Edinburgh Swing Dance Society (ESDS) is an informal society of dancers which exists to introduce and promote social swing dancing in Scotland, by organising classes, workshops and dance nights. We mainly offer classes in Lindy Hop, but also dance Balboa and Charleston, plus jazz routines and ‘strolls’ such as the Shim Sham and the Jitterbug Stroll. ESDS was originally formed in 1996 and received a
n enormous amount of support in the early years from Russell Sargeant and Carolene Hinds, leading members of The Jiving Lindy Hoppers. ESDS has a warm and welcoming atmosphere with all members able and willing to share their experience, knowledge, and passion for swing, music, and culture. None of the local contributors take fees for teaching, administering, or the organising of events. Any income after costs is used to subsidise weekend events with the highest quality teachers from around the world. Our emphasis is very much on learning social dancing. When on the floor socially, dancing is not about impressing the crowd, it’s about the dance-connection with your partner and sharing your interpretation of the music. Membership
You don’t have to be a full member of ESDS to attend our events, but if you do join you get discounted prices at ESDS and other reciprocal events, and an opportunity to partake in the running of the society. Stockbridge House
2 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB
