Region guide · North West

Lindy Hop & Swing Dance in North West

3 organisers run Lindy Hop and swing classes and socials across North West, in 3 towns, with weekly nights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays and 4 dated events coming up.

Towns in North West

Chester4 listings
Liverpool4 listings
Manchester3 listings

Organisers in North West

Swing North

Manchester

Tuesday-night Manchester swing classes in Lindy Hop, Balboa and Collegiate Shag followed by social dancing.

3 listings ▸

Mersey Swing

Liverpool

Liverpool swing group with a weekly Wednesday Lindy Hop night, beginner courses and workshop socials.

4 listings ▸

Cheshire Swing Cats

Chester

Chester Sunday Lindy Hop and 1930s Charleston classes at Hoole Community Centre, with seasonal socials and a weekender.

4 listings ▸

Lindy Hop and swing in North West

In North West, 3 organisers run 7 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, with 4 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Charleston, Blues and Solo Jazz.

Mondays: Solo Jazz (Live Wire Dance Studio, Liverpool). Tuesdays: Lindy Hop beginners at 20:00 (Whitworth Locke (basement)), Lindy Hop improvers at 19:00 (Whitworth Locke (basement)) and Social dancing (Whitworth Locke (basement)). Wednesdays: Wednesday Lindy Hop night (Conflicting: St Bride's Church, Percy Street (homepage) vs Arts Bar, 22 Hope Street (classes page)) and You Dancin'? Lindy Hop class and social at 19:00–21:30 (St Bride's Church, Liverpool). Sundays: Foundation and Swing+ classes at 19:00 (Hoole Community Centre, Chester).

Starting out? Lindy Hop beginners on Tuesdays at 20:00, Lindy Hop improvers on Tuesdays at 19:00, Social dancing on Tuesdays and Wednesday Lindy Hop night on Wednesdays 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 £5 to £45 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Whitworth Locke (basement) (M1 6JD), Conflicting: St Bride's Church, Percy Street (homepage) vs Arts Bar, 22 Hope Street (classes page), St Bride's Church (L8 7LT), Live Wire Dance Studio (L1 2SJ), Lark Lane Community Centre, The Old Police Station (L17 8UU) and Hoole Community Centre (Chester) and 1 other venues. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Christmas Social with The Tune Steppers on Sunday 13 December 2026, Workshop and Social Dancing on Sunday 17 January 2027 and Swing Cat Strut 2027 on Saturday 27 February 2027.

Frequently asked questions

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

Lindy Hop beginners at Whitworth Locke (basement), Lindy Hop improvers at Whitworth Locke (basement), Social dancing at Whitworth Locke (basement) and Wednesday Lindy Hop night at Conflicting: St Bride's Church, Percy Street (homepage) vs Arts Bar, 22 Hope Street (classes page). Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Tuesdays, 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 £5 to £45. 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?

Social dancing, Workshop and Social Dancing, Christmas Social with The Tune Steppers and Swing Cat Strut 2027. 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.