Swingland Dance Classes & Events, Balham

02/12/2024

Hi all -

This week our classes and dancing are running as usual - A-Train (Monday), C Jam (Tuesday), and Twickenham (Wednesday).

Tickets are selling fast for the C Jam Xmas Party (Tuesday 17th December) and the Winter Swing Ball (Saturday 21st December) - get yours now!

-Martin 😊

THIS WEEK
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club (Monday 2nd December)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/a-train/20241202/
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C Jam @ The Bedford (Tuesday 3rd December)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/20241203/
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Swingland Twickenham @ The Exchange (Wednesday 4th December)
7pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/twickenham-lindy-hop/20241204/

Don't miss the C Jam Xmas Party or the Winter Swing Ball! Now booking at www.swingland.com

Swingland provides Swing Dancing classes, workshops and events in & around London for absolute beginners and up. Lindy hop, Charleston, jazz dance and more!

28/11/2024

C Jam is every Tuesday at The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD..until 17th December, then from 7th January

TUESDAYS
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9.00pm Social dancing - with swing DJs and monthly live bands
Book on-line at swingland.com/c-jam/ - or just turn up.
No partner needed. No previous experience needed for beginners!

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LIVE MUSIC DATES
* Tuesday 17th December (Xmas party) - Pete Long's Pocket Basie
On live music nights the classes run as usual, then it's band, DJ, and dancing from 9pm-11pm or later - info and booking (recommended) at https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/?tab=schedule&live

C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands.

28/11/2024

Learn to swing dance with Swingland - www.swingland.com
Lindy hop • Jitterbug • Jive • Charleston • Jazz

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WEEKLY CLASSES AND DANCING - just turn up, or book on the website, no partner needed

MONDAYS - A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club, W6 9DH..until 16th December, then from 6th January - but don't miss the ball on Saturday 21st!
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
7.45pm practice/social
8pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/a-train/

TUESDAYS - C Jam @ The Bedford, SW12 9HD..until 17th December, then from 7th January
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/

WEDNESDAYS - class @ The Exchange Twickenham, TW1 1BE..until 11th December, then from 8th January
7pm-8pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/twickenham/

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LIVE MUSIC DATES (C Jam @ The Bedford)
* Tuesday 17th December (Xmas party) - Pete Long's Pocket Basie
On live music nights the classes run as usual, then it's band, DJ, and dancing from 9pm-11pm or later - info and booking (recommended) at https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/?tab=schedule&live

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SWINGLAND'S WINTER SWING BALL (@ The Hammersmith Club)
* Saturday 21st December - The Intercontinentals, featuring Louise Messenger & Duncan Hemstock
Tickets from https://www.swingland.com/winter-swing-ball/

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WORKSHOPS - advance booking required, no partner needed
* Sunday 19th January, 10.30am-12.30pm @ Linden House Riverside, Hammersmith W6 9TA
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) - no experience required!
Book now at https://www.swingland.com/hammersmith-workshops/20250119/

Swingland provides Swing Dancing classes, workshops and events in & around London for absolute beginners and up. Lindy hop, Charleston, jazz dance and more!

24/11/2024

Hi all -
This week our classes and dancing are running as usual - A-Train (Monday), C Jam (Tuesday - with live music from a full big band!), and Twickenham (Wednesday).
-Martin 😊

THIS WEEK
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club (Monday 18th November)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/a-train/20241125/
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C Jam @ The Bedford (Tuesday 19th November)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing with live music from Pete Long's Trinity College Ellington Big Band
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/20241126/
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Swingland Twickenham @ The Exchange (Wednesday 20th November)
7pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/twickenham-lindy-hop/20241127/

Don't miss the Winter Swing Ball! Now booking at www.swingland.com/winter-swing-ball/

18/11/2024

Hi all -
This week our classes and dancing are running as usual - A-Train (tonight - Monday), C Jam (tomorrow - Tuesday - with live music from Elise Roth), and Twickenham on Wednesday. The intermediates class at A-Train tonight and going forward will be at the slightly earlier time of 8pm.
-Martin 😊

THIS WEEK
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club (Monday 18th November)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/a-train/20241118/
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C Jam @ The Bedford (Tuesday 19th November)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing with live music from Elise Roth and her Harvard Squares Combo
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/20241119/
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Swingland Twickenham @ The Exchange (Wednesday 20th November)
7pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/twickenham-lindy-hop/20241120/

Don't miss the Winter Swing Ball! Now booking at www.swingland.com/winter-swing-ball/

