Heartland Swing

08/31/2026

Celebrate labor day weekend with a dance! Friday 9/4 we'll be at Valley Junction Activity Center -- Bring a friend and learn to lindy hop!
Lesson 7:15-8:00pm
Dance 8:00-10:00pm

08/28/2026

We can't wait to dance with everyone again next Friday -- See you there!

08/26/2026

Weekend Dance Opportunities!
Friday:
Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio is Dancing in the park at Water Works Park from 6-9pm (free)
Omaha Jitterbugs have their weekly Jitterbugs Night Out from 8-11:45pm ($10)
Uptown Swing has Uptown Swingout all weekend ($ varies)
Sunday:
Lake Robbins Ballroom is hosting Al Welsh from 5-8:30pm ($13)

08/26/2026

Happy national dog day! Give your favorite canines a scratch behind the ears for us and check out some of the important behind the scenes support team here at Heartland Swing...🐾 Leave us a picture of your pet in the comments!!

08/24/2026

Want to brush up on your lindy hop, or dust off your swing out? Lindy Hop 2 beginner lessons start September 8th. Register today: https://www.heartlandswing.com/classes

08/23/2026

What a great day at the Iowa State Fair ! 🎡🎶

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by JR's SouthPork Ranch to dance, listen, cheer us on, or simply enjoy the music. It was a blast sharing the dance floor with High Society Big Band and bringing a little Lindy in the Streets to the Fair.

We loved seeing so many familiar faces and introducing swing dancing to new friends throughout the afternoon.

Thank you to JR's SouthPork Ranch at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for having us we're already looking forward to next year!

08/20/2026

Weekend Dance Opportunities!
Thursday:
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels are playing at the DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS / IOWA STATE FAIR at 7pm & 9pm ($ fair entry)
Friday:
Pella Swing have their August 21st Swing Dance at 6:30pm ($5)
Omaha Jitterbugs have their weekly Jitterbugs Night Out from 8-11:45pm ($10)
Saturday:
Kansas City Swingout has their Summer Swingout from 7-11pm ($30)
Lake Robbins Ballroom is hosting The Rivieras of Des Moines from 7-11pm ($10)
Sunday:
Lake Robbins Ballroom is hosting Bob Fields & Swingtime from 5-8:30pm ($13)

08/20/2026

Rep Heartland Swing on and off the dance floor! 👕

We've got a limited number of Heartland Swing shirts and tanks still available—but once they're gone, they're gone!

Sizes and quantities are limited, so don't wait.

📩 Send us a DM to reserve yours, or stop by our September 4 dance to see what's available and pick one up.

08/18/2026

Calling for your support! MidAmerican Energy is doing their CARES Daily Donations again this year. Please help support Heartland Swing by nominating us! Use this link or the link below, and share it as much as you can! Nominations end on August 22nd.
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**CAMPAIGN CLOSED**
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CARES Daily Donations – courtesy of the MidAmerican Energy Foundation – are BACK. Again this year, 20 organizations will win big! TWO $1,000 winners will be chosen each of the 10 days of the Iowa State Fair, and one $5,000 grand prize winner will be chosen from those winners. Submit your favorite community organization ➡️ https://woobox.com/kp58b7

08/18/2026