break
3:30-4:30 class
4:30-5:00 open practice
Cost (Mini-Workshop and Evening Dance): $20 UIUC students/$40 general
Course Description:
Come join us and learn Collegiate Shag from the ground up; no experience required. Originating in the early 1920s, Collegiate Shag is known for its high shag arm and iconic, visually striking shapes. The dance can be done comfortably to both fast and medium tempos and is the distant cousin of balboa. This fun class will be your chance to learn the fundamentals of Shag, connecting you to the broader swing dance community in just three hours. shag finger!!
Prerequisites: no experience required
Live Band Dance
Location: Illini Union, Courtyard (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801)
Drop-in Lesson: 7–8 pm
Live Band Dance: 8–10:30 pm
Band: The Sweet Nothings
Cost (Evening Dance Only): FREE for UIUC students, $15 general
Swing Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1, 2, & social dance:
3/26: Room 103
4/2: Room 103
4/9: Room 103
4/16: Room 103
4/23: Room 314B
4/30: Room 314A
5/7: Room 103
Level 0:
4/9: Room 314B
4/16: Illini Room A
4/23: TBD
4/30: Room 314B
5/7: Room 314A
Swing Lessons and Weekly Social Dance
Community + Students welcome!
No partner needed!
Want to take the moves you know out to the dance floor? The Swing Society puts on weekly dances most weeks during University of Illinois' semesters as well as a special dance once a month.
We have two different lesson sets:
Level 1A/B, which is for those who haven't done swing dance before, and
Level 2, which is for those who have completed BOTH Level 1A and 1B.
Miss the registration deadline? Drop-in to our weekly Level 0, a FREE, Beginner Swing Series
Schedule:
6:30-7:30p: Level 2 (Beginnermediate Classes)
7:30-8:30p: Level 1 & Level 0 (Beginner Series & Drop-ins)
8:30-10p: FREE DJ'd social dance
Location:
Lessons and social dances are held at various rooms in the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL). Rooms subject to change.
Level 1, 2, & social dance:
3/26: Room 103
4/2: Room 103
4/9: Room 103
4/16: Room 103
4/23: Room 314B
4/30: Room 314A
5/7: Room 103
Level 0:
4/9: Room 314B
4/16: Illini Room A
4/23: TBD
4/30: Room 314B
5/7: Room 314A
Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice April
Monthly special Balboa TUESDAY class - Learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Sychterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
When?
Tuesdays ( 2/17, 3/24, 4/21, 5/26)
7:00–7:45 PM Lesson 7:45–8:30 PM Practice
WHO?
You! General Public & Students welcome!
HOW TO JOIN:
$10 at door (Drop-in Class)
No partner or experience needed
LOCATION:
Illini Union, Urbana IL --> Room 103
Balboa Crash Course and Open Practice April Edition
Monthly special Balboa TUESDAY class - Learn from wonderful Balboa swing dancer, Ann Sychterz! Fast music comes on? No problem, you’ll be ready to Balboa!
When?
Tuesdays ( 2/17, 3/24, 4/21, 5/26)
7:00–7:45 PM Lesson
7:45–8:30 PM Practice
WHO?
You! General Public & Students welcome!
HOW TO JOIN:
$10 at door (Drop-in Class)
No partner or experience needed
LOCATION:
Illini Union, Urbana IL --> Room 103