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Lindy Hop in Oxford

1 school teach Lindy Hop and swing in Oxford, with weekly nights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 3 dated events coming up.

Schools
Oxford Lindy Hoppers
Weekly nights
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Venues
The Loft, Old Fire Station; Not stated on page; Old Fire Station (OFS Loft); St Michael and All Angels Church Hall; St Margaret's Institute
Best for beginners
Fire Station Swing: Fundamentals, Fire Station Swing: Experienced, Fire Station Swing

Lindy Hop and swing in Oxford

In Oxford, Oxford Lindy Hoppers run 5 regular weekly sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with 3 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag.

Tuesdays: Swing Fix! (Not stated on page). Thursdays: Fire Station Swing: Fundamentals at 19:15–20:15 (The Loft, Old Fire Station), Fire Station Swing: Experienced at 20:45–21:45 (The Loft, Old Fire Station) and Fire Station Swing at 19:15–22:30 (Old Fire Station (OFS Loft)). Fridays: Hop The Hall (Not stated on page).

Starting out? Fire Station Swing: Fundamentals on Thursdays at 19:15–20:15, Fire Station Swing: Experienced on Thursdays at 20:45–21:45 and Fire Station Swing on Thursdays at 19:15–22:30 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 £3 to £35 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: The Loft, Old Fire Station (OX1 2AQ), Not stated on page, Old Fire Station (OFS Loft) (OX1 2AQ), St Michael and All Angels Church Hall (OX2 7EZ) and St Margaret's Institute (OX2 6TN). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Hop The Hall on Friday 6 November 2026, Yet more Shag Shenanigans (workshops + social, live William Arthur Trio) on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Hop The Hall on Friday 4 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Fire Station Swing: Fundamentals at The Loft, Old Fire Station, Fire Station Swing: Experienced at The Loft, Old Fire Station, Swing Fix! at Not stated on page and Hop The Hall at Not stated on page. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 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 £35. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 3 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Hop The Hall and Yet more Shag Shenanigans (workshops + social, live William Arthur Trio). 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.

Every week in Oxford

Tuesdays

Tue

Swing Fix!

Not stated on page, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers logoOxford Lindy Hoppers

Time to confirm · practice

Check first

Thursdays

Thu

Fire Station Swing: Fundamentals

The Loft, Old Fire Station, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers logoOxford Lindy Hoppers

19:15–20:15 · class · Beginners, no experience needed

NewcomersConfirmed

Thu

Fire Station Swing: Experienced

The Loft, Old Fire Station, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers logoOxford Lindy Hoppers

20:45–21:45 · class · Regular social dancers at medium and faster tempos

Confirmed

Thu

Fire Station Swing

Old Fire Station (OFS Loft), Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers logoOxford Lindy Hoppers

19:15–22:30 · class · Fundamentals 19:15; guided practice 20:15; experienced 20:45; social 21:45

Confirmed

Fridays

Fri

Hop The Hall

Not stated on page, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers logoOxford Lindy Hoppers

Time to confirm · social

Check first

Coming up in Oxford

November 2026

6
Nov

Hop The Hall

St Margaret's Institute, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers logoOxford Lindy Hoppers

20:00 · social · All abilities

Confirmed

15
Nov

Yet more Shag Shenanigans (workshops + social, live William Arthur Trio)

St Michael and All Angels Church Hall, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers logoOxford Lindy Hoppers

11:15–17:30 · workshop

Confirmed

December 2026

4
Dec

Hop The Hall

St Margaret's Institute, Oxford · Oxford Lindy Hoppers logoOxford Lindy Hoppers

20:00 · social · All abilities

Confirmed

Schools in Oxford

Nearby scenes

Every listing links to the page we checked it on. Times change – confirm with the organiser before you travel.