r/SwingDancing is a subreddit with 27k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses dance, swing, music, lindy hop, and looking for, and they frequently recommend/review minimalist shoes and pants.
This subreddit is dedicated to anyone that shares an interest or dedication for dancing the historic dances done to popular music from the 1920s through the 1950s . . . also known as swing dancing.
If you're new to Swing Dancing, start here by learning about Lindy Hop's origins, innovators, and legacy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_Hop
Popular Themes in r/SwingDancing
#1
Advice Requests
: "Advice on turning down a persistent lead I don't want to dance with"
18 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Recently Had My First “Injury” On the Floor-What Do You Do When This Happens?"
5 posts
#3
Ideas
: "I wanted this to exist"
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "What is fair wages for dance teachers in a local scene?"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Hot Swing Sextet just released a new album and IT'S AMAZING!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/SwingDancing
#1
Dance
: "How to Dance more smooth and less bouncy?"
117 posts
#2
Swing
: "In a world of Swing outs... Do the lawn mower"
72 posts
#3
Music
: "Lindy Hop Music Project - Launch party"
49 posts
#4
Lindy Hop
: "West Coast is growing faster than Lindy Hop, what can we learn?"
38 posts
#5
Looking For
25 posts
#6
Swing Dancing
: "Collegiate Shag Feedback"
25 posts
#7
Dancing
: "Playlist of great dancers Dancing socially, not as performance"
19 posts
#8
Song
: "Sitting out a Song to not hurt someone's feelings?"
17 posts
#9
Social
: "What’s your pre- and post- Social dance routine?"
17 posts
#10
Shoes
: "What are we wearing under circle skirts nowadays?"
17 posts
Products Discussed in r/SwingDancing
Minimalist Shoes
4 reviews
#1
Merrell
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Vivo
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
SOM
4.0★ from 1 review
Pants
3 reviews
#1
UNIQLO
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Lululemon
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Prana
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/SwingDancing
#1
Feedback Needed
: "What should we improve on?"
89 posts
#2
Dance Video
: "I wish I’d seen more Charleston Swing Outs"
28 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Beginners refusing to dance with same sex"
25 posts
#4
Personal Story
: "Went back to Lindy Hop after nearly 13 years and it cured my depression"
14 posts
#5
Photo/Artwork
: "Getting to meet some of the best people in this community"
7 posts
#6
Dance Event
: "Rock that Swing in Munich Germany, and i’ve never been in a more beautiful room to dance in!"
6 posts
#7
Music
: "Great Anti-Fascist Swing Songs"
5 posts
#8
Community
: "Atomic Ballroom and the City of Newport Beach break the Guinness World Record for the largest swing dance lesson by teaching 579 couples how to Balboa"
5 posts
#9
Pop Culture
: "From the Land of K-Pop Come the Joys of K-Swing"
5 posts
#10
Meta Humor
: "Wow I love jazz!"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/SwingDancing
Yearly
+2k members(10.4%)
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Last updated: June 22, 2026