Swing City Boston

Bill L _{on Google}

Oct 5th, 2021

Good dancing

Phil C. _{on Yelp}

Apr 30th, 2019

Want to step back in time a bit for some good clean fun and you want something around the Belmont/Arlington/Cambridge/Watertown/Medford area?  Swing City might help you with that. The dances are usually held at the West Cambridge Youth Center on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays of each month. While there's street parking, the golf course across the street has a lot that you can sneak into. The dance hall is pretty sizable and it's clean. The floors aren't crappy and there aren't any loose boards. The facilities are fine and shouldn't have to resort to carrying a bottle purell.The music is old school, undoubtedly. Hey, if you were looking for something more updated, you'd be heading to the club, yeah? There's a live band and when they take breaks, there's recorded music to keep things going. It's a good workout and can be a lot of fun. People there are generally friendly and some will dance with you if you're alone. I didn't spot any creepers. Checking-in on Yelp will yield you a free drink. They have sodas, water, and juices. There are workshops and swing dance lessons before open dance period, if you're in need to not embarrass yourself in front of your date.

Andy Latto _{on Google}

Jul 6th, 2017

Great place to swing dance for beginners and experienced dancers alike! Good beginner class, great bands that know how to play for dancers, and friendly and welcoming dancers at all levels.

Roger Youmans _{on Google}

May 4th, 2016

I went with a group of friends from church my first time and was hooked! My face hurt from smiling all night (it's true!) I had slipped back to the Roaring '20s with wonderful live music, youth, and energy! I didn't know places like this existed. Everyone danced! Half way through the night, guys were in the bathroom changing into clean dry shirts -- then back on the dance floor! It was just so fun!
I came back the next week and took the free lessons again and got better. I had a blast! The next week, I brought a first date promising her a fun night of dancing. We had so much fun at the lessons together and then dancing to the amazing band, Eight To The Bar! About 2 years later, that sweet girl and I were married. I am so glad the memory of our first date will always be Swing City!
Just go. You'll laugh, you'll smile, and you'll dance. Everyone does at Swing City.