12/11/2024

11/11/2024

Learn to swing dance with Swingland - www.swingland.com

Lindy hop • Jitterbug • Jive • Charleston • Jazz

WEEKLY CLASSES AND DANCING - just turn up, or book on the website, no partner needed

Every Monday - A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club, W6 9DH
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9.15pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/a-train/

Every Tuesday - C Jam @ The Bedford, SW12 9HD
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/

Every Wednesday - class @ The Exchange Twickenham, TW1 1BE
7pm-8pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/twickenham/

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LIVE MUSIC DATES (C Jam @ The Bedford)
* Tuesday 19th November - Elise Roth & her Harvard Squares Combo
* Tuesday 26th November - Pete Long's Trinity College Big Band
* Tuesday 17th December (Xmas party) - band TBC
On live music nights the classes run as usual, then it's band, DJ, and dancing from 9pm-11pm or later - info and booking (recommended) at https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/?tab=schedule&live

SWINGLAND'S WINTER SWING BALL (@ The Hammersmith Club)
* Saturday 21st December - The Intercontinentals, featuring Louise Messenger & Duncan Hemstock
Tickets from https://www.swingland.com/winter-swing-ball/

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WORKSHOPS - advance booking required, no partner needed
* Sunday 17th November, 10.30am-12.30pm @ Linden House Riverside, Hammersmith W6 9TA
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) - no experience required!
Book now at https://www.swingland.com/hammersmith-workshops/20241117/

Swingland provides Swing Dancing classes, workshops and events in & around London for absolute beginners and up. Lindy hop, Charleston, jazz dance and more!

08/11/2024

We're back in Windsor this Saturday for a workshop 3pm-5pm! There are spaces still available - especially for leads or lead+follow booking together.
Details and booking at https://www.swingland.com/windsor-lindy-hop/20241109/

06/11/2024

Hi everyone - just a reminder that our Twickenham beginners class is every Wednesday at the new time of 7pm-8pm - from this evening.
Book online or just turn up! No partner needed, absolute beginners always welcome!
https://www.swingland.com/twickenham-lindy-hop/20241106/

04/11/2024

Hi all -

This week our classes are running as usual - A-Train (tonight - Monday), C Jam (tomorrow - Tuesday), and Twickenham on Wednesday (at the new later time of 7pm). We also have a workshop on Saturday afternoon out in Windsor.

-Martin 😊

THIS WEEK

A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club (Monday 4th November)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm improvers/ntermediates Lindy hop class
9.15pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/a-train/20241104/

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C Jam @ The Bedford (Tuesday 5th November)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/20241105/

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Swingland Twickenham @ The Exchange (Wednesday 6th November)
7pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/twickenham-lindy-hop/20241106/

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Workshop @ The Old Court, Windsor (Saturday 9th November)
3pm-5pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop
See https://www.swingland.com/windsor-lindy-hop/20241109/ for details and booking

www.swingland.com

Swingland provides Swing Dancing classes, workshops and events in & around London for absolute beginners and up. Lindy hop, Charleston, jazz dance and more!

29/10/2024

C Jam tonight @ The Bedford! (Tuesday 29th October)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up -

C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands.

28/10/2024

Hi all -
This week our London classes and dancing are running as usual - A-Train (tonight - Monday), C Jam (tomorrow - Tuesday). I'm not sure re Twickenham on Wednesday as it's half-term - please keep an eye on the website if you're interested in that one.
-Martin 😊
THIS WEEK
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club (Monday 28th October)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9.15pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/a-train/20241028/
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C Jam @ The Bedford (Tuesday 29th October)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/20241029/
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Swingland Twickenham @ The Exchange
6pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
Details at https://www.swingland.com/twickenham-lindy-hop/
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www.swingland.com

Swingland provides Swing Dancing classes, workshops and events in & around London for absolute beginners and up. Lindy hop, Charleston, jazz dance and more!

19/10/2024

Hi everyone - Kim and I are teaching a workshop tomorrow morning at our lovely Linden House venue on the Hammersmith Riverside. We'll be concentrating on 8-count basics and right now we could do with more leads! If you want to work on swing out etc there are places left at https://www.swingland.com/workshops-linden-house/20241020/
Martin

Our Hammersmith workshops are designed to progress and improve your swing dancing with in-depth technique and styling points. The numbers are limited so that we can give you more individual attention than in our regular group classes.

14/10/2024

C Jam is every Tuesday at The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9.00pm Social dancing - with swing DJs and monthly live bands
Book on-line at swingland.com/c-jam/ - or just turn up.
No partner needed. No previous experience needed for beginners!

