Region guide · Wales

Lindy Hop & Swing Dance in Wales

4 organisers run Lindy Hop and swing classes and socials across Wales, in 14 towns, with weekly nights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and 9 dated events coming up.

Towns in Wales

Aberystwyth1 listing
Barry1 listing
Cardiff17 listings
Carmarthenshire1 listing
Cwmllynfell1 listing
Dinas Powys2 listings
Llannon4 listings
Llansawel1 listing
Llanwrda1 listing
Mynyddygarreg2 listings
Port Talbot1 listing
Swansea1 listing
Tumble3 listings
Ystradgynlais1 listing

Organisers in Wales

The Swing Project

Cardiff

Cardiff Lindy Hop courses, solo jazz, monthly Bootlegger drop-in night, workshops and weekenders.

20 listings ▸

Tumble Lindy Hop Jive CIC

Carmarthenshire

Community Lindy Hop classes across Carmarthenshire villages, monthly Sunday tea dances and care-home sessions.

12 listings ▸

Aberswing

Aberystwyth

Weekly swing dance classes in Aberystwyth, held on Tuesday evenings in the Llanbadarn Fawr church hall.

1 listings ▸

Swansea Lindy Hoppers

Swansea

Dave and Angela Adamiec run weekly swing classes around Swansea, Port Talbot and the Swansea valley.

4 listings ▸

Lindy Hop and swing in Wales

In Wales, 4 organisers run 28 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, with 9 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Charleston, Collegiate Shag and Balboa.

Mondays: Intro to Lindy Hop (4-week course) at 19:00–20:00 (Chapter Arts Centre, First Space), Lindy Hop Level 1 (Monday) at 20:30–21:30 (Chapter Arts Centre, First Space), Class socials (Monday) at 20:05–20:30 (Chapter Arts Centre, First Space) and Lindy Hop Beginners and Improvers (Mynyddygarreg) (Mynyddygarreg Hall, Mynyddygarreg) and 2 more. Tuesdays: Lindy Hop Level 1 (Tuesday) at 19:00 (St Mary's Hall), Lindy Hop Level 2 at 20:30–21:30 (St Mary's Hall), Class socials (Tuesday) at 20:00–20:30 (St Mary's Hall) and Lindy Hop Beginners (Llanwrda) (Llanwrda Village Hall, Llanwrda) and 2 more. Wednesdays: Wednesday Night Hop at 19:00–20:00 (Bootlegger), Wednesday Night Hop social at 20:00–22:00 (Bootlegger), Solo Jazz (Mynyddygarreg) (Mynyddygarreg Hall, Mynyddygarreg) and Solo Jazz (Studio 5678, daytime) (Studio 5678, Llannon) and 1 more. Thursdays: Lindy Hop Level 3 at 20:30–21:35 (Chapter Arts Centre, First Space), Solo Jazz (all levels) at 19:00–20:05 (Chapter Arts Centre, First Space), Class socials (Thursday) at 20:05–20:30 (Chapter Arts Centre, First Space) and Lindy Hop Beginners (Llansawel) (Llansawel Hall, Llansawel) and 2 more. Sundays: Lindy Hop Beginners (Tumble) (Tumble Hall, Tumble), Lindy Hop Improvers (Tumble) (Tumble Hall, Tumble), Lindy Hop Intermediate (Tumble) (Tumble Hall, Tumble) and Monthly tea dance (Check organiser) and 1 more.

Starting out? Intro to Lindy Hop (4-week course) on Mondays at 19:00–20:00, Solo Jazz (all levels) on Thursdays at 19:00–20:05, Class socials (Monday) on Mondays at 20:05–20:30 and Class socials (Tuesday) on Tuesdays at 20:00–20:30 are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.

Prices listed by organisers here run from £5 to £35 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Chapter Arts Centre, First Space (CF5 1QE), St Mary's Hall (CF11 9BX), Bootlegger (CF10 1BR), Ysgol Bro Morgannwg (Barry), Chapter Arts Centre (Mon) / St Mary's Hall (Tue) and St Catherine's Hall (CF11 9BX) and 12 other venues. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Spooky Swing Out Halloween Party on Saturday 31 October 2026, Collegiate Shag Bootcamp with Jim & Nicky on Saturday 31 October 2026 and Pass the Bounce festival on Friday 20 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Intro to Lindy Hop (4-week course) at Chapter Arts Centre, First Space, Lindy Hop Level 1 (Monday) at Chapter Arts Centre, First Space, Lindy Hop Level 1 (Tuesday) at St Mary's Hall and Lindy Hop Level 2 at St Mary's Hall. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 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 £35. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 17 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Class socials (Monday), Class socials (Tuesday), Class socials (Thursday) and Wednesday Night Hop 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.