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
Mon
08
Sep
A-Train - classes, dancing
The Hammersmith Club
Class
A-Train - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Tue
09
Sep
C Jam - classes, dancing
The Bedford
Class
C Jam - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Wed
10
Sep
Swingland TW7 - class, practice
Werfa Pavilion
Class
Swingland TW7 - weekly Lindy hop class and practice
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Thu
11
Sep
Yacht Club Swing - classes, dancing
Linden House Riverside
Class
Yacht Club Swing - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Mon
15
Sep
A-Train - classes, dancing
The Hammersmith Club
Class
A-Train - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Tue
16
Sep
C Jam - classes, dancing
The Bedford
Class
C Jam - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Wed
17
Sep
Swingland TW7 - class, practice
Werfa Pavilion
Class
Swingland TW7 - weekly Lindy hop class and practice
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Thu
18
Sep
Yacht Club Swing - classes, dancing
Linden House Riverside
Class
Yacht Club Swing - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
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