Cheltenham · Gloucestershire

Cheltenham Swing Dance

Gloucestershire swing group with Wednesday Lindy Hop classes and themed social and tea dances.

Lindy Hop

Teaches in: Gloucester, Innsworth, Highnam, Cheltenham
Weekly nights: Wednesday
Listings: 6 (4 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About Cheltenham Swing Dance's classes and events

Cheltenham Swing Dance runs 2 regular weekly sessions on Wednesdays, with 4 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop.

Wednesdays: Wednesday Lindy Hop classes at 19:15 (The Rehabilitation Studio, University of Gloucestershire (Oxstalls Campus), Gloucester) and Wednesday swing classes (3 time slots) at 19:15–22:00 (Rehabilitation Studio and Garden Studio, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester).

Starting out? Wednesday swing classes (3 time slots) on Wednesdays at 19:15–22:00 is 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 £7 to £12 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: The Rehabilitation Studio, University of Gloucestershire (Oxstalls Campus) (GL2 9HW), Rehabilitation Studio and Garden Studio, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus (GL2 9HW), Innsworth Community Hall (GL3 1AU), Gambier Parry Hall (Highnam) and Cheltenham Town Hall. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Hallowe'en Social Dance on Friday 30 October 2026, Pepper Pot Tea Dance on Sunday 8 November 2026 and Christmas Dance on Friday 11 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Wednesday Lindy Hop classes at The Rehabilitation Studio, University of Gloucestershire (Oxstalls Campus) and Wednesday swing classes (3 time slots) at Rehabilitation Studio and Garden Studio, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Wednesdays. 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 £7 to £12. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 1 session is marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Hallowe'en Social Dance, Pepper Pot Tea Dance, Christmas Dance and CSD Fest 2027 (classes, evening dance, 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.