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
Sat
12
Jul
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop)
The Old Court Artspace
Workshop
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) workshop
Lindy Hop
Sun
13
Jul
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop)
Werfa Social Club
Workshop
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) workshop
Lindy Hop
Mon
14
Jul
A-Train - classes and dancing
The Hammersmith Club
Class
A-Train - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Tue
15
Jul
C Jam - classes and dancing
The Bedford
Class
C Jam - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Wed
16
Jul
Swingland Twickenham - class
The Exchange
Class
Swingland Twickenham - Lindy hop class
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Mon
21
Jul
A-Train - classes and dancing
The Hammersmith Club
Class
A-Train - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Tue
22
Jul
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
C Jam - classes and dancing
The Bedford
Class
C Jam - Lindy hop classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Wed
23
Jul
Swingland Twickenham - class
The Exchange
Class
Swingland Twickenham - Lindy hop class
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Sun
27
Jul
Improvers Lindy hop
Linden House Riverside
Workshop
Improvers Lindy hop workshop
Lindy Hop