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Lindy Hop in Newcastle upon Tyne

2 schools teach Lindy Hop and swing in Newcastle upon Tyne, with weekly nights on Mondays and Sundays and 3 dated events coming up.

Schools: Swing Tyne, Hoodoo Blues & Fusion Dance
Weekly nights: Monday, Sunday
Venues: Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club); St Matthew's Church; The Cluny; Holy Hobo, Jesmond; The Globe
Best for beginners: Monday social dancing, Sunday Swing Out!, Bal Brunch (Balboa and Shag)

Lindy Hop and swing in Newcastle upon Tyne

In Newcastle upon Tyne, 2 organisers run 5 regular weekly sessions on Mondays and Sundays, with 3 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Charleston and Blues.

Mondays: Lindy Hop (Improvers then Fundamentals) at 19:30–21:00 (Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club)), Collegiate Shag and Balboa (St Matthew's Church) and Monday social dancing at 21:00–22:30 (Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club)). Sundays: Sunday Swing Out! (The Cluny) and Bal Brunch (Balboa and Shag) (Holy Hobo, Jesmond).

Starting out? Lindy Hop (Improvers then Fundamentals) on Mondays at 19:30–21:00, Collegiate Shag and Balboa on Mondays, Monday social dancing on Mondays at 21:00–22:30 and Sunday Swing Out! on Sundays 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 £4 to £7 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club), St Matthew's Church, The Cluny, Holy Hobo, Jesmond and The Globe (Newcastle upon Tyne). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Monthly blues class and social on Saturday 14 November 2026, Monthly blues class and social on Saturday 19 December 2026 and Belta Weekender (blues weekender) on Friday 12 March 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Lindy Hop (Improvers then Fundamentals) at Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club), Collegiate Shag and Balboa at St Matthew's Church, Monday social dancing at Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club) and Sunday Swing Out! at The Cluny. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays 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 £4 to £7. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 7 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Monday social dancing, Sunday Swing Out!, Bal Brunch (Balboa and Shag) and Monthly blues class and 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.