Learn the absolutely classic routine all Lindy Hoppers should know - The Shim Sham! Sunday 22nd January 12:00 - 2:00pm @The Dance Studio Leeds £8 drop in No experience necessary The Shim Sham is a awesome but simple jazz routine that anyone can learn. This workshop will start right at the beginning, no previous experience... Continue Reading →
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2017 Courses
Here are the Courses that we have coming up in 2017: 22 Nov - 13 Dec Fundamentals / California Routine If you would like to book a place on any of these Courses, email swingdanceleeds@gmail.com
Swingout Course – 8th February
Swingouts are the quintessential move of Lindy Hop, so we've dedicated an entire four week course to teaching them. Swingout Course Wednesday, 8th February - 1st March 8:30 - 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds £30 whole course The course will go over the basic shape of a swingout and progress to more in depth... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #27!
This fortnight's variation is The Hangman! Make sure to sink away from your partner to create that rock step feeling without the rock step!
Learn to dance in 2017 with our February Fundamentals Course!
Swing dancing is becoming more and more popular and it is showing no signs of slowing down. It is a fantastic way to get fit, learn a new skill and meet a fabulous bunch of people. Why not give it a go? Learn the basics in just four classes with our Fundamentals Course! Our fundamentals... Continue Reading →
Dates for 2017 classes and courses!
Happy New Year to everyone! We hope you all had a lovely time over the festive period. We're raring to get going again so here's a reminder of when our courses and classes will be restarting: Courses (book in advance): Fundamentals Course (The Dance Studio Leeds, Wednesdays 6.30pm): 11th January 8th February 15th March Intro... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #26!
This fortnight's variation is the One Year Special! We've been doing Footwork Variation of the Fortnight for one whole year! Here's a fun variation with a subtle timing for you to play with!
Christmas Gift Vouchers
Treat a friend to a gift voucher from Swing Dance Leeds this Christmas! Wondering what to get your dancer friend as a present this Christmas? Treat them to a voucher from Swing Dance Leeds! Vouchers can be redeemed against any of our Courses or for a Private Class. To buy a voucher simply email swingdanceleeds@gmail.com.... Continue Reading →
Lindy at Leeds Market 2016
On Sunday 11th December, teams of dancers from Lindy Fridays, Leeds University Swingsoc and Swing Dance Leeds performed routines and danced all day at Leeds Kirkgate Market in order to raise money for the NSPCC! Many of the dancers involved are new to dancing and had never performed in public before so it was a... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #25!
This fortnight's variation is the Charging Bull! Have a think about using this variation to emphasise long, drawn out notes in the music!
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