Learn the basics of Balboa with our new course starting 30th March! Originating in Southern California in the 1920s and 30s, Balboa is part of the family of swing dances and is often danced to faster tempos! Our brand new Balboa Basics course will give you the basic techniques and a variety of moves to... 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 →
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 →
Swing Dance Leeds – Coming Up
There's a lot of rather special events and workshops coming up, it's quite good to have all the info in one place. Check out what's happening in Leeds. This weekend alone we have: 11th April: Lindy Fridays at the Corn Exchange (7-10pm) @the corn exchange A very special Lindy Fridays, taster class at 7pm and... Continue Reading →
Comprehensive Beginner Balboa Workshop – 8th Sept
Swing Dance Leeds is running this three hour comprehensive workshop for all those enthusiastic dancers who have wondered about taking up Balboa. It will give you a fantastic basis of technique and moves for pure Bal and Balswing. If you've been learning any of the swing era dances, this will be a great addition to... Continue Reading →