Join us for our bi-monthly swing dance in Portland Maine, Thursday Night Stomp!

Absolute beginners welcome, no partner needed.

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Beginning Lesson 7:10-7:30pm (please arrive by 7pm)

Music and Dancing 7:30-9:30pm

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Maine Ballroom Dance: 616 Congress St (2nd floor) Portland, ME

 

$10 DJ Nights/$15 Band Nights at the door (cash or check only)

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Also: check out our new "Beginner Jam" Nights at the bottom of this page

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Winter/Spring 2025 Thursday Night Stomp Schedule​

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April 3rd - Live music w/ the Ragtime Destroyers

Beginning Lesson: 1920s Charleston

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April 17th - DJ Night w/ Guest DJ Mike Henson

Beginning Lesson: 6-Count Lindy Hop w/ hand changes

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April 24th - Live music w/ special guest Gabe Terracciano and Friends

Beginning Lesson: 8-Count Lindy Hop w/ single steps

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May 1st - Live music w/ the Zoot Jumpers

Beginning Lesson: Musical walking, tapping, and pausing

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May 15th - Swing & Soul Night

Beginning Lesson: Soul Line Dance

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May 22nd - Live music w/ "Good Vibin"

Beginning Lesson: Jig Walks

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June 5th - DJ Night and end of season celebration

Beginning Lesson: Shim Sham Solo Jazz Dance

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*New* "Beginner Jam"! An Introduction to Thursday Night Stomp

Wondering about Thursday Night Stomp but would rather try a dance night just for beginner dancers? Come to a 'Beginner Jam'! You'll see the space, meet new people, gain confidence, and get your questions answered from instructors in a relaxed atmosphere. Wear your sweatpants if you'd like!

7:10-7:30pm - Brief swing lesson for beginner dancers (all are welcome)

7:30-8:30pm - Music and dancing/practicing

Maine Ballroom Dance, 616 Congress Street (upstairs)

$5 suggested donation

Upcoming Beginner Jam Schedule:

Thursday March 27th

Thursday May 8th​

Please note: All levels of dancers are welcome at "Beginner Jam", but the goal is to make our newer dancers feel welcome and comfortable. If you have more experience and would like to attend, please come and get to know some of our newer folks. Thank you!​

 

A note about parking: Portland parking can be tricky but here are a few tips around Maine Ballroom: there are almost always spots along High St (between Pleasant and York). You could also try spots along Spring St past the Holiday Inn.