Drop-in classes are where most people start learning to swing dance - they're fun, friendly and accessible. You don't need to be there every week, you don't need a partner (although if you do have a partner, you may stay together if preferred), and all our drop-in classes include essential practice time. Often our drop-in classes are part of an evening where you can dance and practise afterwards to live or recorded music.
Our weekly drop-in classes generally run throughout the year but on rare occasions will be closed for holidays or other events at our venues - please follow the links below to check dates, or see the calendar.
Beginners class • Intermediates class • Dancing
A-Train is Swingland's weekly Monday night swing dance and music club at The Hammersmith Club in Hammersmith, West London, with Lindy hop classes for absolute beginners through to intermediate/advanced dancers, plus social dancing in between and after the classes.
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Beginners class • Intermediates class • Dancing
C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands. C Jam is London's longest running weekly Lindy hop club night - we've been at The Bedford on Tuesday nights since mid-2000!
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Beginners class • Practice
Weekly class on Wednesday evenings, at WERFA Pavilion, Isleworth, West London (Hounslow). Swing dance (Lindy hop) for beginners and improvers.
Our monthly 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!
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.
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Learn some classic ("old-school") Lindy hop steps and patterns. Building to a fun but challenging routine. Bring your energy and enthusiasm to learn and move your dancing up a level. For intermediates and above - this workshop is aimed at those familiar with the 8-count fundamentals including the swing out, Lindy turn and circle, and partnered Lindy Charleston. If you're comfortable with our intermediates classes at C Jam (Tuesday evenings at The Bedford) - and want to learn at that level and beyond - this is for you! No partner needed. Teachers - Martin & Kim (C Jam).
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An amazing day of live swing music, swing dance workshops and dancing as the SwingFest team take over iconic South London venue The Bedford! Advance booking essential - afternoon dance, evening live music extravaganza, daytime workshops... take your pick! Booking from 1st June 2026 at swingfest.org.uk
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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 Ruth.
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Sorry, nothing in the diary at the moment - watch this space!
Our occasional courses provide a slightly more structured learning environment when compared to our drop-in classes. We'll cover a specific topic (eg, a set of fundamental moves using a particular rhythm) over a number of sessions. Numbers are limited and courses must be booked in advance to ensure that we can progress each course group as a whole.
Sorry, nothing in the diary at the moment - watch this space!
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