Bristol

Bristol Swing Riot

Bristol weekly drop-in Lindy Hop and Balboa classes in Easton and Southville, with beginner weekend courses.

Lindy HopBalboaSolo JazzCharlestonCollegiate Shag

Teaches in: Bristol
Weekly nights: Tuesday, Wednesday
Listings: 5 (3 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About Bristol Swing Riot's classes and events

Bristol Swing Riot runs 5 regular weekly sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Balboa, Solo Jazz, Charleston and Collegiate Shag.

Tuesdays: Lindy Hop Level 2 (Easton) (Easton Community Centre) and Tuesday social at the Plough (The Plough (pub)). Wednesdays: Balboa Level 2 at 18:30–19:30 (Southbank Club), Balboa Level 1 at 19:30–20:30 (Southbank Club) and Lindy Hop weekly beginners drop-in at 20:30–22:00 (Southbank Club).

Starting out? Lindy Hop Level 2 (Easton) on Tuesdays, Balboa Level 2 on Wednesdays at 18:30–19:30, Balboa Level 1 on Wednesdays at 19:30–20:30 and Lindy Hop weekly beginners drop-in on Wednesdays at 20:30–22:00 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 £8 to £10 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Easton Community Centre (BS5 6AW), The Plough (pub) and Southbank Club (BS3 1DB). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Bristol Swing Riot?

Lindy Hop Level 2 (Easton) at Easton Community Centre, Tuesday social at the Plough at The Plough (pub), Balboa Level 2 at Southbank Club and Balboa Level 1 at Southbank Club. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

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 £8 to £10. 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?

Tuesday social at the Plough. 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.