Lindy Hop is an African American social dance that was born in Harlem, New York. Over time it has grown many off shoots which can been seen all over the word today.
The Honey Hoppers performance and training group are taking new members with taster classes throughout January.
For full details see here The Honey Hoppers.
We are online for the time being every Tuesday 7-9pm
Groundswell Fundraiser
February 20th 2021
1-2pm
Beginners Charleston class
Everyone welcome
Over £600 raised!! Thanks so much to all who joined in and donated !!
It is more important than ever that we support the homeless especially with this pandemic where there are little opportunities and many have ended up on the street through lack of support.
Groundswell works with people with experience of homelessness, offering opportunities to contribute to society and create solutions to homelessness. Participation is at their core because the experience of homelessness is crucial in making decisions that affect lives and ultimately help people to move out of homelessness. Groundswell aims to address four key issues: homelessness; health inequalities; lack of participation in service delivery and policy; and a society that does not work for everyone. They achieve this by ensuring people can access health care; offering progression opportunities for people with experience of homelessness; and by creating change in policy and practice.
Zoom link will be sent from Virgin Money Giving straight after donating. Please open your thank you email to find it.
You can donate here
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/hollyfrance1
We would love to raise as much money as possible so please spread the word.
Solo vernacular Jazz
Sunday March 7th 2-3.30pm
Online
£7.50 or free for those cant pay
Solo vernacular jazz with Holly France
Lots of energy, great music and even better moves.
We will be learning something classic steps from this African American dance as well as some new creations.
This will be an open level class however some dance experience is necessary even if that experience is grooving around your kitchen!
Class link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83277997736
Cost - £7.50
Free for anyone who cant pay that right now and also our brilliant NHS.
Payment can be made via PayPal tp Friends and family if you don't mind or send me a massage for bank details.
Please pay in advance so we can gauge numbers of attendees.
We have been taking time to reflect on our practice as members of the swing dance community in regards to the history and roots of this dance. https://www.collectivevoicesforchange.org and https://blacklindyhoppersfund.org have been providing some excellent workshops, webinars, classes and talks.
We will continue to to learn and support these groups, we highly recommend you do too. Feel free to get in touch with any questions or guidance of how you can be involved too.
Weekly swing classes
*****On hold until further notice*****
Sundays at The Lexington
2-3Beginners
3-4 Improvers
2-3Beginners
3-4 Improvers
£8 or £12 for both.
96-98 Pentonville road,
N1 9JB
Nearest tube stations are Angel or King's Cross.
Wednesdays inTooting.
Sellincourt Primary School.
The class is held in the early years hall which is the second entrance on the right.
7-8 Beginners
8-9 Improvers
£8 or £12 for both
Sellincourt Road, Tooting
SW17 9SA
****NHS staff receive 50% discount ****
These classes are drop in, no need to bring a partner or book. Please wear something that easy and comfortable to move in.
Holly is also part of The Sway Collective with Swing Dance UK running the weekly night Swing at Sway in Holborn .
Covid Update Swing at Sway is still running online, find out more through the link below.
She will be on rotation either DJing or teaching.
Both improvers and beginners classes are 7.30 -8.30, then there is social dancing til 10.30All
All info can be found Here
