With the Charleston originating from the 1920s/30s, and Lindy Hop (Jitterbug) being introduced to the UK during WWII, the styles disappeared in the 1950s only to be revived again in the late 1980s. The Swing category includes Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, East Coast Swing, Jazz Steps, Laminu, Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing.
Classes, dances and other dance events in or near Stroud for Swing. Please click on the event name for more information which may include a map.
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Sat 12 Jul |
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Junction 11 Swing Dance The Reddings Community Centre Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Balboa Bunch |
Junction 11 DJ swing dance for all swing styles 1940s Jive, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop |
10.0 |
Mon 14 Jul |
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Lindy Hop - Hardwicke Hardwicke Village Hall Hardwicke, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
Lindy Hop Classes. Beginners 7pm Inters 8pm 1940s Jive, Balboa, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
5.0 |
Tue 15 Jul |
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Lindy Hop Classes - Tetbury The Tetbury Goods Shed. Tetbury, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
7pm Brand New Beginners Class followed by Intermediate Class at 8pm. Balboa, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
2.0 |
Wed 16 Jul |
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CSD Beginner Lindy Hop classes Dowty Sports & Social Gloucester, Gloucestershire Cheltenham Swing Dance |
Beginner / Fundamental level. All welcome! Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
11.0 |
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CSD Lindy Hop Step-up Classes Dowty Sports & Social Gloucester, Gloucestershire Cheltenham Swing Dance |
Improver and Beginner+ classes to help you build confidence. Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
11.0 | |
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CSD Lindy Hop classes: Inter + Dowty Sports & Social Gloucester, Gloucestershire Cheltenham Swing Dance |
Intermediate class & Variety class with time for social dancing between classes. Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
11.0 | |
Thu 17 Jul |
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Swing Jive Class - Churchdown, Glos Churchdown Community Centre churchdown, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
Swing Jive Classes. 7pm Beginners 8pm Intermediates 1940s Jive, Charleston, Jazz Steps |
9.0 |
Fri 18 Jul |
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Jimmy's Joint Swing Dance Kings Stanley Village Hall Stroud, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
Time - 8.00 - 11.00 Price £8.00 1940s Jive, Balboa, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop |
2.0 |
Mon 21 Jul |
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Lindy Hop - Hardwicke Hardwicke Village Hall Hardwicke, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
Lindy Hop Classes. Beginners 7pm Inters 8pm 1940s Jive, Balboa, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
5.0 |
Tue 22 Jul |
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Brand New Lindy Hop - Tetbury The Tetbury Goods Shed. Tetbury, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
7pm Brand New Beginners Class followed by Intermediate Class at 8pm. Balboa, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
2.0 |
Thu 24 Jul |
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Swing Jive Class - Churchdown, Glos Churchdown Community Centre churchdown, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
Swing Jive Classes. 7pm Beginners 8pm Intermediates 1940s Jive, Charleston, Jazz Steps |
9.0 |
Fri 25 Jul |
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Swing Dance Dursley Chantry Centre (Listers Hall) Dursley, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
8:00 - 11:00. Price £8:00. All Swing styles welcome. 1940s Jive, Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop, Modern Jive, Rock n Roll |
2.0 |
Mon 28 Jul |
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Charleston Fitness Nailsworth Subscription Rooms Nailsworth, Gloucestershire Swingbytes Dance |
Charleston Fitness Charleston |
2.0 |
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Charleston Fitness Brockworth Community Centre Gloucester, Gloucestershire Swingbytes Dance |
Charleston Fitness Charleston |
2.0 | |
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Lindy Hop - Hardwicke Hardwicke Village Hall Hardwicke, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
Lindy Hop Classes. Beginners 7pm Inters 8pm 1940s Jive, Balboa, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
5.0 | |
Tue 29 Jul |
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Slow Bal Summer School Gambier Parry Hall Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Balboa Bunch |
A four week introduction to SLOW BALBOA. For complete beginners or as a refresher course. Balboa |
9.0 |
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Brand New Lindy Hop - Tetbury The Tetbury Goods Shed. Tetbury, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
7pm Brand New Beginners Class followed by Intermediate Class at 8pm. Balboa, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
2.0 | |
Thu 31 Jul |
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Swing Jive Class - Churchdown, Glos Churchdown Community Centre churchdown, Gloucestershire Just Jive Lindy Hop |
Swing Jive Classes. 7pm Beginners 8pm Intermediates 1940s Jive, Charleston, Jazz Steps |
9.0 |
Mon 04 Aug |
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Charleston Fitness Nailsworth Subscription Rooms Nailsworth, Gloucestershire Swingbytes Dance |
Charleston Fitness Charleston |
2.0 |
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Charleston Fitness Brockworth Community Centre Gloucester, Gloucestershire Swingbytes Dance |
Charleston Fitness Charleston |
2.0 | |
Tue 05 Aug |
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Slow Bal Summer School Gambier Parry Hall Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Balboa Bunch |
A four week introduction to SLOW BALBOA. For complete beginners or as a refresher course. Balboa |
9.0 |
Mon 11 Aug |
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Charleston Fitness Nailsworth Subscription Rooms Nailsworth, Gloucestershire Swingbytes Dance |
Charleston Fitness Charleston |
2.0 |
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Charleston Fitness Brockworth Community Centre Gloucester, Gloucestershire Swingbytes Dance |
Charleston Fitness Charleston |
2.0 | |
Tue 12 Aug |
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Slow Bal Summer School Gambier Parry Hall Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Balboa Bunch |
A four week introduction to SLOW BALBOA. For complete beginners or as a refresher course. Balboa |
9.0 |
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