Region guide · East Midlands

Lindy Hop & Swing Dance in East Midlands

2 organisers run Lindy Hop and swing classes and socials across East Midlands, in 6 towns, with weekly nights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and 1 dated event coming up.

Towns in East Midlands

Aisby1 listing
Alford2 listings
Lincoln1 listing
Market Rasen1 listing
Sneinton4 listings
Woodhall Spa1 listing

Organisers in East Midlands

52nd Street Jump

Lincolnshire

Rural Lincolnshire swing classes in Aisby, Market Rasen, Lincoln and Alford, plus occasional tea dances.

6 listings ▸

Nottingham Lindy Hop

Nottingham

Long-running Nottingham drop-in Lindy Hop and solo jazz classes in Sneinton, with a monthly practice social.

4 listings ▸

Lindy Hop and swing in East Midlands

In East Midlands, 2 organisers run 9 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with 1 dated event in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa and Solo Jazz.

Mondays: Aisby Lindy Hop Club at 19:30 (Heydour Parish Village Hall, Aisby) and Solo Jazz and Charleston (St Christopher's Church Hall, Sneinton). Tuesdays: Market Rasen Lindy Hop Club at 19:30 (Festival Hall, Market Rasen) and Woodhall Spa Balboa (St Peter's Hall (per H.A.Y. Lincolnshire page)). Wednesdays: Lincoln Lindy Hop Club at 19:30 (Lincoln Rugby Football Club, Lincoln). Fridays: Alford Lindy Hop Club at 11:30 (St Wilfrid's Church Hall, Alford). Sundays: Lindy Hop Level 1 Foundations at 17:15 (St Christopher's Church Hall, Sneinton), Lindy Hop Level 2 Improving at 18:30 (St Christopher's Church Hall, Sneinton) and Sunday Jam practice social (St Christopher's Church Hall, Sneinton).

Starting out? Aisby Lindy Hop Club on Mondays at 19:30, Market Rasen Lindy Hop Club on Tuesdays at 19:30, Lincoln Lindy Hop Club on Wednesdays at 19:30 and Alford Lindy Hop Club on Fridays at 11:30 are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.

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

Where: Heydour Parish Village Hall (NG32 3NE), Festival Hall (LN8 3HT), Lincoln Rugby Football Club (LN2 2RS), St Wilfrid's Church Hall (LN13 9DS), St Peter's Hall (per H.A.Y. Lincolnshire page) (LN10 6ST) and St Christopher's Church Hall (Sneinton). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Alford party day (bring food to share) on Friday 30 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in East Midlands?

Aisby Lindy Hop Club at Heydour Parish Village Hall, Market Rasen Lindy Hop Club at Festival Hall, Lincoln Lindy Hop Club at Lincoln Rugby Football Club and Alford Lindy Hop Club at St Wilfrid's Church Hall. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 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. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 7 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Alford party day (bring food to share) and Sunday Jam practice 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.