Cape Fear Swing Dance Society

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Cape Fear Swing Dance Society Growing the swing dancing and Lindy Hop scene in Wilmington, NC!

10/19/2026

Recap video of week 3 beginners slow balboa

10/11/2026

Slow balboa week 2 recap

Our Saturday, October 10th Social Dance is *CANCELLED*!With the Hurricane Isaias on the way and a Flood Watch in effect ...
10/09/2026

Our Saturday, October 10th Social Dance is *CANCELLED*!

With the Hurricane Isaias on the way and a Flood Watch in effect all of Saturday, we've decided to keep everyone's dance shoes dry and cancel the DJ'd Dance at the Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center. Stay safe this weekend and make sure you're back on Thursday for Part 3 of our Slow Balboa series!

10/04/2026

🎉 TICKETS ARE ON SALE! 🎉

Get ready for a night filled with live entertainment, dancing, music, and plenty of vintage USO spirit at the Hannah Block Historic USO.

Whether you’re a history lover, a fan of live performances, or just looking for a fun night out, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!
Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to dance the night away, USO-style!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Get yours before they’re gone!

10/02/2026

Slow balboa beginners part 1 recap video

This is a swing dance social to DJ'd swing era and jazz music with a Halloween Theme in downtown Wilmington, there is a ...
09/26/2026

This is a swing dance social to DJ'd swing era and jazz music with a Halloween Theme in downtown Wilmington, there is a $10 entry fee

We will have a costume contest, the winner gets $20 at the end of the night!

There is a beginner lesson included in the cost of the social that starts at 7, we welcome everyone to come and learn how to dance so you can enjoy the music and open dancing at 8
No partner needed, no experience needed, let's have fun!

Located in the Historic USO building in downtown Wilmington, at Orange and 2nd St
Ticket link is attached to this event to buy tickets in advance, tickets for the social are $10
We suggest clothes that are comfortable to exercise in and if you can wear shoes that are not too grippy on the floor that will make any spins and movement easier! Feel free to reach out or ask any additional questions that would make you more comfortable getting started with swing dancing or showing up for your first class!

Grab tickets at capefearswing.com or buy at the door with cash or venmo!

*Slow Balboa is a close embrace dance to slow jazz music 🎶Be aware that we switch partners during the class, so you will...
09/25/2026

*Slow Balboa is a close embrace dance to slow jazz music 🎶Be aware that we switch partners during the class, so you will be dancing very close to your partners in the class
This is a 3 part Slow Balboa swing dance class on Thursdays, an hour of class and an hour of social dancing afterwards. Note that our Thursday classes are a progressive series, if you are a beginner dancer you will have to make it to the first class (the first Thursday of each month) or you will miss important information and be behind in class.

No partner needed, beginner friendly- beginners please make sure to make it to the first class of the series to learn the basic footwork

Located downstairs in the Historic USO building in downtown Wilmington, at Orange and 2nd St
Per class $10, or all 3 classes for only $20! Cash and Venmo at the door, there is no need or way to register in advance

We suggest clothes that are comfortable to exercise in and if you can wear shoes that are not too grippy on the floor that will make any spins and movement easier! Feel free to comment or ask any additional questions that would make you more comfortable getting started with swing dancing or showing up for your first class!

Here is our calendar for Swing Dance events in Wilmington, NC for OctoberSee you on the dance floor!
09/24/2026

Here is our calendar for Swing Dance events in Wilmington, NC for October

See you on the dance floor!

09/18/2026

Final recap for the tranky doo, see you guys on the dance floor!

09/11/2026

Tranky doo part 2

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Wilmington, NC
28401

Opening Hours

7pm - 9pm

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