Ministry of Swing

Hampden's Ideal Arts Space has been through several incarnations, starting out as an Art Deco era movie theater, through a couple of different vintage store markets. Though the markets were beloved and sorely missed, Hampden neighbors are happy that the prominent and architecturally interesting space is newly occupied by an arts group that hosts regular dance events. It fits in well with the rest of the nightlife on 36th Street. This venue focuses on West Coast Swing dance classes and events, but also has Salsa and Bachata dances, as well as other non-dancing events, such as cabarets and special vendors. All ages and genders are quite welcome in this hip, artsy, gentrifying neighborhood.