Swing Patrol have many classes all over London (and other parts of the country I think), with multiple teachers, and I have been to the Waterloo and Vauxhall classes.
They do a special called a class card, which is £70 for 10 classes, and if you do more than one class in a night there is a special discount. I got one of these cards for my birthday, and from my first class I was HOOKED. Swing has become a bit of an obsession (in a good way!) and I just want to do it all the time :)
I have been taught by Simon, Robyn and Kat, and they all teach multiple classes in different areas of London and with really great, friendly, approachable (slightly kooky!) teaching styles.
It is great exercise for people who like to not feel like they're actually doing exercise, because it is just so much fun! And who wouldn't want to learn dances with names like Dipsy Doodle and Tranky Doo?!
And even better, there is a whole social scene! I went to my first social swing dance on Saturday at the Camden Centre, and everyone is dressed nicely in their retro style clothes (or whatever is comfortable), and you get to meet (and dance with) lots of new people, learn new moves, watch performers, there's a great live band... Honestly, what is not to love? I'm making new friends, being active and getting healthy, I have an excuse to wear my vintage fashions, and I am constantly being inspired by really talented teachers. I'm looking forward to entering competitions and applying for performance troupes, and I hope to see you in class soon! read more