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 →
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 →
Feeling Tricky?
With so many awesome Lindy Hop moves to learn there are some that can fall through the cracks, some moves that are just a bit too tricky to really get to grips with in a drop-in class. That's why we've come up with this addition to our Classic Moves line up, focusing on Tricky Moves!... Continue Reading →
Get Your Peaky Blinders on This July!
Learn how to dance the Charleston with a partner just like they did back in the day. Bookings are now open for this beginner friendly course starting this July. Its likely to sell out quickly so get in touch to book your place now! Intro to Partnered Charleston Wednesdays, 31 July -21 August 2019 8:30-9:30pm at... Continue Reading →
Try Something New This Summer
Learn the Lindy Hop Summer is the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new! Our Lindy Hop Fundamentals Course is a great way to have a go at learning swing dancing in a low pressure environment. We'll take you through the basics in a small class with other beginners... Continue Reading →
Learn to Dance Like Its 1935!
Ever wondered what it must have been like to go to dance hall in the 30's? Step back in time with us and find out just what it feels like! Our next Lindy Hop Fundamentals course starts 29th May
Swingouts 101
If you've been bitten by the lindy hop bug you'll definitely want to spend some time on what is probably the most quintessential move--the swingout. You'll spend the rest of your lindy career trying to perfect this move, learning different styles and techniques and all the variations. Let us start you off on the right track! Swingout... Continue Reading →
Is Lindy Hop for You?
Lindy hop is becoming more and more popular these days. Whatever the reason we'd love to see more people give swing dancing a try. Our Fundamentals Course is a great way to start
It Don’t Mean a Thing….
You know it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing...If you're ready to move beyond just executing moves this is the next step. Join us this May and learn to EXPRESS YOURSELF with our Musicality Course! Musicality Course Wednesdays; 1st - 22nd May 8:30 - 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds £32... Continue Reading →