The Swing Era

25/08/2026

Join Hsin and Graham this Thurs at the Dark Horse at 8pm for a FREE Lindyhop class - They’ll be teaching an opening sequence to the Jazz Classic “Im Beginning to see the Light” by Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. Then the following week we dance it together at 10pm part of our charity social - Swing out for Venezuela. As a community we dance to actively care for the community we build 🙌

20/08/2026

A reminder that tomorrow is the last day of the Early Bird rate for the Trisha Seewell Solo Jazz workshop. Bring a full water bottle and a towel, prepare to work hard and support each other! Booking: https://theswingera.co.uk/workshop/trish-sewell-solo-jazz/

16/08/2026

What is summer for if it isn't for ensuring you have a red hot autumn / winter season planned in with your swing dance friends.

All available for booking:
3 Sept six week dance courses| 31 Oct Halloween Ball | 20 Dec Christmas Ball and an extra special christmas workshop - The Heart of Lindy Hop - 21 Dec with International stars Leigh Richards and Scott Cupitt.

As always, book early for best rates and to avoid disappointment 🎶😎🎶😎 www.theswingera.co.uk

14/08/2026

Swing dance is one of the easiest ways to add more fun (and more movement) to your week. You don’t need experience, special kit, or a dance partner — just a willingness to have a go.

So, If you’ve been looking for a hobby that’s social, energising, and genuinely joyful, why not join us and give our Fundamentals class or Learn Lindy in a Day workshop a try.

More info: https://theswingera.co.uk/

13/08/2026

REMINDER >> THE SWING ERA DANCERS - Meet with dance friends and spend some time moving together, whether it's in the kitchen, lounge, park garden or at the Dark Horse on Thurs nights! Dance around to I'm Beginning to See the Light'. We'll be all together at classes again soon. 🎶😎🌞

We dance to lift our spirits To stay connected To create resilience and to actively care for the community we build Venezuela has been hit by a devastating earthquake, leaving families grieving, communities displaced, and essential services under severe strain. Homes and local infrastructure have be...

09/08/2026

Ready for a summer swing dance challenge? Join our charity fundraiser Swing out for Venezuela. We are learning and practicing a dance choreography by The Swing Era teachers Hsin and Tom to one of the all time Jazz classics - I'm Beginning to see the Light' by Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington.

Have a listen and move your body 😎🎶😍
More info and choreography link at NEWS: www.theswingera.co.uk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_PTpcVgdSM&list=RDT_PTpcVgdSM&start_radio=1

"I'm Beginning to See the Light" is a popular song and jazz standar...

06/08/2026

This time next month we'll be welcoming on home turf the one and only Trisha Sewell for a Solo Jazz Workshop. The dance studio has that all important air con and a sprung dance floor. We can't WAIT. Book your place now whilst you still can: https://theswingera.co.uk/workshop/trish-sewell-solo-jazz/

05/08/2026

Learn the Swing out for Venezuela Fundraiser choreography. More details: https://theswingera.co.uk/latest-news/venezuela-earthquake-appeal/