Swing Dance Buckinghamshire
Discover our Tuesday Swing dance classes & dancing in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire 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 Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire or our small-group Balboa & Blues 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
Buckinghamshire Classes:
Tuesdays 14, 21, 28 April, 19, 26 May 2 June (closed 5 & 12 May) - 6-Week Beginner & Intermediate Lindy Hop Course, Chalfont St Giles
Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 June & 7 July - 5-Week Beginner & Intermediate Lindy Hop Course, Chalfont St Giles
Monthly Socials:
Tuesday 2 June - Roaring 20s Gatsby Party, Chalfont St Giles
Tuesday 7 July - End-of-term Summer Party, Chalfont St Giles
Book Tickets
Small Group Workshops, Ruislip:
Sat 9 May - Next Steps Balboa: Lollies & Lollie Variations with Janet Davis & Simon Selmon, Ruislip - Book Now
Sun 24 May - Lindy Hop Workshop with guest international teacher Manuel Ignacio Bicain Goral
Sat 20 June - Blues Workshop with Simon & Nina, Ruislip - Book Now
Special Events:
Wed 20 May - Swing Dance Summertown Lindy Hop Class with Simon, Oxford
Sat 6 & Sun 7 June - D-Day Weekend, RAF Museum Hendon - Classes & Dancing.
Sat 27 June - Armed Forces Day Event, Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead - Classes & Dancing.
Sun 19 July - Summertime Swing, Great Missenden - Classes & Dancing.
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Tuesday Lindy Hop Classes & Dances, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire
Swing Dance Buckinghamshire - Chalfont St Giles
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:
6-Week Lindy Hop Course - Tuesdays 14, 21, 28 April, 19, 26 May 2 June (closed 5 & 12 May as the hall is unavailable)
NEW VENUE! Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ
Bring a Friend for Free! Bring a friend who has never been to a SwingdanceUK class and their first class is completely free! It’s a perfect way to introduce someone new to our community and share the joy of swing dancing.
Advanced: £60 +bf (£10/week)
5-week option £55 +bf
Drop-in: £12 / Students with valid ID £5 (cash only)
5-Week Lindy Hop Course - Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 June & 7 July
Early Bird £45 (£9/week) Available until 2 June
Advanced: £50 +bf (£10/week)
Drop-in: £12 / Students with valid ID £5 (cash only)
📍 Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ
Free Parking - Google Map.
🎉 Monthly Swing Dance Socials - Chalfont St Giles (Usually Last Tuesday of the Month)
Location: 
Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont Saint Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ
Schedule:
7:30pm – Beginner & Intermediate Swing Dance Taster Classes - no partner required.
8–10pm – Social Dancing
📅 Upcoming Dates:
2 June - Roaring 20s Gatsby Party ✨
Step back into the Jazz Age for a Charleston class followed by a dazzling night of dancing and swing! Fancy dress is optional but encouraged – think flapper flair, sharp suits and a touch of Gatsby glamour.
7 July - End-Of-Term Summer Party ☀️🎶
Celebrate the end of term with a relaxed evening of dancing, great music and good vibes! Join us for a fun class followed by plenty of social dancing. Dress for summer – light, bright, and ready to move! 🌼
Social Nights: £10 adv / £12 on the door
📍 Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont Saint Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ
Free Parking - Google Map.
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
Next Steps Balboa: Lollies & Lollie Variations with Janet Davis & Simon Selmon
Saturday 9 May 2026 10.30am-1.30pm
📍 266 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
This workshop is designed for dancers who have completed beginner-level classes in Balboa or other partner dances but aren’t yet at the intermediate stage. We’ll focus on Lollies and Lollie variations, helping you build confidence, refine your technique and explore new ways to play with the dance. Perfect for taking your fundamentals to the next level in a fun, supportive environment!
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
Dancers who have completed beginner-level classes in Balboa or other partner dances but aren’t yet at the intermediate stage
Limited Places
Max 5 couples (1 leader + 1 follower) - Space left for 2 couples (1 lead/1 follow) + 5 leads
Advanced booking required
🎟️ Book your spot today – spaces go quickly!
📍 266 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HY (Free street parking!)
Blues Workshop with Simon Selmon & Nina Daines
Saturday 20 June 2026 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.