Program
Rittenhop
Free outdoor swing dancing every Sunday afternoon in Rittenhouse Square, with jam sessions, jazz events and a holiday party.
- Free
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What they do
Come dance the Sunday swing, or bring a horn to a jam session. The group also runs jazz events and a jazz crawl.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Sundays, 1 to 3:30 pm, rain or shine. Jam sessions and special dates are posted on the site, and weather or venue changes go out on Discord.
- Days
- Sunday
- Times
- Daytime
Rittenhouse Square (usually the southwest corner, by the bench with the goat statue)
- Address
- 1800 Walnut St
- Part of the city
- Central
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Go to Rittenhouse Square on a Sunday between 1 and 3:30 pm, look for the bench with the goat statue in the southwest corner, and join in..
You can just show up.
What to expect
Expect a free, DJ'd swing dance on the square's brick surface, mostly Lindy Hop and Charleston, with all jazz dance styles welcome. Formal lessons are rare at the Sunday dance, though some regulars may show newcomers a few basics. The dance runs rain or shine, and it is sometimes held in the center of the park instead of the southwest corner.
Tips for your first visit
- Check the website and Discord around 1 pm on the day, since weather or venue changes are posted there.
- Wear shoes you can dance in, since the square's surface is brick.
- For a lesson first, the about page points to a Thursday beginner class across the street run by Jazz Attack. Check its time and price with them, since listings differ.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Free and open to anyone who shows up, and the about page sets no experience requirement, but formal lessons at the dance are rare, so the rating stays at 3..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Free. Donations help cover tech costs and pay for live bands.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: rittenhop.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026
- Contact: Christian Muniz Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- September 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- rittenhop.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Status, Last sign of life
- rittenhop.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What to expect, First step, First visit tips, Who can join
- rittenhop.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, First step
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