Lindy Hop in Merton
2 organisers run swing dancing in Merton at 2 venues, with weekly nights on Wednesdays and 2 dated events coming up.
- Venues
- Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre; St Luke's Church Hall
Lindy Hop and swing in Merton
In Merton, 2 organisers run 4 regular weekly sessions on Wednesdays, with 2 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and Rock'n'Roll Jive.
Wednesdays: Absolute Beginners Course at 19:30–20:30 (Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park), Solo Jazz Blast at 20:40–21:00 (Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park), Improvers Lindy Hop at 21:00–22:00 (Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park) and Wednesday swing class (St Luke's Church Hall, Wimbledon Park).
Starting out? Absolute Beginners Course on Wednesdays at 19:30–20:30, Solo Jazz Blast on Wednesdays at 20:40–21:00, Improvers Lindy Hop on Wednesdays at 21:00–22:00 and Absolute Beginners Course (new term) on 13 Jan 2027 at 19:30–20:30 are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.
Where: Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre (SW20 8RA) and St Luke's Church Hall (SW19 8DB). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.
Next up: Absolute Beginners Course (new term) on Wednesday 13 January 2027 and Intermediate/Advanced Lindy (new term) on Wednesday 13 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Merton?
Absolute Beginners Course at Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Solo Jazz Blast at Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Improvers Lindy Hop at Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre and Wednesday swing class at St Luke's Church Hall. Full times and venues are listed on this page.
What nights are the classes and socials?
Wednesdays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.
Do I need a partner or any experience?
No. 4 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.
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.
Every week in Merton
Wednesdays
Absolute Beginners Course
Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London
19:30–20:30 · Lindy Hop class · Absolute beginners
NewcomersConfirmed
Solo Jazz Blast
Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London
20:40–21:00 · Solo Jazz class · Improver (event page says challenging intermediate)
GBP 20 for the termConfirmed
Improvers Lindy Hop
Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London
21:00–22:00 · Lindy Hop class · Improver and above
Confirmed
Wednesday swing class
St Luke's Church Hall, Wimbledon Park · Wimbledon Swing Dance World (Paul Sandwell)
Time to confirm · Lindy Hop class · Not stated
Check first
Coming up in Merton
January 2027
Jan
Absolute Beginners Course (new term)
Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London
19:30–20:30 · Lindy Hop class · Absolute beginners
NewcomersConfirmed
Jan
Intermediate/Advanced Lindy (new term)
Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London
21:00–22:00 · Lindy Hop class · Intermediate/Advanced
Confirmed
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