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We are Swingout OKC

Swingout OKC is a 501c3 nonprofit that’s dedicated to vintage swing dances, like Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues, Balboa and more!

 

Our Mission Statement

Swingout OKC is dedicated to facilitating, sustaining, and growing the swing dance community of the greater Oklahoma City area by providing educational and social swing dance opportunities. We strive to promote a forward thinking scene while preserving the historical culture of the dance.

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Our History

Swingout OKC began when a handful of strangers found each other at a public city dance event. We decided that while there might not currently be a swing dance scene in OKC, there would be if we kept showing up for each other and for new dancers. We love being a part of this city, participating in local events, and getting people excited about swing dancing.

 

2016

We began dancing weekly in OKC

We started dancing in 2016 as a group of strangers who found first found each other at a public city dance. Back then, we called ourselves the “Oklahoma City Swing Dance Collective”

 

2019

was our first year as a Nonprofit

We began official operations as “Swingout OKC” and hosted our first Lindy Workshop in April. Stay tuned for more info on the next Scissortail Swing!

 
 

2023

We moved to Perets

2023 marked the beginning of our partnership with Perets Dessert & Coffee Bar.

Our past events

We’ve done tons of community outreach and events in the past. Here’s a few highlights!

 

Scissortail Swing 2019

We threw our first interstate dance event in 2019. Over 200 dancers from around the USA came to OKC to dance with us and learn from professional dancers from Texas and Washington.

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NYE at the Will Rogers Theatre

We gathered a group of 16 dancers to learn and practice classic Lindy Hop routines to perform at the Will Rogers Theatre on New Year’s Eve. We even danced with guests and taught mini lessons!

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OKC Parks and Rec Sherbet Social

We partnered with the Oklahoma City Parks & Rec Department to host a beginner lesson and dance with live music from the Savoy Trio.

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Weekly Lessons and Social dances

Our bread and butter are our biweekly dances that we host at Perets Dessert & Coffee Bar in OKC. We even teach a lesson before!

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October 2017

This place is great, and I have no bias in writing this quote

Justin Nguyen, SOKC founding member/ Read Full Article

 

 

Get Involved

We are a fully volunteer operated Nonprofit Organization. By volunteering with us, you not only help keep our scene running, but you also get in free for that evening!

We can approve and verify any volunteering hours required for school, scouts, or corporate matching

 

Volunteer on a Monday

Volunteer at the Front Desk, as a DJ, or as a Teacher.

We’ll even train you for any role you’d like to learn!

Join our Council

Our council members help organize and vote on major decisions for our nonprofit.

We dedicate between 1 and 4 hours a week, depending on our roles.

Make a Donation

Any donation goes directly into operations and events for us.

Many companies match donations, so contact us if you think your job matches!