Cambridge · Cambridgeshire

Cambridge Swing Dance

Cambridge volunteer-style swing scene with weekly Lindy Hop and blues classes, socials, courses and annual festivals.

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Teaches in: Cambridge
Weekly nights: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Listings: 11 (4 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About Cambridge Swing Dance's classes and events

Cambridge Swing Dance runs 4 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with 7 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Blues, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and Charleston.

Mondays: Monday Blues class and social at 19:30–22:30 (The Boathouse (upstairs room)). Tuesdays: Tuesday Lindy Hop drop-in class and social at 19:30–22:30 (St Andrew's Street Baptist Church (Upper Hall)). Wednesdays: Wednesday Lindy Hop Beginners at 19:30–20:30 (St Paul's Church (Centre at St Paul's)) and Wednesday Lindy Hop Intermediates at 21:00–22:00 (St Paul's Church (Centre at St Paul's)).

Starting out? Monday Blues class and social on Mondays at 19:30–22:30, Tuesday Lindy Hop drop-in class and social on Tuesdays at 19:30–22:30, Wednesday Lindy Hop Beginners on Wednesdays at 19:30–20:30 and Lindy Hop Beginners November course on 4 Nov 2026 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 £10 to £35 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: The Boathouse (upstairs room) (CB4 3AX), St Andrew's Street Baptist Church (Upper Hall), St Paul's Church (Centre at St Paul's) (CB2 1JP), Storey's Field Centre, Eddington (plus Marleigh Community Centre and a pub) and St Paul's. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Cambridge Lindy Exchange 2026 on Friday 30 October 2026, Lindy Hop Beginners November course on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and Live music night ft We Got That Swing! on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Cambridge Swing Dance?

Monday Blues class and social at The Boathouse (upstairs room), Tuesday Lindy Hop drop-in class and social at St Andrew's Street Baptist Church (Upper Hall), Wednesday Lindy Hop Beginners at St Paul's Church (Centre at St Paul's) and Wednesday Lindy Hop Intermediates at St Paul's Church (Centre at St Paul's). Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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 £10 to £35. 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?

Live music night ft We Got That Swing!, Swingin' the Blues Saturday Night Social, Sunday Stomp #6 (Andy Bowie Quartet and DJ Mel) and Save the Fast Dance 2027 (Shag and Balboa festival). 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.