Welcome Beginners


Learn to Swing Dance with SwingdanceUK!
Start your swing dance journey with our beginners Lindy Hop classes and workshops in London — fun, friendly and open to everyone, no partner or experience needed! We offer drop-in classes, courses, and workshops, including our Learn to Swing Dance in a Day workshop, specially designed for absolute beginners to learn the basics of Swing and Lindy Hop dancing with confidence, rhythm and joy.

Become part of a welcoming swing dance community and enjoy regular social dances and special events where you can meet new friends and dance the night away.

Or for faster progress or flexible learning, try our private 1-to-1 swing dance private lessons, tailored to your goals and schedule.

With SwingdanceUK, you’ll learn, laugh and fall in love with the joy of swing dancing in London!

Beginners Lindy Hop Classes

Join our beginner-friendly Swing dance and Lindy Hop classes to learn the basics step-by-step in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere.

Learn to Swing dance in a Day Workshp

Learn to Dance in a Day!

Learn to Swing dance in a day! This fun, beginner-friendly workshop covers Lindy Hop basics, 6 and 8 count steps and Lindy Charleston.

Learn to Swing dance - Private Classes

Private Lessons

The Fast Track to Learning! Coach, Trainer or Mentor - Simon is your partner in learning to Swing dance!
In-Person & Online private lessons.

Beginners Lindy Hop Classes

Many of our special events feature beginner-friendly taster sessions — ideal for anyone new to Swing dancing.

Instructional DVD

Learn twenty classic swing moves in the comfort of your own home!
Available to purchase as a DVD or download from the Lindy Hop Shop!

Online Classes

Beginners classes covering all the basics, footwork & technique to get you dancing!
A great place to begin your swing dance journey.

Members Area

Includes Beginners Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz & Charleston classes and over 250 Swing Notes packed full of tips and advice for your swing dancing journey!

Learn to Swing dance - Music to practice to

Music to practice to

Lindy Hop: Nice and Easy (110-140bpm)

 

What is Swing dancing?

Swing dancing refers to dance styles that originated in America in the late 20s and developed in the 1930s and 1940s as Swing music became popular. Styles include Lindy Hop or Jitterbug, Jazz Roots, Charleston, Balboa, Shag, Blues, Big Apple, Shim Sham… Find out more

Got Questions? Get in touch! 

📧 Email: mail@swingdanceuk.com
📱 Call: 07932 775 886

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