Swing Dance Classes

About

Welcome to Swing Exe!

Lindy Hop, Charleston and Jazz dance class held every Monday night in the centre of Exeter. Our class is suitable for beginners and improvers. No partner required!

We dance a variety of dance styles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s with a focus on the Lindy Hop & Charleston. They’re fun, playful and energetic, allowing you to express your individuality and improvise to the music!

Lindy Hop is an African American dance that originated in Harlem, New York, in the late 1920s. It evolved from a variety of previous dance styles, including the Charleston, and features many influences from African dancing.

Class structure:

7.30-8.20pm – Learn It (Class 1)
Here is where you begin your swing dancing journey! Perfect for beginnners, we’ll show you the core steps and how to make them into moves on the dance floor.

8.20-8.45pm – Dance It (Social Dance)
Take your new moves out for a spin, get to know other dancers and ask the teachers any questions.

8.45-9.30pm – Know It (Class 2)
We’re taking your skills to the next level. Be prepared to explore musicality, rhythm and digging into what makes Lindy Hop swing.

No pre-booking required, we can accept card or cash payment.

Extra information: As the venue has a high quality sprung dance floor we ask that all attendees are mindful of the shoes they wear. No black soled shoes or stiletto heels which may mark the floor are to be worn. We may provide dance socks to be placed over shoes if shoes are worn which may damage the floor.