Learn how to dance to the music with our Musicality Course! Musicality Course Wednesdays; 9th - 30th May 8:30 - 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds £30 whole course Lindy hop wouldn't be lindy hop without the swung rhythm of the music we dance to. Once you have a good grasp of the basics and... Continue Reading →
NEWS
Why You Should Learn Lindy Hop
Here are just a few reasons why we think everyone should learn Lindy Hop: Partner dancing is good for your brain! Studies have shown that partner dancing can reverse the signs of ageing in your brain and help prevent dementia. Physical touch is good for mental health Apparently we are living through a crisis of... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #58!
This fortnight's variation is Cross Kicks! Get your kicks with this lively variation! Inspired by Trisha Sewell .
On Lindy Hop and Motherhood
So while everyone else is out dancing to a live band tonight I thought I'd spend Mothers' Day evening writing about my experience so far of balancing motherhood and dancing. I left it quite late to have a child, partially because I hadn't met the right person and partially because I wasn't ready to give... Continue Reading →
Private Classes Update
Tina goes back to work next week and Rob will be stepping up his Daddy game Monday to Wednesday. This means we’ll need to consolidate private classes a bit for those who might not want a toddler in the room. We can now take bookings for private classes at the following times: Thursdays 9am-6:15pm Fridays... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #57!
This fortnight's variation is the Slow Sink Away! Add some texture to your dance with this simple variation. Inspired by the lovely Natalia Eristavi.
All Are Welcome!
What Does a Lindy Hopper Look Like? On a fairly regular basis we get emails from folks asking if they would be welcome in a lindy hop class if they don’t happen to look like either of the people in this silhouette. So here's a quick run down of what to expect from lindy hop... Continue Reading →
Cat’s Corner–Watch this Space!
We're adding a new feature to the Swing Dance Leeds website. Traditionally the "Cat's Corner" is the area of the dance floor where the cool kids, the keenest dancers, hang out. We're adding a space on our website to discuss lindy hop culture, swing music, and pro tips to help improve your dancing. If that... Continue Reading →
Announcing a brand new course–Frankie’s Moves!
This spring we'll be doing something a bit different with our Classic Moves Course. We'll spend the whole four weeks working on some of Frankie Manning's signature moves. We're calling it Frankie's Moves! Who was Frankie Manning? He was one of the greatest lindy hoppers of his time (he invented aerials!). He was also hugely... Continue Reading →
What is Lindy Hop?
Maybe you've seen it on tele or you've heard friends talking about it but what is this Lindy Hop dance?? Lindy Hop is a social partner dance that was first popular in the US from the 1920s-40s. It is the original "swing dance" and is usually danced to swing music. The dance had a revival... Continue Reading →
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