Jazz  Belfast

Connect through music, movement and community.

Jazz Belfast is a welcoming community where people come together to explore the rich traditions of Jazz and Swing dance through regular classes, social dancing, live music and special events.

Whether you're completely new to dancing or already have experience, you'll find a friendly environment where the focus is on rhythm, musicality, creativity and shared enjoyment.

No partner or previous dance experience is needed.

How Our Classes Work

We run four progressive terms each year, with each week's class building on the previous one. To help everyone progress together, we close registrations once the term is underway.

• Winter Term – January to March
• Spring Term – April to June
• Summer Term – July to September
• Autumn Term – October to December

Registration opens before the start of each term and remains open for the first few weeks, subject to availability. To help everyone get the most from the experience, we close registrations once the term is underway.

If you've missed the start of a term, don't worry – you're very welcome to register your interest for the next one.

What are Jazz & Swing Dances?

Jazz and Swing are families of African American vernacular dances that developed alongside Jazz music during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

From the social dance halls of Harlem to ballrooms across America, these dances celebrated rhythm, improvisation, creativity and community. Styles such as Solo Jazz, Charleston, Lindy Hop, Balboa and Peabody each reflect different moments in that shared history while remaining rooted in social connection and musical expression.

Today, Jazz and Swing continue to be enjoyed by welcoming communities around the world. Jazz Belfast is proud to be part of that international community, creating an inclusive space where people can discover the joy of dancing together.

Choose the option that's right for you

Community Social Dance

Donation-based Wednesday evening Swing and Jazz classes open to all adults.

Register here

Step into Social

Free places on our Wednesday evening Swing and Jazz classes for adults living with mental health challenges.

Register here

Together We Dance

Free Monday daytime solo Jazz classes for adults who prefer daytime opportunities.

Register here

Your Teachers

Jazz Belfast has been bringing people together through Jazz and Swing dance since 2014.

Carrie Montgomery and Declan Allison have been co-teaching since 2019, creating welcoming classes where people can explore Jazz and Swing dance, enjoy great music and build meaningful social connections. Their teaching focuses on rhythm, musicality, creativity and connection, helping dancers develop confidence while enjoying the social nature of these dances.

Together, they are committed to ongoing learning and professional development, continually developing their teaching to create engaging, inclusive and enjoyable classes for dancers of all experience levels.

Whether you're taking your very first steps or continuing your dance journey, you'll find a friendly community where learning, music and connection come together.

Frequently Asked Questions?  Click here

Ready to Join Us?

We'd love to welcome you to Blues Belfast.

🖤 Register for Community Social Dance

💚 Register for Step into Social

🌞 Register for Together We Dance

Current Term

Summer Term (July – September 2026)

Our Summer Term begins on Wednesday 1 July . Registrations remain open for the first few weeks of term, subject to availability.