The Swing Era

Upcoming Events

• 03 Sep

  Fundamental Lindy Hop

  Thu 03 Sep 2026 - Thu 08 Oct 2026

  at The Dark Horse

  Join our teachers and start off your journey into Lindy Hop with a solid foundation. Learning how to Lead or Follow, we'll teach all of the basic, core skills and help you to dance with confidence.

  Lindy Hop
• 03 Sep

  Improvers Lindy Hop

  Thu 03 Sep 2026 - Thu 08 Oct 2026

  at St Columba Church Hall

  You will need to have completed at least 2 rounds of the 6 week Fundamentals course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.

  Lindy Hop
• 03 Sep

  Adventures - Lindy Hop

  Thu 03 Sep 2026 - Thu 08 Oct 2026

  at St Columba Church Hall

  You will need to have completed at least 3 rounds of the 6 week Improvers course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.

  Lindy Hop
• 06 Sep

  TRISHA SEWELL SOLO JAZZ

  Sun 06 Sep 2026

  at The Ulster Suite Irish Centre Birmingham

  Join world-renowned Lindy Hop legend Trisha Sewell for an inspiring four-hour Solo Jazz workshop.

  Solo Jazz
• 31 Oct

  Spookeasy

  Sat 31 Oct 2026

  at Moseley Hive

  Join The Swing Era's annual Halloween swing dance for a spooky night of costumes, social dancing, a beginner taster lesson, great music and prizes. Costumes encouraged, all welcome—come solo or with friends for a frightfully fun evening!

  Lindy Hop
• 20 Dec

  The Swing Era Xmas Party

  Sun 20 Dec 2026

  at Moseley Hive

  Celebrate the festive season with The Swing Era! Join us for a fun Christmas swing dance featuring a beginner taster class, social dancing, festive music and a welcoming atmosphere. Christmas outfits are encouraged—whether it's a festive frock, Christmas

  Lindy Hop
• 20 Dec

  The Heart of Lindy Hop!

  Sun 20 Dec 2026

  at St Columba Church Hall

  Join Leigh Richards and Scott Cupit, for an inspiring intermediate/advanced workshop exploring the heart of 8-count Lindy Hop. Expect technical insights, musicality, fascinating dance history, plenty of laughs.

  Lindy Hop
• 02 Jan

  DayHopper: Learn to Lindy Hop in a Day

  Sat 02 Jan 2027

  at St Columba Church Hall

  Always fancied trying Lindy Hop, but never had the time to go to any weekly classes or 6 week courses? Three short Lindy Hop classes including 8 count Lindy steps, 6 count Lindy steps and the Charleston.

  Lindy Hop
• 06 Mar

  Switch it up

  Sat 06 Mar 2027

  at St Columba Church Hall

  Switch up your dancing with Anna & Ochryn! Discover the fun of switching between lead and follow in this playful, all-levels workshop. Learn the fundamentals of both roles, improve your connection, musicality and communication, and gain a fnew perspective

  Lindy Hop