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Lindy Hop in Islington

4 organisers run swing dancing in Islington at 6 venues, with weekly nights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and 10 dated events coming up.

Organisers: SwingdanceUK, Swing Patrol, Shag Pile, Uptown Swing
Venues: Studio 1, City Sport; Exmouth Market Centre; Claremont Project; Walter Sickert Community Centre; The BlackStock; Elizabeth House Community Centre

Lindy Hop and swing in Islington

In Islington, 4 organisers run 4 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with 10 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, Collegiate Shag and Solo Jazz.

Mondays: Angel (Swing classes) at 19:00–22:30 (Exmouth Market Centre). Wednesdays: Improvers Lindy Hop - Autumn Term at 19:30–20:30 (Elizabeth House Community Centre, Highbury) and Intermediates Lindy Hop - Autumn Term at 20:30–21:30 (Elizabeth House Community Centre, Highbury). Saturdays: Red Rhythm at 13:00–17:00 (Exmouth Market Centre).

Starting out? Learn to Swing Dance in a Day with Simon Selmon on 15 Nov 2026 at 10:30–13:30, Angel (Swing classes) on Mondays at 19:00–22:30, Red Rhythm on 28 Nov 2026 and Dance In A Day: Solo Charleston on 13 Mar 2027 are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.

Prices listed by organisers here run from £8 to £120 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Studio 1, City Sport (EC1V 7DP), Exmouth Market Centre (EC1R 4QE), Claremont Project (N1 9PD), Walter Sickert Community Centre (N1 2FE), The BlackStock (N4 2HY) and Elizabeth House Community Centre (N5 1ED). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Dance In A Day: Solo Charleston on Saturday 14 November 2026, Learn to Swing Dance in a Day with Simon Selmon on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Cut A Rug (social swing dance, DJs) on Monday 16 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Islington?

Angel (Swing classes) at Exmouth Market Centre, Red Rhythm at Exmouth Market Centre, Improvers Lindy Hop - Autumn Term at Elizabeth House Community Centre and Intermediates Lindy Hop - Autumn Term at Elizabeth House Community Centre. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Listed prices run from £8 to £120. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 13 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Red Rhythm and Cut A Rug (social swing dance, DJs). Socials often start with a short taster class.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and shoes that turn on a wooden floor – suede or leather soles are ideal, trainers with smooth soles are fine. See our guide to what to wear.