Monday classes
Beginners class, Improvers class and Practice time
Upstairs function room at The Good Companions Pub, 132 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3TE.
7.30pm – 8.30pm – Complete Beginners
8.40pm – 9.40pm – Improvers
9.40pm – 10.30pm – Practice time
£7 per class or £9 for both
No need to book – no partner needed – wear flat, comfy shoes.
Content changes every week.
Tuesday classes
‘The A Train’ – Improvers class and social dancing
The Railway Social Club, 4 Belmont, Brighton, BN1 3TF.
7.30pm – 8.30pm – Improvers class
8.30pm onwards – Practice time and social dancing
£7 for class and dancing, £3 entry after 8.30pm
No need to book – no partner needed – wear flat, comfy shoes.
This class is aimed at those who have some experience of Lindy Hop/Swing dancing (we recommend you’ve had about 6 months beginners lessons and/or have had a few dances socially and felt they went well!) or those who are used to dance classes and can pick things up easily. In this class we recap some of the basic moves and then add either styling or work to improve technique.
After the class a DJ will play swing music and there is a bar in the venue, ideal for practicing and getting to know your fellow dancers.
Wednesday classes
Please note that this Wednesday (15th August) we are running a special outside class and picnic at Brighton seafront as the function room at the Mesmerist is closed due to refurbishments. For info on times and exact location see the event on Facebook here. Classes back to normal next week.
Beginners class and Intermediates class
Upstairs at The Mesmerist, 1-5 Prince Albert St, Brighton, BN1 1HE
7:30pm – 8.30pm – complete beginners
8.30pm – 9.30pm – intermediates
£7 per class or £9 for both.
No need to book – no partner needed – wear flat, comfy shoes.
Content changes every week.
Please note, you should be comfortable with mixing footwork and know how to swing out to attend the intermediate class.
Thursday class
6 week beginners swing dance course
Thursday evenings 8pm-9pm
13th September – 18th October 2018 buy tickets here.
1st November – 6th December 2018 buy tickets here.
£65pp
Wendy Whatling School of Dance, 74-76 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JD
Learn to Lindy Hop, the Daddy of all swing dances! In this 6 week course you’ll learn all the basic moves in a small group. You don’t need a partner and you don’t need any experience as we’ll be teaching from the absolute basics. We recommend you wear flat shoes and layers, as the class can get hot as we start to dance.
Traditionally in Lindy Hop the Men lead and the Women follow, however we DO NOT stick to this tradition there are many female leads and male follows in the scene so please feel free to chose which ever role you prefer.
These fun and friendly classes take place in a nice new dance studio and you’ll be dancing with the same people each week in a small group to encourage personal development.
Most streets close to the venue have free parking after 8pm, and several buses stop at 7 dials.
Learn in a small, consistent group. Six week course. Advanced booking essential.
Saturday class
Complete Beginners Taster Class
Every first Saturday of the month
Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, Brighton BN1 4JU.
11am.
Free!
No need to book – no partner needed – wear flat, comfy shoes.
Everyone welcome.
Workshops
Please join our Facebook page or email us for details of upcoming workshops.
BRIGHTON SWING THING – SPIEGELTENT SPECIAL!
We had a wonderful time dancing at the Spiegeltent see the photos here and keep your eyes peeled for our return in May 2019.
