Hoppin' - Wednesday 30 September 2026

About Hoppin'

Learn to Swing & Jive - classes every Wednesday!

Hoppin' is Swingland's weekly class for beginners and improvers at WERFA Pavilion in Isleworth, TW7.

You'll learn all the basics of Lindy hop - the original swing/jive dance! There's time for practice after the class too.

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.

Class levels and times

Please see the times etc tab for start & finish times, and more information on what happens at Hoppin'.

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.

Times etc.

Hoppin' runs on Wednesday evenings

Doors open from 7.15pm

We open 15 minutes before the class.

Class - 7.30pm

Covering all the basic steps and rhythms of Lindy hop (the original swing/jive style from the 1930s, 40s & 50s) - 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 is required, and you don't need a partner.

Practice time

The class runs for an hour - after the class there is time to practise what you've learnt.

Finish time - 8.45pm

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)