Mondays are for Dancing!

Ready to dance? ready to learn?

Note: Online registration for dances and classes closes the day before the event.

At-the-door prices and registration will still be available, space permitting.

Dance & Learn with Us!

Hot Jam is a dynamic space where people can experience community, the joy of dancing, and learn the swing era dances!

First time dancing or need a refresher? Take the Fresh to Swing Class!

Practice what you learn at our 2-hour social dance after the classes!

CONTINUE LEARNING HERE

Fundamentals Series (7:30pm) - Learn MORE of our basic rhythms and patterns & partnering

Expressions Series (7:30pm) - Grow your confidence in exploring and playing with the dance pushing past patterns

START HERE

Foundations of Jazz (7pm) - 30-minute Warm-up & Solo Movement Class (FREE with Dance)

Fresh to Swing (7:30pm) - The Intro/Refresher Class (6-count swing)

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LIVE Music debut of The Peachtree Stompers!
Adam Goodhue is a well-loved drummer who has been playing for dancers since his days in San Franscisco. You might have heard him playing with Jackson Allen at Blind Willie's

Craig "Shadowbox" Shaw is one of the best jazz bassists you will ever hear. He currently plays with the Joe Gransden Big Band, but you might have heard him playing for Taryn Newborne.

Gary Motley is a jazz pianist and director of the Music Department at Emory University, so you know he knows his stuff! He and his wife seek to bring jazz to the next generation, including creating children's concerts.

Veronica Motley is our vocalist with smooth vocals that always know where to land and how to strike the note.

The 20th Anniversary Holiday Party will feature

LIVE Music and a Baking Competition

Bring your best baked good for your chance of GLORY and a 2026 Hot Jam shirt!

When and Where

 

WHEN

Mondays
7:00-7:30pm: Foundations of Lindy Hop
7:30-8:30pm: Fresh to Swing Lesson

7:30-8:30pm: Monthly Class Series
8:30-10:30pm: DJ'd music & Dancing

Where

Ambient+Studios
Uber/Lyft to:

585 Wells St SW Atlanta, GA 30312

Park at:

520 Northside Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30310

parking

Inside:

520 Northside Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30310

Streetside/ Front Door:

585 Wells Street SE Atlanta, GA 30312

 

A vintage jazz social dance

what is lindy hop?

Lindy Hop, a vintage dance, is an African American dance form created in Harlem New York between the 1920s and 40s, most famously danced in the Savoy Ballroom. It is a mix of several dances that include partner dances and solo dances like jazz, tap, the Charleston, and the breakaway. Lindy Hop is part of the Jazz dance continuum, which are dances that developed from the music and dance of Africans that were forcibly taken from their homes and enslaved all around the world. Some very obvious characteristics of dances in the Jazz dance continuum that you will notice with Lindy Hop are individuality and community.

Individuality - We encourage people to be themselves and express themselves, that way the art is true to you. When the art reflects its people, it is dynamic and relevant and continues to live and evolve.

Community - It is easiest to see this when we do jam circles. This is when a single person, a couple, or even a small group go into the middle of a circle of people and dance while everyone around them cheers and claps for them. But, you can feel the community as soon as you enter our space. We are a dance family.

what is a social dance?

A social dance means that you don’t have to bring your own partner. You get to meet and dance with as many partners as you want. Dancing with different people is inspiring and a lot of fun!

why do people love hot jam?

  • Its relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

  • The wide variety of dance levels, from absolute beginners to advanced.

  • The highly danceable wood floor, where people dance Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues, Charleston, and Collegiate Shag.

  • Experienced DJs playing the classic swing favorites of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, and many more.

  • Free beginner lessons.

what is hot jam?

Hot Jam is a weekly dance that happens every Monday that also hosts supplemental workshops. It was established in 2005 by Bobby White, Michelle Chaff, and Nima Farsinejad as a place for dancers by dancers. It is currently owned by Christopher Cohen and Rachel Pitner, and it still has the mission to support and grow our dance community.

FAQ
 
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A safe Space

Hot Jam is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event venue, including dances, workshops, competitions, Twitter, Facebook, and other online media. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the event organizers.

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Ambient + Studio

Street Parking (X on the map)

This address will lead you to the front door of the facility, and you can park along the street.

585 Wells St SW, Atlanta, GA 30312

Parking

Rear Parking (Q on the map)

This address will lead you to the interior parking at the back of the facility. You will drive along a fence line and make a right turn into the building or the parking just outside of the building.

520 Northside Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310

Contact US

EMAIL: hotjamatlanta@gmail.com

 

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