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Swing Dance Festival

Interactive activities
Workshop
  • Date and time: Saturday 30 May 2026, 11am to 4pm
  • Location: Belfrey Hall, Stonegate (Map)
  • Admission: Free admission, booking required

Event details

York Lindy invites you to a free one-day swing dance festival, featuring a pop-up exhibition, dance classes, music and history talks.

Come along and learn about the musicians and dancers that made Harlem swing, listen to authentic music and discover how the dance has evolved into the 21st century. Don’t miss the opportunity to try Lindy Hop, Charleston and Jazz dancing.

Provisional Programme:

11am - Opening featuring a pop-up exhibition and DJ’d swing music

11.30am - Short talk

12 noon - Taster class

12.45pm - Short talk

1.45pm - Taster class

2.30pm - Short talk

3pm - Taster class

Please see the posters on the door for specific details about each session on the day.

This event is presented by York Lindy.

 

Image credit: Alex Holland, University of York

 

Partners

York Lindy

Venue details

  • Not wheelchair accessible