Learn Lindy Hop & Swing Dance in Buckinghamshire
Join our fun and friendly Tuesday evening Lindy Hop and swing dance classes in Chalfont St Giles at Swing Dance Buckinghamshire with the experienced teachers from SwingDanceUK.
Whether you're taking your very first dance steps or returning to the dance floor, you'll learn in a relaxed, welcoming environment where no partner or previous dance experience is needed. Our classes will help you build confidence, improve your rhythm, get active and meet a fantastic community of people who love to dance.
We also host regular social dances and live swing band nights where you can enjoy fantastic music, meet new friends and experience the fun and energy of the Swing Era on the dance floor.
Alongside our weekly Lindy Hop classes, we also run small-group Balboa and Lindy Hop workshops in Ruislip, Middlesex, giving dancers the opportunity to develop their skills in more depth.
At a Glance
Lindy Hop Classes, Buckinghamshire:
Beginner & Intermediate Lindy Hop Course, Chalfont St Giles - Tuesdays from Sept 8
Social Dance Tuesdays, Buckinghamshire:
Tuesday 27 October - Halloween Party!
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Tuesday Lindy Hop Classes & Dances, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire
Swing Dance Buckinghamshire - Chalfont St Giles
📍 Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ
Learn to Lindy Hop! Have fun, get fit and learn to dance with Simon Selmon. Skip the gym. Ditch the Netflix scroll. Join our fun & friendly 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 Perfect if you've never danced before (or want to refresh the basics).
No experience or partner needed
The first 30 minutes are exclusively for beginners, before the class combines with some of the more experienced dancers who want to refresh, refine & improve their basics.
🕣 8:30 pm – Tea, Coffee & Social Dancing Time to practice, meet people & enjoy a cuppa
🕣 8:45 pm – Intermediate Class Take your dancing to the next level with new moves, musicality & styling.
Intermediates are welcome to join the beginners from 8pm.
You should have attended a minimum of 20 weeks beginners, or equivalent experience.
Free tea, coffee & biscuits – BYO cup!
📍 Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ
Dates:
8-Week Lindy Hop Course, Chalfont St Giles
Start with just 4 weeks – no need to commit to the full course.
Block 1: 8, 15, 22 & 29 September
Block 2: 6, 13, 20 & 27 October
Choose the option that's right for you:
⭐ Beginners (7:30–8:45pm)
4-Weeks £40 +bf
8-Weeks £80 +bf
Includes the Beginners class, social dancing & plenty of individual help.
⭐ Intermediate (8:00–9:45pm)
4-Weeks £40 +bf
8-Weeks £80 +bf
Includes mixed beginners class, social dancing and Intermediate class.
⭐⭐ Beginners and Intermediate (Whole evening from 7:30–9:45pm)
4-Weeks £52 +bf
8-Weeks £104 +bf
Learn more, practice more, progress faster.
Drop-in option:
£12 - one class / £15 - both classes
📍 Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ
Free Parking - Google Map.
🎉 Social Dance Tuesdays - Chalfont St Giles
(Often last Tuesday of the current course)
7:30pm – Swing Dance Taster Class - no partner required.
8–10pm – Social Dancing
📅 Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday 27 October - Halloween Party!
Social Nights: £10 +bf adv / £12 on the door
📍 Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ
Free Parking - Google Map.
Conveniently located in Chalfont St Giles, our classes are easily accessible from Amersham, Little Chalfont, Chalfont St Peter, Chesham, Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Slough, Reading, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Rickmansworth, Uxbridge, Ruislip and surrounding areas across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Middlesex, Hertfordshire and West London.
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
Special Events
Summertime Swing
Next Date tbc 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm
📍 The Lee Cricket Club, Chiltern Manor Park, Great Missenden, HP16 9NA
We are delighted to announce that Summertime Swing is back by popular demand! Following its previous sell-out success, this much loved event returns to the idyllic village of The Lee for another unforgettable afternoon of music.
The sensational Stellar Big Band will once again take centre stage with their spectacular 16-piece orchestra, performing a wonderful mix of classic big band favourites and timeless dance tunes. Whether you take to the dance floor for jive, lindy hop or ballroom, or to simply sit back, relax and soak up the music in the beautiful surroundings, it promises to be a perfect summer afternoon.
Guests are warmly invited to arrive early and make an afternoon of it. Bring along a picnic and your favourite drinks and enjoy the beautiful grounds with friends and family before the music begins, or dine while the band plays for the perfect summer setting.
In addition, Simon Selmon from Swingdanceuk.com will be teaching a swing dance class from 2.30pm to 3.00pm, followed by a second shorter, fun class before the band begins their second set. To take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, please arrive at 2.15pm for a prompt 2.30pm start. No experience is necessary and no partner is required.
Small Group Workshops, Ruislip
Next Steps Balboa: Lollies & Lollie Variations with Janet Davis & Simon Selmon
Next Date tbc 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)
Advanced booking required
🎟️ Book your spot today – spaces go quickly!
📍 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!)
"I had such a great time at the Balboa workshop on Saturday. Pacing was perfect, Janet's instruction and teaching was easy to follow and it was good dancing with you again, especially with the feedback you gave." Gari N
📬 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.