Learn this classic routine choreographed by Frankie Manning! California Routine Course Wednesdays; 25th November - 16th December 8:30 - 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds £30 whole course The California Routine is a classic lindy hop routine, which draws on all of the fundamentals of lindy hop, including 6 beat, 8 beat and charleston footwork. ... Continue Reading →
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Step Up Charleston Course 24th September
Thursdays, 24th September - 15th October 8:30-9:30pm at Dance Studio Leeds cost: £30 for the 4wk course To register please email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com This course is designed to give you the confidence to freestyle Charleston and Jazz, it will focus on core moves, transitions and creativity. Some experience of Charleston is required, but you don't need to be... Continue Reading →
Big Apple Course 5th November
Every Thursday 5th November - 10th December 8.30 - 9.30pm @the Dance Studio Leeds Whole Course: £30 Do not have to attend whole course (see individual prices below) Email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com to book The big apple is an awesome Solo Jazz choreography by Frankie Manning! It is done world wide and all the best dancers know... Continue Reading →
Tranky Doo Short Course 22nd October
The Tranky Doo is a classic jazz routine from the 1930's. A step up from the Shim Sham but not as tricky as the Big Apple - this fun and energetic jazz routine is just right! Thursdays 22nd + 29th October 8.30 - 9.30pm £10 @ the dance studio leeds No partner required Some jazz... Continue Reading →
Next Fundamentals Course starts 30th September!
Learn to swing dance in four classes! Our fundamentals course is a very popular way to kick start your dancing. This course will help you build your basic skills giving you a solid foundation in fundamental lindy hop moves and techniques, ideal for people who've never danced before. With small class sizes you will get to... Continue Reading →
Learn the Shim Sham 17th October
Learn the absolutely classic routine all Lindy Hoppers should know - The Shim Sham! 17th October 3:15 - 5:15pm @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 is... Continue Reading →
Tandem Charleston – 28th October
Wednesdays, 28th October - 18th November 8:30-9:30pm at Dance Studio Leeds cost: £30 for the 4wk course This course is for those who have a good grasp of basic partnered charleston and are looking for more. Tandem Charleston aka Back to Back' charleston is awesome fun, looks amazing and you can do it easily to... Continue Reading →
Musicality Course – 30th September
Learn how to dance to the music with our brand new Musicality Course! Musicality Course Wednesdays; 30th September - 21st October 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... Continue Reading →
The Sunday Swing Set
The Sunday Swing Set has gone from strength to strength over the summer and we're super impressed with everyone who has been turning up and tearing up the dance floor with their moves! We've even had visitors from as far afield as Australia! It's so great to see less experienced dancers mixing it up alongside... Continue Reading →
Leeds Swing Exchange 2015
Leeds Swing Exchange returns on 28th - 31st August 2015! It is a full weekend of social dancing with events taking place in many fantastic venues across the City, including the Town Hall. It is sure to be a great weekend, so if you live in Leeds and you're not booked on, you'll be missing... Continue Reading →