Swing Dance classes
SwingStateLondon
Dance with everyone and anyone in South West London!
Hello, dancers!
Welcome to SwingState! We run small, friendly Lindy Hop classes for Beginners and Int/Adv at the Lantern Arts Centre in Raynes Park, London.
Classes are every Wednesday evenings, taught by Dawn and Moh. You can find out more about us on our The Team page.
Scroll down to see our upcoming class dates and RSVP so we know who’s coming — especially if you’re new. We also throw dance socials with live music at the end of term for our students!
Dance, learn and make friends
Our classes are small and tailored to our students. We focus on helping you become a confident social dancer, so you can dance comfortably with people wherever you go in the global Lindy Hop community.
We also love performing! Our students have the chance to dance for friends and family at least once a year.
Most importantly, SwingState is about having fun, making friends, travelling to dance events together and feeling great in your own body 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, £70 for the whole 7 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
13 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.
13 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.
13 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'.
