Swing dance classes
Wednesday Swing & Jazz Dance Classes – Belfast
Swing dancing in Belfast is upbeat, joyful, and rooted in the jazz music of the 1920s–1940s. Each Wednesday, join us for donation-based Swing & Jazz dance classes at Dance Addiction Studios, Parkgate Avenue, Belfast.
Our classes are beginner-friendly, no partner needed, and full of music, movement, and fun.
This Winter Term (Jan - Mar 2026)
7:30pm – Roaring 20s Jazz Dances
Step into the Jazz Age with dances that defined the era, including:
- One-Step
- Peabody
- Texas Tommy
- Charleston
- Breakaway
8:30pm – Swinging 40s: Lindy Hop
Dive into the golden age of Lindy Hop in Belfast, learning the classic partner dance that took ballrooms by storm in the 1940s.
What is Swing Dance? Swing dancing began in African American communities, especially in Harlem, when Big Bands took over pop culture. Known for its fast footwork, playful style, and high-energy moves, Swing quickly spread worldwide. Today, it continues to thrive with vibrant scenes from Charleston in the 1920s to Lindy Hop in the 1940s – and right here in Belfast.
Why Join Us?
💃 No experience needed – beginners welcome
👯 No partner required – we rotate during class
🎶 Social & fun – dance to vintage jazz & swing music
💷 Donation-based – pay what you can
📍 Every Wednesday at Dance Addiction Studios, Parkgate Avenue, Belfast
Your Teachers
Declan (“Dapper D”) and Carrie have been teaching Swing dance in Belfast for over five years – helping hundreds of dancers discover the joy of Charleston, Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, Balboa, and more.
👉 Ready to dance? Join us every Wednesday for Belfast’s friendliest Swing & Jazz dance classes.
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Winter 2026 Schedule of Classes and Events
Wednesday - Winter Swing & Jazz dance | |
Wed 7 Jan, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Texas Tommy | 8.30 Lindy Hop |
Wed 14 Jan, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Texas Tommy | 8.30 Lindy Hop |
Wed 21 Jan, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Lindy Hop |
Wed 28 Jan, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Lindy Hop |
Wed 04 Feb, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Balboa |
Wed 11 Feb, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Balboa |
Wed 18 Feb, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Balboa |
Wed 25 Feb, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Balboa |
Wed 04 Mar, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Balboa |
Wed 11 Mar, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Balboa |
Wed 18 Mar, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Balboa |
Wed 25 Mar, 7.30 - 9.30pm | 7.30: Charleston | 8.30 Balboa |
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