Swing dance social · Patcham

Sunday tea dance

Sunday 18 April 2027, 15:00–18:00 at Patcham Memorial Hall, Patcham – run by Brighthelm Swing.

Confirmed on the organiser's page

When: Sunday 18 April 2027
Time: 15:00–18:00
Where: Patcham Memorial Hall, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8XR
Level: All levels
Price: Ask organiser
Booking: Pay on the door

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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.

Balboa is a close-embrace swing dance from 1930s Southern California, built for crowded ballrooms and fast music. Its tiny, shuffling footwork and subtle shifts of weight make it look effortless; 'Bal-swing' adds open turns and variations. Read our full guide.

About Brighthelm Swing

Run by Keith and Annie: weekly drop-in Lindy Hop at Upper Beeding, Balboa and Shag at Patcham, plus Sunday tea dances. We list 12 of their sessions, running on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. See everything from Brighthelm Swing.