Swing dance social · Oxford

Hop the Hall

undefined NaN November 2026 at St Margarets Institute, Oxford – run by Oxford Lindy Hoppers.

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When: undefined NaN November 2026
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Where: St Margarets Institute, 30 Polstead Road, OX2 6TN, OX2 6TN
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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.

Collegiate Shag is a fast, bouncy swing dance from 1930s American colleges, with quick hopping steps that keep up with the speediest swing tunes. It is light and playful and a favourite at fast-music competitions and late-night jams. Read our full guide.

About Oxford Lindy Hoppers

Oxford Lindy Hop club running Thursday Fire Station Swing classes and socials, plus Tuesday and first-Friday sessions. We list 8 of their sessions, running on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. See everything from Oxford Lindy Hoppers.