Lindy hop is becoming more and more popular these days. Whatever the reason we'd love to see more people give swing dancing a try. Our Fundamentals Course is a great way to start
Is Lindy Hop for You?
It Don’t Mean a Thing….
You know it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing...If you're ready to move beyond just executing moves this is the next step. Join us this May and learn to EXPRESS YOURSELF with our Musicality Course! Musicality Course Wednesdays; 1st - 22nd May 8:30 - 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds £32... Continue Reading →
How to Create a Welcoming Atmosphere for New Dancers
We love that lindy hop is a bit of a niche hobby, a little too geeky and involved to appeal to the mainstream perhaps and that suits us just fine BUT we also love having new people to dance with. So how can we make sure that those that do work up the courage to... Continue Reading →
Competitions
Thoughts on the pros and cons of lindy hop competitions and how to mentally prepare yourself for your first comp.
8 Ways to Improve Your Dancing Outside of Class
We try to make our classes fun and enjoyable but there's more to Lindy Hop than just taking classes. Whether you're in it for the fun and friends or you want train hard and really ramp up your skills here are some great ways to hone your dancing skills outside of class (in no particular... Continue Reading →
All I Want for Christmas is MORE DANCING!
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 →
2019 Wednesday Courses!
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 →
What Does This Have To Do With Lindy Hop?
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 →
Let’s Talk About Shoes
Whether you're going for maximum performance and comfort or authentic vintage style shoes are a very important part of any dancers wardrobe. We'll have a look at what options are out there, some popular brands, and how to find your perfect shoe! You Gotta Have Sole One of the most important features of your dance... Continue Reading →
California Routine–Are you up to the challenge?
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 →
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