Have fun, learn something on the way!
Get comfortable on the social dance floor by having these simple moves down without thinking. We'll give you the tools to get into and out of lots of different common shapes and positions. So when in a future class you learn some 'right to right' moves you'll not only know what that means but how... Continue Reading →
Adulting is hard! Sometimes the news is depressing, the future is scary, and work is just a bit...meh. That's when you know its time to shake things up a bit! Get a little exercise, step outside your comfort zone, maybe even make some new friends. Our Lindy Hop Fundamentals Course is just the thing to... Continue Reading →
A quick announcement to say that we have in person dance classes again. Starting 28th July there are two courses, a complete beginners course and a more advanced Mama Stew Routine Course. They will be 4 weeks long held at The Dance Studio Leeds and £32. Find more details about them on our classes page.... Continue Reading →
If you read our blog it’s probably because you have been bitten the lindy bug (or the Charleston critter or the Balboa beetle). Maybe you love the music, the community, the way dance feels in your body, maybe you don’t even remember anymore because its become such an integral part of your life. If this... Continue Reading →
Even with lockdown restrictions easing up in some places it seems unlikely that we’ll be able to return to social dancing anytime soon. Perhaps by the end of the summer it will be possible to try an outdoor solo jazz class or a partnered class where you bring your own partner and only dance with... Continue Reading →
You may be stuck in the house but you can still dance! We are now running pay as you feel classes on Facebook Live. You can tune in for the live streams, ask questions and chat with other dancers or you can watch the videos on your own schedule. Live streaming classes and videos from... Continue Reading →
If you find it difficult to practice at home with your partner, you're definitely not alone. We've got tips to help you get better at it.
In light of the announcement today from the government we will need to cancel all of our Wednesday Night Courses and Hot Charleston classes and workshops for the foreseeable future. Bella Balboa, Lindy Fridays and Moortown Swing Jive classes have also been cancelled as have most of the events we had coming up over the... Continue Reading →
How do you go from executing moves to really inspiring others with your dancing? How do you know when to throw in cool variations? How do you dance to a song you've never heard before? How do you hit a break? How do develop your own style? We'll tackle all these questions and more in... Continue Reading →
Sunday 15th March 1-4pm At The Dance Studio Leeds £24 REGISTER Once you get the basic Lindy Hop rhythms down swingouts are the next move to tackle. They really are the bread and butter of Lindy Hop, the move that gives the dance it's signature look. This Crash Course will cover similar material to our... Continue Reading →
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