Brighthelm Swing

Run by Keith and Annie: weekly drop-in Lindy Hop at Upper Beeding, Balboa and Shag at Patcham, plus Sunday tea dances.

Teaches in: Upper Beeding, Patcham, Brighton
Weekly nights: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Listings: 12 (11 confirmed)
Last checked: 30 Oct 2026

About Brighthelm Swing's classes and events

Brighthelm Swing runs 6 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with 6 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Balboa and Collegiate Shag.

Mondays: Balboa improvers and refreshers at 18:15 (Studio@59, Patcham) and Balboa beginners at 19:30 (Studio@59, Patcham). Tuesdays: Shag beginners and refreshers at 19:30 (Studio@59, Patcham). Wednesdays: Lindy Hop beginners at 19:00 (Main Hall, Towers Campus, Steyning Grammar School, Upper Beeding) and Lindy Hop improvers/intermediate at 20:00 (Main Hall, Towers Campus, Steyning Grammar School, Upper Beeding). Thursdays: Shag footwork fluent at 20:00 (Studio@59, Patcham).

Starting out? Lindy Hop beginners on Wednesdays at 19:00, Lindy Hop improvers/intermediate on Wednesdays at 20:00, Balboa improvers and refreshers on Mondays at 18:15 and Balboa beginners on Mondays at 19:30 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 £10 to £12 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Main Hall, Towers Campus, Steyning Grammar School (BN44 3TF), Studio@59 (BN1 8UL) and Patcham Memorial Hall (BN1 8XR). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Sunday tea dance with singer Kate Bassett on Sunday 15 November 2026, Sunday tea dance with DJ Swing Out Mister on Sunday 27 December 2026 and Sunday tea dance on Sunday 24 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Brighthelm Swing?

Lindy Hop beginners at Main Hall, Towers Campus, Steyning Grammar School, Lindy Hop improvers/intermediate at Main Hall, Towers Campus, Steyning Grammar School, Balboa improvers and refreshers at Studio@59 and Balboa beginners at Studio@59. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 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 £10 to £12. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 12 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Sunday tea dance with singer Kate Bassett, Sunday tea dance with DJ Swing Out Mister and Sunday tea 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.