Our 20th annual Haunted Halloween Ball, a spirited fun time for all! Don’t forget to scare up a fright. Costumes or Pajamas are preferred on this night! Experience LindyGroove hauntingly decorated to its most atmospheric! We add new features every year.
$300 Costume Contest! Please arrive by 10pm to be considered. Judges will be walking around all evening. Be sure to be on the dance floor at 10:30 for “last look” and the announcement of finalists.
Two rooms of dancing! 9PM to Midnight
New Photo Booths!
Online Pre-Purchase required. No sales at the door. Discount cutoffs are 11:59pm on these dates or until we sell out.
$13 if purchased by Friday 10/7
$15 if purchased by Friday 10/14
$18 if purchased by Friday 10/21
$20 if purchased by Wednesday 10/26
$25 if purchased on Thursday 10/27 (If available)
Note: Your ticket does not include a drop-in lesson as all of our lessons are a monthly progressive series. Purchase October Series Lessons and Halloween Ball is included!
LindyGroove Is Now Cashless for speedy entry! All dancers MUST have a LindyGroove account and a LindyGroove QR Code to attend. On your first visit show your vaccination card, photo ID and LindyGroove QR Code. Once we add your photo to your account you will check-in with only your QR code. Super speedy like a Disney Annual Pass!
Schedule
7:10pm – 9pm | October Series Lessons in all ballrooms (Sold monthly and include admission to Haunted Halloween Ball)
8:30pm | Doors open. Photo booth available in the foyer. Post with #LindyGroove to win gift cards and classes!
9:00pm – Midnight | Social dancing in two ballrooms plus we add an additional photo room.
Vax required. Masks recommended, but not required. Please review our COVID Policy before purchasing.
LindyGroove is in the middle of a “phased soft re-opening”. They are only accepting dancers who have a LindyGroove account and have pre-purchased series lessons or have funds in their LindyGroove account. You can’t just show up at the door.
They also require proof of vaccination. Masks are encouraged but not required.
Below is my pre-pandemic description of LindyGroove.
This is the largest and most popular weekly Swing dance event in Southern California (and perhaps the whole country?). It is the place to go swing dancing on Thursday nights. People drive from as far away as San Diego and Santa Barbara to dance at LindyGroove on a normal night. There are plenty of people to dance with of all skill levels, especially the 20-something crowd (unlike a lot of other weekly Swing venues that have mostly older folks). The vibe is very informal.
DJ’s are sometimes flown in from around the country. The music is sometimes a bit on the slower, “groovier” side, good for improvising and slow Lindy (some love it, some don’t). But lately there has been more variety and a good mix of music. Floor is nice and big.
A new welcome development is the side dance room, called “The Lab”, where they often play Blues music, or other non-Swing music. It can be fun to stretch your limits here.
They also have fantastic beginner and intermediate classes before the main dance.
Parking has changed in the past few years, and unfortunately, the parking garage across the street is off-limits, but check this page for the latest parking info.
Note, this is a hard-core swing dancing venue; there is no bar and no band to watch (except for special occasions). It’s all about dancing. Not a good place to bring non-dancer friends (unless they want to take the lessons, which are excellent). If you want to dance, Lindy Groove is the place to be!
Quick Facts
When
Thursdays, Beginner and intermediate lessons 8:10PM, general dancing 9PM-midnight
Cost
$15 pre-paid only through a LindyGroove account, but there's a $5 discount if you have $10 in your LG account the night before (see thier site)
Crowd
Beginner to advanced, plenty of partners available. Check out photos of the amazing 2008 and 2009 Halloween Parties! All-ages.
Dress
Super casual, unless it's a special occasion like Halloween
Floor
Huge wooden dance floor
Notes
Proof of vaccination plus booster required for entry. Masks are encouraged but not required.
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