About Swingland

Swingland teaches swing dancing - Lindy hop (also known as "jitterbug" or "jive") and related dances (including East Coast "6-count" swing, Charleston, authentic jazz and more) - through regular weekly club nights (with classes), courses and workshops where you can learn and practise in a fun and really friendly environment.

Swingland is run by Martin Ellis, who has been dancing Lindy hop and jive since the late 1980s and is a former UK Lindy hop champion.

Contact Name: Martin Ellis

Dance Styles: 1940s Jive, Early 20th Century, Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Jazz, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll

Roles: Event Organiser, Dance Teacher, Regular Dance Classes, Wedding First Dance, Private Lessons, DJ, Dance Performance

Events: Class, Workshop, Special, Dance

Main Area: London SW

Website: http://www.swingland.com

Forthcoming Events

Date   Event Name/Venue Description/Dance Styles
Sun
21
Sep
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop)
Linden House Riverside
Workshop
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) workshop
Lindy Hop
Mon
22
Sep
A-Train - classes, dancing
The Hammersmith Club
Class
A-Train - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Tue
23
Sep
C Jam - classes, dancing
The Bedford
Class
C Jam - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Wed
24
Sep
Swingland TW7 - class, practice
Werfa Pavilion
Class
Swingland TW7 - weekly Lindy hop class and practice
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Mon
29
Sep
A-Train - classes, dancing
The Hammersmith Club
Class
A-Train - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Tue
30
Sep
C Jam - classes, dancing
The Bedford
Class
C Jam - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
C Jam - live band night!
The Bedford
Dance
Basin Street Brawlers live at C Jam
1940s Jive, Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, East Coast Swing, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Wed
01
Oct
Swingland TW7 - class, practice
Werfa Pavilion
Class
Swingland TW7 - weekly Lindy hop class and practice
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Thu
02
Oct
Yacht Club Swing - classes, dancing
Linden House Riverside
Class
Yacht Club Swing - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Sat
04
Oct
Jumpin' At The Woodlands
Werfa Pavilion
Dance
Pete Long & Denny Ilett - "R & Bebop" at WERFA Pavilion
1940s Jive, Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, East Coast Swing, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop