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. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Dance communities list.
Roughly 3K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Dance, Swing, and Music. 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: 2K members
Past year (monthly)
- 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: 204 members
- Jul: 207 members
- Aug: 179 members
Topics
- Dance117 posts in the past month#1117Dance
- Swing72 posts in the past month#272Swing
- Music49 posts in the past month#349Music
- Lindy Hop38 posts in the past month#438Lindy Hop
- Looking For25 posts in the past month#525Looking For
Flair
- Feedback Needed114 posts in the past month
- What should we improve on?
- Practicing some swing out and pass variations with a friend. Any advice?
- Random social dance of mine :) (lead feedback)
#1114Feedback NeededWhat should we improve on? · Practicing some swing out and pass variations with a friend. Any advice? · Random social dance of mine :) (lead feedback) - Dance Video22 posts in the past month
- Wife and I goofing off at the family cabin. Who knew Michael Jackson had such a good swing beat?!
- Invitation to dance balboa to more non-swing music
- First time learning to lead
#222Dance VideoWife and I goofing off at the family cabin. Who knew Michael Jackson had such a good swing beat?! · Invitation to dance balboa to more non-swing music · First time learning to lead - Discussion8 posts in the past month
- Beginners refusing to dance with same sex
- The community ™️ puts entirely too much pressure on good dancers to be community leaders when they never asked for that role
- "Swing Family Festival" uses GenAI music for their teachers demo.
#38DiscussionBeginners refusing to dance with same sex · The community ™️ puts entirely too much pressure on good dancers to be community leaders when they never asked for that role · "Swing Family Festival" uses GenAI music for their teachers demo. - Personal Story7 posts in the past month
- Unexpected benefit -4 months in
- Made a BPM tagger because every detector I tried got fast swing songs wrong
- I am going again!
#47Personal StoryUnexpected benefit -4 months in · Made a BPM tagger because every detector I tried got fast swing songs wrong · I am going again! - Recommendation6 posts in the past month
- Changed my mind on Fuegos
- The Best Podcasts for Swing, Jazz & Lindy Hop Dancers (Listicle on Swing Dance Home)
- An interview with Fancy Dougherty on "Conversations in Closed" (podcast)
#56RecommendationChanged my mind on Fuegos · The Best Podcasts for Swing, Jazz & Lindy Hop Dancers (Listicle on Swing Dance Home) · An interview with Fancy Dougherty on "Conversations in Closed" (podcast)
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.
Monthly Stats
- 7
- Views /mo (+75%)
- 6
- Visitors /mo (+100%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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