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Vintage Tap and Swing

Edinburgh Lindy Hop classes and workshops at North Merchiston Club, run alongside tap teaching.

Lindy HopCollegiate Shag

Teaches in: Edinburgh
Weekly nights: Tuesday, Thursday
Listings: 4 (3 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About Vintage Tap and Swing's classes and events

Vintage Tap and Swing runs 2 regular weekly sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 2 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag.

Tuesdays: Lindy Hop improvers/intermediate at 18:00–19:30 (North Merchiston Club). Thursdays: Lindy Hop beginners (North Merchiston Club).

Starting out? Lindy Hop improvers/intermediate on Tuesdays at 18:00–19:30, Lindy Hop beginners on Thursdays and St Louis Shag Workshop (with Edinbop) on 14 Nov 2026 at 13:15–16:45 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 £17 to £30 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: North Merchiston Club (Edinburgh), LifeCare Edinburgh (Edinburgh) and Pentland Community Centre (Edinburgh). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: St Louis Shag Workshop (with Edinbop) on Saturday 14 November 2026 and Fabulous Followers, Part 1 on Saturday 5 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with Vintage Tap and Swing?

Lindy Hop improvers/intermediate at North Merchiston Club and Lindy Hop beginners at North Merchiston Club. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Tuesdays 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 £17 to £30. 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.

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.