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Have a go at Tandem Charleston!

We've got an exciting course coming up in October. We'll be tackling Tandem Charleston. This is a really fantastic set of moves lead from an unusual position. Great for fast music and for impressing your friends! If you've encountered Tandem Charleston in a drop in class before you'll understand why we think it's worth spending... Continue Reading →

Add Some Fun to Your Life

When was the last time you rolled down a grassy hill or stomped in a puddle or made up a silly song? These days we all find ourselves spending far too much time working and planning and networking and generally adulting and we forget to make time to just have fun! At Swing Dance Leeds... Continue Reading →

Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #95!

This fortnight's variation is Figure of 8 Version 2 Being able to turn away from your leader without over-stretching is a nice challenge to work on! Extra Credit: Our first Figure of Eight variation is here. Play spot-the-difference to test your video learning skills!

Couch to Hellzapoppin’

It's that time of year again when we ask the dancers of Leeds to show us what you've got! It's time for the Couch to Hellzapoppin' Challenge and this year we've got badges! Here's how to play: Start off with our Fundamentals Course. This is a 4 week introductory course that runs Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 at... Continue Reading →

How to Nail Your Swingout

If you're just at the start of your lindy hop journey, chances are good that you've seen a swingout in videos or on the dance floor and thought "Wow! When will I be able to dance like that?!" Swingouts have that effect on people--two dancers effortlessly whizzing round each other and don't even get us... Continue Reading →

Science Says Learn to Dance!

It seems like every few weeks a new article is published with scientific studies demonstrating various health benefits of dancing. The latest article making the rounds states "researchers interviewed 1,000 people and found that often those who were dancing not only reported feeling happier, but also more satisfied with their lives, especially in relationships, health, and the... Continue Reading →

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