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Join the Lindy Hop Revolution Lindy Hop is really growing in the UK. Originating from the 1930's we wouldn't really call it a "new" dance craze but it does seem like more and more people are having a go these days. Lindy Hop will even be featured on Strictly Come Dancing this week. If you... Continue Reading →
This fortnight's variation is Big Kick! Wow your audience with this power move Sometimes our variations are inspired by other dancers. This one is classic Helen. Check out those high kicks!
Not sure what to ask Father Christmas for this year? Tired of your family bugging you for gift ideas? Tired of getting novelty socks and fancy soap? This year why not ask for a gift voucher from Swing Dance Leeds! We do gift vouchers for Wednesday Courses as well as private classes. We've just announced... Continue Reading →
Drum roll please! Rattatat-rattatat-rattatat! Now announcing our Wednesday Courses schedule for 2019! Put these dates in your diary folks. All of these courses are 8:30-9:30pm at Dance Studio Leeds. We'll also have Lindy Hop Fundamentals running alongside these courses on the same dates in the 6:30-7:30pm slot. 9 Jan - 30 Jan Intro to Partnered... Continue Reading →
This fortnight's variation is Gather Steps! A lovely understated balboa inspired variation and <gasp!> new shoes!
What did you hope to accomplish in 2018 Exercise More, Learn a new skill, Get a new Hobby, Make new friends. Did you make a promise to yourself to do one of those things by the end of 2018? If so, you're in good company. According to the Evening Standard all of these appeared in the... Continue Reading →
So one thing you may not know about me (Tina) is that I love, love, LOVE African Dance! So I was super excited when Nii Kwarty Owoo turned up in Leeds and started running weekly classes! His classes are brilliant and I want more people to know about them so I've organised a weekend workshop... Continue Reading →
Our last course of the year is a very special one--we'll be teaching the California Routine! AÂ classic lindy hop routine, choreographed by the legendary Frankie Manning, it draws on all of the fundamentals of lindy hop, including 6 beat, 8 beat and Charleston footwork. Once you know this routine, you will see it everywhere! Most... Continue Reading →
This fortnight's variation is Rhythmic Stomps! We've called them "stomps" but this variation is far from clunky--you'll need to be light on your feet to get this rhythm Inspired by Gustav and Laia
Get out on the Dance Floor Our Lindy Hop Fundamentals Course is by far our most popular course. It's your gateway drug to the world of Swing Dancing! After just four weeks you'll be able to join in with other Lindy Hoppers at a social dance or wow your friends at the Christmas party .... Continue Reading →
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