Weekly classes and socials suitable for complete beginners, no partner required!
No need to pre book, just turn up. Your first time is free!
Lindy Hop
7:30pm every Monday, Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens
Weekly classes covering the most famous Swing Dance of them all!
Born in Harlem the Lindy Hop is an upbeat dance that can be fast and frenetic or cool and laid back
Improvers Class: 19:30-20:10
10min break. Change venues if you want to do Balboa/Shag
Fundamentals Class: 20:20-21:00
Collegiate Shag
7:30pm every other Monday, St Matthew’s Church
Fortnightly classes for this fast and joyful style of swing dance
Danced across America in the 30s and 40s this is a fast and often wild dance performed in a unique hold
Fundamentals Class: 19:30-20:10
10min break. Change venues if you want to do Lindy Hop
Improvers Class: 20:20-21:00
Balboa
7:30pm every other Monday, St Matthew’s Church
Fortnightly classes for this smooth and sophisticated style of swing dance
Starting out in Southern California in the 1920s Balboa has a smooth style and a close hold.
Fundamentals Class: 19:30-20:10
10min break. Change venues if you want to do Lindy Hop
Improvers Class: 20:20-21:00
Our Fundamentals Class is designed around people who are new to Swing Dancing or are wanting to review the essentials.
If you have a good grasp of the basic footwork and a few moves under your belt then our Improvers class is for you!
Social Dancing
21:00-22:30
Every Monday at Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens, Winchester Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6EH
Everyone is welcome to our social dance time. It’s a great opportunity to socialize, practice some moves and get comfortable on the social dance floor. This is where the dance really comes alive!
Pricing
Please note that we are now cashless
- One class is £4
- Two classes are £7
- Any class price includes social dancing
- Social dancing only is £4
- Student Discount is £4 for the whole night
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