About the Soirée

An event inspired by slow jazz.

There's a whole range of music that is beautiful, dynamic, playful, sassy, and seriously underrated. Slow Dance Soirée provides an opportunity to get inspired for both dancers who already love slow swing and for dancers who want to build skills in what to do at slower tempos. With some of today's finest jazz musicians on board, we hope you'll fall as much in love with the music as we are.

An event inclusive of different dance styles.

Our original inspiration for Slow Dance Soirée was to provide a slow dance weekend tailored for Lindy Hoppers, but this event has become inclusive of many different dance styles! While we will be playing mostly slow jazz, our teachers draw the inspiration for their movement not just from Lindy Hop, but from Blues, Balboa, Tango, West Coast Swing, and more. The classes at the event will focus on core movements and techniques that can help all aspects of dancing, and we're sure the music will keep dancers from all backgrounds inspired and elated.

An event that highlights different competition skills.

It's great to see fast swing outs and high-speed aerials, but in our Mix & Match and Short Showcase competitions we want to see your moves that are slow and smooth.

A chance to dress up.

If you've been looking for an excuse to dress up to the nines, Slow Dance Soiree is a great opportunity to do so! If you'd like to bring your finest garb and wear it to one or both of our evening dances, the wonderful Memorial Art Gallery provides the perfect backdrop. Dressing up is by no means a requirement though - we want you to wear something that you'll feel awesome wearing, not necessarily something that 'looks fancy'.

An event that is about having fun and loving the dance.

Groove Juice Swing prides ourselves on throwing events that stay focused on inclusiveness, inspiration, quality music, and social dancing. If you've loved our other events or if you've never been to visit us in Rochester, come experience the warmth of our scene and share a laugh, a class, and a dance with us. 

Save the date, spread the word, and save us a slow dance at the soirée!