Swing & lindy hop
Dance lindy hop and other bouncy partner styles to big-band swing jazz.
Swing & lindy hop
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $40
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It gets your body properly working.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to get moving
Maybe not if
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want something gentle on your body
- You want something calm
Heads upTurning up alone to groups of strangers
What it feels like
Swing & lindy hopAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$480About $3 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Go to a beginners' lindy class, then stay for the social dance after.
1.5 hours or moreA specialist venueVery easy to start
Questions
How much does swing & lindy hop cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $40 a month once you are going.
How much time does swing & lindy hop take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do swing & lindy hop?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is swing & lindy hop good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Go to a beginners' lindy class, then stay for the social dance after.
Do I need other people for swing & lindy hop?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.