# The Swing Era > Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. Lindy Hop Swing Dance Classes, Music & Events in Birmingham ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://theswingera.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Adventures](https://theswingera.co.uk/courses/advanced-lindy-hop/): Refine your technique, musicality, and social dancing in our advanced Lindy Hop course. - [Improvers](https://theswingera.co.uk/courses/intermediate-lindy-hop/): Build on your swing-out and expand your Lindy Hop vocabulary in a structured six-week course. - [Fundamentals](https://theswingera.co.uk/courses/fundamentals-lindy-hop/): Learn the foundations of Lindy Hop in a friendly six-week course. No partner or experience needed. - [Data & Privacy](https://theswingera.co.uk/data-privacy/) - [Courses](https://theswingera.co.uk/courses/) - [Contact Us](https://theswingera.co.uk/contact-us/) - [Our Story](https://theswingera.co.uk/about-us/) - [About the dance](https://theswingera.co.uk/about-the-dance/) - [Safety and Etiquette in Swing Dancing](https://theswingera.co.uk/safety-in-swing-dancing/): DANCE ETIQUETTE (ABRIDGED) By Bobby White, Swungover. https://swungover.wordpress.com (Additions in italics by Stephen Badham and Martyn Nelson) Key message: Respecting oneself, one’s dance partner, and others on the floor. On Asking Someone to Dance: Ask another person to swing dance by simply using polite words. Eg: “Would you like to dance?” “Care to dance?” “May - [Terms and Conditions](https://theswingera.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) - [Meet the team!](https://theswingera.co.uk/meet-the-team/) - [Events and Socials](https://theswingera.co.uk/events-and-socials/) - [Workshops](https://theswingera.co.uk/workshops/) - [History of Lindy Hop](https://theswingera.co.uk/what-is-swing-dancing/): You might have seen swing dancing in old films, videos or came across as performance somewhere. Most people associate swing dancing with the iconic aerials or 'air steps' and high energy. We've gathered some amazing historical photos of swing dancing for you here: Pinterest Swing dancing and jazzAll swing dance styles are jazz dances and - [Start Dancing](https://theswingera.co.uk/start-dancing/) ## Courses - [Solo Jazz routine](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/solo-jazz-routine/) - [Solo Jazz routine - Improvers](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/solo-jazz-routine-improvers/) - [Fundamentals | Lindy Hop Course - April 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/fundamentals-lindy-hop-course-feb-2027-2/) - [Adventures | Lindy Hop - April 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/adventures-lindy-hop-april-2027/) - [Adventures | Lindy Hop - Feb 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/adventures-lindy-hop-jan-2027-2/) - [Adventures | Lindy Hop - Jan 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/adventures-lindy-hop-jan-2027/) - [Improvers | Lindy Hop Course - May 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/improvers-lindy-hop-course-may-2027/) - [Improvers | Lindy Hop Course - April 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/improvers-lindy-hop-course-april-2027/) - [Improvers | Lindy Hop Course - Feb 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/improvers-lindy-hop-course-feb-2027/) - [Improvers | Lindy Hop Course - Jan 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/improvers-lindy-hop-course-jan-2027/) - [Fundamentals | Lindy Hop Course - May 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/fundamentals-lindy-hop-course-may-2027/) - [Fundamentals | Lindy Hop Course - Feb 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/fundamentals-lindy-hop-course-feb-2027/) - [Fundamentals | Lindy Hop Course - Jan 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/fundamentals-lindy-hop-course-jan-2027/) - [Adventures | Lindy Hop - May 2027](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/adventures-lindy-hop-may-2027/) - [Improvers | Lindy Hop Course - Oct 2026](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/improvers-lindy-hop-course/) - [Fundamentals | Lindy Hop Course - Oct 2026](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/fundamentals-lindy-hop-course/) - [Fundamentals | Lindy Hop Course - Sep](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/fundamentals-lindy-hop-course-2/) - [Adventures | Lindy Hop - Oct](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/adventures-lindy-hop-2/) - [Improvers | Lindy Hop Course - Oct](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/improvers-lindy-hop-course-2/) - [Adventures | Lindy Hop](https://theswingera.co.uk/course/adventures-lindy-hop/) ## Events and Socials - [Spookeasy](https://theswingera.co.uk/event-and-social/spookeasy/) - [Xmas Party](https://theswingera.co.uk/event-and-social/xmas-party/) - [The Swing Era at The Dark Horse](https://theswingera.co.uk/event-and-social/the-swing-era-at-the-dark-horse/) - [Summer Ball](https://theswingera.co.uk/event-and-social/summer-ball/): June 4, 2026 ## Latest News - [Venezuela earthquake appeal](https://theswingera.co.uk/latest-news/venezuela-earthquake-appeal/) - [Latest newsletters](https://theswingera.co.uk/latest-news/latest-newsletters/) - [2027 course dates at the Swing Era](https://theswingera.co.uk/latest-news/2027-course-dates-at-the-swing-era/) - [High Level Learning with Leigh & Scott](https://theswingera.co.uk/latest-news/high-level-learning-with-leigh-scott/) ## Team Members - [Aga](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/aga/) - [Eli Ruiz](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/eli-arevalo/) - [Hannah Leach](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/hannah-leach/) - [Hsin (Shin) Hsin-Yu (Eva) Chen](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/hsin-shin-hsin-yu-eva-chen/) - [Graham Smith](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/graham-smith/) - [Suzanne Brittain](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/suzanne-brittain/) - [Anna Perman](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/anna-perman/) - [Ochryn Oshwal](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/ochryn-oshwal/) - [Norman Wakeman](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/norman-wakeman/) - [Suze Grubham](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/suzanne-grubham/) - [Glenn](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/glenn/) - [Chloe Derry](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/chloe-derry/) - [Suky Chopra](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/suky-chopra/) - [Martyn Nelson](https://theswingera.co.uk/team_member/martyn-nelson/) ## Workshops - [Day Hopper - Learn to Lindy Hop](https://theswingera.co.uk/workshop/day-hopper-learn-to-lindy-hop-2/) - [Beginner Aerials](https://theswingera.co.uk/workshop/beginner-aerials/) - [The Heart of Lindy Hop!](https://theswingera.co.uk/workshop/the-heart-of-lindy-hop/) - [Day Hopper - Learn to Lindy Hop](https://theswingera.co.uk/workshop/day-hopper-learn-to-lindy-hop/) - [Switch it up](https://theswingera.co.uk/workshop/switch-dancing/) - [Trisha Sewell Solo Jazz](https://theswingera.co.uk/workshop/trish-sewell-solo-jazz/) - [The Big Apple](https://theswingera.co.uk/workshop/the-big-apple/)