County guide · South East

Lindy Hop in Kent

1 school teach Lindy Hop and swing in Kent – in Canterbury, Ashford and Sandwich, with weekly nights on Mondays and 3 dated events coming up.

Schools: Canterbury, Ashford & Sandwich Jive (Andrew Hall)
Weekly nights: Monday
Venues: Canterbury Baptist Church Hall; The Elwick Club; George and Dragon Pub
Best for beginners: Canterbury 1940s/50s Jive Class

Lindy Hop and swing in Kent

In Kent, Canterbury, Ashford & Sandwich Jive (Andrew Hall) run 1 regular weekly session on Mondays, with 3 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Rock'n'Roll Jive.

Mondays: Canterbury 1940s/50s Jive Class at 19:30 (Canterbury Baptist Church Hall, Canterbury).

Starting out? Canterbury 1940s/50s Jive Class on Mondays at 19:30, Complete Beginner's Jive Taster Class on 27 Oct 2026 at 19:30, Ashford Jive on 28 Oct 2026 at 19:00 and George & Dragon Jive Night on 29 Oct 2026 at 19:00 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 £4 to £7 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Canterbury Baptist Church Hall (CT1 1UT), The Elwick Club (TN23 1RD) and George and Dragon Pub (CT13 9EJ). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Complete Beginner's Jive Taster Class on Tuesday 27 October 2026, Ashford Jive on Wednesday 28 October 2026 and George & Dragon Jive Night on Thursday 29 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Canterbury 1940s/50s Jive Class at Canterbury Baptist Church Hall. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays. 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 £4 to £7. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 4 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Ashford Jive and George & Dragon Jive Night. 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.