Swingbytes Dance

Cotswold Shag and Charleston fitness teacher with Monday classes near Gloucester and Nailsworth, and Swingtime at the Brewery dances in Stroud.

Collegiate Shag Soul Lindy Charleston

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Teaches in: Witcombe, Nailsworth, Brockworth, Stroud
Weekly nights: Monday
Listings: 12 (0 confirmed)
Last checked: 30 Oct 2026

About Swingbytes Dance's classes and events

Swingbytes Dance runs 5 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, with 7 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop and Charleston.

Mondays: Improvers Collegiate Shag (Witcombe and Bentham Village Hall, Witcombe), Soul Lindy (Witcombe and Bentham Village Hall, Witcombe), Intermediate Collegiate Shag (Witcombe and Bentham Village Hall, Witcombe) and Charleston Fitness - Nailsworth (Nailsworth Subscription Rooms, Nailsworth) and 1 more.

Starting out? Improvers Collegiate Shag on Mondays and Soul Lindy on Mondays 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 £7 to £12 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Witcombe and Bentham Village Hall (GL3 4TB), Nailsworth Subscription Rooms (GL6 0JB) and Brockworth Community Centre (GL3 4ET). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Swingtime at the Brewery on Saturday 5 December 2026, Swingtime at the Brewery on Saturday 16 January 2027 and Swingtime at the Brewery on Saturday 27 February 2027.

Frequently asked questions

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

Improvers Collegiate Shag at Witcombe and Bentham Village Hall, Soul Lindy at Witcombe and Bentham Village Hall, Intermediate Collegiate Shag at Witcombe and Bentham Village Hall and Charleston Fitness - Nailsworth at Nailsworth Subscription Rooms. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays. 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 £7 to £12. 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?

Swingtime at the Brewery. 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.