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LIVE MUSIC DATES
* Tuesday 19th November - Elise Roth & her Harvard Squares Combo
* Tuesday 26th November - Pete Long's Trinity College Big Band
* Tuesday 17th December (Xmas party) - band TBC
On live music nights the classes run as usual, then it's band, DJ, and dancing from 9pm-11pm or later - info and booking (recommended) at https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/?tab=schedule&live

C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands.

14/10/2024

Learn to swing dance with Swingland - www.swingland.com

Lindy hop • Jitterbug • Jive • Charleston • Jazz

WEEKLY CLASSES AND DANCING - just turn up, or book on the website, no partner needed

Every Monday - A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club, W6 9DH
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9.15pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/a-train/

Every Tuesday - C Jam @ The Bedford, SW12 9HD
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/

Every Wednesday - class @ The Exchange Twickenham, TW1 1BE
6pm-7pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
Book online or just turn up - https://www.swingland.com/twickenham/

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LIVE MUSIC DATES (C Jam @ The Bedford)
* Tuesday 19th November - Elise Roth & her Harvard Squares Combo
* Tuesday 26th November - Pete Long's Trinity College Big Band
* Tuesday 17th December (Xmas party) - band TBC
On live music nights the classes run as usual, then it's band, DJ, and dancing from 9pm-11pm or later - info and booking (recommended) at https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/?tab=schedule&live

SWINGLAND'S WINTER SWING BALL (@ The Hammersmith Club)
* Saturday 21st December - The Intercontinentals, featuring Louise Messenger & Duncan Hemstock
Tickets from https://www.swingland.com/winter-swing-ball/

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WORKSHOPS - advance booking required, no partner needed
* Saturday 9th November, 3pm-5pm @ The Old Court Windsor, SL4 3BL
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) - no experience required!
Book now at https://www.swingland.com/windsor/
* Sunday 17th November, 10.30am-12.30pm @ Linden House Riverside, Hammersmith W6 9TA
Beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) - no experience required!
Book now at https://www.swingland.com/hammersmith-workshops/20241117/

Swingland provides Swing Dancing classes, workshops and events in & around London for absolute beginners and up. Lindy hop, Charleston, jazz dance and more!

01/10/2024

The dancing tonight (after the classes) WILL sell out in advance - get the last tickets at

C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands.

03/09/2024

C Jam tonight at The Bedford
Swing dance (Lindy hop) classes and dancing.
Beginners class 6.45pm - no partner needed, absolute beginners welcome!
Practice/social 7.45pm
Intermediates class 8.15pm
Social dancing from 9pm
Just turn up - or save by booking online at

C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands.

02/09/2024

C Jam is every Tuesday at The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class - no experience required!
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9.00pm Social dancing - with swing DJs and monthly live bands
Book on-line at swingland.com/c-jam/ - or just turn up.
No partner needed. No previous experience needed for beginners!

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LIVE MUSIC DATES
* Tuesday 17th September - Shirt Tail Stompers
* October - TBC
* Tuesday 19th November - Elise Roth & her Harvard Squares Combo
* December (Xmas party) - TBC
On live music nights the classes run as usual, then it's band, DJ, and dancing from 9pm-11pm or later - info and booking (recommended) at https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/?tab=schedule&live

C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands.

30/08/2024

Looking towards early autumn 🍂 I think it's a good time to take stock.

We're looking forward to welcoming more new beginners as the evenings start to draw in.

I've already booked bands for Tuesday 17th September (Shirt Tail Stompers) and 19th November (Elise Roth), and will be booking October and December shortly.

Are there any requests for content in the intermediates class? Any feedback is always appreciated. We'll continue to focus on social techniques and ideas - but perhaps you'd like to swing out faster? More Charleston steps? Let me know what you'd like! Message me at [email protected] as I much prefer to talk one on one rather than in public 🙂

See you at C Jam!

Martin

27/08/2024

Hi all -
Just a quick reminder that C Jam is running as usual tonight!
-Martin 😊

THIS WEEK
C Jam @ The Bedford (Tuesday 27th August)
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
Book online or just turn up -

C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands.

14/08/2024

4 days to go til SwingFest!

The dances are both now almost sold out, and there will be NO tickets on the door for those.

There are still a few places in most of the workshops - we are especially looking for leads for the two Balboa sessions, and there is plenty of room in the tap dance for advanced beginners. If you booked two workshops and didn't realise you could have booked three for the same price (!) please get in touch at [email protected] and we'll see what we can offer subject to availability and lead/follow balance (the three workshops must all be for the same person of course).

Don't miss out - get your tickets at https://www.swingfest.org.uk/