New Absolute beginners course and Improvers drop in start on Jan 10th 2024.
Absolute beginners will be working on the basic 6 count moves.
Improvers will be learning chunks of Chester Whitmore's 'Californian Orange' solo jazz routine over the whole year as a warm up, and then some challenging partner dancing moves.
Meanwhile.......
Watch SwingState perform @ Lantern Arts Centre Christmas celebrations
Nov 25, 2023
SwingState will be doing solo jazz and partner pieces for both the beginners and improvers groups in the main church hall from 14:30 - 15:00! Come and watch and support us!
Join us as our end of year SwingState Party!
Dec 6th, 2023. 19:30 - 22:00
Join us for an all levels Christmas themed class, and then stay for drinks and snacks and a social dance - Bring something to share! This is a perfect time to meet the rest of our little community if you are planning to start any courses next year.
RSVP below!

Get in touch to join the gang!
Upcoming SwingState Classes
- Wed, 06 DecRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre06 Dec 2023, 19:30 – 22:00 GMTRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Rd, Raynes Park, London SW20 8RA, UK
- Multiple DatesWed, 10 JanRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre10 Jan 2024, 19:30 – 22:00 GMTRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Rd, London SW20, UK
- Multiple DatesWed, 17 JanRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre17 Jan 2024, 19:30 – 22:00 GMTRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Rd, London SW20, UK
- Multiple DatesWed, 24 JanRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre24 Jan 2024, 19:30 – 22:00 GMTRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Rd, London SW20, UK
- Multiple DatesWed, 31 JanRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre31 Jan 2024, 19:30 – 22:00 GMTRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Rd, London SW20, UK
- Wed, 07 FebRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre07 Feb 2024, 19:30 – 22:00 GMTRehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Rd, Raynes Park, London SW20 8RA, UK
Overview of our regular weekly classes

RAYNES PARK Wednesday Classes
Rehearsal Studio, Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park, SW20
Absolute Beginners: 19:30 - 20:30
Break/Social/Snacks: 20:30-21:00
Improvers Class : 21:00 - 22:00
£12.50 - drop in class
£50 for 5 classes
£80 for 10 classes
Pay by (Cash, PayPal, Credit Card or online)
Evidence of vaccination required
No partner required, we will rotate.
Learn both lead and follow in class.
More 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 in 5-7 week chunks. Welcome to drop in mid term if you've got experience but absolute beginners should come at the beginning of each term. RSVP your attendance above and pay at class.
Improver's Level Notes:
Level info:
Improvers:
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 :)
Individual class details when you RSVP by scrolling up.
Contact us if you've got any questions!