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, Festival, Dance, Class
Main Area: London SW
Website: http://www.swingland.com
Forthcoming Events
| Date | Event Name/Venue | Description/Dance Styles | |
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Sat 12 Jul |
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Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) The Old Court Artspace Workshop |
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) workshop Lindy Hop |
Sun 13 Jul |
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Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) Werfa Social Club Workshop |
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) workshop Lindy Hop |
Mon 14 Jul |
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A-Train - classes and dancing The Hammersmith Club Class |
A-Train - Lindy hop classes and dancing Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Tue 15 Jul |
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C Jam - classes and dancing The Bedford Class |
C Jam - Lindy hop classes and dancing Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Wed 16 Jul |
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Swingland Twickenham - class The Exchange Class |
Swingland Twickenham - Lindy hop class Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Mon 21 Jul |
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A-Train - classes and dancing The Hammersmith Club Class |
A-Train - Lindy hop classes and dancing Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Tue 22 Jul |
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C Jam - live band night! The Bedford Dance |
Graham Hughes & the Sunshine Kings 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 and dancing The Bedford Class |
C Jam - Lindy hop classes and dancing Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
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Wed 23 Jul |
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Swingland Twickenham - class The Exchange Class |
Swingland Twickenham - Lindy hop class Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Sun 27 Jul |
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Improvers Lindy hop Linden House Riverside Workshop |
Improvers Lindy hop workshop Lindy Hop |
