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
£8 per class or £10 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
£8 for class and dancing, £4 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
Beginner Class 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Intermediates class 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Funky Fish, 19-23 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL
£8 for one class £10 for 2.
Absolute beginners suitable for those who have never danced before or those who want to nail the basics.
Intermediate class for those who have been dancing around a year and are comfortable on the social dance floor, these classes improve and perfect your dancing and we do not teach the beginners moves in this class.
The Big Apple 4 week course starts Wednesday 21st February 2019 Wendy Whatling School of Dance 7pm-7.50pm
This is the big one! Complicated steps and a fast rhythm means this is a solo jazz class for those who really want to push themselves. We suggest you know some solo jazz in order to attend and feel confident that you can pick up steps quickly and are comfortable throwing yourself in at the deep end!
£40pp buy tickets in class or online here.
Thursday classes
We have 3 courses running on Thursdays:
- 6 week beginners swing dance course
- Beginners Lindy Hop drop in
- 6 week Balboa course
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6 week beginners swing dance course
Thursday evenings 8pm-9pm
28th February – 4th April 2019 – 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.
Beginners Lindy Hop drop in
Thursday evening 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Starting 1st November 2018 – different content every week, suitable for absolute beginners, start anytime!
Islingword Inn, 175 Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 9ZA
£8 no need to book, just turn up!
6 week Balboa Course
Thursday Evening 8.30pm-9.30pm
10th January – 14th February 2019
Islingword Inn, 175 Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 9ZA
£42 pp advanced booking, or £9 per class drop in. book tickets here.
Balboa is a beautiful dance, more subtle than Lindy Hop and allows you to dance to fast music without getting out of breath. Focus is on the connection with your partner and we are so excited to be working with International competition winning teacher Natasha Hall and her partner Jay. This class is for people who know the basic Balboa footwork and want to feel more confident with their dancing.
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.
Lindy Hop Weekend Workshops
Learn to Swing Dance in One Day!
Good Companions, 132 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3TE
Saturday 6th April 2019 11am-3.30pm – buy tickets here.
Learn to Lindy Hop, the Daddy of all swing dances!
During the day you’ll learn all the basic moves of the 1930s dance Lindy Hop. You don’t need a partner and you don’t need any experience as we’ll be teaching from the absolute basics.
Traditionally in Lindy Hop the men lead and the women follow. However we don’t stick to this tradition so please feel free to choose whichever role you prefer.
This fun and friendly class is designed to start you off on your swing dance journey. You’ll learn all the basic moves and be able to lead or follow moves by the end of the class.
We recommend you wear flat shoes and layers, as the class can get hot as we start to dance.
Tickets available in class or online, advance booking essential.
SPECIAL OFFER – everyone attending this workshop will receive a voucher for one free Brighton Lindyhoppers weekday class, meaning you won’t have to wait long to continue your new passion!
£30 per person
Tickets available here.
Improvers to Intermediates Good Companions, 132 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3TE
Saturday 2nd March 2019, 1-3pm
If you have been coming along to regular improvers classes with Brighton Lindyhoppers and have been wondering whether you should move up to intermdiates level, then this class is for you!
In this class we will work on technique, understanding the mechanics of the dance and how to gain confidence in class and on the dance floor.
After the class you may choose to attend intermediates or stick with improvers, your choice but we hope you will definintely leave feeling more confident in your ability as a lindy hopper!
People should have been dancing around 6 months plus to attend and we recommend that people have tried social dancing and managed a full song to get the most out of this class.
Get your tickets in any class or online here
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Solo Jazz Workshops
Pennies from Seven, choreographed solo jazz routines. The team behind the Pennies from Heaven will be running courses for people to learn or refresh the choreography from some of the past routines. This course we will learn the ‘Stomp Stomp’ routine.
Wendy Whatling School of Dance, 74-76 Dyke Road, BN1 3JD
9th January – 13th February 2019, 7.15-8.15pm (please arrive at 7pm for a prompt 7.15pm start please bring clean shoes for dancing in and do not walk to class in your dancing shoes).
By the end of the course, you will know the whole routine, and have an (optional) opportunity to perform it at a friendly local event. £50 for the course or £10 per drop in. Buy tickets in class or online here.
Beginners Solo Charleston Saturday 16th February 11am-12pm Good Companions, 132 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3TE
Perfect for absolute beginners learn some fun and easy Charleston from the 1920s. Everyone Welcome!
£11pp buy tickets in class or online here.
Learn the Tranky Doo Saturday 16th February 2019 12-2pm Good Companions, 132 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3TE
A solo routine from the 1930s, you will need to be a confident dancer to get the most out of the workshop as there are some tricky bits. Everyone welcome!
£16pp buy tickets in class or online here.
The Fox Saturday 16th February 2019 2pm – 4pm Good Companions, 132 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3TE
This modern routine Choreogrpahed by Joris Focqueart is fast becoming a Brighton Favourite. Suitable for all, come and have a go!
£16pp buy tickets in class on online here.
The Big Apple 4 week course starts Wednesday 21st February 2019 Wendy Whatling School of Dance 7pm-7.50pm
This is the big one! Complicated steps and a fast rhythm means this is a solo jazz class for those who really want to push themselves. We suggest you know some solo jazz in order to attend and feel confident that you can pick up steps quickly and are comfortable throwing yourself in at the deep end!
£40pp buy tickets in class or online here.
