Steel City Swing
Lindy Hop, Charleston & Solo Jazz. Beginner lessons, social dancing, workshops.
A swing dance studio offering instruction in East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and related swing styles.
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Before your first class
Beginner lessons are designed to teach from the ground up with no prior dance knowledge required.
Wear something comfortable and expressive of your personal style that you can move in.
Comfortable, moveable clothing; dance shorts if wearing a skirt or dress.
Park behind the building at Magnolia Ballroom.
About this studio
Steel City Swing has been spreading the joy of swing dance since 2007. Based in Birmingham, AL, the club teaches Lindy Hop, Charleston, Solo Jazz, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag to dancers of all levels. As of February 2026, classes and social dancing happen Wednesday nights at Magnolia Ballroom, where you'll find beginner and intermediate lessons starting at 6:30 pm, followed by a social dancing hour at 7:30 pm.
Beginner lessons are designed for brand new dancers and cover the basics of partner dancing: connection, footwork, and introductory 6-count and 8-count Lindy Hop moves. Most people take the beginner class a few times to get comfortable with basic rhythms before moving to intermediate. Intermediate classes build on those fundamentals and focus on expanding your move repertoire and variations, with each month typically exploring a different topic.
The club is run entirely by volunteers—staff, instructors, and DJs all donate their time except for special requested events. Ben Dill is the head instructor and has taught dance for more than ten years, spending eight years teaching in Birmingham and twelve years before that learning and teaching throughout Auburn and the southeast. His energetic style and engagement with the fundamentals make lessons memorable for dancers at any level. Katie Morgida has been dancing Lindy Hop since 2011 and brings a creative, inspiring approach grounded in mastering essential movements.
Steel City Swing also hosts weekend swing dance workshops for more in-depth learning, live band nights, and offers group lessons and performances for events. You don't need a partner—the club rotates partners frequently so you can meet and dance with many different people. No prior dance experience is necessary.
Dress code is relaxed: wear something comfortable that you can move in. If wearing a skirt or dress, bring dance shorts underneath. Avoid high heels and flip-flops for safety. Park behind the building; enter via the Encore parking lot at the bottom of the hill and drive along its edge to reach the Magnolia Ballroom lot.
What to expect
Your first visit
Show up to a Wednesday night beginner lesson at 6:30 pm to learn the basics of partner dancing, connection, and foundational Lindy Hop moves. Expect to rotate partners frequently, meet new people, and finish with social dancing from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. No experience or partner needed.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Ben Dill (head instructor) has taught dance for over ten years and brings an energetic, fundamentals-focused approach. Katie Morgida has danced Lindy Hop since 2011 and teaches with a creative style based on mastering essential movements.
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What beginners can expect
Beginner lessons are designed to teach from the ground up with no prior dance knowledge required.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
Dress code
Wear something comfortable and expressive of your personal style that you can move in.
What to bring
Comfortable, moveable clothing; dance shorts if wearing a skirt or dress. Wear shoes that won't fall off or stick to the floor; avoid high heels and flip-flops.
Studio history
Steel City Swing was founded in 2007 and has been spreading swing dance to the Birmingham community ever since. Ben Dill spent eight years teaching in Birmingham and twelve years before that learning and teaching throughout Auburn and the southeast.
Styles offered
8 dance styles taught here
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Pricing
Approximate lesson costs
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
Steel City Swinghasn't set up a public class schedule yet.
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Frequently asked about Steel City Swing
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Steel City Swing teach?
Steel City Swing teaches Swing, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Solo Jazz and 2 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Steel City Swing located?
Steel City Swing is located in Birmingham, AL. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Steel City Swing offer private lessons?
Contact Steel City Swing directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Steel City Swing teach kids and adults?
Steel City Swing welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Steel City Swing?
The fastest path is to visit Steel City Swing via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.
Is there parking at Steel City Swing?
Park behind the building at Magnolia Ballroom. Enter via the Encore parking lot at the bottom of the hill and drive along its edge to reach the Magnolia Ballroom lot.