Windsor Swing & Jive is Swingland's swing, jive and Lindy hop dance club at The Firestation in Windsor, with dance classes every Monday and regular Friday night dance parties.
3 Jun - Swing & Jive in Windsor
8.00pm - 9.00pm Beginners class (Swing/Jive)
9.00pm - 10.00pm Intermediates class (Lindy hop)
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What to expect at Windsor Swing & Jive
A fun evening of great music and dancing with a bunch of really friendly people!
Our Monday night classes attract between 20 and 30 people - mostly local - from all walks of life, and all age ranges (16+).
Swing dancing is an increasingly popular pastime and is probably the most fun you can possibly have keeping in shape! It is very sociable - come with friends, a partner or on your own - everyone is welcome and you'll soon feel at home!
What we teach
In beginners you will learn predominantly 6-count swing - also known as Jitterbug or Jive - but with plenty of style and technique aimed at a smooth progression into 8-count Lindy hop. The essential 8-count moves are also taught when people are ready.
In intermediates you will learn the original swing dance - the Lindy hop as danced in the great ballrooms of the Harlem Renaissance, such as The Savoy.
Don't miss our Friday night dance parties at The Firestation!
Classes at Windsor Swing & Jive
Join any time. No need to book (just turn up). No partner needed.
See also What to wear.
- Beginners
- Intermediates
8pm - beginners class
Learn all the basics with simple fun routines aimed at getting you dancing quickly - with plenty of emphasis on good lead/follow technique and connection as with all our classes! No experience required. Absolute beginners always welcome!
9pm - intermediates class
Move your dancing to the next level! Expect lots on technique and style as well as steps. You need to have a reasonably good grasp of all the steps regularly taught in the beginners class to take intermediates. So lots of 6-count, some 8-count basics plus basic knowledge of partnered Charleston steps is assumed.
Class rotation
We rotate partners regularly in the class so you don't need to bring a partner and you get a chance to dance with everyone. This is the best way to learn and it's a great way to meet people too! We strongly suggest that you join in the rotation, you will learn much quicker!
Your teachers
The classes at Windsor Swing & Jive are taught by Martin and Ruth Ellis.
How to get to Swing & Jive in Windsor
The Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture is housed in the historic Old Court - Windsor’s old Firestation, Magistrates Court & Police Station. Located on the corner of St Leonards Road & St Marks Road, look for the big red fire doors and red railings.
Upstairs is a friendly, fully licensed bar/café with comfortable sofas to relax before or after classes or dancing. The Firestation is open from 10am every day until midnight (except Sunday until 10.30pm).
The Monday night classes take place in the basement studio. Friday Night Jive! is upstairs in the auditorium. For both you should pay at the reception desk to your left as you enter the building via the front door/lobby.
Website www.firestationartscentre.com/
The Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture is at The Old Court, St Leonards Road (corner of St Marks Road), Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3BL.
By train - The Firestation is a fifteen minute walk from Windsor & Eton Riverside Station (mainline to Waterloo) or ten minutes from Windsor Central Station (shuttle to Slough with mainline to Paddington, Maidenhead and Oxford).
By bus - The Firestation is well served by buses to and from Windsor, Slough, Bracknell and the surrounding area. Routes 71, 191, 200, 701 & 702 either go right by us or very near by. Click here for Firstgroup bus route details and a neat interactive route map.
By car - Windsor and The Firestation are within easy reach of the M4 (Jct 6) and M40 (Jct 2). There is free parking in local streets outside the venue (please check signs as some bays are charged until 8pm, although the charge is very reasonable).
Useful links
AA Route Planner
Parkopedia
Admission to Windsor Swing & Jive
The first class kicks off at 8pm. If you get there early the bar/café is open upstairs from early evening.
- One class - £8
- Both classes - £12
Save money! Buy 5 classes for £30 - available at reception or on-line here. (NB can be used over a 2-month period).
Save money! Buy a block of 5 weeks for £45 - available at reception or on-line here. (NB can be used over a 2-month period).
Please pay at reception upstairs and hand your receipt to the teacher.
Swing & Jive in Windsor - Dates
Shown below are dates for the next few months.
27 May - Bank Holiday - no Windsor classes
3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug - Swing & Jive in Windsor
8.00pm - 9.00pm Beginners class (Swing/Jive)
9.00pm - 10.00pm Intermediates class (Lindy hop)
