Gem City Swing

10/05/2026

If you're looking for inspiration to get better at swing dance, one of the people who started our scene is a pretty good place to start. 😁

10/01/2026

Who else is ready to work on their solo jazz? 🙋🏻‍♀️
You're in luck! During the first two weeks of October our Next Steps class will be learning The Tranky Doo.

09/27/2026

Gem City Swing takes on Balboa at the Great Lakes Balboa Escape!❤️‍🔥

08/31/2026

Wishing safe travels & a prosperous life to Kyle, who is moving! Kyle has been a member of Gem City Swing for the past 5 years, and he has served as a board member, instructor, door worker, Dayton Swing Smackdown dancer and choreographer, and more. We can't express how much we adore him and will miss him. ❤️ Good luck out there, buddy!

08/25/2026

All smiles at Gem City Swing! Our beginner lesson series restarts NEXT TUESDAY, September 1st. 😄

7pm lesson, 8-9:30pm social dance
American Czechoslovakian Club, Dayton, Ohio
$10 at the door, first time free!
No partner, no experience, no fancy gear needed
Bring yourself, a good attitude, and wear something comfy! Shoes with a little slip are best.

Any questions, let us know! ❤️

📸: by Arthur

08/19/2026

We had an amazing time dancing to Matt Tolentino earlier this month! 🎙️🎵
Can't wait to do it all again.

08/17/2026

Sometimes life calls for a dance by the river at sunset ☀️

Want a moment like this? Our beginner lesson series restarts on September 1st at 7pm at the American Czechoslovakian Club. $10 for lesson & social dance. First time free!

(And btw, a huge happy birthday to board member, Sydney, pictured here!)

08/15/2026

Gem City Swing & Dayton Jazz Orchestra as part of the Riverscape Metropark Big Band Nights

08/11/2026

Can't wait to dance the night away tonight! 🪩
Don't forget it's an extra $5 for the dance to help us pay our wonderful band. 🎶🎺

08/11/2026

Two great opportunities for live music this week! Tonight is a band night at GCS, and this Friday is a band night at Riverscape!

Friday nights are made for dancing! 🎶

Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features a Big Band Concert with Dayton Jazz Orchestra! Swing into a night of timeless music and the lively sounds of the Big Band era as this talented ensemble brings classic swing favorites to life. Grab your lawn chair, watch the sunset over the river, and listen to some great music while enjoying some food and drinks from the RiverScape Café. See you there!

Big Band Concert with Dayton Jazz Orchestra
Friday, August 14 from 7-9pm

The Summer Music Series is presented by AES Ohi AES Ohio, and supported by Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation, Enterprise Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., and Bonbright Distributors.