Christmas Dance
Friday 11 December 2026 at Innsworth Community Hall, Innsworth – run by Cheltenham Swing Dance.
Check first – details not fully confirmed
- When
- Friday 11 December 2026
- Time
- Time to confirm
- Where
- Innsworth Community Hall, Rookery Road, Innsworth, Gloucester, GL3 1AU
- Level
- All swing dancers
- Price
- Ask organiser
- Booking
- Ask organiser: info@cheltenhamswing.dance
Listings desk note: Page text says 19:30-22:30 but its metadata says 20:00-23:00 (and URL says 'dowty'); confirm time.
See it on cheltenhamswing.danceMore from Cheltenham Swing Dance
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.
About Cheltenham Swing Dance
Gloucestershire swing group with Wednesday Lindy Hop classes and themed social and tea dances. We list 6 of their sessions, running on Wednesdays. See everything from Cheltenham Swing Dance.
Questions about this social
When is Christmas Dance?
Friday 11 December 2026. The time isn't confirmed on the organiser's page yet – check before you go.
Where is it?
Innsworth Community Hall, Rookery Road, Innsworth, Gloucester, GL3 1AU.
How much does it cost?
The price isn't listed – ask the organiser.
Is it suitable for beginners?
The organiser lists the level as: All swing dancers.
Do I need a partner?
Usually not – swing and jive classes rotate partners, and at socials you can ask anyone to dance.
Also from Cheltenham Swing Dance
Wednesday Lindy Hop classes
The Rehabilitation Studio, University of Gloucestershire (Oxstalls Campus), Gloucester · Cheltenham Swing Dance
19:15 · class · Three classes from 19:15, 20:15, 21:15; no partner needed
Confirmed
Wednesday swing classes (3 time slots)
Rehabilitation Studio and Garden Studio, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester · Cheltenham Swing Dance
19:15–22:00 · class · 19:15 Beginner and Step-up; 20:15 Intermediate and Beginner Plus; 21:15 Variety
NewcomersConfirmed
Oct
Hallowe'en Social Dance
Innsworth Community Hall, Innsworth · Cheltenham Swing Dance
19:30–22:30 · social · All swing dancers
Confirmed
Nov
Pepper Pot Tea Dance
Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam · Cheltenham Swing Dance
14:30–17:30 · social · All swing dancers
Confirmed
Nearby
Oct
Hallowe'en Social Dance
Innsworth Community Hall, Innsworth · Cheltenham Swing Dance
19:30–22:30 · social · All swing dancers
Confirmed
Wednesday Lindy Hop classes
The Rehabilitation Studio, University of Gloucestershire (Oxstalls Campus), Gloucester · Cheltenham Swing Dance
19:15 · class · Three classes from 19:15, 20:15, 21:15; no partner needed
Confirmed
Wednesday swing classes (3 time slots)
Rehabilitation Studio and Garden Studio, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester · Cheltenham Swing Dance
19:15–22:00 · class · 19:15 Beginner and Step-up; 20:15 Intermediate and Beginner Plus; 21:15 Variety
NewcomersConfirmed
Ceroc Churchdown (St Andrews Church Hall)
St Andrews Church Hall, Churchdown · Ceroc Gloucester
19:45–22:30 · class · Beginner fundamentals 19:45, beginners class 20:20, intermediate 21:00
NewcomersConfirmed
Checked against cheltenhamswing.dance on 23 Oct 2026. Times change – confirm with the organiser before you travel. Run this? Update the listing.