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Swing Dance Cumbria
Swing Dance Cumbria

Swing Dance Cumbria

@swingdancecumbria

Dance Styles
Balboa
Collegiate Shag
Lindy Hop
Swing
Levels
Absolute Beginners
Slow Balboa Beginner
Lindy Hop Fundamentals
Balboa Beginners
Lindy Hop Improvers
Balboa Improvers
Slow Balboa Improvers
Lindy Hop Intermediate +

Our Regular Classes

Introductory level Balboa classes focusing on core concepts and moves in a friendly, relaxed weekly class. We have regular start points throughout the year where we begin teaching from scratch. Dancers with some previous experience are welcome to drop-in.

Every Wednesday
Wed, 04 Nov 18:00 GMT
Penrith Parish Centre
Balboa

Explore core Lindy Hop moves and concepts with us in these 4-week teaching blocks. We teach in an informal, fun and friendly way, encouraging social dancing, playfulness and connection through progressive teaching.

Every Wednesday
Wed, 04 Nov 19:00 GMT
Penrith Parish Centre
Lindy Hop

Improver classes are for dancers who are already comfortable with the Fundamentals material and have started experimenting with variation and musicality. These sessions explore a wider range of moves, footwork variations and musical ideas.

Every Wednesday
Wed, 04 Nov 20:15 GMT
Penrith Parish Centre
Lindy Hop

Our Upcoming Events

Join Ella and Simon for an afternoon of swirly, whirly fun! Balboa is an elegant swing dance that originated in the packed ballrooms of California and is loved by swing dancers for its subtleties and nuance. Suitable for complete beginners.

Sun, 08 Nov 14:00 GMT
Penrith Parish Centre
Balboa

Free social swing dance event in Carlisle! Informal drop-in event, with no need to book; just turn up! Beginner-friendly 7pm-10pm Crown Lane Cellar Bar, Long Lane, Carlisle Friendly dancers and beautiful venue. Come dance with us!

Sun, 22 Nov 19:00 GMT
Crown Lane Cellar
Swing

Shag is a swing dance style that originated in the 1930s and is often danced to faster music. It has a very distinct aesthetic and puts a smile on everyone's faces. Open to all; no experience needed and complete beginners welcome.

Sat, 05 Dec 14:00 GMT
Penrith Parish Centre
Collegiate Shag

Free social swing dance event in Carlisle! Informal drop-in event, with no need to book; just turn up! Beginner-friendly 7pm-10pm Crown Lane Cellar Bar, Long Lane, Carlisle Friendly dancers and beautiful venue. Come dance with us!

Sun, 06 Dec 19:00 GMT
Crown Lane Cellar
Swing

Join us for our end-of-year festive social dance with fabulous live band The Lounge Lizards, as well as festive nibbles, drinks and DJ sets for dancing all night long. Bring-and-share food table and pay bar. £15 advance/£16 on the door

Sat, 19 Dec 19:00 GMT
Sargeant Collier Bar
Lindy Hop

Free social swing dance event in Carlisle! Informal drop-in event, with no need to book; just turn up! Beginner-friendly 7pm-10pm Crown Lane Cellar Bar, Long Lane, Carlisle Friendly dancers and beautiful venue. Come dance with us!

Sun, 20 Dec 19:00 GMT
Crown Lane Cellar
Swing