Swingland Dance Classes & Events, Balham

02/09/2026

Join us every Tuesday at The Bedford for classes and dancingl -

Information and booking for Swingland's swing dance night C Jam at The Bedford, on Tuesday 8 September 2026.

17/08/2026

Classes and dancing this week - Hammersmith on Monday (A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club), Balham on Tuesday (C Jam @ The Bedford). Details below and at www.swingland.com

CLASSES AND DANCING THIS WEEK

* MONDAY 17th August @ The Hammersmith Club, 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 9DH
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/a-train/schedule/

* TUESDAY 18th August @ The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
C Jam @ The Bedford
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates/advanced Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/c-jam/schedule/

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Swingland - list of classes, clubs and events coming up.

14/08/2026

SUNDAY - SWINGFEST 2026 @ THE BEDFORD

Current booking update -

Workshops - there are still a few places in all workshops but there is currently a hold on bookings for FOLLOWS in both the 12.20pm Lindy hop sessions.

Afternoon band/dancing - good numbers, but there are still places available.

Evening band/dance party - very limited places available now. This will sell out first.

www.swingfest.org.uk

09/08/2026

Classes and dancing this week - Hammersmith on Monday (A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club), Balham on Tuesday (C Jam @ The Bedford). Details below and at www.swingland.com

CLASSES AND DANCING THIS WEEK

* MONDAY 10th August @ The Hammersmith Club, 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 9DH
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/a-train/schedule/

* TUESDAY 11th August @ The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
C Jam @ The Bedford
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates/advanced Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/c-jam/schedule/

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Sunday 16th August @ The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD

SwingFest 2026 - Get your tickets now!

SwingFest has sold out every year to date - don't miss out...

The afternoon is aimed at everyone, including non-dancers. There's more seating available than the evening, it's family-friendly - and tickets include a FREE beginners swing dance class (courtesy of Swingland)

The evening is aimed at swing dancers of all levels, but is suitable for everyone (over-16). Seating is very limited, and must be reserved.

The Lindy hop workshops are suitable for improvers through to advanced (2 levels), and the Charleston, Black Bottom, and tap dance workshops are suitable for beginners and up.

Prices are lower before 14th August.

Get your tickets now at www.swingfest.org.uk

03/08/2026

Classes and dancing this week - Hammersmith on Monday (A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club), Balham on Tuesday (C Jam @ The Bedford). Details below and at www.swingland.com

CLASSES AND DANCING THIS WEEK

* MONDAY 3rd August @ The Hammersmith Club, 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 9DH
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/a-train/schedule/

* TUESDAY 4th August @ The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
C Jam @ The Bedford
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates/advanced Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/c-jam/schedule/

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Less than two weeks til SwingFest - get your tickets now at www.swingfest.org.uk

27/07/2026

Classes and dancing this week - Hammersmith on Monday (A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club), Balham on Tuesday (C Jam @ The Bedford). Details below and at www.swingland.com

CLASSES AND DANCING THIS WEEK

* MONDAY 27th July @ The Hammersmith Club, 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 9DH
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/a-train/schedule/

* TUESDAY 28th July @ The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
C Jam @ The Bedford
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates/advanced Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/c-jam/schedule/

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Get your tickets now for www.swingfest.org.uk

Swingland provides Swing Dancing classes, workshops and events in & around London for absolute beginners and up. Lindy hop, Charleston, jazz dance and more!

27/07/2026

Learn to dance with Swingland - www.swingland.com

Swing • Lindy hop • Jitterbug • Jive • Charleston • Jazz

LONDON (Hammersmith, Balham, Chiswick, Isleworth) • WINDSOR

SUMMER UPDATE
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>>> SWINGFEST 2026

SUNDAY 16th AUGUST - a full day of workshops and live swing music as the SwingFest team take over The Bedford! NOW BOOKING at www.swingfest.org.uk

>>> WEEKLY CLASSES AND DANCING

EVERY MONDAY - HAMMERSMITH (except Bank Holiday Monday 31st August)
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club
Monday evenings at The Hammersmith Club, 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 9DH
Doors open from 6.30pm
6.45pm beginners/improvers swing dance (Lindy hop) class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing - with swing DJ and occasional live bands
No partner needed. No previous experience needed for beginners!
Book on-line at swingland.com/a-train/schedule/ - or just turn up.

