Traffic Jam Swing

Traffic Jam Swing Traffic Jam! Swing is a nonprofit organization supporting the Chicago Swing Dance community.

05/26/2026

Happy World Lindy Hop Day! 🌎❤️ Enjoy these short clips from the dance scenes featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hopper’s that were included in the movies “Hellzapoppin” and “A Day at the Races.” Make sure to look up the full clips on YouTube - there’s simply nothing like watching the OGs in action. 😍

05/22/2026

🏳️‍🌈 It’s that time of the month! 😍 Join Q***r Swing Chicago for their monthly dance THIS SUNAY 5/24 hosted at the Traffic Jam! Swing studios. 📍

Beginner lesson at 6pm, social dancing to LIVE MUSIC by the Rusty Gates from 7-9:30pm!

$20, or sliding scale available at the door ❤️ Allies welcome!

📚it’s practice time! 🤓Need a space to drill, jam, or work on that one move that’s been driving you nuts? Join us for an ...
05/20/2026

📚it’s practice time! 🤓

Need a space to drill, jam, or work on that one move that’s been driving you nuts? Join us for an open practice session! will be on hand for light guidance and to play some tunes while you do your thing. Come solo or bring a partner—this is a relaxed, come-and-go space for focused dancing and fun.

Friday 5/22 5-7pm, just $5/person! Sign up in advance at www.trafficjamswing.com or drop in day of.

05/04/2026

Our monthly dance is THIS SATURDAY 5/9!

Is May your birthday month? If so, make sure you come on the floor for the birthday celebration dance so we can with you a happy birthday in the best way - by dancing with you! ❤️

Not your birthday month? You should still come dance!

Doors at 7:30pm, beginner lesson at 7:45pm, social dancing 8:30pm-12am

Just $10, $5 for academic students 🙌

📍held at our Traffic Jam Swing Studios in Ravenswood!

Grab your ticket and save some time at the door by visiting www.trafficjamswing.com

04/29/2026

Happy International Dance Day, dance family! ❤️

Enjoy this little clip from our recent “Rush Hour” live music dance featuring the trio 😍

Have you signed up for May classes yet? There’s still time to save $5 if you sign up before EOD Thurs 4/30! 👀

www.trafficjamswing.com

04/26/2026

This could be you, Chicago! Join our beginner swing dance 4-week series starting on May 7th 🌸

Meet new people. Learn something new. Move your body. Dance to jazz music 🎶

No experience or partner required!

📍Ravenswood, Chicago

$65 per person for all 4 weeks if you sign up by 4/30! $70 after that ❤️

Sign up at www.trafficjamswing.com

See you in class 😎

04/24/2026

We are thrilled to feature today! They are joining our teaching lineup again this year, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for our classrooms. 📚

Want to hop in their classes? Grab your full pass today! Passes are selling quickly, so don’t wait 👀

www.secondcityswingout.com

A little more about Peter and Naomi:

Peter Strom and Naomi Uyama are world-renowned Lindy Hop dancers and instructors. They have dedicated over 25 years to the Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz dances, winning champion titles at the International Lindy Hop Championships and the US Open Swing Dance Championships. They have performed and taught at the top festivals across 5 continents. Peter is a sought after teacher and MC, and runs both local classes at Uptown Swing in Minneapolis and the sell-out event The Uptown Swingout. Naomi is a respected instructor and DJ, who also leads and sings in the popular swing band “Naomi & Her Handsome Devils”.

Together, Peter and Naomi are known for their strong partnership, dedication to teaching, and passion for Lindy Hop as a living dance with a rich history. As members of the global community it is their privilege to pass on their knowledge to dancers everywhere. Peter and Naomi are passionate about sharing their love of Lindy Hop with students of all levels and backgrounds, inspiring dancers to find joy, creativity, and connection through swing dancing.

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