Our Thursday classes are progressive, with a new term suitable for absolute beginners starting every 7 or 8 weeks.
Our next term for absolute beginners will start on Thursday 13th June. Please be aware that from 13th June we will also be increasing our prices slightly. The entire evening will still only cost £5 for members, students, and concessions (previously £4), or £6 for non-members (previously £5), so is still cracking good value!
Beginners can start in any of the first 3 weeks of a term. If you miss the start of a term, it’s best to wait until the next one starts.
No need to book in advance, just come along on the night!
Classes are Thursday nights at Stockbridge House, 2 Cheyne St, Edinburgh EH4 1JB.
Do I need to bring a partner?
No need to bring a partner. Lindy Hop is a social dance and we rotate partners in class. Lots of people come on their own!
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and sensible shoes that don’t have too much grip. Plimsolls or something with a smooth leather sole is ideal.
What should I bring?
Bring your own water bottle and perhaps a change of shirt. Dancing can be sweaty!
Class times
Term start dates
10 January
28 February
25 April
13 June
5 September
31 October
Prices
£4.00 for the entire evening for members, students, and concessions (£5 from 13th June).
£5.00 for the entire evening for non-members (£6 from 13th June).
Level descriptions
You should complete a minimum of two full terms of Level 1 classes before you move up to Level 2. You can also continue to take the Level 1 class in conjunction with your Level 2 class. There is no extra charge!
Level 1
You’ve never danced before and you have no knowledge or experience with anything to do with Lindy Hop. Across two 7-week blocks you’ll be introduced to the 8-beat and 6-beat footwork patterns, as well as the Charleston. Once you’ve completed at least two Level 1 blocks, you can start taking the Level 2 class. Remember you can still take the Level 1 class in the same night at no extra charge.
Level 2
Now you’ve got the basics down, in Level 2 we’ll get a little more complicated by combining the different footwork patterns, such as doing the 8-beat and Charleston steps within a single song. We’ll also introduce you to the tandem Charleston, and we’ll start to get a little more technical with your swingouts and Lindy turns!
Level 3
In this class, your swingouts and Lindy turns will improve considerably. We’ll give you that extra challenge by teaching and expanding on specialised moves, focusing on technique, and discussing more advanced topics such as musicality.
