vintage swing movement

Let's Dance!

Swing Dancing in Joplin, MO

What to expect:

Beginner Lesson

First Friday events begin with a beginner swing dance lesson from scratch. No experience or partner required!
Live Jazz

First Friday events feature incredible local jazz musicians who perform after the dance lesson.
Delicious Drinks

First Friday events are hosted at local small businesses in our area, where you can enjoy incredible craft drinks and delicious food!

Get your Tickets

don’t spend another Friday night bored on the couch.

Let's Dance!

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What people are saying:

We enjoyed every minute of it! The hospitality, food, wine along with the great band (Jump Company) and dancing were All very enjoyable! Thank you for a Fun evening!

Judy
they pick the best Jazz bands in town! it's so nice to see how kind and helpful they are when teaching. And at the end of the night, they simply want you to have fun! I absolutely love VSM Joplin and HIGHLY recommend everyone to bring their friends and family to one of their events and just experience how great it really is!

Cheyenne
The people are warm and welcoming! A fun time for everyone, no matter your dance experience! A great place to go with friends and to make new friends!

Jacob

UPCOMING EVENTS

s e p t e m b e r 5 t h

THE MAIN EVENT
611 S MAIN ST
JOPLIN, MO

Join us on September 5th for September First Friday!!
By Vintage Swing Movement

Hosted at The Main Event!
611 S Main St. Joplin, MO

This will be our first time at this venue and we are so excited!!
We can’t wait to dance on some beautiful wood floors!

SWING DANCE LESSON: 7:00pm
LIVE JAZZ & DANCING: 8:00 - 10:00pm

Our band this month is NWA JAZZ & MORE!
This combo is FULL of vibrancy and sheer love of swing. The room will be full of so much energy -- they'll having you dancing in your seat and itching for the dance floor!

After the dance lesson, feel free to try out your new moves and/or kick back and relax to some swingin' tunes & delicious drinks!

We're admitting just the FIRST 100 PEOPLE!

Tickets fly quickly for these events! So be sure to grab your ticket beforehand. (We will have the remaining tickets available at the door for purchase.)

Students:
$8 in advance
$10 at the door (Cash)
$12 at the door (Card)

Adults:
$18 in advance
$20 at the door (Cash)
$22 at the door (Card)

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