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 →
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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!
New Year Courses!
New year, new start! If you've ever wanted to learn to dance, we already have our first few courses planned for 2017! Here's a head's up of what we'll be doing on Wednesday evenings in the New Year: 11th Jan - 1st Feb: Fundamentals 11th Jan - 1st Feb: Intro to Partnered Charleston 8th Feb... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #24!
This fortnight's variation is the Walk Away! With this one you can really change the look of your swingout without changing your footwork!
Last Classes of 2016
The Christmas and New Year period is nearly upon us! Here are the dates for the last classes of 2016 and when classes will be restarting in 2017: Swing Jive Leeds (Moortown, Mondays) Last class: 19th December Restarting: 16th January Lindy Drop (Morley, Tuesdays) Last class: 29th November (The Little Big Band Christmas Dance on... Continue Reading →
Learn to dance in 2017 with our January 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 →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #23!
This fortnight's variation is Side Pushes! Style this smooth variation any way you like!
Intro to Partnered Charleston – 11th January
Learn how to Charleston with this beginner friendly course! to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com Intro to Partnered Charleston Wednesdays, 11th Jan – 1st Feb 8:30-9:30pm at Dance Studio Leeds cost: £30 for the 4wk course A course that will get you dancing the fun energetic and fast charleston everywhere you go. This course will give you... Continue Reading →
Hot Charleston – November
Hot Charleston is a great way to learn the Charleston, have fun, burn calories and meet some great people. There are just two Hot Charleston sessions left in 2016! The next one is on:Saturday 12th November 3:30 - 5:30pm @ The Dance Studio Leeds £8 drop in, no booking required *** Comfortable clothes and flat... Continue Reading →
Lindy Fridays at the Corn Exchange!
Lindy Fridays regular classes are NOT running this week at the Carriageworks. However, Lindy Fridays at the Corn Exchange is happening instead! Lindy Fridays will take place in the fantastic Leeds Corn Exchange, beginning with a short Lindy Hop taster class at 7pm, followed by social dancing until 10pm. For £5 not only will you... Continue Reading →
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