Faq Category: Workshops
What are Leads and Follows?
As with other social dances like Ballroom and Tango, Lead and Follow refers to the different roles in the dance. A Lead will lead each move and the Follow will follow the moves and often add embellishments.
Do you have a cloakroom?
We do try to have cloakrooms at our events but in the event that we do not, it is customary for swing dancers to leave their belongings in the space we have, neatly tucked away. Please note that with any events in a large city like London we ask that you be very aware of […]
Cancellation Policy for Workshops
Cancellation policy Some of our venues have a fixed capacity so we close off the spots at a set point. For this reason cancellations are not transferable or refundable without 24 hours notice as we will probably have turned away other dancers. Thanks for understanding. We are pretty friendly and approachable so always call us […]
I’m not sure I’m fit enough to do the workshop, can you advise?
I’m afraid we can’t advise on individual’s suitability for a workshop. Most of our workshops will be 3-4 hours of dancing but the content and intensity varies for each workshop. If you are worried, please do consult your doctor.
What is the average age group of workshops? Am I too old?
You’re never too old to dance and we have dancers of all ages learning and enjoying swing dancing. The age range across our classes is 18-80! Our students predominantly range from their late 20s to 40s, but swing dancing is for everyone.
How much are your workshops?
The prices of the workshops vary depending on who is teaching, where it is and how long the workshop is. We always aim to keep the prices as low as we can!
Can I only dance with the person I came to the workshop with?
Our workshops teach people how to dance socially and part of the learning process is dancing with the other students in class. We find people progress much quicker when they learn to dance with multiple people and you can always practice with your friend outside of class! The exception to this is our aerials workshops […]
Do I need a dance partner for workshops?
It depends on the workshop. For most of them, you won’t need a partner for but for certain workshops, for example our aerials workshops, you will need to book with a partner you feel comfortable dancing with.
What level do I need to be for workshops?
This depends on the individual workshop. The workshop description should tell you what you need to know. If it is a beginner workshop (Level 1), everyone is welcome. All our beginner workshops are suitable for those in the early stages of learning and will also cater for total beginners with no prior knowledge. So whether you’ve […]
What do I wear for workshops?
We recommend anything comfortable that you can move around in. We would also suggest wearing layers as it can get quite hot swing dancing. Most people come straight from work and do not bother changing though it’s wise to bring a change of top with you for the journey home. For footwear, we recommend flat […]