- Teaches in
- Edinburgh
- Weekly nights
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Listings
- 8 (3 confirmed)
- Last checked
- 23 Oct 2026
About Edinbop's classes and events
Edinbop runs 3 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with 5 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Balboa, Blues, Collegiate Shag, Solo Jazz, Lindy Hop and Charleston.
Mondays: Balboa at 19:30–21:30 (St Columba's by the Castle). Tuesdays: Blues and Collegiate Shag at 19:30–21:30 (Greyfriars Charteris Centre). Wednesdays: Lindy Hop and Charleston at 18:30–22:00 (Greyfriars Charteris Centre).
Starting out? St Louis Shag workshop (beginners) on 14 Nov 2026 is described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.
Where: St Columba's by the Castle (EH1 2PW), Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Columcille Centre (EH10 4RT), Lauriston Hall and Lifecare (EH4 1JB). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.
Next up: Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social on Friday 30 October 2026, Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday) on Sunday 1 November 2026 and Southside Stomp: Renaissance (swing social, live music) on Friday 13 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Edinbop?
Balboa at St Columba's by the Castle, Blues and Collegiate Shag at Greyfriars Charteris Centre and Lindy Hop and Charleston at Greyfriars Charteris Centre. Full times and venues are listed on this page.
What nights are the classes and socials?
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.
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?
Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social, Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday), Southside Stomp: Renaissance (swing social, live music) and St Louis Shag workshop (beginners). 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.
Every week
Blues and Collegiate Shag
Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
19:30–21:30 · class
Confirmed
Lindy Hop and Charleston
Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
18:30–22:00 · class
Confirmed
Coming up
October 2026
Oct
Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · social
Check first
November 2026
Nov
Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday)
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · social
Check first
Nov
Southside Stomp: Renaissance (swing social, live music)
Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · social
Check first
Nov
St Louis Shag workshop (beginners)
Lifecare, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · workshop · Beginners
NewcomersCheck first
December 2026
Dec
Balboa workshop (intermediate/advanced)
Lifecare, Edinburgh · Edinbop
Time to confirm · workshop · Intermediate/advanced
Check first
Venues
Checked against edinbop.co.uk, edinbop.dancecloud.com on 23 Oct 2026. Times change – confirm with the school before you go. Run this school? Update this listing or send us photos.