Region guide · Yorkshire and the Humber

Lindy Hop & Swing Dance in Yorkshire and the Humber

4 organisers run Lindy Hop and swing classes and socials across Yorkshire and the Humber, in 4 towns, with weekly nights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 9 dated events coming up.

Towns in Yorkshire and the Humber

Leeds14 listings
Sheffield1 listing
Wakefield1 listing
York3 listings

Organisers in Yorkshire and the Humber

Leeds University Union Swing Dance (LUU Swing Soc)

Leeds

University of Leeds union society running Monday beginner and intermediate Lindy Hop classes with a social slot between them.

4 listings ▸

York Lindy

York

Thursday Lindy Hop beginner and improver classes in central York with roughly monthly socials.

3 listings ▸

Swing Dance Leeds

Leeds

Leeds Lindy Hop classes and Lindy Fridays, plus a weekly Balboa class in Sheffield.

8 listings ▸

Lindy Fridays

Leeds

Friday-night Lindy Hop improvers and beginners classes with social dancing at the Carriageworks in Leeds city centre.

4 listings ▸

Lindy Hop and swing in Yorkshire and the Humber

In Yorkshire and the Humber, 4 organisers run 10 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with 9 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa and Collegiate Shag.

Mondays: Beginners Lindy Hop (with recap from 18:45) and Intermediate Lindy Hop. Wednesdays: SDL Beginners Lindy Hop at 19:30–20:30 (The Dance Studio Leeds, Leeds) and Wednesday 4-week courses (post-beginner) at 20:40–21:40 (The Dance Studio Leeds, Leeds). Thursdays: York Lindy Beginners at 19:30–20:30 (Belfrey Hall), York Lindy Improvers (Level 2) at 20:45–21:45 (Belfrey Hall) and Bella Balboa at 20:00–22:00 (Walker Hall (Scout shop), Sheffield). Fridays: Lindy Fridays (The Carriageworks) and Lindy Fridays (improvers, beginners, social) at 19:00–21:40 (Room 1, The Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds). Saturdays: Hot Charleston workshops (The Dance Studio Leeds, Leeds).

Starting out? Beginners Lindy Hop (with recap from 18:45) on Mondays, York Lindy Beginners on Thursdays at 19:30–20:30, York Lindy Improvers (Level 2) on Thursdays at 20:45–21:45 and Swing Thursdays: Christmas solo jazz routine and social on 17 Dec 2026 at 19:00 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 £3 to £32 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: University of Leeds campus (Leeds), Belfrey Hall (YO1 8AS), The Belfrey Hall (YO1 8AS), The Dance Studio Leeds (LS9 7SW), The Carriageworks and Walker Hall (Scout shop) (Sheffield) and 5 other venues. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Lindy Fridays Big Night Out on Friday 30 October 2026, A Swing Dance: Part 2 (taster class, social, live band Meanwood Valley Stompers) on Friday 6 November 2026 and Lindy Fridays class night on Friday 20 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Beginners Lindy Hop (with recap from 18:45), Intermediate Lindy Hop, York Lindy Beginners at Belfrey Hall and York Lindy Improvers (Level 2) at Belfrey Hall. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 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 £3 to £32. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 13 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

SwingFling, SwingRevolution, A Swing Dance: Part 2 (taster class, social, live band Meanwood Valley Stompers) and Swing Fling 2026 (workshops and social dance). 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.