Urban Swing

13/08/2026

Here's a great example of how West Coast Swing can be danced to different layers of the music.

The assignment: one person dances to the lyrics, the other dances to the melody.

Random Partner · Random Song · All Improvised West Coast Swing 🎬...

02/07/2026

Do you need a verified excuse to head to Tasmania next year? Note these dates in your calendar for Southern Lights Swing 2027! Better yet; it's the weekend immediately before Swingvasion, so you can come back via Wellington. 🤩

02/07/2026

Considering an event next year? The first one of the year on the NZ calendar is Swingvasion . Check out the pro staff line up! 🤩

Registrations opening this weekend!

Registrations open this weekend, and it only seems fair that you know what you’re signing up for! Introducing, the pro-staff for Swingvasion V! 🤩 👾

Brad Whelan 🇦🇺 🇺🇸
Zac & Maddy Skinner (AKA Zaddy) 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Jean-Nicolas Winter 🇵🇫 🇫🇷
Mia Primavera & Keerigan Rudd (AKA Meerigan) 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Abi Vogels 🇳🇿
JP Masson & Emma Collyer 🇦🇺🇦🇺

In just a few days, you can register to spend a whole weekend hanging out with and learning from these legends - get ready for it! 👽💥

30/06/2026

Winter Deco Weekend is just around the corner and is full of dancing and festivities! Wanna learn to dance beforehand so you can join in on more of the fun? Join us on Thursday!

Register now: https://urbanswing.co.nz/student-portal/index.html

📅 Thursdays
🕖 7:15pm
📍 Dance Express, Cnr Taradale Road & Austin Street, Onekawa, Napier
💃 No partner needed - rotational classes.
🔗 https://linktr.ee/UrbanSwingNZ

📸 Pugmire Photography

29/06/2026

Registrations open for Swingvasion on Sunday!

International pros, workshops, performances, and more social dancing than you can shake a stick at!

Don't miss out - make sure you register so that you can join us in Wellington 🤩

It’s officially official - We’re back for our fifth year, and it’s time for you to get ready to join us! 👽 🎉

Registrations for Swingvasion V are opening on the 5th of July at 11:37 am (on the dot) 🕰️

Here’s the details you need to know 🤑

Earlybird Pass: $270
International Pass: $250
First-Timer Pass: $230

Get yourself ready, get yourself set, and be ready to go at 11:37 am this Sunday 💃 🤩

22/06/2026

This week we have an exciting announcement to make - join us to ensure you don't miss it! 👀

Also remember it's the last night to nab yourself a free class.
(If you've danced with us before, you bring a friend along with you during the month of June, and they buy concessions on their first night, your next class is free!)

Register now: https://urbanswing.co.nz/student-portal/index.html

📅 Thursdays
🕖 7:15pm
📍 Dance Express, Cnr Taradale Road & Austin Street, Onekawa, Napier
💃 No partner needed - rotational classes.
🔗 https://linktr.ee/UrbanSwingNZ

📸 Pugmire Photography

03/06/2026

What better way to kick winter's butt than warming yourself up by dancing and meeting new people? Come join us!

Annnnnd... for our regulars: if you bring a friend during the month of June, and they buy concessions on their first night, your next class is free!

Register now: https://urbanswing.co.nz/student-portal/index.html

📅 Thursdays
🕖 7:15pm
📍 Dance Express, Cnr Taradale Road & Austin Street, Onekawa, Napier
💃 No partner needed - rotational classes.
🔗 https://linktr.ee/UrbanSwingNZ

📸 Sam Pugmire Photography

27/05/2026

Tonight we farewell one of our dancers as she heads back home overseas. Grab one last dance tonight! See you at 7:15pm. 😁

Register now: https://urbanswing.co.nz/student-portal/index.html

📅 Thursdays
🕖 7:15pm
📍 Dance Express, Cnr Taradale Road & Austin Street, Onekawa, Napier
💃 No partner needed - rotational classes.
🔗 https://linktr.ee/UrbanSwingNZ

📸 Sam Pugmire Photography