EVERY TUESDAY - BALHAM
C Jam @ The Bedford
Tuesday evenings at The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
Doors open from 6.30pm
6.45pm beginners/improvers swing dance (Lindy hop) class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing - with swing DJs and monthly live bands
No partner needed. No previous experience needed for beginners!
Book on-line at swingland.com/c-jam/schedule/ - or just turn up.

LIVE MUSIC DATES (C Jam @ The Bedford)
TUESDAY 29th SEPTEMBER - Louise Messenger & special guests - info and booking link nearer the time

EVERY WEDNESDAY - ISLEWORTH
(closed for the summer - re-opens Wednesday 9th September)
Hoppin' @ WERFA Pavilion
Wednesday evenings at Swingland @ WERFA Pavilion, WERFA Park, Ten Foot Way, Woodlands, Isleworth TW7
Doors open from 7.15pm
7.30pm beginners/improvers swing dance (Lindy hop) class - followed by time to practice
No partner needed. No previous experience needed!
Book on-line at swingland.com/hoppin/schedule/ - or just turn up.

>>> WORKSHOPS

MONTLHY SUNDAYS - HAMMERSMITH/CHISWICK & WINDSOR
Workshops @ Linden House Riverside & The Old Court
Sunday 27th SEPTEMBER at Linden House Riverside, 60 Upper Mall, London W6 9TA
11am-1pm beginners/improvers swing dance (Lindy hop) workshop
No partner needed. No previous experience needed!
Book on-line at swingland.com/workshops-linden-house/schedule/
Next Windsor date coming soon

Also check out SwingFest (above)

>>> PRIVATE CLASSES

Wedding (first dance) and more - please enquire

>>> THE WINTER SWING BALL 2026

SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER @ The Main Hall, Latymer Upper, Hammersmith
* Live music from an all-star swingin' big band
* Lulu's pop-up bar
* Dress to impress
* Fantastic wooden dance floor
* All welcome - no dance experience needed!
Booking (required) open soon swingland.com/winter-swing-ball/

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New to swing dancing?

We hope you'll find everything you need here and on our website at www.swingland.com

You can start any of our drop-in classes at any time - you don't need to book or commit to turning up every week - just turn up as and when you can (courses and workshops do require pre-booking). You don't need a partner either - plenty of people turn up on their own or with friends - and we rotate people in the classes as it's the best way to learn (although you may stay together if preferred). If you have any questions please do contact us - we'll be glad to help - and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Save money with Swingland class vouchers - www.swingland.com/class-cards/

Swingland provides Swing Dancing classes, workshops and events in & around London for absolute beginners and up. Lindy hop, Charleston, jazz dance and more!

20/07/2026

Oh my, what an absolutely fantastic band tonight! If you want to hear more of Peter Long in a small group setting, don't miss the afternoon of SwingFest on Sunday 16th August at The Bedford where he'll be playing with Denny Ilett in their 5-piece "R n Bebop" - tickets at SwingFest.org.uk, best prices until tomorrow!!

20/07/2026

Classes and dancing this week - Hammersmith on Monday with live band this week (A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club), Balham on Tuesday (C Jam @ The Bedford), Isleworth on Wednesday (Hoppin' @ WERFA) - PLUS we're back in Windsor on Sunday morning for a beginners workshop. Details below and at www.swingland.com

CLASSES AND DANCING THIS WEEK

* MONDAY 20th July @ The Hammersmith Club, 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 9DH
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club - LIVE BAND NIGHT
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm-11pm social dancing with live music from Rhythm Kitchen - an all-star 5-piece featuring Peter Long & Louise Cookman. Band sets 8.15pm and 9.45pm
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/a-train/schedule/20260720/

* TUESDAY 21st July @ The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
C Jam @ The Bedford
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/c-jam/schedule/

* WEDNESDAY 22nd July @ WERFA Pavilion, WERFA Park, Ten Foot Way, Woodlands, Isleworth TW7
Hoppin' @ WERFA
7.30pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/hoppin/schedule/

