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 pure beginners, drop in for experienced beginners)
*New* Solo Jazz Blast Class: 20:40-21:00 (£20 for the entire term) (Drop in)
Improvers Class (drop in) : 21:00 - 22:00
Cost: £12.50 - drop in class, £50 for 5 classes, £80 for 10 classes
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 in 5-6 week chunks. 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 at class.
Upcoming Classes & Events
SAVOY 100 dance project
The savoy ballroom opened on March 12th 1926.
It was a centerpiece of Harlem culture and a place where African American artistic expression was given space to flourish, it was sadly torn down in 1959.
On this day, 12th March 2026, we take a moment to celebrate the amazing people who brought this dance to life. It is because of their hard work and creativity that we are able to come together now, continuing to enjoy and appreciate it 100 years later.
It is also important to remember that there were challenges along the way. The people of Harlem were told that when the Savoy Ballroom was taken down, something new would be built in its place, but that never happened. This was not just about losing a building, for many years those in power tried to push African American families out of their homes and communities in New York City. But they continued to stand strong and proud.
Here in London the Lindy Hop scene celebrates diversity. There was a time where London felt divided but we are using this as an opportunity to come together. #LondonUnite
A collaboration of different dance schools, this video was put together by a small group of dancers in just over a week. People took time out of their schedules to show how important it is to celebrate the history of this dance and to honour all those who came before us- To keep the spirit alive.
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
