The 9:20 Special is San Francisco's Premiere Thursday Night Swing Dance Party that has been a staple of the San Francisco Dance scene since 1998. Originally started by internationally renowned Lindy Hop instructors Paul and Sharon as a practice party for their students, the 9:20 quickly evolved into the most popular spot to go dancing on Thursday nights in the Bay Area. Today the 9:20 Special regularly draws crowds of 120+ dancers and is known as one of the most friendly, fun, and casual dances in the Bay Area.
Since January 2004 the 9:20 Special has been run by Jeff Ho, a long time 9:20 volunteer and supporter, and Manu Smith, International Lindy Hop Instructor and cofounder of Yehoodi.com. Manu teaches and coordinates a stellar line up of local and national instructors to offer top lindy hop and swing dance instruction.
Nationally in demand DJ Jesse Miner is the 9:20 Special DJ coordinator. Every month Jesse, Jeremy, Manu and top DJs from around the nation spin your favorite music on a weekly basis at the 9:20 Special. Join our mailing list to be informed of weekly DJs and events.
The 9:20 Special is held every Thursday at the Russian Center in San Francisco. Street parking is relatively easy to find. Click here for parking tips.
Check out the calendar to find out what's happening at the 9:20.
