Name: 10-Week Lindy Hop Course with Simon
Price: 80 GBP
Availability: InStock

London

Improver Balboa Workshop with Simon Selmon<div style="color: rgb(90, 90, 90); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(90, 90, 90);">Join Simon and increase your vocabulary, frame and connection skills. &nbsp;Class will include getting comfortable with the basics, small variations to spice up your footwork, underarm turns, free spins, paddles etc.Suitable for those who have danced Balboa before and want to move up to the next level.</div><a style="color: rgb(0, 136, 204); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 136, 204);"></a><div style="color: rgb(90, 90, 90); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(90, 90, 90);">Location:&nbsp;266 Long Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0HY -&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/L2kLyvyuEwVa6Wu18" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 136, 204); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 136, 204);">Google Map</a>. Free street parking available. Tubes: South Ruislip (Central line) &amp; 12-minute walk or Eastcote Station (Metropolitan / Piccadilly line) 25 minute walk or 282 bus to Long Drive.&nbsp;Limited numbers&nbsp;- maximum of 4 couples* (1 leader, 1 follower).Cost: &pound;60 per couple (Advanced bookings only)*Please note, this workshop will only run with a minimum of 3 couples. &nbsp;If we don&#39;t reach the minimum, bookings will be fully refunded.Refund Policy: Bookings cannot be exchanged or money refunded once sold unless the workshop is cancelled by ourselves, in which case a full refund will be processed.</div>

10-Week Solo Jazz course with Anna - Open Level 7-8pm 
Mondays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September, 6, 13, 20 October, 3, 10 November 2025 (closed 27 Oct)
📍Studio 2, City Sport, 124 Goswell Rd, EC1V 7DP

Why Solo Jazz?
✨ Boost rhythm, musicality and body awareness
✨ Build confidence and express yourself through movement
✨ No partner needed – just bring your energy!

What You’ll Learn:
✨ Classic Jazz steps from the 1920s–40s
✨ Charleston, tap-inspired moves, and chorus line flair
✨ Fun routines plus a taste of improvisation

Rooted in African American Jazz dance, Solo Jazz is the heartbeat of the Swing era — and it’s seriously fun. Come dance, shine, and sparkle like a diamond!

🎟️ Super Early Bird Tickets (until 31 July) - £80 pp per course +bf
Early Bird Tickets (31 July - 28 Aug) £90 pp per course +bf
Advanced Tickets (from 28 August) £100 pp per course + bf
Drop-in £12 per class (cash on the day) Please note, the classes will be progressive.

https://swingdanceuk.com/classes/workshops/

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Lindy Hop & Solo Jazz Workshops with special guest international teacher Mariel Gastiarena (ARG)

10-Week Solo Jazz Course with Anna

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Sunday 14th May 2023&nbsp;(Previously 23 April)&nbsp;10.30am-1.30pmMalcolm Earle-Smith, Senior Lecturer in Jazz at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, is joining forces with Swing dancer Simon Selmon to bring you a musicality workshop with a difference!Topics to be covered:-- A history of how Jazz music and dance developed side-by-side -- What makes music Swing &amp; how it affects the way that you dance -- How to listen and what to listen for -- How to respond to what you hear (for both Lindy Hoppers &amp; Jazz dancers) -- Interaction between musicians and dancers and how to improvise in the moment -- Learn about the Melody &amp; Rhythm, Riffs, Pitch &amp; Phrasing. -- Call &amp; Response -- Copy &amp; trade dance moves with the musicians &amp; fellow dancers.The aim is to get you, the dancer, closer to the music. As we create some simple riffs using our voices to scat, we will learn about rhythms and how they will help you create specific steps.The workshop is aimed at solo Jazz dancers &amp; Lindy Hoppers (not suitable for complete beginners)About your teachers:Malcolm Earle-Smith - a trombonist and singer in many of London&#39;s popular Swing dance bands as well as currently Senior Lecturer in Jazz at Trinity Laban Conservatoire (since 2005) where, amongst other things, he teaches Jazz History and directs the &lsquo;Fletcher Henderson&rdquo; project, a 13 piece group specialising in 1930s dance music. He has performed with a variety of artists including Kenny Baker, John Dankworth, Henry Lowther, Martin Speake and Liam Noble. He has also worked with soul artists Ronnie Spector and Martha Reeves and has twice toured with Bryan Ferry, featuring on two of his albums As Time Goes By, and The Jazz Age. More recently, Malcolm has gigged widely with the acclaimed Basin Street Brawlers and Three Way Stretch, a trio which also features Liam Noble and Dave Wickins, and draws on a wide range of jazz styles to achieve its unique sound. As a vocalist, Malcolm has developed a distinctive, swinging style and an exciting approach to scat singing. His most recent release, Vocal Intent (April 2022) is Malcolm&rsquo;s first all-vocal album and also features four former students, all now highly respected performers on UK jazz scene and beyond ".....breathes new life into old standards with huge flair....Malcolm Earle Smith, The New King of Scat&rdquo; Dave Gelly, Guardian, April 2022. Malcolm is a passionate educator with 30 years of experience work in schools, adult education, summer schools and higher education.Simon Selmon - Simon is an international award winning Swing dance teacher who founded SwingdanceUK in 1986 following a trip to NY where he met many original dancers and instantly wanted to share the music &amp; dance that had intoxicated him so much. Simon has seen many changes in the dance over the years and is a strong advocate about the importance of teaching its history &amp; social context to become an all rounded dancer. His mission is to share some of that original spirit that he found in the &#39;old timers&#39;, keeping the traditions of the dance alive whilst taking it into the 21 century to give dancers the best opportunity to gain the most out of their dancing. Simon has choreographed and performed for stage, film &amp; TV. He has been a UK and US dance champion and a World Lindy Hop Judge.Location: BGM Studio, 73 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4NJLimited numbers. Pre-bookings only (no drop-ins). Cost: Advanced (Until 7 May) &pound;30 + bf From 7 May &pound;35 + bfWant info on other events, online &amp; live classes:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="color: var(--cademy-blue);" href="https://swingdanceuk.com/socials/special-events/" style="color: var(--cademy-blue); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer;">https://swingdanceuk.com/socials/special-events/ </a>Website:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="color: var(--cademy-blue);" href="https://www.swingdanceuk.com/" style="color: var(--cademy-blue); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer;">www.Swingdanceuk.com</a>

