Lindy Hop in Portsmouth
2 schools teach Lindy Hop and swing in Portsmouth, with weekly nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 4 dated events coming up.
- Weekly nights
- Tuesday, Thursday
- Venues
- The Church of the Holy Spirit; The Avenue Pavilion; Rogate Village Hall
- Best for beginners
- Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course, Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers, Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course, Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers
Lindy Hop and swing in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, 2 organisers run 5 regular weekly sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 4 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston and Solo Jazz.
Tuesdays: Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course at 19:30 (The Avenue Pavilion, Petersfield), Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers at 20:30 (The Avenue Pavilion, Petersfield) and Portsmouth: Charleston course. Thursdays: Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course at 19:30 (The Church of the Holy Spirit) and Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers at 20:30 (The Church of the Holy Spirit).
Starting out? Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course on Thursdays at 19:30, Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers on Thursdays at 20:30, Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course on Tuesdays at 19:30 and Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers on Tuesdays at 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 £8 to £12 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.
Where: The Church of the Holy Spirit (PO4 0DY), The Avenue Pavilion (GU31 4JQ) and Rogate Village Hall (GU31 5BH). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.
Next up: Charleston 5-week beginner course (Petersfield) on Tuesday 10 November 2026, Charleston 5-week beginner course (Portsmouth) on Thursday 12 November 2026 and Katie Cobalt Lindy Hop and Jazz drop-in on Thursday 26 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course at The Church of the Holy Spirit, Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers at The Church of the Holy Spirit, Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course at The Avenue Pavilion and Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers at The Avenue Pavilion. Full times and venues are listed on this page.
What nights are the classes and socials?
Tuesdays 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 £8 to £12. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.
Do I need a partner or any experience?
No. 9 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.
Where can I go social dancing?
Village Hall Hop social. 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 Portsmouth
Tuesdays
Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course
The Avenue Pavilion, Petersfield · Portsmouth & Petersfield Lindy Hop
19:30 · Lindy Hop class · Beginner's course
NewcomersConfirmed
Petersfield Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers
The Avenue Pavilion, Petersfield · Portsmouth & Petersfield Lindy Hop
20:30 · Lindy Hop class · Level 2 improvers
Confirmed
Portsmouth: Charleston course
Time to confirm · Charleston class · All levels including beginners, no partner needed
GBP69 per courseNewcomersCheck first
Thursdays
Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Beginner's course
The Church of the Holy Spirit, Portsmouth · Portsmouth & Petersfield Lindy Hop
19:30 · Lindy Hop class · Beginner's course
NewcomersConfirmed
Portsmouth Lindy Hop drop-in: Level 2 improvers
The Church of the Holy Spirit, Portsmouth · Portsmouth & Petersfield Lindy Hop
20:30 · Lindy Hop class · Level 2 improvers
Confirmed
Coming up in Portsmouth
November 2026
Nov
Charleston 5-week beginner course (Petersfield)
The Avenue Pavilion, Petersfield · Portsmouth & Petersfield Lindy Hop
Time to confirm · Charleston class · Complete beginners
NewcomersCheck first
Nov
Charleston 5-week beginner course (Portsmouth)
The Church of the Holy Spirit, Portsmouth · Portsmouth & Petersfield Lindy Hop
Time to confirm · Charleston class · Complete beginners
NewcomersCheck first
Nov
Katie Cobalt Lindy Hop and Jazz drop-in
The Church of the Holy Spirit, Portsmouth · Portsmouth & Petersfield Lindy Hop
Time to confirm · Lindy Hop class · Follows the beginners class
£9 (£8 with class card)NewcomersCheck first
December 2026
Dec
Village Hall Hop social
Rogate Village Hall, Rogate · Portsmouth & Petersfield Lindy Hop
Time to confirm · Lindy Hop social · All levels
Check first
Schools in Portsmouth
Portsmouth & Petersfield Lindy Hop
Robyn and Jason run weekly Lindy Hop drop-in classes in Southsea and Petersfield, with socials and guest teachers.
MyCharleston
Adult 20s Charleston, solo jazz and partner Charleston courses across Brighton, Hove, Lewes, Eastbourne and Portsmouth, plus masterclasses and a Christmas Speakeasy.
Nearby scenes
Fareham
About 4 miles away
Hampshire
About 4 miles away
Chichester
About 14 miles away
Southampton
About 15 miles away
Farnham
About 30 miles away
Brighton and Hove
About 35 miles away
Every listing links to the page we checked it on. Times change – confirm with the organiser before you travel.