Ain't Misbehavin' social
Friday 16 April 2027, 20:30–00:00 at Southbank Club, Bristol – run by Swing Dance Bristol.
Confirmed on the organiser's page
- When
- Friday 16 April 2027
- Time
- 20:30–00:00
- Where
- Southbank Club, Dean Lane, Bristol, BS3 1DB
- Level
- Beginners to experienced
- Price
- £12, £8 concessions (+£2 on band nights)
- Booking
- Pay on the door
Listings desk note: Doors 19:45, beginners taster 19:55. Page lists day/month only; year inferred from third-Friday weekday match.
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What to expect
A social is an evening of dancing for fun rather than a lesson. Many start with a short taster class for newcomers, then the DJ or band takes over. It is normal to ask anyone to dance – and to say no thanks politely – and nobody minds if you are new; most dancers remember their own first social.
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 Swing Dance Bristol
Bristol monthly Ain't Misbehavin' swing social with beginner taster, plus a New Year swing festival. We list 8 of their sessions, running on Fridays. See everything from Swing Dance Bristol.
Questions about this social
When is Ain't Misbehavin' social?
Friday 16 April 2027, 20:30–00:00.
Where is it?
Southbank Club, Dean Lane, Bristol, BS3 1DB.
How much does it cost?
£12, £8 concessions (+£2 on band nights)
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes – the organiser describes it as: Beginners to experienced.
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 swingdancebristol.com on 23 Oct 2026. Times change – confirm with the organiser before you travel. Run this? Update the listing.