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Lindy Hop in Leeds

4 schools teach Lindy Hop and swing in Leeds, with weekly nights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 9 dated events coming up.

Schools: Leeds University Union Swing Dance (LUU Swing Soc), Swing Dance Leeds, Lindy Fridays, Ceroc Leeds
Weekly nights: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Venues: Not stated on the society page; Not named on page; Not stated for weekly classes; Not stated; University of Leeds campus; The Dance Studio Leeds
Best for beginners: Beginners Lindy Hop (with recap from 18:45), Monday classes, LUU Swing Soc Monday classes, SDL Beginners Lindy Hop

Lindy Hop and swing in Leeds

In Leeds, 4 organisers run 10 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with 9 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and Modern Jive.

Mondays: Beginners Lindy Hop (with recap from 18:45) (Not stated on the society page), Intermediate Lindy Hop (Not stated on the society page), Monday classes (Not named on page) and LUU Swing Soc Monday classes (Not stated for weekly classes) and 1 more. Wednesdays: SDL Beginners Lindy Hop at 19:30–20:30 (The Dance Studio Leeds) and Wednesday 4-week courses (post-beginner) at 20:40–21:40 (The Dance Studio Leeds). Fridays: Lindy Fridays (The Carriageworks) and Lindy Fridays (improvers, beginners, social) at 19:00–21:40 (Room 1, The Carriageworks Theatre). Saturdays: Hot Charleston workshops (The Dance Studio Leeds).

Starting out? Beginners Lindy Hop (with recap from 18:45) on Mondays, Monday classes on Mondays, LUU Swing Soc Monday classes on Mondays and SDL Beginners Lindy Hop on Wednesdays at 19:30–20:30 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 £2 to £32 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Not stated on the society page, Not named on page, Not stated for weekly classes (Leeds), Not stated, University of Leeds campus (Leeds) and The Dance Studio Leeds (LS9 7SW) and 7 other venues. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Lindy Fridays Big Night Out on Friday 30 October 2026, A Swing Dance: Part 2 (taster class, social, live band Meanwood Valley Stompers) on Friday 6 November 2026 and Lindy Fridays class night on Friday 20 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Beginners Lindy Hop (with recap from 18:45) at Not stated on the society page, Intermediate Lindy Hop at Not stated on the society page, Monday classes at Not named on page and LUU Swing Soc Monday classes at Not stated for weekly classes. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 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 £2 to £32. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 12 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

SwingFling, SwingRevolution, A Swing Dance: Part 2 (taster class, social, live band Meanwood Valley Stompers) and Swing Fling 2026 (workshops and social dance). 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.