Jitterbug Swing Class

Jitterbug Single Swing
Jitterbug, AKA single Swing, is the most sought-after dance
style, being an easy to learn dance and is fun for all ages. Join
us as we have fun swing dancing to a variety of music, and
enjoy some physical exercise while boosting brain function.
Sign up early to reserve your place in this popular class.

Who is Jitterbug for??
Jitterbug is for anyone, from young to old. For anyone that wants a versatile dance, a dance to can be done to country, rock, jazz or big band music. Jitterbug is for anyone that wants a new exciting way to exercise. How about anyone that likes a fun activity where you can meet new friends? Then Jitterbug is the dance for you.

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A bit about Jitterbug:

Jitterbug swing is a regimented dance (step-step-rock-replace). Jitterbug is NOT Country Swing. Country Swing is a more freestyle dance targeting those that want to spin and twirl at high speeds and is many times seen as an out of control swing dance.

Jitterbug Single Swing is the 40’s popular swing. For those of you that want to dance in the swing era then this is the starting point. Jitterbug is the simple (step-step-rock-replace) dance with many fun spins, twirls and turns. Jitterbug is the pre-course to East Coast Swing that is danced to a bit slower music with a (double_step-double_step-rock-replace). From Jitterbug and East Coast Swing come Lindy, Charleston and Balboa. If you want to start into the popular nation wide Swing Dancing or Swing Dance at the local dance hall then Jitterbug is the starting dance.

Clarinda Iowa LIED Center

5 week Jitterbug Single Swing Class

Starts: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
(meets Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17 & 24)

Length: 5 sessions, 7:00-8:30 pm
Fee: $59 per person