The Swing Out Gazette
No. 1 · Vol. IFriday 23 October 2026London · Devon · Cardiff · Bristol · 28 more · More towns weekly
London · Greater London

SwingState London

Wednesday term-time Lindy Hop and solo jazz classes at Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park, with live-band socials.

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Teaches in
Raynes Park, Wimbledon
Weekly nights
Wednesday
Listings
6 (5 confirmed)
Last checked
23 Oct 2026

About SwingState London's classes and events

SwingState London runs 3 regular weekly sessions on Wednesdays, with 3 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz.

Wednesdays: Absolute Beginners Course at 19:30–20:30 (Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park), Solo Jazz Blast at 20:40–21:00 (Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park) and Improvers Lindy Hop at 21:00–22:00 (Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park).

Starting out? Absolute Beginners Course on Wednesdays at 19:30–20:30, Solo Jazz Blast on Wednesdays at 20:40–21:00, Improvers Lindy Hop on Wednesdays at 21:00–22:00 and End of Term party: class and social with live band on 4 Nov 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.

Where: Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre (SW20 8RA) and Dog & Fox (Coach House) (Wimbledon). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: End of Term party: class and social with live band on Wednesday 4 November 2026, Absolute Beginners Course (new term) on Wednesday 13 January 2027 and Intermediate/Advanced Lindy (new term) on Wednesday 13 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with SwingState London?

Absolute Beginners Course at Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Solo Jazz Blast at Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre and Improvers Lindy Hop at Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Wednesdays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.

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?

End of Term party: class and social with 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.

Every week

Wed

Absolute Beginners Course

Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London

19:30–20:30 · class · Absolute beginners

NewcomersConfirmed

Wed

Solo Jazz Blast

Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London

20:40–21:00 · class · Improver (event page says challenging intermediate)

GBP 20 for the termConfirmed

Wed

Improvers Lindy Hop

Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London

21:00–22:00 · class · Improver and above

Confirmed

Coming up

November 2026

4
Nov

End of Term party: class and social with live band

Dog & Fox (Coach House), Wimbledon · SwingState London

Time to confirm · social · All levels

Check first

January 2027

13
Jan

Absolute Beginners Course (new term)

Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London

19:30–20:30 · class · Absolute beginners

NewcomersConfirmed

13
Jan

Intermediate/Advanced Lindy (new term)

Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park · SwingState London

21:00–22:00 · class · Intermediate/Advanced

Confirmed

Venues

Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre

Tolverne Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8RA

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Dog & Fox (Coach House)

24 High Street, Wimbledon, London

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Checked against swingstatelondon.com on 23 Oct 2026. Times change – confirm with the school before you go. Run this school? Update this listing or send us photos.