Hammersmith workshops

About our workshops

Our workshops are designed to progress and improve your dancing with in-depth technique and styling points. The numbers are limited so that we can give you more individual attention than in our regular group classes. Often as you are learning you will reach a plateau - for example, when moving from beginners to intermediates classes - and this is where a workshop can really help move your dancing to the next level!

Workshops are limited to 40 people maximum and everyone is welcome. No partner is required (we rotate partners throughout the workshop), but if you do have a partner you may stay together if preferred.

Our Hammersmith workshops are taught by Swingland founder Martin Ellis, with A-Train teaching partner Liza Patoux, or guest teachers on occasion.

Beginners/improvers workshops - Lindy hop

Covering fundamental Lindy hop steps and rhythms, these workshops are an excellent introduction to the dance, as well as a great way to consolidate your basics.

Intermediates workshops - Lindy hop

For those with good knowledge of Lindy hop fundamentals, these workshops will stretch you. You'll need to be familiar with steps like the swing out, Lindy turn and partnered Lindy hop Charleston.

Advanced workshops - Lindy hop

You'll need to be an experienced swing dancer to take these. Fast routines, advanced techniques and more!

Other swing dance styles

Occasionally we will run a workshop covering another style - Charleston, or an authentic jazz dance routine for example.

Prices and booking

Please see the dates/booking tab for workshop dates and levels coming up, as well as prices and booking. Pre-booking is essential.

Sunday 16 November 2025 at Linden House

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Workshop - beginners (Hammersmith/Chiswick)

Sunday 16-Nov-25, 10:30am to 12:30pm

This workshop is aimed at those who are looking to kick off their swing dancing (Lindy hop) with a fun and informative workshop, or to consolidate their basics. No partner or previous experience needed. Expect to have lots of fun - and a few challenges! Teachers - Martin and Liza.

Swingland Swing Dance Classes & Events, Chiswick
Swingland, Linden House, 60 Upper Mall, London W6 9TA

10.30am - Lindy hop for beginners

Kick off your swing dancing, or consolidate your basics!

£27 (£22 concessions*) per person - please book here. We will also accept Swingland class vouchers (2 vouchers per person) - please e-mail us to book if you want to use class vouchers.

Advance booking is required.

*Concession prices are valid for current NUS (National Union of Students UK) or Equity/Musicians' Union members, and for Linden House members - please show the relevant membership card on arrival.

Workshops start and finish promptly at the advertised times. If you're running a bit late, please do join in and do your best to catch up - but we can't run past the finish time.

How to get to our Hammersmith workshops

→ The Hammersmith Club | Linden House

The Hammersmith Club

The Hammersmith Club is 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.) throughout the evening.

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 Hammermsith & 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 on Lonsdale Road just the other side of Hammersmith Bridge from the venue, and in some local streets - 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.

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Useful links

Venue website www.hammersmithclub.co.uk/

London Underground & Buses
AA Route Planner
Parkopedia (tip - click on "Street" at the bottom and zoom out; also set the time and day appropriately as prices vary considerably)

Linden House Riverside

Linden House is a lovely period building set on the riverside between Chiswick and Hammersmith.

Linden House is at 60 Upper Mall, London W6 9TA.

Linden House is a charming four-storey riverside building with elegant south facing façade. Linden House is owned by London Corinthian Trust, a registered charity, and hosts a sailing and rowing clubs as well as regular events, weddings and more. The bar/café upstairs is open throughout the day for teas, coffees, food and more. Our workshops are in the lovely Ballroom on the ground floor.

By tube - District Line to Stamford Brook or Ravenscourt Park, both 10-15 minutes walk, or Piccadilly, District or Hammermsith & City Lines to Hammersmith, 15-20 minutes walk.
Hammersmith tube - from the station make your way down to the riverside near Hammersmith Bridge - from there it's a 5-10 minutes walk along the river towards Chiswick.
Stamford Brook tube - from the station head down to Upper Mall/the riverside via St. Peter's Square & Black Lion Lane.
Ravenscourt Park tube - from the station head down to Upper Mall/the riverside via Rivercourt Road.

By bus - there are plenty of bus routes serving Chiswick and Hammersmith (especially Chiswick High Road/King Street) - from the Chiswick side, St. Peter's Square is closest; from the Hammersmith side, Hammersmith Bridge is closest.

By car - turn left off the A4 westbound into Oil Mill Lane (just after the BP garage) and you'll find Linden House at the end, to your left - there is a small car park, first-come, first-served, but there is also free parking in the local roads around the venue on Thursday evenings after 6.30pm; please plan before setting off.

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Useful links

Venue website www.lindenhouse.london/visit

London Underground & Buses
AA Route Planner
Parkopedia (tip - click on "Street" at the bottom and zoom out; also set the time and day appropriately as prices vary considerably)

Relates to - Workshops

Example videos of previous workshops. Workshop content varies and is always designed for the level of those attending at any particular point in time.