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Lindy Hop in Lambeth

4 organisers run swing dancing in Lambeth at 8 venues, with weekly nights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 9 dated events coming up.

Organisers: SwingdanceUK, Swing Patrol, Sunshine Swing, Sugarpush (Jammcodance)
Venues: Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre; St Anne and All Saints Church; Living Space; Upstairs at the Ritzy, Ritzy Picturehouse; Upstairs at the Ritzy; UNIT3 Studios; Craft Metropolis; Bureau of Silly Ideas

Lindy Hop and swing in Lambeth

In Lambeth, 4 organisers run 5 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, with 9 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, Collegiate Shag and Solo Jazz.

Mondays: Vauxhall (Swing classes) at 19:00–22:20 (St Anne and All Saints Church). Tuesdays: Weekly Classes (UNIT3 Studios, Brixton). Thursdays: Waterloo (Swing classes) at 19:00–21:15 (Living Space). Fridays: Blues at the Ritzy at 20:00–02:00 (Upstairs at the Ritzy, Ritzy Picturehouse). Sundays: Brixton's Got Rhythm (Craft Metropolis, Brixton).

Starting out? Vauxhall (Swing classes) on Mondays at 19:00–22:20 and Waterloo (Swing classes) on Thursdays at 19:00–21:15 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 £20 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre (SE1 8XX), St Anne and All Saints Church (SW8 1GY), Living Space (SE1 7BE), Upstairs at the Ritzy, Ritzy Picturehouse (SW2 1JG), Upstairs at the Ritzy (SW2 1JG) and UNIT3 Studios (SW9 6DE) and 2 other venues. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Blues at the Ritzy on Friday 30 October 2026, Brixton's Got Rhythm on Sunday 1 November 2026 and Brixton's Got Rhythm on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Vauxhall (Swing classes) at St Anne and All Saints Church, Waterloo (Swing classes) at Living Space, Blues at the Ritzy at Upstairs at the Ritzy, Ritzy Picturehouse and Weekly Classes at UNIT3 Studios. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. 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 £20. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 2 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Christmas Eve Dance (Five Go Jiving), Blues at the Ritzy, Brixton's Got Rhythm and Jammcodance Workshop and Christmas Social. 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.