{"id":84164,"date":"2017-02-27T20:42:23","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T19:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=84164"},"modified":"2022-02-15T11:08:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T10:08:31","slug":"charleston-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/charleston-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to dance Charleston in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the coolest trends in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> right now is <strong>swing dancing<\/strong>, including popular styles like the<strong> Charleston<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/lindy-hop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lindy Hop<\/strong><\/a>. Luckily, more and more <strong>dance clubs<\/strong> and <strong>dance schools<\/strong> are offering opportunities do get out and <strong>swing<\/strong> around Barcelona. Here are some of the places that offer you the opportunity to try out this fun and unique style of <strong>dance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/charleston-barcelona\/#Swing_Maniacs\" title=\"Swing Maniacs\">Swing Maniacs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/charleston-barcelona\/#Spank_the_Baby\" title=\"Spank the Baby\">Spank the Baby<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/charleston-barcelona\/#Sala_Apolo\" title=\"Sala Apolo\">Sala Apolo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/charleston-barcelona\/#Temple_del_Swing\" title=\"Temple del Swing\">Temple del Swing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/charleston-barcelona\/#Seven_Dance\" title=\"Seven Dance\">Seven Dance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swing_Maniacs\"><\/span>Swing Maniacs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_84166\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84166\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-84166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Dancing-in-the-street-300x268.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"268\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-84166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Professor Bop via Visualhunt.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Swing Maniacs<\/strong> is a dance school with various locations across the city and surrounding areas, that offer <strong>swing classes<\/strong> throughout the year as well as different events and competitions. If you look at their calendar of events online, you will find the lineup of different events for different styles of swing dance, including <strong>Charleston<\/strong>, Shag, and Lindy Hop. <strong>Swing Maniacs<\/strong> offers classes to all levels, starting from absolute beginners, so there&#8217;s no reason to feel shy or embarrassed if you&#8217;re new to the club.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Swing+Maniacs+Gr%C3%A0cia\/@41.404579,2.164798,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x243c7334a0759316!8m2!3d41.404579!4d2.164798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de Roger de Flor, 293<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spank_the_Baby\"><\/span>Spank the Baby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hop on over to <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.spankthebaby.net\/\"><strong>Spank the Baby<\/strong><\/span> to put on your dancing shoes and get swinging. This dance school offers group and private classes, as well as intensives to teach you all the swing and <strong>Charleston<\/strong> essential steps. This is a great way to get started if it&#8217;s your first time being introduced to swing. Check their calendar for seasonal swing-themed events, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/workshops-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workshops<\/a>, classes, and social gatherings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Spank+the+Baby\/@41.378585,2.1643603,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a25fad8de6ef:0xa9b591d6100f472d!8m2!3d41.378585!4d2.166549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de Vistalegre, 18 Baixos<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/dance-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feel the rhythm: dance classes in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sala_Apolo\"><\/span>Sala Apolo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_84167\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84167\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-84167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Charleston-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-84167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Eric Esquivel via Visualhunt.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take a step back in time one Sunday a month at <strong>Sala Apolo<\/strong> when the Barcelona Jazz Orquestra takes the stage for a night of <strong>music<\/strong> and dancing. The orchestra plays big band and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/jazz-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jazz<\/a> tunes to dance along to and patrons can bop the night away and do the <strong>Charleston<\/strong>. Depending on the month, the jazz and dance events might have a theme as well, so be sure to stop in or check out the website for the latest information about upcoming dances!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Sala+Apolo\/@41.3742979,2.1674963,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a25c75a2cf3b:0xfe58977ad221b3a6!8m2!3d41.3742979!4d2.169685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer Nou de La Rambla, 113<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temple_del_Swing\"><\/span>Temple del Swing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Temple del Swing<\/strong> offers\u00a0classes for singles dancers of pairs, depending on the kind of swing you want to learn. To learn the <strong>Charleston<\/strong>, you don&#8217;t need to worry about having a partner since this class is taught without pairs. Classes are offered every day of the week except for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/sunday-outdoors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sundays<\/a> so you are sure to find something that works for your busy schedule. <strong>Temple del Swing<\/strong> also hosts monthly <strong>dance parties<\/strong> and activities so that you have the opportunity to meet up with other <strong>Charleston<\/strong> fanatics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Swing+Barcelona+-+El+Temple+del+Swing\/@41.387532,2.1704793,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2f0ef88f191:0x70a7f2142e91f681!8m2!3d41.387532!4d2.172668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de les Moles, 32<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/salsa-dance-clubs-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salsa dance clubs in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seven_Dance\"><\/span>Seven Dance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Seven Dance<\/strong> is a dance school that offers all types of dance classes, including the <strong>Lindy Hop<\/strong>, <strong>Balboa<\/strong>, and <strong>Shag<\/strong> versions of swing. The professional instructors at this dance school will teach you everything that you need to know to get out on the dance floor and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-songs-to-get-you-exercising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get moving<\/a>. For a full list of course descriptions and timetables, consult <strong>Seven Dance<\/strong>&#8216;s website for more information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Seven+Dance+Barri+de+Gr%C3%A0cia\/@41.399251,2.1591173,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a295bbc928a1:0xfb891bcf55355f64!8m2!3d41.399251!4d2.161306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de Perill, 10<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for an apartment in the city? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>ShBarcelona<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you find the perfect one.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em> * Main photo by Eric Esquivel via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"84164\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">2<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the coolest trends in Barcelona right now is swing dancing, including popular styles like the Charleston and Lindy Hop. 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