About r/SwingDancing
This subreddit is dedicated to anyone that shares an interest or dedication for dancing the historic dances done to popular music from the 1920s through the 1950s . . . also known as swing dancing. If you're new to Swing Dancing, start here by learning about Lindy Hop's origins, innovators, and legacy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_Hop
The community at a glance
r/SwingDancing is a Subreddit for Dancers with roughly 27K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Dance topic page.
Roughly 2K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Dance, Swing, and Music. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention swing dancing shoes and swing dance bands.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2024: 4K members
- 2025: 3K members
- 2026: 1K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 161 members
- Aug: 196 members
- Sep: 210 members
- Oct: 176 members
- Nov: 223 members
- Dec: 219 members
- Jan: 251 members
- Feb: 203 members
- Mar: 251 members
- Apr: 194 members
- May: 214 members
- Jun: 158 members
Themes
- Advice Requests18 posts in the past month
- Advice on turning down a persistent lead I don't want to dance with
- West Coast is growing faster than Lindy Hop, what can we learn?
- Following in swing dancing helped me get out of my head and into my body - Curious to hear other people’s experiences
#118Advice RequestsAdvice on turning down a persistent lead I don't want to dance with · West Coast is growing faster than Lindy Hop, what can we learn? · Following in swing dancing helped me get out of my head and into my body - Curious to hear other people’s experiences - Pain & Anger5 posts in the past month
- Recently Had My First “Injury” On the Floor-What Do You Do When This Happens?
- I no longer enjoy dancing Lindy Hop like I used to — anyone else feel the same?
- Any regular dancers with chronic pain?
#25Pain & AngerRecently Had My First “Injury” On the Floor-What Do You Do When This Happens? · I no longer enjoy dancing Lindy Hop like I used to — anyone else feel the same? · Any regular dancers with chronic pain? - Ideas1 post in the past month
- I wanted this to exist
#31IdeasI wanted this to exist - Self-Promotion1 post in the past month
- Hot Swing Sextet just released a new album and IT'S AMAZING!
#41Self-PromotionHot Swing Sextet just released a new album and IT'S AMAZING! - Money Talk1 post in the past month
- What is fair wages for dance teachers in a local scene?
#51Money TalkWhat is fair wages for dance teachers in a local scene?
Topics
- Dance117 posts in the past month
- How to dance more smooth and less bouncy?
- Launching Swingineasy - Find swing dance events all around the world
- Androgynous, Masc/Masc, Femme/Femme Dance Silhouttes
#1117DanceHow to dance more smooth and less bouncy? · Launching Swingineasy - Find swing dance events all around the world · Androgynous, Masc/Masc, Femme/Femme Dance Silhouttes - Swing72 posts in the past month
- In a world of swing outs... Do the lawn mower
- Hot Swing Sextet just released a new album and IT'S AMAZING!
- How do bans work in swing dancing?
#272SwingIn a world of swing outs... Do the lawn mower · Hot Swing Sextet just released a new album and IT'S AMAZING! · How do bans work in swing dancing? - Music49 posts in the past month
- Lindy Hop Music Project - Launch party
#349MusicLindy Hop Music Project - Launch party - Lindy Hop38 posts in the past month
- West Coast is growing faster than Lindy Hop, what can we learn?
- What's with Lindy Hop's default of teaching mini choreos?
- I no longer enjoy dancing Lindy Hop like I used to — anyone else feel the same?
#438Lindy HopWest Coast is growing faster than Lindy Hop, what can we learn? · What's with Lindy Hop's default of teaching mini choreos? · I no longer enjoy dancing Lindy Hop like I used to — anyone else feel the same? - Looking For25 posts in the past month#525Looking For
Flair
- Feedback Needed89 posts in the past month
- What should we improve on?
- How to dance more smooth and less bouncy?
- Looking for constructive tips <3
#189Feedback NeededWhat should we improve on? · How to dance more smooth and less bouncy? · Looking for constructive tips <3 - Dance Video28 posts in the past month
- I wish I’d seen more Charleston Swing Outs
- In a world of swing outs... Do the lawn mower
- One of my first birthday jams
#228Dance VideoI wish I’d seen more Charleston Swing Outs · In a world of swing outs... Do the lawn mower · One of my first birthday jams - Discussion25 posts in the past month
- Beginners refusing to dance with same sex
- Is the swing dancing community fatphobic??
- What's your big pet peeves when it comes to swing dance events?
#325DiscussionBeginners refusing to dance with same sex · Is the swing dancing community fatphobic?? · What's your big pet peeves when it comes to swing dance events? - Personal Story14 posts in the past month
- Went back to Lindy Hop after nearly 13 years and it cured my depression
- Tried swing dancing for the first time after a little break up, and I loved it and the community! Thank you!
- 2nd time out
#414Personal StoryWent back to Lindy Hop after nearly 13 years and it cured my depression · Tried swing dancing for the first time after a little break up, and I loved it and the community! Thank you! · 2nd time out - Photo/Artwork7 posts in the past month
- Getting to meet some of the best people in this community
- I wanted this to exist
- Lindy in the Park
#57Photo/ArtworkGetting to meet some of the best people in this community · I wanted this to exist · Lindy in the Park
Product recommendations
- swing dancing shoes4 posts in the past month
- Best dancing flats for women?
- Best brands of swing dancing shoes?
- Best dancing shoes?
#14swing dancing shoesBest dancing flats for women? · Best brands of swing dancing shoes? · Best dancing shoes? - swing dance bands2 posts in the past month
- What's the best swing dance band in Seattle?
- Recommended Swing Dance Bands of Today
#22swing dance bandsWhat's the best swing dance band in Seattle? · Recommended Swing Dance Bands of Today
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/SwingDancing for?
- Best for Dancers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/SwingDancing free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/SwingDancing have?
- Roughly 27K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/SwingDancing on?
- r/SwingDancing runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/SwingDancing cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/SwingDancing is organized under Dancers.
- How do I join r/SwingDancing?
- You can join r/SwingDancing by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Dance communities like?
- Communities for dancers and dance enthusiasts covering ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, Latin styles, and fitness-oriented dance. You will find studios and groups online for specific genres, practice communities, and discussion spaces for both hobbyists and professionals developing their craft.
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