Swing dance Beaconsfield - beginner & intermediate Lindy Hop classes & social dancing at the Curzon Centre & Lindy & Balboa workshops in Ruislip with SwingdanceUK!
Coming Up
Small Group Workshops, Ruislip:
Lindy Hop Beginners (July) - SOLD OUT!
Lindy Hop Intermediate (July) -SOLD OUT!
Balboa - Fast Beginners Class (27 Sept) - Sign Up Now
Balboa - Improver/Intermediate (4, 11 & 18 Oct) - Sign Up Now
Tuesdays at Curzon Centre, Beaconsfield:
Beginner & Intermediate Lindy Course 9 September - 28 October - Book Early Bird Tickets (before 28 July!)
Monthly Social Swing Dance: Last Tuesday each month Class + Social
29 July – Hawaiian Night 🌺
30 Sept - Fabulous Fifties Party
28 Oct – Halloween Party
Grab Your Tickets & Join the Party
Special Events 🎉
9 & 10 August - Britain at War Event, Chiltern Open Air Museum - Classes + Dancing
Tuesday Lindy Hop Classes & Social Swing Dances, Beaconsfield
Curzon Centre Lindy Hop Classes & Socials
Beginner & Intermediate Lindy Hop Classes & Monthly Social Swing Dance
Learn to Lindy Hop! Have fun, get fit and learn to dance with Simon Selmon or Nina Daines.
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⭐ Curzon Centre classes closed during July & August ⭐
Next up: Tuesday 29 July - Hawaiian Party Night - Think Tropical Hawaiian Shirts, Flowers & Summer vibes! 🌺 Book Tickets
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New 8-Week Curzon Lindy Hop Course: Tuesdays 9 September - 28 October 2025
Ready to kickstart your September with some serious swing dancing? Forget the gym or another Netflix binge — commit to 8 weeks of joyful dancing instead!
Whether you’re a total newbie or ready to level up your Lindy Hop, this is your moment. Our 8-week course is the perfect way to move, connect and grow. Learn the basics, refine your technique, or simply rediscover the joy of dancing in a warm, welcoming community. Secure your spot now and get ready to swing this September! Book Your Early Bird Ticket here
💥 EARLY BIRD OFFER – Only £64 for 8 weeks of dancing!
Book by Sunday 28 July to grab this unbeatable price (only £8 per week!) - click here to book!.
By booking early, you’re not just securing your spot and saving ££ — you’re helping to support the class, the venue, and the wider Lindy Hop community by keeping these sessions going.
Thank you for keeping swing alive — your early booking truly means the world to us!
🕢 7:30pm – Beginner Class - No experience or partner needed!
🕣 8:30pm – Social - practice what you've learned!
🕣 8:45pm – Intermediate Class - Must know beginner basics.
🎉 Swing Dance Social with Simon & Nina! Last Tuesday of the Month:
- 🕢 7:30pm – Beginner & Intermediate Taster Classes
- 🕗 8–10pm – Social Dancing
Upcoming Dates:
29 July - Hawaiian Party Night - Think Tropical Hawaiian Shirts, Flowers & Summer vibes! 🌺 Book Tickets
30 Sept - Fabulous Fifties Party - Get ready to rock around the clock at our Fabulous Fifties Party – a night of retro tunes, vintage vibes and dancefloor fun! Book Tickets
28 Oct - Halloween Party - Step back in time for a Vintage Halloween Party full of spooky swing, ghostly glamour and frightfully fun dancing! 🎃🕸️🕺 Book Tickets
Free tea, coffee & biscuits – BYO cup!
📍 Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Rd, Beaconsfield, HP9 1RG
Free Parking, 8 mins from station - 25 minutes from Marylebone station on Chiltern Railway - Google Map.
Prices:
September Course: Early Bird Tickets £64 for 8 weeks (only £8 a week!) - Book here
Class Night Drop-in: £12 / Students with valid ID £5 (cash only)
Social Nights: £10 adv / £12 on the door


What people say...
"Filled with cute metaphors and jokes to memorise steps...the most fun classes I have ever had!" Supriya Tirkey
"This is a great course with Simon! I have been coming for a while, from being a complete beginner to now being able to really enjoy the social dancing." Jenny Shepherd
"Thanks for last night - I had a great time! I have never done swing dance before but loved learning the different steps and actually didn't feel too much out of my depth! You made it seem fun, light hearted and actually quite doable!" Jane Ogden



