New to swing dancing? You'll definitely want to spend some time on what is probably the most quintessential lindy hop 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 Course Wednesday, 24... Continue Reading →
How to Nail Those Tricky Moves
With so many awesome Lindy Hop moves to learn there are some that can fall through the cracks--moves that are just a bit too tricky to really get in a drop-in class. That's why we're introducing another new course into our Classic Moves line up, focusing on Tricky Moves! In this four week course we'll... Continue Reading →
Our Next Fundamentals Course starts 29th August!
Welcome to the wonderful world of Lindy Hop! Whether you're looking for an excuse to wear that new vintage outfit, a fun couples' activity, a physical and mental challenge or a way to make friends, you've come to the right place! Lindy Hop is becoming more and more popular and it is showing no signs... Continue Reading →
Tandem Charleston – 29th August
Wednesdays, 29th Aug - 19th Sept 8:30-9:30pm at Dance Studio Leeds cost: £30 for the 4wk course This course is for those who have a good grasp of basic partnered Charleston and are looking for more. Tandem Charleston aka "Back to Back Charleston" is awesome fun, looks impressive and once you get the hang of... Continue Reading →
What’s Holding You Back?
Have you got something that's been on your to do list for ages but you just haven't gotten round to it? We meet a surprising number of people who say they've been meaning to try swing dancing for a long time but just never got round to it. If this describes you. What's holding you... Continue Reading →
How to Nail Your Swingout
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 →
Course Schedule
We've just updated our course list through December! Here's what we have in store for the rest of the year! Fundamentals Course (Wednesdays 6:30-7:30): Our very popular Fundamentals Course runs back to back with a new course starting each month! Appropriate for complete beginners or anyone who wants to really solidify their basics. You can find... Continue Reading →
Our Next Fundamentals Course starts 9th May!
Lindy Hop is becoming more and more popular and it is showing no signs of slowing down. It is a fantastic way to get fit, learn a new skill and meet a fabulous bunch of people. For a whole list of reasons why partner dancing is good for you click here or just take our... Continue Reading →
Musicality Course – 9th May
Learn how to dance to the music with our Musicality Course! Musicality Course Wednesdays; 9th - 30th May 8:30 - 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds £30 whole course Lindy hop wouldn't be lindy hop without the swung rhythm of the music we dance to. Once you have a good grasp of the basics and... Continue Reading →
Why You Should Learn Lindy Hop
Here are just a few reasons why we think everyone should learn 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 mental health Apparently we are living through a crisis of... Continue Reading →