Region guide · North East

Lindy Hop & Swing Dance in North East

4 organisers run Lindy Hop and swing classes and socials across North East, in 4 towns, with weekly nights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays and 5 dated events coming up.

Towns in North East

Durham2 listings
Framwellgate Moor2 listings
Hexham1 listing
Newcastle upon Tyne8 listings

Organisers in North East

Swing Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

Volunteer-run Newcastle swing club with Monday classes and socials, alternate-Monday Balboa and Shag, and Bal Brunch socials.

5 listings ▸

Lindy Jazz

Durham

Durham swing dance school with six-week Wednesday beginner and experienced courses and a taster at Durham Jazz Festival.

3 listings ▸

Hoodoo Blues & Fusion Dance

Newcastle upon Tyne

Blues and fusion dance classes and monthly socials in Newcastle, with occasional live blues nights in Hexham.

4 listings ▸

Durham University Swing Society (DUSS)

Durham

Student swing society running classes and socials in Durham City, with an October ball including a beginner Lindy class.

1 listings ▸

Lindy Hop and swing in North East

In North East, 4 organisers run 7 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, with 5 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Charleston, Blues and Solo Jazz.

Mondays: Lindy Hop (Improvers then Fundamentals) at 19:30–21:00 (Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club)), Collegiate Shag and Balboa (St Matthew's Church) and Monday social dancing at 21:00–22:30 (Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club)). Wednesdays: Beginner swing dance fundamentals (6-week course) at 19:30–20:15 (St Aidan's Church Hall, Framwellgate Moor) and Experienced dancers class (St Aidan's Church Hall, Framwellgate Moor). Sundays: Sunday Swing Out! (The Cluny) and Bal Brunch (Balboa and Shag) (Holy Hobo, Jesmond).

Starting out? Lindy Hop (Improvers then Fundamentals) on Mondays at 19:30–21:00, Collegiate Shag and Balboa on Mondays, Monday social dancing on Mondays at 21:00–22:30 and Sunday Swing Out! on Sundays 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 £4 to £7 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club), St Matthew's Church, The Cluny, Holy Hobo, Jesmond, St Aidan's Church Hall (DH1 5BL) and St Oswald's Institute (DH1 3DQ) and 3 other venues. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: DUSS October Ball on Saturday 7 November 2026, Monthly blues class and social on Saturday 14 November 2026 and Live Blues Night, Hexham on Saturday 28 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Lindy Hop (Improvers then Fundamentals) at Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club), Collegiate Shag and Balboa at St Matthew's Church, Monday social dancing at Summerhill Pavilion & Gardens (Summerhill Bowling Club) and Sunday Swing Out! at The Cluny. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Wednesdays 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 £4 to £7. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 11 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Monday social dancing, Sunday Swing Out!, Bal Brunch (Balboa and Shag) and Monthly blues class and 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.