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Specialist Lindy Hop, Swing Dance & Solo Jazz classes Friendly classes for beginners through to experienced dancers No partner or previous dance experience required Learn to dance socially to authentic Swing Era music
Want to learn Swing Dance? York Lindy welcomes you to our weekly Beginners Lindy Hop class in the centre of York! Followed by social dancing (first Thursday of the month) or our Improvers class (all other Thursdays).
Join Katie and Robin for a lesson or two in Swing Dancing.
Join Ruth, Jess and Rich for a lesson or two in Swing Dancing.
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A new Thursday evening packed with dancing, learning and community! Lindy Lab, taught by Kiki, with occasional guest teachers! Vernacular Jazz, includes energetic solo movement, rhythmic footwork, and classic jazz steps
7 week block of progressive Lindy Hop classes suitable for absolute beginners (level 1), followed by social dancing
This year you can expect: 5 parties with live music! Taster lessons! Board games! Cake! Murder!
Greetings fellow Bluesers! Join us once a month for a blues night to remember at Blues at the Ritzy.
Welcome to Jorvik 2026! Our first weekender of the year, where the community gets together to welcome new dancers! Either a fast-track introduction into the world of swing dance, or a celebration of Lindy and solo jazz in the beautiful City of York.
Two-day weekend workshop with international Balboa instructors Kate Hedin and David Rehm with Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon social dances
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