Frequently Asked Questions

What shoes should I wear?

• High-heels are discouraged (prone to ankle injury)
• Open-toed and flip-flops are discouraged (prone to toe injury)
• Sneakers
• Sneakers with Chrome Leather
• Dance Shoes with Hard Leather

What clothes should I wear?

Dress casually and comfortably.  A few people gussy up a bit too, and we always appreciate their style.  Some dancers bring changes of shirt in case they get too sweaty throughout the night.

What is common dance etiquette?

You absolutely do not need to bring a partner with you. People come swing dancing to dance with everybody else.  "Dancing around" with everybody will help you meet new people and it will improve your dancing: a win-win situation.

Guys ask girls, girls ask guys, and sometimes even guys ask guys and girls ask girls to dance.  There is no commitment past the 3 minute dance!

If you're asked to dance, it's highly encouraged to say "yes" (use your judgment, if the asker is making you feel very uncomfortable, say "no"), as it helps make the dance more welcoming.

How did Chicken Swing get it's name?

Here is an answer to the question on the tip of everyone's tongue, "How did you come up with the name Chicken Swing?".  First I must warn you that this story will give you a brief glimpse into the recesses of David's mind which is a place few people are brave enough to go.  However, if you feel up to the challenge then we'll tell you the story.

How can I help out?

It takes a lot of work to make a good swing dance.  The more help we have, the better.  We're always looking for:

• Drivers to help transport equipment to and from the dance
• Setup & Cleanup Crew to handle the sound system and get the dance floor ready for us
• Street team to get the word out
• DJ's to spin the tunes

Please contact us if you can help.