About Swingland

Swingland teaches swing dancing - Lindy hop (also known as "jitterbug" or "jive") and related dances (including East Coast "6-count" swing, Charleston, authentic jazz and more) - through regular weekly club nights (with classes), courses and workshops where you can learn and practise in a fun and really friendly environment.

Swingland is run by Martin Ellis, who has been dancing Lindy hop and jive since the late 1980s and is a former UK Lindy hop champion.

Contact Name: Martin Ellis

Dance Styles: 1940s Jive, Early 20th Century, Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Jazz, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll

Roles: Event Organiser, Dance Teacher, Regular Dance Classes, Wedding First Dance, Private Lessons, DJ, Dance Performance

Events: Class, Workshop

Main Area: London SW

Website: http://www.swingland.com

Forthcoming Events

Date   Event Name/Venue Description/Dance Styles
Wed
30
Oct
Swingland Twickenham - classes
The Exchange
Class
Swingland Twickenham - classes
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Mon
04
Nov
A-Train - classes and dancing
The Hammersmith Club
Class
A-Train - classes and dancing
Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Tue
05
Nov
C Jam - classes and dancing
The Bedford
Class
C Jam - classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Wed
06
Nov
Swingland Twickenham - classes
The Exchange
Class
Swingland Twickenham - classes
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Sat
09
Nov
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop)
The Old Court Artspace
Workshop
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) workshop
Lindy Hop
Mon
11
Nov
A-Train - classes and dancing
The Hammersmith Club
Class
A-Train - classes and dancing
Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Tue
12
Nov
C Jam - classes and dancing
The Bedford
Class
C Jam - classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Wed
13
Nov
Swingland Twickenham - classes
The Exchange
Class
Swingland Twickenham - classes
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Mon
18
Nov
A-Train - classes and dancing
The Hammersmith Club
Class
A-Train - classes and dancing
Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Tue
19
Nov
C Jam - classes and dancing
The Bedford
Class
C Jam - classes and dancing
Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop