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Edinburgh Swing Dance Society (ESDS)

Thursday-night Lindy Hop and shag classes, open practice and social dancing at the LifeCare Centre in Stockbridge.

Lindy HopCollegiate ShagSolo Jazz

Teaches in: Edinburgh
Weekly nights: Thursday
Listings: 4 (4 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About Edinburgh Swing Dance Society (ESDS)'s classes and events

Edinburgh Swing Dance Society (ESDS) runs 4 regular weekly sessions on Thursdays. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag and Solo Jazz.

Thursdays: Level 2 Lindy Hop at 19:15–20:15 (LifeCare Centre), Level 1 Shag at 19:30–20:15 (LifeCare Centre), Level 1 Lindy Hop at 20:15–21:15 (LifeCare Centre) and Social dancing at 21:15–22:00 (LifeCare Centre).

Starting out? Level 1 Shag on Thursdays at 19:30–20:15, Level 1 Lindy Hop on Thursdays at 20:15–21:15 and Social dancing on Thursdays at 21:15–22:00 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 £3.50 to £48 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: LifeCare Centre (Edinburgh). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Edinburgh Swing Dance Society (ESDS)?

Level 2 Lindy Hop at LifeCare Centre, Level 1 Shag at LifeCare Centre, Level 1 Lindy Hop at LifeCare Centre and Social dancing at LifeCare Centre. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

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 £3.5 to £48. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 3 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Social dancing. 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.