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Birmingham based Swing Dancing School

WELCOME TO the Swing Era

The Dance School that brings you authentic 1920s 1930s and 1940s vintage swing dance classes (Lindy Hop), performances, authentic swing music and events in Birmingham! Since 2014.

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Swing dancers

Dance styles we teach: Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Charleston, Solo jazz.

A community focused dance school

Swing dancing is a family of social dances that grew out of the jazz era — Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, and more. It is playful, musical, and welcoming to newcomers. No partner needed, no experience required.

  • Beginners welcome
  • No partner needed
  • No experience required
  • All ages
  • Social & fun

Born in Harlem, loved everywhere

About the dance

What is swing dancing?

Swing dancing grew out of the jazz clubs and ballrooms of 1920s New York. Lindy Hop — the mother of all swing dances — was danced at the famous Savoy Ballroom and spread across the world through Hollywood films and travelling performers. Today it's danced at festivals and socials on every continent. Playful, musical and deeply social, it's the perfect dance for anyone.

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What people say

From the community

  • The friendliest dance floor I have found—great music and patient teachers.

    Alex M. Weekly social
  • I started with two left feet and now I cannot wait for Saturday night.

    Jordan P. Beginner series
  • The community here is the real draw—fun first, perfection optional.

    Sam R. Social dancer

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Drop-in classes · 6-week courses

Private lessons · Day workshops

Regular socials