Downbeat is Bozeman, Montana’s premier organization for vintage swing, including six-count East Coast swing, eight-count Lindy Hop, and the Charleston.

We believe that anyone, at any age or level of experience, can easily pick up and fall in love with swing dance. In fact, many of our current members claim to never have danced a step before joining!

Dance can be an exciting outlet for creative expression, and we work hard to create a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment. Besides learning how to dance, you’ll also find an incredible community that supports and attends many local dance events.

Wednesday Night Lesson Series

Each month (September - May) we offer a new lesson series. These are classes taught by our community to help elevate one’s skillfulness with vintage swing, whether they be a beginner or advanced dancer.

March 2026 Lesson Series: The Social Dancer’s Toolkit

The Social Dancer's Toolkit is a 4-week series that will give you everything you need to enjoy a night of swing dancing whether you are in Bozeman, MT, or anywhere else in the world! Each week we will dive into a new topic to expand your social dancing skills: 

  • Slow, bluesy swing - how to use connection and groove to keep it interesting when the music slows down

  • Fast Lindy - how to keep dancing at faster speeds without losing control

  • The Shim Sham - the solo jazz line dance that is played at every social dance around the globe 

  • Intro to jam circles and special dances and how to join in!

Classes will be Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm.

No experience required (but some previous Lindy Hop experience is helpful) | no partner required.

Located at the Story Mill Community Center in the Starlite Studio.

  • Cost for full series: $65 per person

  • Cost for a single drop-in class: $20 per person

Taught by Molly Cech and other experienced dancers from Bozeman's vintage swing scene.

REGISTER HERE

Thursday Night Social Dancing

Join us, every Thursday night, at La Brasserie for a free dance lesson and social dance.

  • 7:30 - 8:00PM: Free Lesson

  • 8:00 - 9:30PM: Social Dance

  • No partner needed

31 S. Willson Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715