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Get out on the Dance Floor Our Lindy Hop Fundamentals Course is by far our most popular course. It's your gateway drug to the world of Swing Dancing! After just four weeks you'll be able to join in with other Lindy Hoppers at a social dance or wow your friends at weddings. We'll teach you... Continue Reading →
This course was a special addition to the lineup last year and definitely a keeper! We'll spend the whole four weeks working on some of Frankie Manning's signature moves. Who was Frankie Manning? He was one of the greatest lindy hoppers of his time (he was the first to add air steps to the dance!).... Continue Reading →
We love introducing newcomers to our favourite dance. If you've been meaning to have a go at partner dancing our Lindy Hop Fundamentals course is a great place to start! The course will give you a solid foundation of basic lindy hop moves and techniques so that you'll be ready to strut your stuff on... Continue Reading →
Are you ready to throw down and take your Tandem Charleston to the next level? If you're up for the challenge we've got a course that will push you. Four weeks of tricky tandem and hand to hand Charleston craziness. This course is not for the faint of heart--you'll need to come with a good... Continue Reading →
The new year is a great time to try new things. Here are some compelling scientific reasons to have a go at lindy hop: Partner dancing is good for your brain! Studies have shown that partner dancing can reverse the signs of ageing in your brain and help prevent dementia. Physical touch is good for... Continue Reading →
The swingout is probably the most iconic lindy hop move but it's not the easiest nut to crack. Ask any teacher when they perfected their swingout and most will tell you that they are still working on it. Whether you've just begun your lindy journey or have been taking classes for a few months we'll... Continue Reading →
Join the Lindy Hop Revolution Lindy Hop is really growing in the UK. Originating from the 1930's we wouldn't really call it a "new" dance craze but it does seem like more and more people are having a go these days. Lindy Hop will even be featured on Strictly Come Dancing this week. If you... Continue Reading →
Not sure what to ask Father Christmas for this year? Tired of your family bugging you for gift ideas? Tired of getting novelty socks and fancy soap? This year why not ask for a gift voucher from Swing Dance Leeds! We do gift vouchers for Wednesday Courses as well as private classes. We've just announced... Continue Reading →
Drum roll please! Rattatat-rattatat-rattatat! Now announcing our Wednesday Courses schedule for 2019! Put these dates in your diary folks. All of these courses are 8:30-9:30pm at Dance Studio Leeds. We'll also have Lindy Hop Fundamentals running alongside these courses on the same dates in the 6:30-7:30pm slot. 9 Jan - 30 Jan Intro to Partnered... Continue Reading →
What did you hope to accomplish in 2018 Exercise More, Learn a new skill, Get a new Hobby, Make new friends. Did you make a promise to yourself to do one of those things by the end of 2018? If so, you're in good company. According to the Evening Standard all of these appeared in the... Continue Reading →
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