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Scott’s pep talk and all the best to our team

Hey everyone, I am sending this to our Swing Patrol team in Sydney, Melbourne & London even though the focus is on our London team who are competing at Savoy Cup this weekend. Yes something very special happened last year (watch the four winning troupe routines here and the amazing Michaela, Tine and others in […]

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GoSweat: The 3 best pilates and dance classes in Old Street

Our Old Street class was recently listed in GoSweat’s list of the three best Pilates and Dance classes in Old Street. “Meet new people, get some exercise and learn a new skill with this fun and friendly beginner Swing Dance class. You’ll learn the basics of Lindy Hop and Charleston and find yourself swinging out […]

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Time Out: the best dance classes in London

We were recently listed as one of the best dance classes in London by Time Out.  Lindy hop until your heart’s content with the lovely, lively Swing Patrol gang. Found at venues across town, this friendly community will welcome you with open arms – and then spin you around, swing you out and get you […]

London Takes on ILHC… and Wins!!! image

London Takes on ILHC… and Wins!!!

Over the August Bank Holiday weekend a fabulous team of UK dancers competed at the 2015 International Lindy Hop Championships in the USA. They achieved some great results and we couldn’t be more proud. Here’s a full run-down of all the UK results, plus video links! Place getters Team: Motley Crew – Cam Mitchell, Cat Foley, Simon […]

Q&A with Scott Cupit on vintagebrighton.com image

Q&A with Scott Cupit on vintagebrighton.com

Scott Cupit, our founder, spoke to vintagebrighton.com about Swing Patrol from falling in love with Lindy Hop in America, to the inception of Swing Patrol in Australia, building the London Lindy Hop scene and finally reaching Brighton. Read more about Swing Patrol Brighton on vintagebrighton.com here.

Swing Patrol in the Argus: Dragons’ Den success story swings in to city image

Swing Patrol in the Argus: Dragons’ Den success story swings in to city

Dragons’ Den success story swings in to city A DANCE school which received backing from BBC’s Dragons’ Den is coming to Brighton. Swing Patrol hit the television screens back in 2014 when business legend Deborah Meaden decided to invest £65,000 into the the business. Three years later and Swing Patrol Brighton is launching on September 4 […]