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No. 8 · Vol. IFriday 30 October 2026London · Devon · Cardiff · Bristol · 28 more towns · Find classes near you
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Lindy Hop in Westminster

2 organisers run swing dancing in Westminster at 2 venues, with weekly nights on Mondays and Thursdays and 5 dated events coming up.

Organisers
SwingdanceUK, Sugar Hill Hop
Venues
100 Club; Saw Swee Hock Centre

Lindy Hop and swing in Westminster

In Westminster, 2 organisers run 3 regular weekly sessions on Mondays and Thursdays, with 5 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues and Collegiate Shag.

Mondays: Stompin' at the 100 Club (100 Club). Thursdays: Lindy Hop Beginners Class at 18:50–19:50 (Saw Swee Hock Centre, Holborn) and Lindy Hop Social Improver Class at 20:00–20:50 (Saw Swee Hock Centre, Holborn).

Starting out? Stompin' at the 100 Club on 29 Nov 2027, Stompin' at the 100 Club - 40th Anniversary with Malcolm Earle-Smith Swingin' All Stars on 7 Dec 2026 at 19:30–23:00, Lindy Hop Beginners Class on Thursdays at 18:50–19:50 and Lindy Hop Social Improver Class on Thursdays at 20:00–20:50 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 £18 to £30 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: 100 Club (W1D 1LL) and Saw Swee Hock Centre (WC2A 2AP). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Stompin' at the 100 Club - 40th Anniversary with Malcolm Earle-Smith Swingin' All Stars on Monday 7 December 2026, Stompin' at the 100 Club on Monday 29 March 2027 and Stompin' at the 100 Club on Monday 7 June 2027.

Frequently asked questions

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

Stompin' at the 100 Club at 100 Club, Lindy Hop Beginners Class at Saw Swee Hock Centre and Lindy Hop Social Improver Class at Saw Swee Hock Centre. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays and Thursdays. 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 £18 to £30. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 8 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Stompin' at the 100 Club and Stompin' at the 100 Club - 40th Anniversary with Malcolm Earle-Smith Swingin' All Stars. 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.

Every week in Westminster

Mondays

Mon

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK logoSwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · Lindy Hop social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes in parallel at 19:45, no partner needed

NewcomersCheck first

Thursdays

Thu

Lindy Hop Beginners Class

Saw Swee Hock Centre, Holborn · Sugar Hill Hop logoSugar Hill Hop

18:50–19:50 · Lindy Hop class · Beginners, no partner needed

NewcomersConfirmed

Thu

Lindy Hop Social Improver Class

Saw Swee Hock Centre, Holborn · Sugar Hill Hop logoSugar Hill Hop

20:00–20:50 · Lindy Hop class · Social improvers

Confirmed

Coming up in Westminster

December 2026

7
Dec

Stompin' at the 100 Club - 40th Anniversary with Malcolm Earle-Smith Swingin' All Stars

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK logoSwingdanceUK

19:30–23:00 · Lindy Hop social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes at 19:45

NewcomersConfirmed

March 2027

29
Mar

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK logoSwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · Lindy Hop social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes

NewcomersCheck first

June 2027

7
Jun

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK logoSwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · Lindy Hop social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes

NewcomersCheck first

October 2027

4
Oct

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK logoSwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · Lindy Hop social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes

NewcomersCheck first

November 2027

29
Nov

Stompin' at the 100 Club

100 Club, London · SwingdanceUK logoSwingdanceUK

Time to confirm · Lindy Hop social · Beginner and Intermediate Lindy Hop classes

NewcomersCheck first

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