County guide · South East

Lindy Hop in Hampshire

7 schools teach Lindy Hop and swing in Hampshire – in Fareham, Southampton, Chandlers Ford, Horndean, Fleet, Kingsclere and Farnborough, with weekly nights on Mondays and Thursdays and 6 dated events coming up.

Schools: The Lindy Club, Southampton Swing Dancers (University of Southampton), Ceroc Chandlers Ford, Ceroc Horndean, Ceroc Fleet, Ceroc Newbury, The Swing Dance Company
Weekly nights: Monday, Thursday
Venues: The Cube; The Cube (Students' Union); The Hilt; Barton Hall, Horndean Technology College; Tweseldown Infant School; Fieldgate Centre
Best for beginners: Beginner Lindy Hop, Beginner Lindy Hop lesson, Ceroc Chandlers Ford (The Hilt), Ceroc Horndean (Barton Hall, Horndean Technology College)

Lindy Hop and swing in Hampshire

In Hampshire, 7 organisers run 8 regular weekly sessions on Mondays and Thursdays, with 6 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Modern Jive and Swing Jive.

Mondays: Ceroc Chandlers Ford (The Hilt) at 20:00–23:00 (The Hilt, Chandlers Ford). Thursdays: Beginner Lindy Hop at 18:30–19:45 (The Cube), Intermediate Lindy Hop at 20:15–21:45 (The Cube), Beginner Lindy Hop lesson at 18:30–19:45 (The Cube (Students' Union)) and Intermediate Lindy Hop lesson (The Cube (Students' Union)) and 3 more.

Starting out? Beginner Lindy Hop on Thursdays at 18:30–19:45, Beginner Lindy Hop lesson on Thursdays at 18:30–19:45, Ceroc Chandlers Ford (The Hilt) on Mondays at 20:00–23:00 and Ceroc Horndean (Barton Hall, Horndean Technology College) on Thursdays at 20:00–23:00 are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.

Prices listed by organisers here run from £3 to £155 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: The Cube, The Cube (Students' Union), The Hilt (SO53 5NP), Barton Hall, Horndean Technology College (PO8 9PQ), Tweseldown Infant School (GU52 8DW) and Fieldgate Centre (RG20 5SQ) and 2 other venues. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Lindy Club Spooky Social on Saturday 31 October 2026, Lindy Academy (Lindy Club weekender) on Friday 13 November 2026 and Farnborough Class & Dance Evening on Monday 30 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Hampshire?

Beginner Lindy Hop at The Cube, Intermediate Lindy Hop at The Cube, Beginner Lindy Hop lesson at The Cube (Students' Union) and Intermediate Lindy Hop lesson at The Cube (Students' Union). Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays and Thursdays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Listed prices run from £3 to £155. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 6 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Lindy Club Spooky Social, Lindy Club Lindy Hop Weekend (Feb 2027), Lindy Club Lindy Hop Weekend (May 2027) and Farnborough Class & Dance Evening. Socials often start with a short taster class.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and shoes that turn on a wooden floor – suede or leather soles are ideal, trainers with smooth soles are fine. See our guide to what to wear.