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Lindy Hop in Norwich

3 schools teach Lindy Hop and swing in Norwich, with weekly nights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and 2 dated events coming up.

Schools: Fine City Swing, Swingymabob, Rhythm and Grace
Weekly nights: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Venues: Chantry Hall; Mad Cat pub; St Luke's Church Centre; Canary Social Club; Louis Marchesi pub (upstairs); Wensum Community Centre
Best for beginners: Swingymabob Lindy Hop (Beginners 19:00-20:00; Improvers 20:30-21:30)

Lindy Hop and swing in Norwich

In Norwich, 3 organisers run 5 regular weekly sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with 2 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Balboa and Charleston.

Tuesdays: Swingymabob Lindy Hop (Beginners 19:00-20:00; Improvers 20:30-21:30) (Canary Social Club). Wednesdays: Beginners Swing, Balboa and Bal-Swing (Louis Marchesi pub (upstairs)). Fridays: The Hot Club DJ night (swing, jazz, blues) (Mad Cat pub). Saturdays: Solo Charleston and Vernacular Jazz (Wensum Community Centre). Sundays: Fine City Swing monthly social at 15:30–18:30 (Chantry Hall).

Starting out? Swingymabob Lindy Hop (Beginners 19:00-20:00; Improvers 20:30-21:30) on Tuesdays and Beginners Swing, Balboa and Bal-Swing on Wednesdays 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 £8 to £22 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Chantry Hall (NR2 1QR), Mad Cat pub, St Luke's Church Centre (NR3 2HF), Canary Social Club, Louis Marchesi pub (upstairs) and Wensum Community Centre. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Fine City Swing social on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Fine City Swing Christmas Party 2026 on Sunday 13 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Fine City Swing monthly social at Chantry Hall, The Hot Club DJ night (swing, jazz, blues) at Mad Cat pub, Swingymabob Lindy Hop (Beginners 19:00-20:00; Improvers 20:30-21:30) at Canary Social Club and Beginners Swing, Balboa and Bal-Swing at Louis Marchesi pub (upstairs). Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 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 £8 to £22. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 2 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Fine City Swing monthly social, The Hot Club DJ night (swing, jazz, blues), Fine City Swing social and Fine City Swing Christmas Party 2026. 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.