Sunday Jam practice social

A practice session is informal floor time to work on what you have learned, usually with music playing and teachers or experienced dancers around to help.

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.

Charleston is the high-energy jazz dance of the 1920s, named after the city of Charleston, South Carolina. It is danced solo, side by side or with a partner, and Lindy Hoppers use it constantly – it is the quickest way to add kicks, swivels and personality to your dancing. Read our full guide.

Long-running Nottingham drop-in Lindy Hop and solo jazz classes in Sneinton, with a monthly practice social. We list 4 of their sessions, running on Mondays and Sundays. See everything from Nottingham Lindy Hop.