There are so many awesome Lindy Hop moves, we wish we could learn them all! In this four week course we'll teach you some of the most classic ones, including the Texas Tommy, Switches and more. The aim of this course is to spend a good amount of time learning how to do these classic... Continue Reading →
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Next Fundamentals Course starts 2nd March!
Make swing dancing your new hobby in 2016! 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 this year? Learn the basics... Continue Reading →
Learn to do the Charleston in 2016 with Hot Charleston!
Hot Charleston is a great way to learn the Charleston, have fun, burn off a few calories and meet some great people. The next Hot Charleston is on 23rd January. Saturdays (usually 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month) 3:30 - 5:30pm @The Dance Studio Leeds £8 drop in, no booking required Comfortable clothes and... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight!
Learn a new footwork variation each fortnight! In a new and exciting feature for Swing Dance Leeds this year is our Footwork Variation of the Fortnight! Every other week Jess and Rob will bring you a lindy hop footwork variation that you can use to spice up your social dancing! The videos are intentially short... Continue Reading →
Important dates early 2016
If you're wondering when the regular classes start again in 2016 here's your handy list: Monday 4th Jan - SwingJive Drop in Lindy Hop class 8pm @Moortown Social Club Friday 8th Jan - Lindy Fridays Drop in Lindy Hop class 8pm @The Carriageworks Theatre Saturday 9th Jan - Hot Charleston Drop in Solo Charleston workshop... Continue Reading →
Swingout Course – 3rd February!
For those people who have a good grasp of the fundamentals, Swingouts are the quintessential move of Lindy Hop, so we've dedicated an entire four week course to teaching them. Swingout Course Wednesday, 3rd - 24th February 8:30 - 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds £30 whole course The course will go over the basic... Continue Reading →
Next Fundamentals Course starts 3rd February!
Make swing dancing your new hobby in 2016! 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 this year? Learn the basics... Continue Reading →
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 →
Last Classes of 2015
The Christmas and New Year period is nearly upon us! Here are the dates for the last classes of 2015 and when classes will be restarting in 2016: Swing Jive Leeds (Moortown, Mondays) Last class: 14th December Restarting: 4th January Lindy Drop (Morley, Tuesdays) Last class: 8th December Restarting: 12th January Wakey Lindy Hoppers (Wakefield,... Continue Reading →
Lindy at the Light 2015
On Saturday 12th December, teams of dancers from Leeds, York and Hull will be performing routines at The Light Shopping Centre in order to raise money for the NSPCC! Many of the dancers involved are new to dancing and have never performed in public before so this is a huge challenge for them. They have... Continue Reading →