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Aberdeen University Swing Dance Society

Aberdeen University students' association society with Monday and Thursday Lindy Hop classes, open practices and Friday socials, open to non-students.

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Teaches in: Aberdeen, Dundee
Weekly nights: Monday, Thursday, Friday
Listings: 4 (2 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About Aberdeen University Swing Dance Society's classes and events

Aberdeen University Swing Dance Society runs 3 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, with 1 dated event in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston and Blues.

Mondays: Intermediate Lindy Hop at 20:00–21:00 (Macrobert Building, Room 614). Thursdays: Beginner Lindy Hop at 20:00–21:00 (Macrobert Building, Room 614). Fridays: Friday rotating class and social dance (Announced weekly on social media).

Starting out? Beginner Lindy Hop on Thursdays at 20:00–21:00 and Friday rotating class and social dance on Fridays 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 £2 to £60 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Macrobert Building, Room 614, Announced weekly on social media and Not stated (Dundee). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Fall Off The Log (Lindy Hop workshop day and evening social) on Saturday 7 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Aberdeen University Swing Dance Society?

Beginner Lindy Hop at Macrobert Building, Room 614, Intermediate Lindy Hop at Macrobert Building, Room 614 and Friday rotating class and social dance at Announced weekly on social media. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. 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 £2 to £60. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 2 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Friday rotating class and social dance and Fall Off The Log (Lindy Hop workshop day and evening 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.