Swing classes and dances events near Tyne-and-wear

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 Tyne-and-wear for Swing. Please click on the event name for more information which may include a map.

Date			Event/Venue/Organiser	Description/Dance Styles	Organiser	Distance
Sat 26 May			The Strictly Social Dance Bubwith Leisure & Sports Centre Selby, York	Ballroom & Latin Social Dance run by Feathersteps School Of Dance Argentine Tango, Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Charleston, Foxtrot, Jive (Ballroom), Paso Doble, Quickstep, Rumba, Salsa, Samba, Viennese Waltz, Waltz	Feathersteps School Of Dance	84.0
			Hot Charleston Workshop The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	Two hour workshop covering solo charleston, always starts with the basic. Charleston, Jazz Steps	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
Mon 28 May			Swing & Jive, Lindy, Rock n Roll Preston Masonic Hall Preston, Lancashire	Swing (Lindy Hop & Jive) & Rock n Roll Dance Classes 1940s Jive, Charleston, Lindy Hop	Jazz Swing Dance	95.0
Tue 29 May			Hot Charleston Weekly Activzone Leeds, West Yorkshire	one hour drop-in class covering solo Charleston and vintage jazz moves Charleston, Jazz Steps	Swing Dance Leeds	85.0
Wed 30 May			Fundamentals Course 9 May - 30 May The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	4 Week Lindy Hop course covering the fundamentals and focus on social dancing Lindy Hop	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
			Musicality Course The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	Learn how to dance to the music with our brand new Musicality Course. Lindy Hop	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
			Shag Up North Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Hall Leeds, Leeds	Collegiate Shag Class Collegiate Shag	Shag Up North	79.0
Thu 31 May			Jive, Lindy Hop & Rock n Roll Class Canberra Club Samlesbury, Lancashire	Jive, Lindy Hop & Rock n Roll Class 1940s Jive, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll	Jazz Swing Dance	92.0
Mon 04 Jun			Lindy Hop class in Leeds Moortown Social Club Leeds, West Yorkshire	Beginners' class, then Intermediates' class, with social dancing Lindy Hop	Swing Jive Leeds	77.0
			Swing Jive Moon On The Water Cleethorpes, Humberside	Beginners Lessons for Swing Jive, Lindy and Social Foxtrot. Plus Strolls 1940s Jive, Foxtrot, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll	Jumpjive	97.0
Tue 05 Jun			Hot Charleston Weekly Activzone Leeds, West Yorkshire	one hour drop-in class covering solo Charleston and vintage jazz moves Charleston, Jazz Steps	Swing Dance Leeds	85.0
Wed 06 Jun			Fundamentals Course 6 Jun - 27 Jun The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	4 Week Lindy Hop course covering the fundamentals and focus on social dancing Lindy Hop	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
			Swingout Course The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	4 week course on swingout and Lindy Turns, basic grasp of Lindy Hop required. Lindy Hop	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
Fri 08 Jun			Rock n Roll dance party Burneside Cricket Club Burneside, Westmorland	Class followed by full night of dancing to Rock n Roll hits 1940s Jive, Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, East Coast Swing, Jazz Steps, Leroc, Lindy Hop, Modern Jive, Rock n Roll, West Coast Swing, Smooth Modern Jive	James Reeder	64.0
Sat 09 Jun			Hot Charleston Workshop The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	Two hour workshop covering solo charleston, always starts with the basic. Charleston, Jazz Steps	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
			1940s dance at Bridlington Old Town The Star Inn Bridlington Old Town, Humberside	1940s charity dance 1940s Jive, Charleston, Lindy Hop, Popular Sequence	york40sdance	97.0
Mon 11 Jun			Lindy Hop class in Leeds Moortown Social Club Leeds, West Yorkshire	Beginners' class, then Intermediates' class, with social dancing Lindy Hop	Swing Jive Leeds	77.0
			Swing Jive Moon On The Water Cleethorpes, Humberside	Beginners Lessons for Swing Jive, Lindy and Social Foxtrot. Plus Strolls 1940s Jive, Foxtrot, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll	Jumpjive	97.0
Tue 12 Jun			Hot Charleston Weekly Activzone Leeds, West Yorkshire	one hour drop-in class covering solo Charleston and vintage jazz moves Charleston, Jazz Steps	Swing Dance Leeds	85.0
Wed 13 Jun			Fundamentals Course 6 Jun - 27 Jun The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	4 Week Lindy Hop course covering the fundamentals and focus on social dancing Lindy Hop	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
			Swingout Course The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	4 week course on swingout and Lindy Turns, basic grasp of Lindy Hop required. Lindy Hop	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
Mon 18 Jun			Lindy Hop class in Leeds Moortown Social Club Leeds, West Yorkshire	Beginners' class, then Intermediates' class, with social dancing Lindy Hop	Swing Jive Leeds	77.0
			Swing Jive Moon On The Water Cleethorpes, Humberside	Beginners Lessons for Swing Jive, Lindy and Social Foxtrot. Plus Strolls 1940s Jive, Foxtrot, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll	Jumpjive	97.0
Tue 19 Jun			Hot Charleston Weekly Activzone Leeds, West Yorkshire	one hour drop-in class covering solo Charleston and vintage jazz moves Charleston, Jazz Steps	Swing Dance Leeds	85.0
Wed 20 Jun			Fundamentals Course 6 Jun - 27 Jun The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	4 Week Lindy Hop course covering the fundamentals and focus on social dancing Lindy Hop	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
			Swingout Course The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	4 week course on swingout and Lindy Turns, basic grasp of Lindy Hop required. Lindy Hop	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
Sat 23 Jun			Hot Charleston Workshop The Dance Studio Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire	Two hour workshop covering solo charleston, always starts with the basic. Charleston, Jazz Steps	Swing Dance Leeds	80.0
			1940's Dance Dance Night The Milton Rooms at Malton Malton, North Yorkshire	Step back in time for a sentimental journey to music and dance from the 1940s and beyond. 1940s Jive, Balboa, Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Charleston, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Jive (Ballroom), Lindy Hop, Old Time Dancing, Quickstep, Rock n Roll, Popular Sequence, Waltz, Modern Sequence, Strolls	York Vintage Dance Group	65.0
			Ronnie Rockets Video Hop @ Siddal Siddal Ex-Servicemen Social Club Halifax HALIFAX, West Yorkshire	A fantastic night of Jive - Swing - Rock n Roll - Stroll - BOP 1940s Jive, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll, Strolls	Ronnie Rockets Events	82.0
Mon 25 Jun			Lindy Hop class in Leeds Moortown Social Club Leeds, West Yorkshire	Beginners' class, then Intermediates' class, with social dancing Lindy Hop	Swing Jive Leeds	77.0
			Swing Jive Moon On The Water Cleethorpes, Humberside	Beginners Lessons for Swing Jive, Lindy and Social Foxtrot. Plus Strolls 1940s Jive, Foxtrot, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll	Jumpjive	97.0

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