Dance styles

Collegiate Shag in Edinburgh

3 organisers teaching or running Collegiate Shag in Edinburgh, with 2 weekly nights and 2 dated events – each checked against the organiser's own site.

Collegiate Shag is a fast, bouncy swing dance from 1930s American colleges, with quick hopping steps that keep up with the speediest swing tunes. It is light and playful and a favourite at fast-music competitions and late-night jams. Read our full guide to Collegiate Shag.

Lindy Hop and swing in Edinburgh

In Edinburgh, 3 organisers run 2 regular weekly sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 2 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Balboa, Blues, Collegiate Shag, Solo Jazz, Lindy Hop and Charleston.

Tuesdays: Blues and Collegiate Shag at 19:30–21:30 (Greyfriars Charteris Centre). Thursdays: Level 1 Shag at 19:30–20:15 (LifeCare Centre).

Starting out? St Louis Shag workshop (beginners) on 14 Nov 2026, Level 1 Shag on Thursdays at 19:30–20:15 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 £42 to £48 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Greyfriars Charteris Centre (EH8 9RR), Lifecare (EH4 1JB), LifeCare Centre (Edinburgh) and LifeCare Edinburgh (Edinburgh). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: St Louis Shag workshop (beginners) on Saturday 14 November 2026 and St Louis Shag Workshop (with Edinbop) on Saturday 14 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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

Blues and Collegiate Shag at Greyfriars Charteris Centre and Level 1 Shag at LifeCare Centre. 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 £42 to £48. 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?

St Louis Shag workshop (beginners). 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.