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Lindy Hop in Reading

1 school teach Lindy Hop and swing in Reading, with weekly nights on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays and 1 dated event coming up.

Schools: Berkshire Swing Dance (RockinRhythm)
Weekly nights: Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Venues: Community Hall, Watlington House walled garden; Park United Reformed Church; Reading Jitterbugs hall, Watlington House walled garden; Reading Jitterbugs hall, Watlington House
Best for beginners: Lindy Hop (Introduction to Swing Dancing + Improvers), Swing Jive (Reading)

Lindy Hop and swing in Reading

In Reading, Berkshire Swing Dance (RockinRhythm) run 4 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, with 1 dated event in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston and Swing Jive.

Mondays: Swing Jive (Reading) at 19:45–22:00 (Park United Reformed Church). Tuesdays: Lindy Hop (Introduction to Swing Dancing + Improvers) at 19:45–22:00 (Community Hall, Watlington House walled garden) and Lindy Hop (Reading) at 20:00–22:00 (Community Hall, Watlington House walled garden). Fridays: Jitterbug Jam (Reading Jitterbugs) at 19:45 (Reading Jitterbugs hall, Watlington House walled garden).

Starting out? Lindy Hop (Introduction to Swing Dancing + Improvers) on Tuesdays at 19:45–22:00, Swing Jive (Reading) on Mondays at 19:45–22:00, Lindy Hop (Reading) on Tuesdays at 20:00–22:00 and Reading Jitterbug Jam Session on 6 Nov 2026 at 19:45 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 £6 to £10 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Community Hall, Watlington House walled garden (RG1 4RJ), Park United Reformed Church (RG6 1DN), Reading Jitterbugs hall, Watlington House walled garden (RG1 4RJ) and Reading Jitterbugs hall, Watlington House (RG1 4RJ). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Reading Jitterbug Jam Session on Friday 6 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Lindy Hop (Introduction to Swing Dancing + Improvers) at Community Hall, Watlington House walled garden, Swing Jive (Reading) at Park United Reformed Church, Lindy Hop (Reading) at Community Hall, Watlington House walled garden and Jitterbug Jam (Reading Jitterbugs) at Reading Jitterbugs hall, Watlington House walled garden. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Tuesdays 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 £6 to £10. 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?

Jitterbug Jam (Reading Jitterbugs) and Reading Jitterbug Jam Session. 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.