Swing Dance with
Sugarfoot Stomp
A collective of passionate people supporting dancers and musicians!
Sugarfoot Stomp Incorporated is a club and community resource, used by its members to facilitate the Black American Cultural Art Form of Swing Dancing that connects & grows the talented Wellington community of dancers and musicians.
‘Swing Dancing’ is an umbrella term for a group of social dance styles originating from the 1920s to 1940s jazz era, including Charleston, Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, Blues, and Solo Jazz. It is a fun and eclectic family of social dances with rich cultural heritage that has spread throughout the world!
Sugarfoot Stomp regularly holds classes, workshops and events in Wellington, New Zealand. Click the buttons below to find out more!
2025 Membership is now open
Sugarfoot Stomp is an Incorporated Society with Tier 4 New Zealand Registered Charitable status established in 2018. It is run by its members and supported by a Board of volunteers.
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Sugarfoot Stomp is a dance club run by members, for its members and the wider Wellington swing dance community.
Our mission is to promote swing dancing – a Black American Cultural Art Form – in the Wellington region by educating the public through classes, events, and performances. We keep people connected face-to-face through experiencing the joys of vintage solo and partnered swing dancing.
Members help Sugarfoot Stomp promote its mission by maintaining Registered Charitable Status, contributing to the society’s financial stability, and helping to organise and run classes and events!
Simply put: If you like Sugarfoot Stomp classes and events, the best way to support us is to become a member!
In addition, membership comes with benefits throughout the year. Learn about member benefits here.
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Community Guidelines
Sugarfoot Stomp aims to create fun, inclusive, positive and safe spaces for our community. Our classes, workshops and events are primarily learning environments, where we use the power of humour, openness and encouragement to grow and develop both our dancing and ourselves as human beings.
To support these goals, we have a Code of Conduct that outlines the acceptable behaviours of all who attend Sugarfoot Stomp events.
In addition, attendees at our events are subject to our Disclaimers & Terms and Conditions. Please be aware that photos and videos may be taken at our events and used for promotional purposes, including being posted on social media.
By attending any activity run by Sugarfoot Stomp, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct and agree to our Disclaimers & Terms and Conditions.
