New year, new start! If you've ever wanted to learn to dance, we already have our first few courses of 2016 planned! Here's a head's up of what we'll be doing on Wednesday evenings in the New Year: 6th Jan – 27th Jan: Fundamentals 6th Jan – 27th Jan: Intro to Partnered Charleston 3rd Feb... Continue Reading →
Hot Charleston Practice Session 21st November
Hot Charleston on 21st November will be a Practice Session! This Practice Session will be self-guided (i.e. there will not be anyone 'in charge'). The session will be at The Dance Studio Leeds as usual, at the normal time of 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Music and a way to watch videos will be provided so that... Continue Reading →
Big Apple Course 5th November
The Big Apple is an awesome Solo Jazz choreography by Frankie Manning! It is done world wide and all the best dancers know it. It's notoriously fast and difficult to remember - BUT- we've got the perfect solution to remember it. We'll take it in chunks and have plenty of time to practice at home,... Continue Reading →
California Routine Course – 25th November
Learn this classic routine choreographed by Frankie Manning! California Routine Course Wednesdays; 25th November - 16th December 8:30 - 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds £30 whole course The California Routine is a classic lindy hop routine, which draws on all of the fundamentals of lindy hop, including 6 beat, 8 beat and charleston footwork. ... Continue Reading →
Big Apple Course 5th November
Every Thursday 5th November - 10th December 8.30 - 9.30pm @the Dance Studio Leeds Whole Course: £30 Do not have to attend whole course (see individual prices below) Email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com to book The big apple is an awesome Solo Jazz choreography by Frankie Manning! It is done world wide and all the best dancers know... Continue Reading →
The Sunday Swing Set
The Sunday Swing Set has gone from strength to strength over the summer and we're super impressed with everyone who has been turning up and tearing up the dance floor with their moves! We've even had visitors from as far afield as Australia! It's so great to see less experienced dancers mixing it up alongside... Continue Reading →
Leeds Swing Exchange 2015
Leeds Swing Exchange returns on 28th - 31st August 2015! It is a full weekend of social dancing with events taking place in many fantastic venues across the City, including the Town Hall. It is sure to be a great weekend, so if you live in Leeds and you're not booked on, you'll be missing... Continue Reading →
Announcement – Sunday Swing Set cancelled
Sadly, the Sunday Swing Set is cancelled this Sunday 23rd August due to refurbishment works at Revolution. The Swing Set will also not be running on Sunday 30th August as it is Leeds Swing Exchange that weekend. In the meantime, here's some music for you to practice to at home: Lindy Charleston Happy practising!
Lindy Drop! Lindy hop classes continue in Morley!
Lindy hop classes in Morley have proved to be such a success, that we are continuing with the classes! Under the official name of 'Lindy Drop', these will be absolute beginner drop in classes, no need to book, no experience required, no partner needed... just turn up! Every Tuesday 8-9pm (no class Tuesday 4th August)... Continue Reading →
Brand new drop in class starting 7th July – In Morley!
There's now Lindy Hop in Morley! These will be absolute beginner drop in classes, no need to book, no experience required, no partner needed... just turn up! From the 7th July - 28th July (to start with) Tuesdays 8-9pm £5 entry Activzone: Texas Street LS27 0JF For anyone who has ever fancied giving this style... Continue Reading →