The Swing Era
@theswingera
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About usThe Dance School that brings you authentic 1920s 1930s and 1940s vintage swing dance courses (Lindy Hop), performances, authentic swing music and events in Birmingham! Since 2014.
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Join our teachers and start off your journey into Lindy Hop with a solid foundation. Learning how to Lead or Follow, we'll teach all of the basic, core skills and help you to dance with confidence.
You will need to have completed at least 2 rounds of the 6 week Fundamentals course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.
You will need to have completed at least 3 rounds of the 6 week Improvers course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.
Join The Swing Era's annual Halloween swing dance for a spooky night of costumes, social dancing, a beginner taster lesson, great music and prizes. Costumes encouraged, all welcome—come solo or with friends for a frightfully fun evening!
Join Anna Perman for three fun and festive weeks of Solo Jazz, exploring classic jazz steps, rhythms and styling while learning a Christmas routine. You’ll also have the option to perform the routine at The Swing Era Christmas Party.
Take to the air in this beginner-friendly aerials workshop with Arrianne O’Shea and Scott Cupit. Learn achievable air steps, safe spotting and solid aerial technique, with plenty of guidance, practice and a few Swing history nuggets along the way. Perfect
Celebrate the festive season with The Swing Era! Join us for a fun Christmas swing dance featuring a beginner taster class, social dancing, festive music and a welcoming atmosphere. Christmas outfits are encouraged—whether it's a festive frock, Christmas
Join Leigh Richards and Scott Cupit, for an inspiring intermediate/advanced workshop exploring the heart of 8-count Lindy Hop. Expect technical insights, musicality, fascinating dance history, plenty of laughs.
Always fancied trying Lindy Hop, but never had the time to go to any weekly classes or 6 week courses? Three short Lindy Hop classes including 8 count Lindy steps, 6 count Lindy steps and the Charleston.
Join our teachers and start off your journey into Lindy Hop with a solid foundation. Learning how to Lead or Follow, we'll teach all of the basic, core skills and help you to dance with confidence.
You will need to have completed at least 2 rounds of the 6 week Fundamentals course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.
You will need to have completed at least 3 rounds of the 6 week Improvers course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.
Always fancied trying Lindy Hop, but never had the time to go to any weekly classes or 6 week courses? Three short Lindy Hop classes including 8 count Lindy steps, 6 count Lindy steps and the Charleston.
Join our teachers and start off your journey into Lindy Hop with a solid foundation. Learning how to Lead or Follow, we'll teach all of the basic, core skills and help you to dance with confidence.
You will need to have completed at least 2 rounds of the 6 week Fundamentals course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.
You will need to have completed at least 3 rounds of the 6 week Improvers course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.