Swingland - A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club - Lindy hop classes & dancing

A-Train

West London's premier Weekly Swing Dance Night!

A night at A-Train is a mixture of classes, practice and social dancing.

You don't need any previous dance experience - and you don't need a partner. You can start any week.

A typical night at A-Train attracts around 50 people from all walks of life, and all age ranges. Come alone, with a partner or a friend, or in a group (sorry, no children or pets).

The venue bar is open before, and in between, the classes.

The classes are taught by Swingland founder Martin Ellis, Jessie Burgess, and Liza Patoux, with guest teachers on occasion.

Prices and booking

Please see the dates/booking tab for prices and booking. Unless otherwise stated, advance booking is optional and you can just turn up and pay on the door.

What happens at A-Train?

A-Train runs on Monday evenings

Starting out - beginners/improvers class - 6.45pm-7.45pm

For those new to swing dancing the evening starts with weekly drop-in classes aimed to make those first steps as straightforward and enjoyable as possible. Covering all the basic steps and rhythms of Lindy hop - different material is taught each week and the classes are designed so that you can join any time and you can progress without needing to be there every week. No previous experience required. Fun, social and informative!

Practice time/social

After the class there is time to practise - and to grab a drink from the bar!

Intermediates class - 8.15pm-9pm

Challenge yourself and move your dancing to the next level! You need to be familiar with Lindy hop basics including swing out, Lindy turn and partnered Lindy hop Charleston to take this class. These steps are covered in our beginners/improvers classes and workshops.

Social dancing at A-Train

Social dancing - 9pm-10pm

After the classes it's dancing time - swing out to the very best recorded music from the 1930s, 40s & 50s. Newer recordings are also played - provided that they really do swing!

Live music at A-Train

Live band and dancing - 8.15pm-11pm

Very occasionally we have live music at A-Train. These nights are definitely not to be missed - so check the calendar and save the dates!

On live music nights there is no intermediates class - instead the band and social dancing run from 8.15pm to 11pm. If you're taking the beginners class but not staying for the band, you can still take advantage of the half-hour of practice time/social (from 7.45pm to 8.15pm) after the class.

Prices, booking, and schedule

Please see the dates/booking tab for more details, including prices. Pre-booking is optional unless stated, but can save you money on the door price.

How to get to A-Train

The Hammersmith Club

A-Train is held at The Hammersmith Club - a stunning period dance hall in the heart of West London.

The Hammersmith Club is at 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 9DH.

The Hammersmith Club is a real gem of a venue - a recently-renovated period dance hall with a great dance floor and plenty of original features. The bar in the dance hall is open for drinks and snacks (crisps etc.) before, and in between, the classes.

Entrance is via the large gate (pictured) then the new entrance porch to the left of the dance hall. NB the car park is private and must not be used.

From the river - The Hammersmith Club is located on Rutland Grove, very close to Hammersmith Bridge. Rutland Grove is one street back from the Thames waterfront (Lower Mall) with its historic pubs and rowing clubs. To the East the Thames Path winds along the river to the City, and to the West the waterfront stretches as far as Chiswick Eyot. If you are walking from Lower Mall take Mall Road next to the Rutland Arms pub and turn right into Rutland Grove. The entrance to The Hammersmith Club will be on your right.

By tube - Piccadilly, District or Hammersmith & City Lines to Hammersmith, 5-10 minutes walk. From the tube exit cross towards King Street and then walk up Blacks Road into Hammersmith Bridge Road - Rutland Grove is the last turning on the right before the river/bridge. Alternatively walk up King Street and turn left opposite Primark then continue straight (Bridge Ave then Bridge View after crossing under the flyover) until you reach Rutland Grove - look for Digby Mansions ahead of you. Turn right into Rutland Grove and the entrance to the venue is on your left nestled between smart townhouses.

By bus - any bus to Hammersmith Bridge - there is a stop right at the end of Rutland Grove.

By car - just off the A4, Hammersmith is easily accessible by car from all directions. There is free parking off Castlenau (eg Lonsdale Road) to the south, just the other side of Hammersmith Bridge, as well as in some other local streets, particularly off the A4 heading west (eg Rivercourt Road) - please see the Parkopedia link below. Livat car park is just off King Street 5 minutes walk from the venue - open 24/7 and very good value for up to 4 hours. Please note that parking outside the venue in Rutland Grove is very restricted, and is metered until 10pm. The small car park to the front of the venue is strictly for staff and must not be used.

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Useful links

Venue website www.hammersmithclub.co.uk/

London Underground & Buses
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Parkopedia (tip - click on "Street" at the bottom and zoom out; also set the time and day appropriately as prices vary considerably, and also search for "Weltje Road, Hammersmith and Fulham" to the west or "Glentham Road, Richmond-upon-Thames" to the south)