Come learn to Swing and Blues dance with us!
Classes are organised into 5 week blocks comprising of: 3 Swing Dance classes
1 Blues dance class
1 social dancing night.
Each block of 3 Swing dance classes will be progressive, so class 2 will build on the content of class 1, we encourage you to attend all 3 to get the most from the lessons.
Class times:
From Tuesday 10th of January 2023 we will be having 2 levels of classes for our Swing dance classes:
20.00 - 20.45 - Beginners - Everyone welcome no prior dance experience required.
20.45 - 21.30 - Improvers - To attend this class you should be confident in: 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop footwork and basic shapes like circles, gliding, tuck turns, passbys and the charleston basic. You should be familiar with pulse, posture and the concept of leading and following.
Blues dance classes, held once every 5 weeks, will remain all level, beginners welcome.
Blues class - 20.00 - 21.30 - next one 07/02/23
Social dancing - 20.00 - 21.30 - next one 14/02/23
Cost:
£5 per night. (£4 concessions see below).
Pre-sign up is not required. Just come along and join us on the dance floor!
Our Venue
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We are now dancing at Merkinch Community Centre. Address: Coronation Park, Inverness IV3 8AD
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COVID19 POLICY
As restrictions ease, we no longer require dancers to sign up in advance or do a Lateral Flow test prior to attending. However, please don't come dancing if you are feel unwell!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need a partner? No! Swing and Blues dancing are social dances - that means we dance with lots of different people, and encourage dancers to rotate partners in class to reflect the heritage of the dance. Lots of people come on their own, and we're a friendly bunch!
What should I wear? Clothes you can move in, teamed with sensible shoes that don't have too much grip and are comfortable enough to hop around in for a couple of hours! Plimsoll type shoes, or something smooth leather soled is ideal.
What should I bring? Bring your own water bottle and perhaps a change of shirt in case you get sticky. This swing thing can be hard work!
Do I qualify as a concession?
Highland Swing is a community-run group and we want to make Lindy Hop as accessible to as many people as possible on an 'honesty'-type basis. As a result, we are happy to give a concession price to anyone who feels they need it. This may include people with disabilities, old age pensioners, students or people on low-incomes.
What should I wear? Clothes you can move in, teamed with sensible shoes that don't have too much grip and are comfortable enough to hop around in for a couple of hours! Plimsoll type shoes, or something smooth leather soled is ideal.
What should I bring? Bring your own water bottle and perhaps a change of shirt in case you get sticky. This swing thing can be hard work!
Do I qualify as a concession?
Highland Swing is a community-run group and we want to make Lindy Hop as accessible to as many people as possible on an 'honesty'-type basis. As a result, we are happy to give a concession price to anyone who feels they need it. This may include people with disabilities, old age pensioners, students or people on low-incomes.
