Free Swing Classes with Swing Patrol
This event will take place in person
There will be classes suitable for all levels and they are drop-in so there's no need to book ahead.
10.00 - 10.55 – Eight Count from scratch
11.00 – 12.00 – Eight Count variations
12.15 – 13.00 – Basics of Balboa
13.05 – 14.00 – One Easy Aerial
Practical information
For the Aerial class, you will need to bring a trusted partner as we won't be rotating in that class for safety reasons.
Let Swing Patrol show you the joy of swing.
Bishopsgate Swing
Put on your dancing shoes and Lindy Hop away at Bishopsgate Swing, a social dance for dancers of all levels.
Swing Patrol have been teaching swing dance and related styles across London since 2009. They are passionate about swing dancing and share this passion through their teaching of Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues, Balboa and Solo Charleston - all dances which come under the Swing Dance umbrella.
After the Free Swing Classes, why not join us for Bishopsgate Swing that same evening, where you can continue to develop your skills and dance the night away!
How we’re keeping you safe
August 2022 update: Keeping you safe and healthy is our number one priority.
If you test positive for Covid-19 or are asked to isolate and are not able to attend your class or pre-booked event, please contact the Bishopsgate Box Office for further information (enquiries@bishopsgate.org.uk). Please do not come to the Institute in person if you have symptoms or have tested positive.
Bishopsgate Institute has a thorough cleaning schedule in place and we clean the most populated areas more often. You will find hand-sanitising stations throughout the building as well as touch-free drinking fountains.
Find out more about how we’re keeping you safe.
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Swing Patrol
Swing Patrol have been teaching swing dance and related styles across London since 2009. Swing Patrol are passionate about swing dancing and share this passion through their teaching of Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues, Balboa and Solo Charleston - all dances which come under the Swing Dance umbrella. Swing Dancing is an African-American dance created at the beginning of the 20th Century in Harlem and is now danced all over the world. They have a fantastic team of teachers who will inspire, engage and ensure that you also have fun. It's a fun and joyful dance style and the teaching will reflect this.
Dates and Times
Free Swing Classes with Swing Patrol
, 8:24 - 12:24
