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If you’re looking for a way to stay fit and active while having fun, swing dancing might be just what you need. And if you’re in the Lancaster area, Lancaster Lindy Circle is the perfect place to start. Based in Lancaster, this weekly Lindy Hop and swing dance class is held every Thursday at 7:45pm at the Gregson Centre.
Come and give it a try this week!

What can you expect at Lancaster Lindy Circle?

At Lancaster Lindy Circle, you can expect a fun and supportive environment where you can learn the basics of Lindy Hop and swing dancing. The classes are taught by experienced instructors who will guide you through the steps and help you develop your technique. You don’t need any prior experience or a partner to attend the classes – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

We go away to lots of weekenders where there are loads of people having a great time!

What Are the Benefits of Swing Dancing?

Swing dancing is not just a fun way to stay active and socialize – it also has a range of physical and mental benefits. Here are just a few:

 

  • Improved fitness: Swing dancing is a great way to get your heart rate up and improve your cardiovascular health. It can also help you build strength, endurance, and flexibility.
  • Stress relief: Dancing can be a great way to relieve stress and tension. It can help you clear your mind, focus on the present moment, and release endorphins – the body’s natural feel-good chemicals.
  • Improved coordination: Swing dancing requires coordination between your body movements and your partner’s movements. Over time, this can help improve your overall coordination and balance.
  • Social benefits: Swing dancing is a social activity that can help you meet new people and make new friends. It’s a great way to connect with others who share your interests and passion for dance.

About Us

Lancaster Lindy Circle is the hub of Swing Dance in the Lancaster area. We focus on the Lindy Hop, the original American Street Dance from 1920s/1930s Harlem, and Authentic (Solo) Jazz. We run classes in these vintage dance styles in and around Lancaster, host workshops with internationally-renowned dancers and instructors. Together with our sister organisations, Bay Balboa, and the Lancaster University Swing Dance Society, we also run social dances in the Lancaster area. Lancaster Lindy Circle is a non-profit unincorporated association run by a small team of volunteers.

What We Offer

Weekly Lindy Hop Classes
We run weekly classes in Lindy Hop suitable for beginner and improver dancers. We sometimes run classes in Solo Jazz, including routines such as the Shim Sham.

Social dances
Together with our partners Bay Balboa and the Lancaster University Swing Dance Society, we run social dances in the Lancaster area, including our monthly dance The Jam Circle.

Vintage DJs
If you're looking for the sounds of the Swing Era - 20s, 30s and 40s - for your event, then why not hire one of our DJs!!

Lindy Hop Workshops
We run workshops in Lindy Hop which feature both local teachers and nationally/internationally renowned teachers.

Private events
Looking for something a little different for your wedding, birthday or other celebration? Why not hire us to do a taster class!
Performances
Local dancers have performed at both dance and corporate events and can make your event go with a bang!

What is the Lindy Hop?

The Lindy Hop is a Swing Dance that was born in African-American communities in Harlem, New York City in 1928, and was very popular during the Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s. The Savoy Ballroom in Harlem was one of the hubs for Lindy Hop and its development. It is is often referred to as the original American street dance because social dancing and improvisation is at its very core. Lindy Hop was the result of a fusion of a number of dances, including Charleston, Tap, and the Breakaway, and since the Swing Era the dance has continued to evolve. One of the most famous Lindy Hoppers from that era is Frankie Manning, dancer and choreographer in Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, and who was instrumental in bringing the Lindy Hop back in the 1980s. Now the Lindy Hop is danced all over the world, from New York, to Lancaster.

Meet The Lancaster Lindy Circle Team

We are a non-profit unincorporated association run by a small committee. We are lucky to have a pool of teachers and volunteers to help run our classes and events.

Caroline

Committee Member - Teacher

Janja

Committee Member - Teacher

Karen

Committee Member - Teacher

Sarah

Committee Member - Teacher

Alex

Teacher

Becky

Teacher

Chris

Teacher - DJ

Chris

Teacher

Dan
Teacher
Jen

DJ

Liz

DJ

Suzi
Teacher - DJ