The Swing Era
Upcoming Events
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03 Sep
Fundamental Lindy Hop
Thu 03 Sep 2026 - Thu 08 Oct 2026at The Dark HorseJoin 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
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03 Sep
Improvers Lindy Hop
Thu 03 Sep 2026 - Thu 08 Oct 2026at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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03 Sep
Adventures - Lindy Hop
Thu 03 Sep 2026 - Thu 08 Oct 2026at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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15 Oct
Improvers Lindy Hop
Thu 15 Oct 2026 - Fri 20 Nov 2026at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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15 Oct
Fundamental Lindy Hop
Thu 15 Oct 2026 - Fri 20 Nov 2026at The Dark HorseJoin 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
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15 Oct
Adventures - Lindy Hop
Thu 15 Oct 2026 - Fri 20 Nov 2026at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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31 Oct
Spookeasy
Sat 31 Oct 2026at Moseley HiveJoin 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
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26 Nov
Solo jazz routine
Thu 26 Nov 2026 - Thu 10 Dec 2026at St Columba Church HallJoin Anna Perman for three fun and festive weeks of Solo Jazz, exploring classic jazz steps, rhythms and styling while learning a Christmas routine. You’ll also have the option to perform the routine at The Swing Era Christmas Party.
Solo Jazz
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20 Dec
The Swing Era Xmas Party
Sun 20 Dec 2026at Moseley HiveCelebrate 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
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20 Dec
Aerials
Sun 20 Dec 2026at Hall Green Church Of The Ascension, 93b School Road Hall Green, Birmingham B28 8jqTake to the air in this beginner-friendly aerials workshop with Arrianne O’Shea and Scott Cupit. Learn achievable air steps, safe spotting and solid aerial technique, with plenty of guidance, practice and a few Swing history nuggets along the way. Perfect
Lindy Hop
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20 Dec
The Heart of Lindy Hop!
Sun 20 Dec 2026 - Mon 21 Dec 2026at St Columba Church HallJoin 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
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02 Jan
DayHopper: Learn to Lindy Hop in a Day
Sat 02 Jan 2027 - Sat 09 Jan 2027at St Columba Church HallAlways 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
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14 Jan
Fundamental Lindy Hop
Thu 14 Jan 2027 - Thu 18 Feb 2027at The Dark HorseJoin 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
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14 Jan
Improvers Lindy Hop
Thu 14 Jan 2027 - Thu 18 Feb 2027at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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14 Jan
Adventures - Lindy Hop
Thu 14 Jan 2027 - Thu 18 Feb 2027at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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16 Jan
DayHopper: Learn to Lindy Hop in a Day
Sat 16 Jan 2027at The Dormer CentreAlways 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
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25 Feb
Improvers Lindy Hop
Thu 25 Feb 2027 - Thu 01 Apr 2027at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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25 Feb
Fundamental Lindy Hop
Thu 25 Feb 2027 - Thu 01 Apr 2027at The Dark HorseJoin 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
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25 Feb
Adventures - Lindy Hop
Thu 25 Feb 2027 - Thu 01 Apr 2027at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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06 Mar
Switch it up
Sat 06 Mar 2027at St Columba Church HallSwitch 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 new perspective
Lindy Hop
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08 Apr
Fundamental Lindy Hop
Thu 08 Apr 2027 - Thu 13 May 2027at The Dark HorseJoin 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
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08 Apr
Improvers Lindy Hop
Thu 08 Apr 2027 - Thu 13 May 2027at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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08 Apr
Adventures - Lindy Hop
Thu 08 Apr 2027 - Thu 13 May 2027at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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20 May
Fundamental Lindy Hop
Thu 20 May 2027 - Thu 24 Jun 2027at The Dark HorseJoin 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
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20 May
Improvers Lindy Hop
Thu 20 May 2027 - Thu 24 Jun 2027at St Columba Church HallYou 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
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20 May
Adventures - Lindy Hop
Thu 20 May 2027 - Thu 24 Jun 2027at St Columba Church HallYou 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