Some Friday nights in Indianapolis end on a couch, and some end with a live jazz orchestra and a room full of people learning the swing out. One old building on the southeast side has been making the second kind of Friday happen for years.
It hosts dance lessons, big band nights, weddings, candlelight concerts, and even a duckpin bowling setup under the same roof. You do not need a partner, a fancy outfit, or any dance skills to join in.
The cover charge costs less than many movie tickets, and the lesson comes included before the music takes over. Keep reading to learn where it sits, when to show up, what the evening costs, and a few insider tips that make a first visit much smoother than a first attempt at a Lindy Hop spin.
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