Join the Glasgow Swing Dance family and learn the joys of Lindy Hop. A dance born in the 30s and 40s, but danced around the world today to swing and jazz.
We teach beginner Lindy Hop/Charleston/Solo Jazz classes on Friday evenings at 43rd Glasgow Scouts Hall, 4 Holmhead Rd, Glasgow G44 3AS.
7:30pm-8:30pm Fundamentals class
8:30pm-9pm Social dancing/practice
03/06/2026
Just a wee reminder that we have NO CLASSES IN JUNE!
We will be back on Friday 3rd July with more Lindy Hop, so put it in your diary and come and dance with us in July!
Until then keep an eye on our stories where we'll be sharing any other dancing/live music that is going on around Glasgow, including Glasgow Swing Exchange at the end of the month! 🎶
See you on the dancefloor!
Happy Monday dancers!
Today we have our recap video from our class on Friday.
Sasha and Ruaridh focused on slingshots this week! We looked at our stretchy connection and how to share or take energy in order to change the slingshot. We also learnt how to prep and add rotation to create a follower spin!
A wee reminder that we'll be taking a break during the month of June, but we'll keep you updated on all the other dancing around Glasgow until we come back in July - just keep an eye on our stories!
See you on the dancefloor! 🎶
🎶: Whatcha Gonna Do When There Ain't No Swing? - Catherine Russell
27/05/2026
Join us on Friday for your last Cathcart dancing fix until July!
Sasha and Ruaridh will be rounding off May with slingshots galore! No idea what this is? Expect stretchy connection and a whole lot of fun!
7:30pm-8:30pm Fundamentals class
8:30pm-9pm - Social dancing
£5 for the class and social
£2 for social only
Suitable for beginners.
Payment by cash or card on the door.
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See you on the dancefloor!
Happy Monday dancers, and happy bank holiday!
Today we have our recap video from our class on Friday.
Sasha and Neil looked at our connection with rotational moves - we focused on continuing momentum and flow through a chilled Lindy circle, challenged you all with the reverse swingout, and finished with a lock turn break!
We'll be taking a break during June, so join us next week for your last Friday fix of Lindy Hop before July!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Fundamentals Class
8:30pm-9pm - Social dancing
See you on the dancefloor! 🎶
🎶: Dutch Treat - Rex Stewart
20/05/2026
Join us on Friday for your dancing fix!
Sasha and Neil are back with partnered Lindy Hop - we'll be looking at some rotational moves and how to find a comfortable connection within these!
7:30pm-8:30pm Fundamentals class
8:30pm-9pm - Social dancing
£5 for the class and social
£2 for social only
Suitable for beginners.
Payment by cash or card on the door.
Artwork:
See you on the dancefloor!
Happy Monday dancers!
Today we have our recap video from our class on Friday.
Christina and Ruaridh looked at how we can adapt the classic swing out to create big shapes with relaxed leading and following!
Join us on Friday for your pre-weekend dancing fix!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Fundamentals Class
8:30pm-9pm - Social dancing
See you on the dancefloor! 🎶
🎶: Keep A Knockin' But You Can't Come In - Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five
13/05/2026
Join us on Friday for more Lindy Hop!
Christina and Ruaridh will be sharing more of the joy of Lindy Hop with you all - we'll be looking at some more classic moves and honing down some technique points!
7:30pm-8:30pm Fundamentals class
8:30pm-9pm - Social dancing
£5 for the class and social
£2 for social only
Suitable for beginners.
Payment by cash or card on the door.
Artwork:
See you on the dancefloor!
In our class on Friday we chatted a little about the Breakaway, and what that meant for partnered dancing at the time.
The Breakaway was unique due to the fact that for a few counts of music the dancers would breakaway from closed position (although still connected with a hand) and then come back together. This was a huge innovation for this time, as most dances were being done in close hold - this breakaway would redefine what partnered dancing could mean. In open hold there was suddenly a lot more space and opportunity for self-expression and for the dancers' individual character to come through!
This clip is part of a film called “After Seben” which features "Shorty" George Snowden and Mattie Purnell. They introduce Breakaway steps to the closed-form of Charleston - it might look like a variation of partnered Charleston as there are no tuck turns or swivels or many of the other things that make up our modern idea of Lindy Hop. But the seed was planted for what would become the foundation of our modern Lindy Hop (the swingout!) as well as one key trait - the ability for partners to express themselves equally both individually and as a partnership.
The full clip shows three couples dancing in a contest, and it is generally acknowledged that these couples mark the birth of Lindy Hop on film. Please note that the emcee is a white vaudeville performer in blackface, which was unfortunately common during these times within films and minstrel shows.
Many thanks to .es for this wonderful clip enhanced by AI!
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Reposted from .es
The birth of Lindy Hop on film! The Lindy Hop sequence from After Seben (1929) enhanced by artificial intelligence. Three couples from the Savoy Ballroom perform the latest dance styles, mainly the Charleston. The last couple is “Shorty” George Snowden and his partner, Mattie Purnell. Full remaster: https://youtu.be/uN8STT7AtJY
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Happy Monday dancers!
Today we have our recap video from our two taster classes.
Over the last two weeks we covered a lot, including the fundamental footwork and connection, the iconic swing out, and the Frankie Dip! In the last week we also played with expressing rhythm, both with claps and with our feet!
Classes resume this Friday with our Fundamentals Lindy Hop classes - tailored for new beginners as well as providing some additional challenges for more experienced dancers... come and dance with us!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Fundamentals Class
8:30pm-9pm - Social dancing
See you on the dancefloor! 🎶
🎶: Yes Indeed - Sy Oliver
06/05/2026
Join us on Friday for a Lindy Hop taster class!
Sasha and Ruaridh will be continuing our block of Lindy Hop classes with a second taster class perfect for new beginners! We will be looking at the most iconic move of Lindy Hop... you don't want to miss this!
Remember this is the last week we are running our BOGOF offer... buy one class and bring a friend for free (or split the difference between you) - the more the merrier!
Please note we will rotate dance partners throughout the class, and we would recommend bringing a bottle of water with you as the weather is warming up!
7:30pm-8:30pm Lindy Hop Taster class
8:30pm-9pm - Social dancing
£5 for the class and social
£2 for social only
Suitable for beginners.
Payment by cash or card on the door.
Artwork:
See you on the dancefloor!