Lindy Hop Workshops, Ruislip
Small Group Beginner & Intermediate Lindy Course with Simon Selmon & Special Guest Teacher Paolo Pasta Lanna (US) (8 July), Ruislip
Tuesdays 1, 8, 15 & 22 July 2025 - SOLD OUT!
Learn Faster. Dance Smarter.
Want more personal feedback, faster progress, and space to really feel the dance? Join me, Simon Selmon, this July for a 4-week Lindy Hop course designed to help you build confidence, improve technique, and connect better on the social floor—whether you’re just starting out or ready to push your dancing further.
Special Highlight - I’m thrilled to welcome Paolo Pasta Lanna (USA) as our guest teacher on 8 July!
Paolo has been a top Lindy Hop instructor in New York for over 30 years and is internationally known for his inspiring teaching style. His session will help you build a stronger movement foundation, enhance your partnering skills, and deepen your appreciation for the golden age of Swing and Jazz.
🕖 7–8pm – Beginners Lindy:
Perfect for brand-new dancers or anyone wanting to strengthen their foundations.
£80 +bf per couple | £40 +bf per individual - SOLD OUT
🕗 8–9.40pm – Intermediate Lindy:
For dancers ready to refine footwork, rhythm, connection, and musicality.
£130 +bf per couple | £65 +bf per individual - SOLD OUT
📆 When: Tuesdays – 1, 8, 15 & 22 July
📍 Where: 266 Long Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!) Google Map.
Strictly limited to just 4 couples per level.
Advanced bookings only. First come, first served. Payment confirms your place.
If you are a single dancer please email us at mail@swingdanceuk.com to let us know if you are a leader or follower and we will endeavour to match you up with another dancer.
*Please note, these workshops will only run with a minimum of 3 couples. If we don't reach the minimum, bookings will be fully refunded.

Small Group Balboa Workshops, Ruislip
Fast Beginners Balboa with Simon - Saturday 27 September 2026
Fast-Track Your Balboa! Feel like Balboa is still just out of reach on the social floor?
This Fast Beginners class is designed to help you move from hesitant to confident — perfect for dancers who’ve taken a taster or have dipped their toes in but want to level up fast.
What you’ll gain:
✔️ Refined technique – Improve your frame, connection & smooth flow
✔️ Expanded vocabulary – Learn stylish moves you can actually use
✔️ Real confidence – Feel ready to lead or follow with ease at social dances
Ideal for: Early-stage Balboa dancers ready to go from “hanging on” to “leading the way.”
🗓 When: Saturday 27 September 2025 🕥 10:30am–1:30pm
📍 Where: Ruislip – 266 Long Drive, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
Limited to just 5 couples (1 leader + 1 follower). Advanced bookings only – first come, first serve!
🎟️ Book your spot now – spaces go quick!
Intermediate Balboa with Janet Davis - Saturdays 4, 11 & 18 October 2025
Designed to elevate your skills, confidence and style on the social dance floor. This is a progressive series of classes and you will gain the most if you attend all 3 weeks.
First hour: Cool, Classic and Comfortable, becoming a more comfortable and sought-after partner.
Second hour: Pure Bal, fancy footwork (fans, triples, stylings etc).
Third hour: Bal-Swing, fun variations.
Suitable for those who have danced Balboa before and are familiar with up/down basics, one step, come around, lolly kicks, throwouts, paddles & crabwalks.
🗓 When: Saturdays 4, 11 & 18 October 2025 🕥 10:30am–1:30pm
📍 Where: Ruislip – 266 Long Drive, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
Limited to just 5 couples (1 leader + 1 follower). Advanced bookings only – first come, first served
🎟️ Book your spot now – spaces go quick!

If you are a single dancer please email us at mail@swingdanceuk.com to let us know if you are a leader or follower and we will endeavour to match you up with another dancer.
📬 Want to Hear About Future Balboa Workshops?
If you'd like to be the first to know when new small group Balboa workshops are announced, just drop us a line at 📧 mail@swingdanceuk.com
New to Balboa?
Learn this elegant 1930s swing dance from one of the UK’s pioneers of the modern Balboa scene, Simon Selmon.
In our fast beginners classes, you’ll learn the core technique, rhythm, and connection needed to enjoy Balboa on its own—or mix it into your Lindy Hop or Jive.
Who’s it for?
✔️ Dancers who’ve taken a few Balboa tasters
✔️ Those with other partner dance experience wanting to try something new
✔️ Anyone ready to glide onto the social floor with style
Please Note:
Workshops require a minimum of 3 couples to run. If that number isn’t met, your booking will be fully refunded.
While we plan a core curriculum, our classes are flexible and will evolve with the group energy and inspiration on the day.
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All abilities/levels welcome. Try out on your own or with a partner!
Rehearsals between 7-7.30pm on Tuesdays before the class - free for course attendees!!
In answer to your questions:
It's OK to miss a week or two but you will need to attend the majority of classes.
All levels welcome
We will be using material based in the classes so a great opportunity for extra practise.
Willingness to perform and have fun important!
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