Have fun, learn something on the way!
The Sunday Swing Set is a fantastic opportunity to social dance, let loose and practice what you've been learning. Leeds Uni Swing Soc set up this night earlier this year it's ace and we're looking after it over the summer, so come on down and have a dance! We've set up a page on this website... Continue Reading →
The 26th May is Frankie Manning's birthday and it's been turned into World Lindy Hop Day - a day to celebrate how awesome lindy hop is. Everyone everywhere can get together and dance. So to celebrate World Lindy Hop Day we're organizing a Lindy Bomb at Armley Conservative Club. The club hosts a weekly jazz... Continue Reading →
Two weeks ago we went and taught at Beatherder Festival . It was an awesome experience, not something that is usually happens at events like this. The organisers put together a tea and cake stall and set up a makeshift dance floor in 'the ring'. The crowd were totally up for it and we really... Continue Reading →
There's a lot of rather special events and workshops coming up, it's quite good to have all the info in one place. Check out what's happening in Leeds. This weekend alone we have: 11th April: Lindy Fridays at the Corn Exchange (7-10pm) @the corn exchange A very special Lindy Fridays, taster class at 7pm and... Continue Reading →
Starting the 12th February we'll be running a dedicated partnered charleston course in Leeds. If you want to push your limits and learn more exciting and intricate steps then look no further. We'll break down the connection and techniques into small chunks and then reassemble them in new ways giving you tools to be creative... Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about buying someone dance lessons as a present? You can now buy someone a place on a course, or a private class or even an open ended voucher for them to spend on whichever class or workshop they want. It'll look a little something like this: All you have to do... Continue Reading →
Looking for some good tracks to practice dancing to? Here's a playlist of tracks we use in our fundamentals course: Practice Playlist Perfect for dancing round the living room and doing your footwork in your bedroom!
On the 14th Dec from noon until 5.30pm teams of enthusiastic new dancers from Leeds, York and Hull will perform at least 5 dance routines in order to raise money for the NSPCC. They will be performing in public at 'The Light' shopping center all afternoon. Come down on the day, enjoy the show and... Continue Reading →
@the Dance Studio Leeds 7th December 3.30 - 5.30pm Plus mini Charleston Party until 6.30pm £8 Drop in, no booking required. Comfortable clothes, flat shoes recommended. Solo Charleston – No partner required The workshop is open to absolute beginners and experienced dancers alike, starting from the basic step a few showy moves and a good... Continue Reading →
@the Dance Studio Leeds 9th November 3.30 - 5.30pm £8 Drop in, no booking required. Comfortable clothes, flat shoes recommended. Solo Charleston – No partner required With the success of the new format and record breaking numbers for Hot Charleston last month I'm super excited about tomorrows workshop! The workshop is open to absolute beginners and experienced... Continue Reading →
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