Swing Exe

Exeter swing dance group running Monday Lindy Hop and Charleston blocks, Wednesday Balboa, Thursday improver and vernacular jazz sessions, plus weekend events.

Lindy Hop Charleston Balboa Vernacular Jazz Solo Jazz Shag

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Teaches in: Exeter
Weekly nights: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Listings: 7 (5 confirmed)
Last checked: 30 Oct 2026

About Swing Exe's classes and events

Swing Exe runs 6 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with 1 dated event in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Solo Jazz and Collegiate Shag.

Mondays: Monday Hop Level 1 (beginners) at 18:30–19:30 (Southernhay Church Hall, Exeter), Monday Hop Level 2 (improvers) at 20:00–21:00 (Southernhay Church Hall, Exeter) and Monday social dance at 19:30–20:00 (Southernhay Church Hall, Exeter). Wednesdays: Wednesday Balboa classes at 19:30 (Newton Community Centre, Exeter). Thursdays: Thursday Vernacular Jazz at 19:00 (Dinham Room, Exeter Community Centre, Exeter) and Thursday Lindy Lab (improvers) (Dinham Room, Exeter Community Centre, Exeter).

Starting out? Monday Hop Level 1 (beginners) on Mondays at 18:30–19:30, Monday Hop Level 2 (improvers) on Mondays at 20:00–21:00, Monday social dance on Mondays at 19:30–20:00 and Thursday Vernacular Jazz on Thursdays at 19:00 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 £6.50 to £45 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Southernhay Church Hall (EX1 1GF), Newton Community Centre (EX1 2HQ), Dinham Room, Exeter Community Centre (EX4 3RG) and Exeter Community Centre (classes Sat-Sun); Marsh Barton Social Club (Saturday social) (Exeter). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Devon Balboa Camp on Friday 13 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Monday Hop Level 1 (beginners) at Southernhay Church Hall, Monday Hop Level 2 (improvers) at Southernhay Church Hall, Monday social dance at Southernhay Church Hall and Wednesday Balboa classes at Newton Community Centre. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Wednesdays and 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 £6.5 to £45. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 5 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Monday social dance and Devon Balboa Camp. 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.