* SUNDAY 26th July @ The Old Court Artspace, 59 St. Leonard's Road, Windsor SL4 3BL
Beginners workshop
11am-1pm Kick off your swing dancing (Lindy hop) with this fun and informative workshop! Or consolidate your basics if you've already taken a few beginners classes. No partner or previous experience needed. Expect to have lots of fun - and a few challenges! Teachers - Martin and Ruth.
Book online - swingland.com/windsor-lindy-hop/schedule/20260726/

Information and booking for Swingland's swing dance night A-Train at The Hammersmith Club, on Monday 20 July 2026.

15/07/2026

Just a reminder -
* No Isleworth class tonight because of the football
* Improvers/ints workshop on Sunday morning swingland.com/workshops-linden-house/schedule/20260719/
* Live band on Monday swingland.com/a-train/schedule/

Information and booking for Swingland's workshops at Linden House Riverside, on Sunday 19 July 2026.

13/07/2026

Classes and dancing this week - Hammersmith (A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club) on Monday, Balham (C Jam @ The Bedford) on Tuesday, and improvers/intermediates workshop on Sunday morning (@ Linden House Riverside). Details below and at www.swingland.com

CLASSES AND DANCING THIS WEEK

* MONDAY 13th July @ The Hammersmith Club, 11 Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 9DH
A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/a-train/schedule/20260713/

* TUESDAY 14th July @ The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
C Jam @ The Bedford
6.45pm beginners/improvers Lindy hop class
7.45pm practice/social
8.15pm intermediates Lindy hop class
9pm social dancing
No partner or previous experience required!
Book online (optional) or just turn up - swingland.com/c-jam/schedule/20260714/

* SUNDAY 19th July @ Linden House Riverside, 60 Upper Mall, London W6 9TA
Improvers/intermediates workshop
11am-1pm This workshop is for anyone who wants to level up their dancing. Maybe you've been taking beginners classes for a while, or have taken a beginners workshop or two, and now you would really like to give intermediates classes a go, or you just want to feel more confident social dancing. Swing outs, tandem Charleston and other Lindy hop essentials!
Book online - swingland.com/workshops-linden-house/schedule/20260719/

Swingland provides Swing Dancing classes, workshops and events in & around London for absolute beginners and up. Lindy hop, Charleston, jazz dance and more!

07/07/2026

C Jam is running as usual every Tuesday throughout July and August. In the beautiful air conditioned ballroom at The Bedford. Join us for classes and social dancing from 6.45pm. Details at https://www.swingland.com/c-jam/schedule/

Don't miss SwingFest on Sunday 16th August too - SwingFest.org.uk - best prices before 14th July!

28/06/2026

Live music from the Shirt Tail Stompers after the classes this Tuesday at C Jam @ The Bedford

Beginners/improvers class 6.45pm
Practice/social 7.45pm
Intermediates class 8.15pm - Big Apple jazz this week with Martin
Social dancing with band from 8.50pm

Information and booking for Swingland's swing dance night C Jam at The Bedford, on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

21/06/2026

There is no C Jam @ The Bedford this Tuesday (23rd June) because the venue is showing the England football match. We're back next Tuesday (30th June) with live music from the Shirt Tail Stompers after the classes! Info & booking at

Information and booking for Swingland's swing dance night C Jam at The Bedford, on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

14/06/2026

Classes and dancing as usual this Tuesday (16th June) - all welcome, no partner or previous experience needed!

Beginners class 6.45pm
Practice/social 7.45pm
Intermediates class 8.15pm
Social dancing 9pm

C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands.

06/06/2026

Classes and dancing as usual this Tuesday - all welcome, no partner or previous experience needed!

C Jam is Swingland's weekly Tuesday night swing dance and music club at renowned venue The Bedford in Balham, South London - learn with experienced professional teachers and dance to top swing DJs and monthly live bands.

31/05/2026

Classes and dancing as usual this Tuesday - plus live music after the classes! All welcome, no partner or previous experience needed.

Information and booking for Swingland's swing dance night C Jam at The Bedford, on Tuesday 2 June 2026.