Dance styles

Blues in Cambridge

2 organisers teaching or running Blues in Cambridge, with 2 weekly nights and 1 dated events – each checked against the organiser's own site.

Blues dancing is a slower, grounded partner dance to blues music, with a close connection and lots of room for musical interpretation. Many swing scenes run blues classes and late-night blues rooms alongside their Lindy Hop nights. Read our full guide to Blues.

Lindy Hop and swing in Cambridge

In Cambridge, 2 organisers run 2 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, with 1 dated event in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Blues, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and Charleston.

Mondays: Monday Blues class and social at 19:30–22:30 (The Boathouse (upstairs room)) and Modern Blues class night, Dry Drayton at 19:45–22:00 (Dry Drayton Village Hall, Dry Drayton).

Starting out? Monday Blues class and social on Mondays at 19:30–22:30 is 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 £10 to £12.50 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: The Boathouse (upstairs room) (CB4 3AX) and Dry Drayton Village Hall (CB23 8BS). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Swingin' the Blues Saturday Night Social on Saturday 14 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Cambridge?

Monday Blues class and social at The Boathouse (upstairs room) and Modern Blues class night, Dry Drayton at Dry Drayton Village Hall. 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 £10 to £12.5. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 1 session is marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Swingin' the Blues Saturday Night Social. 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.