I moved to LA by myself for work and had a hard time meeting new people or making friends. I saw an ad and stopped by Rusty’s Rhythm Club and had such a blast, I decided I needed to start taking swing dancing lessons at Lindy by the Sea. That’s when I started to really feel at home in LA! Not only did I meet a ton of really welcoming, friendly, diverse and truly amazing people, but I got to learn an awesome new hobby that got me to be more active and social! It honestly made such a difference in my life and my overall happiness, I highly recommend swing dancing lessons for anyone who is new to the area, wants to meet new people, or wants to try something new! One of my favorite things about the introductory series is it’s so welcoming to beginners. I had never danced a day in my life and I felt like I could understand and pick things up right away. There was also a great emphasis on etiquette and how to practically ask people to dance, etc. which I found really helpful for when I went back to Rusty’s club.Anyways, if you’re thinking about classes... Sign up now! Quit waiting! It’s the best!!! :-)

Rusty, Ron and Ted are AMAZING! Lindy By the Sea provides a safe, comfortable, welcoming environment for learning Lindy Hop! Ages of participants range from mid teens to 70s! The cost is surprisingly (and gratefully) inexpensive which allows you to keep learning without the financial confines of some studios. Rusty is internationally known and passionately devoted to teaching her students so that their experience is both positive and rewarding. You may start on Thursday nights as a beginner where you will be taught ALL aspects of the dance culture as well as the steps! Every week, Rusty has a LIVE BAND perform for a social dance where the experienced dancers generously dance with the rookies and in a few months you see the evolution of Lindy Hoppers! The people I have met in this environment are wonderful and great fun. The workout on the dance floor is great for your figure too! Come join us! I will be Lindy Hopping as long as Im able to move. Love and Gratitude to Rusty for the wonderful community she has provided on the West Side!

Awesome dance class for lindy hop! Rusty and Ted make it so comfortable for beginners and thoroughly explain all the moves. They are hilarious too which puts everyone at ease. It’s apparent they really care about their students and treat them like family. I can’t wait to sign up for the next level!

I started taking classes by myself back in 2014. I was very nervous to start to learn a partnered activity on my own. But Im glad I took that step. The classes are welcoming of individuals - because you constantly rotate partners, youre never really left out. You really bond with other students too, Ive made a lot of good friends through the classes.Rustys classes are a great way to learn how to swing dance. She and her teachers are friendly, funny and full of knowledge. There are tiered classes (different beginner levels, intermediate and advanced) so you can constantly learn and improve upon on your skills.The best part, in my opinion, is that Rusty Frank also runs a weekly dance at Rustys Rhythm Club, which is perfect to way to practice what you just learned with the people in your classes (and others!).10/10, highly recommend.*I will say - the only downside is a smaller parking lot. Although theres street parking as well, I highly recommend getting there early :)

After two swing dance classes at another studio I heard about Rustys social dances. My first social dance was great! A live jazz band and nice, friendly people made it so enjoyable. Experienced dancers were so welcoming and helpful to me. Though not mandatory a lot of people dress in period clothing which makes it fun! In talking with experienced dancers I found out about Rustys group classes and signed up! Thankfully you dont need a partner. You get fabulous instruction that not only breaks steps down so literally anyone can get it but dance history and etiquette are interspersed throughout the classes. Rusty, Ron and Ted are great teachers who make sure everybody learns the step being taught. I recommend you just try it and before you realize it youll be like me: just love love love Lindy!

Rusty is the absolute best instructor to learn from for first-time students. She will teach you the history, the etiquette, how to dance, how to do the steps and most of all she will make you fall in love with swing dancing because she is so passionate about the dance and it really shines through! Best of all you can learn the dance at your own pace, and it’s a wonderfully supportive community and Rusty even has her own weekly social dance club so you get a chance to try out your new dance skills!

I have taken classes at Lindy by the Sea for several years. Rusty Frank offers a carefully thought-out program; every move she teaches is meant to develop a particular skill.But she doesnt just teach the moves, she also teaches what you need to know to go out dancing, such as the etiquette on and off the dance floor; defensive techniques to keep yourself from getting injured; and how to understand the music so you dance with it.Rusty and her teachers make very class a fun, friendly environment, and they are careful to make sure theres some down time so you can catch your breath.These classes attract dancers of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. I have danced with people half my age and people twice my age. You dont need to have a partner and its easy to make up a class if you miss one.