Swing dance social · Exeter

The Drat Pack starring Mama Tokus (autumn dance)

Saturday 24 October 2026, 20:00 at St James’ Church Hall, Exeter – run by South West Lindy Hoppers.

Confirmed on the organiser's page

When: Saturday 24 October 2026
Time: 20:00
Where: St James’ Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, EX4 7AH
Level: All welcome
Price: £17 advance, £20 on the door
Booking: Advance tickets via organiser (email)

Listings desk note: Doors 20:00, first band set 21:00 (time shown is doors). No bar, bring own drinks. Dress code optional: autumnal colours. Page asks to confirm with organiser a few days before.

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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.

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.

About South West Lindy Hoppers

Weekly Lindy Hop classes in Totnes and Exeter plus monthly live-band social dances around Exeter and Torbay. We list 8 of their sessions, running on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. See everything from South West Lindy Hoppers.