Wednesday 24 December 2025 - Hoppin' @ WERFA - Lindy hop class & practice

Hoppin'

Learn to Lindy hop - classes every Wednesday!

Hoppin' is Swingland's new weekly class and social in Isleworth, TW7 - at WERFA Pavilion - with a class for beginners and improvers, as well as time for practice.

In the class you'll learn all the basics of Lindy hop - the original swing dance!

You don't need any previous dance experience, and you can start any week. Come on your own, with a partner (but you don't need one), or with friends.

The classes are taught by Martin and Ruth Ellis. Martin founded Swingland back in 1998, and lives locally to WERFA with Ruth and family.

Sorry, no young children or pets.

Prices and booking

Please see the dates/booking tab for prices and booking. Advance booking is optional and you can just turn up and pay in the class.

Class times - from 10th September 2025

Hoppin' runs on Wednesday evenings

Starting out - beginners class - 7pm

For those new to swing dancing these drop-in classes are 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 - until 8.15pm

After the class there is time to practise what you've learnt.

Prices, booking, and schedule

Please see the dates/booking tab for more details, including prices. Pre-booking is optional unless stated.

How to get to Hoppin'

WERFA Pavilion, Isleworth

WERFA is located in the centre of The Woodlands Estate, London TW7 (see map below).

WERFA (The Woodlands Estate Resident Freeholders Association) is a community association in the heart of Isleworth - and is a registered charity. WERFA hosts many regular events open to both members and non-members - films, quiz nights, live music, and more. Our workshops are held in the main hall.

By tube - Piccadilly Line to Hounslow East, 15-20 minutes walk.

By rail - Isleworth Station, 10-15 minutes walk.

By bus - any bus to Isleworth Station, 10-15 minutes walk, or to Isleworth Memorial, 15-20 minutes walk - the closest stop to the venue is Woodlands Road, on St. John's Road near the Woodlands Tavern, which is served by the H37 and 117 buses.

Having got to Hounslow East or Isleworth please use this map -

By car - There is a small car park, first-come, first-served, adjacent to the hall - there is also free parking in the local roads around the venue - please be respectful of residents and take care not to block driveways etc.

Facebook Page - Facebook - Swingland TW7

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Useful links

Venue website www.werfa.org.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)