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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February 20th - Swing & Soul Night

Beginning Lesson: Soul Line Dance w/ Becca P

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February 27th - DJ Night w/ Guest DJ Stefan Durham

Beginning Lesson: Shim Sham Solo Jazz Dance

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March 6th - Live music w/ Annie & the Fur Trappers

($20 to support band travel from Boston)

Beginning Lesson: 6-Count Lindy Hop -"Follow the Follow"

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March 20th - DJ Night w/ Guest DJ Jen Kain

Beginning Lesson: Jig Walks

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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​​