Swing dance social · Brighton

Swing City Soirée

Friday 20 November 2026, 19:30–23:00 at The Park View, Brighton – run by Swing City Brighton.

Confirmed on the organiser's page

When: Friday 20 November 2026
Time: 19:30–23:00
Where: The Park View, 71 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6LD
Level: Balboa class beginners/improvers; up-tempo social
Price: Class £8 (£6); social £5 (£4); both £11 (£8)
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 Swing City Brighton

Brighton Lindy Hop drop-in class and social on Tuesdays, monthly Balboa soiree, workshops and live band nights. We list 8 of their sessions, running on Tuesdays and Fridays. See everything from Swing City Brighton.