Swingland
Swing dance (Lindy hop, jitterbug, Charleston) classes, clubs & events in and around London (UK)
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: Workshop, Dance, Class, Festival
Main Area: London SW
Website: http://www.swingland.com
Forthcoming Events
| Date | Event Name/Venue | Description/Dance Styles | |
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Sun 24 May |
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Classic Lindy hop - intermediates+ The Bedford Workshop |
Learn some classic ("old-school") Lindy hop steps and patterns Lindy Hop |
Mon 25 May |
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A-Train - classes, dancing The Hammersmith Club Class |
Swingland Hammersmith - weekly Lindy hop classes and dancing Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Tue 26 May |
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C Jam - classes, dancing The Bedford Class |
Swingland Balham - weekly Lindy hop classes and dancing Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Wed 27 May |
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Hoppin' - class, practice Werfa Pavilion Class |
Swingland TW7 - weekly Lindy hop class and practice Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Sat 30 May |
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Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) The Old Court Artspace Workshop |
Beginners Lindy hop workshop Lindy Hop |
Mon 01 Jun |
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A-Train - classes, dancing The Hammersmith Club Class |
Swingland Hammersmith - weekly Lindy hop classes and dancing Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Tue 02 Jun |
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C Jam - live band night! The Bedford Dance |
Elise Roth & her Harvard Squares Combo live at C Jam 1940s Jive, Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, East Coast Swing, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
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C Jam - classes, dancing The Bedford Class |
Swingland Balham - weekly Lindy hop classes and dancing Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
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Wed 03 Jun |
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Hoppin' - class, practice Werfa Pavilion Class |
Swingland TW7 - weekly Lindy hop class and practice Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Mon 08 Jun |
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A-Train - classes, dancing The Hammersmith Club Class |
Swingland Hammersmith - weekly Lindy hop classes and dancing Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
