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    Swing Central

    Swing Central has grown to be the Swing dance home for many Bay Area dancers. Started in 1998 by world renowned Rob and Diane Van Haaren at the beautiful and historic Foresters Hall of America building in Redwood City, Swing Central continues to spread the infectious love for Lindy Hop to an ever growing swing community. Series classes with Kevin & Carla continue to draw inspired Lindy Hoppers and live band nights and fun dance competitions have been known to have more than 250 attendees.

    • Contact Info

      Swing Central

      1204 Middlefield Road
      Redwood City, CA 94063-2013

      Phone: 408-480-3993

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    • Current Events
      08/05/08-
      08/04/09 
      Tuesday Night Swing Dance Party
      Forester's of America Hall
    • Member Reviews
      • Event Name: Tuesday Night Swing Dance Party
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Great Dancing"
        Review posted by: Leila from Campbell, CA USA, Aug 31, 2007

        I haven't been there in a while because it's not near my house. However, it used to be a great place to dance for beginners and intermediate level dancers. The lessons were well done and the bands... Expand

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        I haven't been there in a while because it's not near my house. However, it used to be a great place to dance for beginners and intermediate level dancers. The lessons were well done and the bands were great. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars from me is the lack of air conditioning. They may have added that in the last year. Collapse

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      • Event Name: Tuesday Night Swing Dance Party
        4 out of 5 stars rating "A great place to dance!"
        Review posted by: Dexter from Santa Clara, CA, Aug 16, 2007

        Swing Central is a great place to dance whether you are a beginner or an intermediate dancer. The dances taught mostly focuses on the "Lindy Hop" and covers other dances in the swing dance era like... Expand

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        Swing Central is a great place to dance whether you are a beginner or an intermediate dancer. The dances taught mostly focuses on the "Lindy Hop" and covers other dances in the swing dance era like the "Charleston" and "Balboa". Once in a while, Swing Central hosts live music performances by dancer favorite bands like Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Licker and Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums featuring Miss Carmen Getit. The atmosphere is great and the dancefloor is slick. Collapse

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    • Past Events
      10/23/07  Swing Fever at Swing Central!
      Forester's of America Hall
      01/16/07  Live Band Night - Swing Fever
      Forester's of America Hall
      08/29/06  Live Band Night with JP & The Rhythm Chasers
      Forester's of America Hall
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