Friday Night Swing steps back onto the ballroom floor, 7:30-11:30 p.m. on select Fridays at the Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara.
Community members are invited to join the Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Sylvia Sykes and the Santa Barbara Swing Dance Committee for another year of monthly dance events.
Friday Night Swing starts with beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons before a live band takes the stage. The band changes each month, with music ranging from jazz and jive to blues and rockabilly.
Admission is $20 cash at the door. All skill levels and abilities are welcome, and dance lessons are included with admission.
The beginner lesson is designed as an introductory class to help new dancers gain confidence and have fun. The intermediate lesson is for more experienced dancers looking to improve their technique.
The unique cantilevered floor of the Carrillo Ballroom flexes under every step, for an enjoyable dance experience for all skill levels, the Recreation Department said.
Lessons begin at 7:30 p.m., with dance following, 8:30-11:30 p.m. There will be a break for intermission and door prizes.
The 2025 schedule is : Feb. 21 – Southwest Biscuit Company; March 14 – Dave Stuckey & the Hot House Gang; April 11 – Death and Taxes Swing Band ; May 16 – Alpha Rhythm Kings; June 20 – Rob Rio ; July 18 – To Be Announced ; Aug. 15 – To Be Announced ; Sept. 19 – Carl Sonny Leyland; Oct. 17 – To Be Announced ; Nov. 21 – San Lyon ; Dec. 12 – To Be Announced.