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Shag Pile

Weekly Friday Collegiate Shag class in Bethnal Green plus a regular DJ-led social swing night in Finsbury Park.

Collegiate ShagLindy Hop

Teaches in: Bethnal Green, Finsbury Park
Weekly nights: Friday
Listings: 3 (2 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About Shag Pile's classes and events

Shag Pile runs 1 regular weekly session on Fridays, with 2 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Collegiate Shag and Lindy Hop.

Fridays: Shag Pile (Collegiate Shag) at 19:00–21:00 (The Mulberry Hall, St Margaret's House, Bethnal Green).

Starting out? Shag Pile (Collegiate Shag) on Fridays at 19:00–21:00 and Shag Pile Collegiate Shag class on 11 Dec 2026 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 £5 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: The Mulberry Hall, St Margaret's House (E2 9PL) and The BlackStock (N4 2HY). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Cut A Rug (social swing dance, DJs) on Monday 16 November 2026 and Shag Pile Collegiate Shag class on Friday 11 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Shag Pile?

Shag Pile (Collegiate Shag) at The Mulberry Hall, St Margaret's House. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

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 £5. 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?

Cut A Rug (social swing dance, DJs). 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.