- Teaches in
- Manchester
- Weekly nights
- Tuesday
- Listings
- 3 (2 confirmed)
- Last checked
- 23 Oct 2026
About Swing North's classes and events
Swing North runs 3 regular weekly sessions on Tuesdays. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Balboa and Collegiate Shag.
Tuesdays: Lindy Hop beginners at 20:00 (Whitworth Locke (basement)), Lindy Hop improvers at 19:00 (Whitworth Locke (basement)) and Social dancing (Whitworth Locke (basement)).
Starting out? Lindy Hop beginners on Tuesdays at 20:00, Lindy Hop improvers on Tuesdays at 19:00 and Social dancing on Tuesdays 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 £8 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.
Where: Whitworth Locke (basement) (M1 6JD). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Swing North?
Lindy Hop beginners at Whitworth Locke (basement), Lindy Hop improvers at Whitworth Locke (basement) and Social dancing at Whitworth Locke (basement). Full times and venues are listed on this page.
What nights are the classes and socials?
Tuesdays. 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 £8. 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.
Every week
Lindy Hop beginners
Whitworth Locke (basement), Manchester · Swing North
20:00 · class · Beginners welcome
NewcomersConfirmed
Lindy Hop improvers
Whitworth Locke (basement), Manchester · Swing North
19:00 · class · Improvers
Confirmed
Social dancing
Whitworth Locke (basement), Manchester · Swing North
Time to confirm · social · All levels
Check first
Venues
Checked against swingnorth.org.uk on 23 Oct 2026. Times change – confirm with the school before you go. Run this school? Update this listing or send us photos.