On Sunday 11th December, teams of dancers from Lindy Fridays, Leeds University Swingsoc and Swing Dance Leeds performed routines and danced all day at Leeds Kirkgate Market in order to raise money for the NSPCC! Many of the dancers involved are new to dancing and had never performed in public before so it was a... Continue Reading →
Last Classes of 2016
The Christmas and New Year period is nearly upon us! Here are the dates for the last classes of 2016 and when classes will be restarting in 2017: Swing Jive Leeds (Moortown, Mondays) Last class: 19th December Restarting: 16th January Lindy Drop (Morley, Tuesdays) Last class: 29th November (The Little Big Band Christmas Dance on... Continue Reading →
Parking at The Dance Studio Leeds
As you know, we hold our Wednesday Courses and Saturday Hot Charleston Workshops at The Dance Studio Leeds. They've been in touch to let us know of some changes to the parking at Mabgate Mills. Hopefully it won't affect anybody too much but please note the following: Gates: This won't affect all of you but... Continue Reading →
Last Classes of 2015
The Christmas and New Year period is nearly upon us! Here are the dates for the last classes of 2015 and when classes will be restarting in 2016: Swing Jive Leeds (Moortown, Mondays) Last class: 14th December Restarting: 4th January Lindy Drop (Morley, Tuesdays) Last class: 8th December Restarting: 12th January Wakey Lindy Hoppers (Wakefield,... Continue Reading →
Lindy at the Light 2015
On Saturday 12th December, teams of dancers from Leeds, York and Hull will be performing routines at The Light Shopping Centre in order to raise money for the NSPCC! Many of the dancers involved are new to dancing and have never performed in public before so this is a huge challenge for them. They have... Continue Reading →
Lindy Drop! Lindy hop classes continue in Morley!
Lindy hop classes in Morley have proved to be such a success, that we are continuing with the classes! Under the official name of 'Lindy Drop', these will be absolute beginner drop in classes, no need to book, no experience required, no partner needed... just turn up! Every Tuesday 8-9pm (no class Tuesday 4th August)... 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 →
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 →
All New Course – Step Up Charleston 30th April
Thursdays, 30th April - 21st May 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 →
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