Leeds · West Yorkshire

Swing Dance Leeds

Leeds Lindy Hop classes and Lindy Fridays, plus a weekly Balboa class in Sheffield.

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Teaches in: Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield
Weekly nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Listings: 8 (3 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About Swing Dance Leeds's classes and events

Swing Dance Leeds runs 5 regular weekly sessions on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with 3 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston and Balboa.

Wednesdays: SDL Beginners Lindy Hop at 19:30–20:30 (The Dance Studio Leeds) and Wednesday 4-week courses (post-beginner) at 20:40–21:40 (The Dance Studio Leeds). Thursdays: Bella Balboa at 20:00–22:00 (Walker Hall (Scout shop), Sheffield). Fridays: Lindy Fridays (The Carriageworks). Saturdays: Hot Charleston workshops (The Dance Studio Leeds).

Starting out? SDL Beginners Lindy Hop on Wednesdays at 19:30–20:30, Lindy Fridays on Fridays, Bella Balboa on Thursdays at 20:00–22:00 and Wednesday 4-week courses (post-beginner) on Wednesdays at 20:40–21:40 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 to £32 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: The Dance Studio Leeds (LS9 7SW), The Carriageworks, Walker Hall (Scout shop) (Sheffield), Howard Assembly Rooms (Leeds), Leeds University (Leeds) and The Exchange (Wakefield). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: A Swing Dance: Part 2 (taster class, social, live band Meanwood Valley Stompers) on Friday 6 November 2026, Swing Fling 2026 (workshops and social dance) on Saturday 28 November 2026 and Swing Into Christmas (performance, taster class, social, live band) on Saturday 5 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

SDL Beginners Lindy Hop at The Dance Studio Leeds, Lindy Fridays at The Carriageworks, Bella Balboa at Walker Hall (Scout shop) and Wednesday 4-week courses (post-beginner) at The Dance Studio Leeds. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 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 to £32. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 7 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

A Swing Dance: Part 2 (taster class, social, live band Meanwood Valley Stompers), Swing Fling 2026 (workshops and social dance) and Swing Into Christmas (performance, taster class, social, live band). 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.