Focus on Surrey
Guildford, Earlswood, Woking and Farnham: where to learn Lindy Hop in Surrey and where to dance it.
Just beyond London's edge, Surrey has swing dancing of its own: a long-running society in Guildford, Lindy Hop classes near Redhill, a monthly social in Woking and Saturday workshops in Farnham.
Where to learn
Surrey Swing Dance Society, Guildford
Founded in 2008 by instructors Ralph and June Dalton, the society teaches jive and Lindy Hop alongside line dancing, with classes for absolute beginners and intermediate dancers. Over the years it has brought in visiting Lindy Hop teachers including Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas. Check the society's page for current class nights and venue.
Swing Thing, near Redhill
Learn To Lindy Hop classes run on Thursday evenings from 8pm at the Double Seven Club in Earlswood. Ask the organiser about the current term.
Where to dance
| Event | Where | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Joint's a Hoppin' | West End Social Club, Woking | Usually the last Friday of the month: record hops with DJs, occasional live bands, and a beginner Lindy Hop warm-up at some events |
| The Lindy Series | All Hallows School, Farnham | Seven Saturday-afternoon workshops (2-5pm) from The Swing Dance Company, running to April 2027 |
Starting out in Surrey
Swing Thing's Thursday classes are aimed at people learning Lindy Hop, and the Surrey Swing Dance Society runs classes for absolute beginners – check each organiser's page for the current term before you go.
New to it all? Read your first Lindy Hop class and the social dance etiquette guide before you go.