Learn the absolutely classic routine all Lindy Hoppers should know - The Shim Sham! 15th August 12:15 - 2:15pm @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 →
Brand new drop in class starting 7th July – In Morley!
There's now Lindy Hop in Morley! These will be absolute beginner drop in classes, no need to book, no experience required, no partner needed... just turn up! From the 7th July - 28th July (to start with) Tuesdays 8-9pm £5 entry Activzone: Texas Street LS27 0JF For anyone who has ever fancied giving this style... Continue Reading →
Sunday Swing Set over the summer
The Sunday Swing Set is a fantastic opportunity to social dance, let loose and practice what you've been learning. Leeds Uni Swing Soc set up this night earlier this year it's ace and we're looking after it over the summer, so come on down and have a dance! We've set up a page on this website... Continue Reading →
Learn to do the Charleston in July with Hot Charleston!
Hot Charleston is a great way to learn the Charleston, have fun, burn off those holiday calories and meet some great people. In March the first one is the 4th July and the second is on the 18th July. Saturdays 4th July + 18th July 3:30 - 5:30pm @The Dance Studio Leeds £8 drop in,... Continue Reading →
Hot Charleston Saturday This Saturday 13th June
Hot Charleston is a great way to learn the Charleston, have fun, burn off those holiday calories and meet some great people. There is only one in June so don't miss out! Saturday 13th June 3:30 - 5:30pm @The Dance Studio Leeds £8 drop in, no booking required Comfortable clothes and flat shoes recommended Solo... Continue Reading →
Classic Moves Course – 1st July
There are so 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 infamous 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 →
Next Fundamentals Courses -1st July + 29th July
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 →
Celebrate World Lindy Hop Day in Leeds – 26th May
The 26th May is Frankie Manning's birthday and it's been turned into World Lindy Hop Day - a day to celebrate how awesome lindy hop is. Everyone everywhere can get together and dance. So to celebrate World Lindy Hop Day we're organizing a Lindy Bomb at Armley Conservative Club. The club hosts a weekly jazz... Continue Reading →
Step Up Charleston Course 28th May
Thursdays, 28th May - 18th June 5:30-6:30pm 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 →
Hot Charleston Saturday This Saturday and 23rd May
Hot Charleston is a great way to learn the Charleston, have fun, burn off those holiday calories and meet some great people. In March the first one is the 7th March and the second is on the 21st March. Saturdays 9th May + 23rd May 3:30 - 5:30pm @The Dance Studio Leeds £8 drop in,... Continue Reading →