Swing Dance classes
SwingStateLondon
Dance with everyone and anyone in South West London!
Hello, dancers!
We are a dance school who run Lindy Hop classes for Beginners and Intermediates at the Lantern Arts Centre in Raynes Park, London, UK. Classes are on Wednesday evenings. Your teachers are Dawn and Moh (read more about us on 'The Team' page). Scroll down to see the dates of our classes, and RSVP so we know who is coming, especially if you are new.
SwingState classes are small and bespoke to our students. We specialise in teaching our students how to social dance properly with anybody on the global lindy hop scene. Our students enjoy performing for their friends and family at least once a year. We love making friends, travelling to dance events together and want everyone to rejoice in their own bodies through dance.
Come and join our community!
Overview of our regular weekly classes
RAYNES PARK Wednesday Classes
Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park, SW20
Absolute Beginners Course: 19:30 - 20:30 (Sign up for the whole course in weeks 1 & 2 for pure beginners, drop in for experienced beginners)
Solo Jazz Blast Class: 20:40-21:00 (£20 for the entire term) (Drop in)
Improvers Class (drop in) : 21:00 - 22:00
Cost: £15 - drop in, £100 for the whole 10 week term
Pay in person at class by a variety of means: Cash, PayPal, Credit Card, Bank transfer etc.
No partner required, we will rotate.
Venue info at the Lantern Website here
Absolute Beginner Level notes:
Classes are progressive - Starting from from absolute beginners (i.e. ground zero) and then progressing for the full term. Welcome to drop in mid term if you've got experience but absolute beginners should sign up below and attend from week 1/2 and finish the course.
Solo Jazz Level Notes:
Improver's level, but I am very accommodating. Just basic coordination and a determination to go for it and practice at home will do!
Improver's Level Notes:
1) You would have attended more than 10 swing classes from other schools before Or
2 ) You would have attended two - three swing state absolute beginners courses Or
3) You know you are a fast learner in dance or have experience in other partner dances Or
4) You are an experienced lead/follow and want to learn the other role.
5) We told you personally to come :)
6) If you are unsure of your level, just attend the Absolute beginners' class as a drop in beginner and we will dance with you then and help you decide on your level. (Pay for one class only).
RSVP your attendance below and pay online or at class.
Upcoming Classes & Events
34 days to the event02 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 20:30 BSTRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Rd, London SW20, UKOur classes are focussed on technique and take our time - everyone welcome! This is a 'Everyone Leads and Everyone follows' class and it progresses in 5-7 week chunks . Absolute beginners 19:30-20:30.
34 days to the event02 Sept 2026, 20:40 – 21:00London, Tolverne Rd, Raynes Park, London SW20 8RA, UKChallenging Intermediate level solo jazz class in between the beginners and intermediate class.
34 days to the event02 Sept 2026, 21:00 – 22:00 BSTRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Rd, London SW20, UKOur classes are focussed on individualised feedback and we encourage intermediates to swap roles regularly.
End of Term socials!
In venues in Wimbledon
Since May 2026, we have been hosting end-of-term parties for our students at venues in Wimbledon. These parties provide our students with the opportunity to practice what they've learned in a social environment and meet others in the Lindy Hop dance scene. We play the best music, feature top DJs, and now have our own house band! We understand that it can be intimidating to attend one of the many Lindy Hop parties in London, so these events are specially designed by us, for us. Check out the video of the latest social we dance at the incredible Dog and Fox in Wimbledon. The venue was divine, and the atmosphere was amazing! Of course. more than just our students turned up. Thank you everyone in London and beyond who supported us. More details for the next one to be found at our 'party page'.
Dancers: Colbert - @xcolbert, Raquel Amat Parra - @raquel_amat_parra, Tommy Kaneko, Robert Beaney - @rob.ftafitness, Lubna Ibrahim - @lubna941, Dawn McWong @swingstate.london ,Korantema Anyimadu - @korantema.curates, Angela Andrew @cookiesjammin, Kibble White @kibblewhite . Dance Schools: Sunshine Swing - @sunshineswing_brixton, SwingState London - @swingstate.london, Lindy Hop East London - #LindyHopEastLdn, Sugar Hill Hop - @sugarhillhop. Dance Coaches Angela Andrew & Colbert.
With Support from : The Frankie Manning Foundation - @frankiemanningfoundation www.frankiemanningfoundation.org, Siobhan Davies Studios - @siobhandaviesstudios www.siobhandavies.com
Savoy 100 Video Project Created and Organised by Sing Lim @sing_lim @swingstation.sg Video Edited by @xcolbert #Savoy100 #LindyHop #homeofthehappyfeet #HarlemNewYork #SavoyBallroom #Savoy100VideoProject
