Afternoon SoulSwingJazz 2026
Wednesday 4 November 2026, 12:30–13:30 at Cotton End Village Hall, Bedford – run by Swingsters.
Confirmed on the organiser's page£10
- When
- Wednesday 4 November 2026
- Time
- 12:30–13:30
- Where
- Cotton End Village Hall, Playing Fields Wood Lane Cotton End Bedford MK45 3AN, MK45 3AN
- Level
- See organiser
- Price
- £10
- Booking
- Via the organiser's page
Listings desk note: Taken automatically from the organiser's own published calendar – follow the link to book or check details.
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What to expect
Check the organiser's page for the exact format, level and what is included.
Lindy Hop is the original swing dance, created by African-American dancers in Harlem in the late 1920s and 1930s and danced to big-band swing jazz. It is a partner dance built on an eight-count swingout, mixed with six-count moves, and it is famously improvised – lead and follow play with the music rather than repeating a routine. It suits any age, and most classes rotate partners. Read our full guide.
Balboa is a close-embrace swing dance from 1930s Southern California, built for crowded ballrooms and fast music. Its tiny, shuffling footwork and subtle shifts of weight make it look effortless; 'Bal-swing' adds open turns and variations. Read our full guide.
About Swingsters
Bedford-based swing and balboa teachers since 2005, running weekly classes in Bedford, Wixams and Rushden plus live-band socials. We list 10 of their sessions, running on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. See everything from Swingsters.
Questions about this event
When is Afternoon SoulSwingJazz 2026?
Wednesday 4 November 2026, 12:30–13:30.
Where is it?
Cotton End Village Hall, Playing Fields Wood Lane Cotton End Bedford MK45 3AN, MK45 3AN.
How much does it cost?
£10
Is it suitable for beginners?
The organiser lists the level as: See organiser.
Do I need a partner?
Usually not – swing and jive classes rotate partners, and at socials you can ask anyone to dance.
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Checked against swingsters.co.uk on 30 Oct 2026. Times change – confirm with the organiser before you travel. Run this? Update the listing.