Discover Swing dance classes Beaconsfield with award-winning SwingdanceUK!
Learn to Swing dance in a fun, friendly and welcoming atmosphere — no partner needed! Join our Lindy Hop & Swing dance classes in Beaconsfield or our small-group Balboa workshops in Ruislip.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, you’ll learn to move with confidence, rhythm and joy — just like in the golden age of 1940s swing!
We also host monthly social swing dances where you can meet fellow dancers, enjoy great music and put your new moves into practice on the dance floor.
At a Glance
Curzon Centre, Beaconsfield Classes:
Tuesday's from 13 Jan 2026 - Beginner & Intermediate Lindy Hop course
Monthly Socials:
Tues 24 Feb - Paris nights! 🇫🇷
Tues 17 Mar - St Patricks Day Party 🍀
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Small Group Workshops, Ruislip:
Sat 7 March - Balboa Workshop with Simon - Book Now
Sat 9 May - Balboa Workshop with Simon - Book Now
Date tbc - Blues Workshop with Simon & Nina
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Tuesday Lindy Hop Classes & Dances, Curzon Centre Beaconsfield
Learn to Lindy Hop! Have fun, get fit and learn to dance with Simon Selmon or Nina Daines.
Skip the gym. Ditch the Netflix scroll. Join our joyful Lindy Hop classes instead!
Whether you're a total beginner or looking to level up, come and learn the basics, refine your technique, or simply rediscover the joy of dancing in a warm, welcoming community.
Class Schedule
🕢 7:30 pm – Beginner Class
Fun, friendly introduction to Lindy Hop. No experience or partner needed
🕣 8:30 pm – Social Dancing
Practice what you’ve learned
🕣 8:45 pm – Intermediate Class
Refine your moves and musicality. For those confident with the basics
Free tea, coffee & biscuits – BYO cup!
Dates:
Beginner & Improver Lindy Classes - Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan, 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb, 3, 10, 17 Mar 2026
Drop-in: £12 / Students with valid ID £5 (cash only)
📍 Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Rd, Beaconsfield, HP9 1RG
Free Parking, 8 mins from station - 25 minutes from Marylebone station on Chiltern Railway - Google Map.
🎉 Monthly Swing Dance Socials (Last Tuesday of the Month)
Schedule:
7:30pm – Beginner & Intermediate Swing Dance Taster Classes - no partner required.
8–10pm – Social Dancing
📅 Upcoming Dates:
24 Feb - Paris nights! 🇫🇷
Ooh la la! An evening of chic swing & Parisian flair. Think vintage charm, jazzy swing tunes, candle-lit vibes and plenty of joyful dancing.
Dress the part if you fancy – stripes, berets, vintage glam or Parisian chic (totally optional but encouraged 😉) Grab your friends, embrace your inner Parisian and join us for a beautiful night of swing dancing. À bientôt on the dance floor!
17 Mar - St Patricks Day Party 🍀
Wear green & jig into the night with Irish charm and swing! Join us for a joyful St Patrick’s Day celebration filled with swinging tunes, great dancing and plenty of Irish-inspired fun on the dance floor. Wear a splash of green if you fancy getting into the spirit (totally optional but highly encouraged!).
Social Nights: £10 adv / £12 on the door
Testimonials
"Your classes are great, you can learn but also you don’t feel stressed, music is so good.... As an activity, it is great for mental wellbeing". Inga Sithanen
"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
"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
Small Group Workshops, Ruislip
Fast Beginners Balboa with Simon, one of the UK’s pioneers of the modern Balboa scene
Saturday 7 March 2026 10.30am-1.30pm
📍 266 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
Fast-Track Your Balboa!
Still feeling unsure on the social floor? This workshop is perfect for dancers who’ve done a taster class or a bit of Balboa and want to quickly gain skill and confidence.
What you’ll learn:
✔️ Refined technique – Improve frame, connection & smooth flow
✔️ Expanded vocabulary – Learn stylish social-dance friendly moves & musical variations you’ll enjoy using on the social floor
✔️ Real confidence – Feel ready to lead or follow with ease
✔️ Clear guidance and personal feedback that you can only get with a small group class, to help you really progress
✔️ A fun, welcoming atmosphere with dancers at a similar level
Who It's for
Early-stage Balboa dancers
Anyone ready to go from “just keeping up” to “dancing with control”
Limited Places
Max 5 couples (1 leader + 1 follower).
Advanced booking required
🎟️ Book your spot today – spaces go quickly!
Next Dates: (New material in each workshop)
Sat 7 March
Sat 9 May
📍 266 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
Blues Workshop with Simon Selmon & Nina Daines
Next Date TBC 10.30am-1.30pm
📍 266 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
Join Simon & Nina for a deep-dive Blues workshop focused on expressing yourself to slow 40s, 50s and contemporary Blues music. In this session, you’ll explore how to connect your movement to the richness and nuance of slower tempos - learning to feel the groove, interpret emotion and bring your own voice into the dance.
Through guided exercises, technique and playful exploration, Simon & Nina will help you develop greater musicality, confidence and connection. Whether you're new to Blues or looking to refine your expressive style, this workshop will give you tools to dance with more intention, texture and soulful authenticity.
Limited Places
Max 4 Leads / 4 Follows
Advanced booking required
📍 266 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
Improver/Intermediate Balboa with Janet Davis & Simon Selmon
Next Date tbc 10.30am-1.30pm
📍 266 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
Level Up Your Balboa!
Don't just learn a few fun moves (which you will) - learn to be a Balboa dancer!
This workshop isn’t about memorising patterns; it’s about building mastery.
You’ll refine your technique, sharpen your awareness, and gain the confidence to glide through any social dance with style and ease.
Because real progress isn’t flashy - it’s built on solid fundamentals.
Schedule:
🕒 10.30am – Cool, Classic & Comfortable - Refine your fundamentals & become a smoother, more sought-after partner
🕒 11.30am – Pure Balboa & Fancy Footwork - Fans, triples, stylings & more
🕒 12.30pm – Bal-Swing Variations - Fun combos to spice up your social dancing
Who It's for
People who have danced Balboa before & are comfortable with up/down basics, one step, come around, lolly kicks, throwouts, paddles & crabwalks
Limited Places
Max 5 couples (1 leader + 1 follower). Advanced booking only.
🎟️ Book your spot today!
📍 266 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
📬 Want to Hear About Future Balboa Workshops?
Drop us a line at 📧 mail@swingdanceuk.com
If you are a single dancer please email us at mail@swingdanceuk.com. Let us know if you are a leader or follower and we will endeavour to match you up with another dancer.
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.
Please Note:
We do not send out tickets for events/workshops. Your name will be added to a list on the door.
Refund Policy: Bookings cannot be exchanged or money refunded once sold unless the event is cancelled by ourselves, in which case a full refund will be processed.