Bainbridge Swing Dance
About Bainbridge Swing Dance
Hosted by Will Craig
Attending the Bainbridge Swing Dance is participating in an exhilarating era. With youthful energy, spectators, experienced and non-experienced dancers move their feet to the best live bands in the business. Bands that specialize in swing dance tempos, sound, and style. It's really a happening place. An absolute "must do”.
This public, family-friendly event is open to all ages and skill levels. No partner is required for the lesson or the dance. The Bainbridge Swing Dance has an exceptionally welcoming atmosphere. Proven in its two decades of dancing with many people attending. It’s one great time.
Swing dance the night away. A different live band performs the first Saturday of every month at Family Life Center (16349 Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Chagrin Falls, OH 44023). The Swing Dance, with live band performance, is from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Preceded by a one hour swing dance lesson at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. No pre-registration required. Pay at the door with cash or check.
Admission (cash or check only, no credit cards)
$10 for child (12 years and under)
$15 for adults (13 years and over)
$40 per family (up to 2 parents and minor children in same household)
Admission includes the 8:00 p.m. lesson and 9:00 p.m. live band performance and dance. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Dance shoes are encouraged.
If you have a runny nose, cough, fever, or don't feel well, please stay home.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Apr 05Family Life CenterHave a swing dancin' time with Blues DeVille at the Bainbridge Swing Dance. This band has been a part of the Northeast Ohio music scene for over 25 years. Steeped in the tradition of famous swing dance bands and dedicated to playing what we call “American Roots Music”.
Sat, May 03Family Life CenterHepcat Revival plays live at the Bainbridge Swing Dance in May. Hepcat Revival is seven piece swinging, jump blues band of roustabouts and ne'er-do wells. Playing toe-tapping music reminiscent of a time when cars were as big as Rhode Island and America traveled by rail.
Sat, Jun 07Family Life CenterBurning River Swing plays live at the Bainbridge Swing Dance. Burning River Swing is a new Cleveland-based band that performs swing, hot jazz, blues, and Parisian Jazz. Each member of the band has been performing music separately for many years. Combined on stage they really catch fire!
Sat, Jul 05Family Life CenterBent String performs a mix of early American roots music, including early jazz, acoustic blues, roots country, and originals.
Sat, Aug 02Family Life CenterAccording to The Free Times, Bob "Frank is a first-class guitarist and vocalist." In a recent cd review, Vintage Guitar Magazine said, “Frank is a first rate songwriter and a champion guitar player.” Bob has played many different kinds of music including bluegrass, old-timey, swing, rock and reggae.
Sat, Sep 06Family Life CenterAttending the Bainbridge Swing Dance is participating in an exhilarating era. With youthful energy, spectators, experienced and non-experienced dancers move their feet to the best live bands in the business. Bands that specialize in swing dance tempos, sound, and style.
Sat, Oct 04Family Life CenterRadio Rhythm IDOLS play live at the Bainbridge Swing Dance. Led by Paul Kovac and Carrie King, the Radio Rhythm IDOLS draw their swing inspiration from the east - west - south - & north...
Sat, Nov 01Family Life CenterRachel and the Beatnik Playboys play live at the Bainbridge Swing Dance. Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys consistently carry their audience away with powerful imagery and strong musical backgrounds. They embrace and explore many Americana styles and combine them in into soulful, powerful sound.