WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A SWING PATROL CLASS
WEEKLY BEGINNER FRIENDLY CLASSES TO ADVANCED LEVEL CLASSES
OUR CLASSES
- We offer weekly classes (Beginner to Advanced level) in different venues across London.
- We have built up an excellent teaching team over the years.
- Our classes are friendly, fun and social while also staying true to the original art form.
- Check out our class timetable or view our map to find the venue closest to you.
HOW IT WORKS
- No need for a dance partner – just come along!
- We usually rotate partners throughout the class as we have seen that this is the best way to learn to dance in a social setting.
- It is also a really fun way to learn and a great way of meeting new people and making friends.
- We pride ourselves on the welcoming environment of our classes.
WHAT WE TEACH
- Most of our classes teach Lindy Hop, but we also cover a few other Swing dance styles, for example Blues, Balboa and Shag.
- To find out what we are teaching, check out our Class Plans on the individual class pages.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
There is no need to book in advance – just show up and pay cash on the door (no card payments accepted).
- One class costs £10 (£6 concession) and two classes cost £15 (£10 concession).
- Alternatively, you can buy a 5 or 10 class card online and save money!
BUY A CLASS CARD AND SAVE!
A 5 or 10 class card offers you a great way to save cash on your swing dance classes! Simply present your card at any Swing Patrol venue and a circle gets filled in for each class you do. They are convenient and cheaper than paying as you go. Get a 5 class card in London for only £45 or a 10 class card for just £90. The more 10 class cards you purchase at once, the cheaper it gets! Check out more details here.
- A great gift
- Valid for any Swing Patrol dance class (does not include courses)
- Can be used at some of our Socials including Red Rhythm!
- Valid for 12 months and transferrable
- Can be shared between many people
Buy Class cards and Gift cards from our shop!
Please note: Class cards are the responsibility of the purchaser and cannot be replaced if lost or damaged. If stolen, please contact [email protected] with the relevant crime number.
WHICH LEVEL AM I?
This class is for complete beginners. Whether you have never danced Lindy Hop, or anything else for that matter, this class will equip you with the basics. You can expect to learn 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop, 20s and 30s Charleston basics, and a few fun variations. You can drop in any time, as every week we teach the basics. Students typically stay in the Beginner classes for anything from 2 - 4 months. All of our classes have a level 1.
This class is for dancers who have some experience of 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop and Charleston and are comfortable in the Beginner class. If you would like to go beyond the basics, learn some new steps, and sharpen technique, this is the class for you.
This class is for intermediate dancers who would like to take it up a notch and learn some more challenging steps and variations. You will also learn about musicality and rhythm and refine your lead/ follow technique.
This is a more advanced class for dancers who have been swing dancing for a minimum of about 2-3 years and are regularly on the social dance floor. You will be looking to hone your technique and improve the quality of your dancing, as well as learning some amazing new steps and variations. You will have a strong grasp of the basics and be prepared to spend a lot of time working on areas such as momentum, pulse, led/follow connection, rhythm and musicality. If you are unsure if you are ready, please do approach our lovely teachers for guidance.