Musicality Workshop with musician Malcolm Earle-Smith & Swing dancer Simon Selmon
Next Date TBC 10.30am-1.30pm
📍 Studio 1, City Sport, 124 Goswell Rd, EC1V 7DP

Move with the music — not just to it.
Learn to listen, interpret, and dance more musically using Solo Jazz & Lindy Hop. 

What You’ll Learn
✨ How Jazz music & dance evolved together
✨ What makes music “Swing” & how it affects your movement
✨ Phrasing, rhythm, energy & musical expression
✨ Call & response, accents, breaks, improvisation
✨ How to connect with the music—and the musicians

Your Teachers
Malcolm Earle-Smith, senior lecturer in Jazz at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, trombonist & singer in many of London's popular Swing dance bands.
Simon Selmon – International Swing dancer & teacher.

Together, they’ll bring expert guidance, live music, and fresh insights.
They have put together a unique workshop that offers invaluable insights and techniques that you won't find in regular classes. 

What to Expect
✨ Musicality exercises with Solo Jazz & Lindy Hop
✨ Scatting, rhythm drills & improvisation
✨ Dance to recorded & live music
✨ Group work + individual feedback

To get the most out of this class, we recommend it for intermediate dancers and above (fast beginners with some experience are welcome).

Limited numbers. Pre-bookings.

For info on other events, online & live classes see our website: www.swingdanceuk.com


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Swing

Music

Musicality workshop featuring musician Malcolm Earle-Smith and dancer Simon Selmon. 
Using both Solo Jazz & Lindy Hop you will explore the music using rhythm, scatting and movement exercises to become more musical and creative in your dancing. With a mix of group exercises and one-to-one feedback, you'll have plenty of opportunities to dance and develop your skills to both recorded and live music.

Musicality Workshop with Malcolm Earle-Smith & Simon Selmon

The leaders role would traditionally be taken by the man and the followers role by the lady. Today people choose the role of their choice but we do our best to keep a relatively equal balance of leaders & followers in the class so we ask people to choose one role.

Leaders - General Admission

Followers - General Admission

10-week Lindy Hop Course with Simon
Thursdays: 4, 11, 18, 25 September, 9, 16, 23, 30 October, 6 & 13 November 2025 (No class on 2 October)
📍 Studio 1, City Sport, 124 Goswell Rd, EC1V 7DP

Beginners 7.30-8.30pm
✨Learn the essential basics
✨10-week progressive course for an introduction to Lindy Hop
✨Fun and friendly
✨No partner or experience needed!
✨Just bring your enthusiasm and we'll teach you the rest! 

Intermediate 8.30-9.30pm
✨Build on your foundations
✨New moves, styling, connection, musicality and flow
✨10-week progressive course for the best results

Both courses are progressive, so you'll get the most out of attending weekly. Miss a week? No stress — you'll be fine!

🎟️ Super Early Bird Tickets (until 31 July)- £80 pp per course +bf
Early Bird Tickets (31 July - 28 Aug) £90 pp per course +bf
Advanced Tickets (from 28 August) £100 pp per course + bf
Drop-in £12 per class (cash on the day)

https://swingdanceuk.com/classes/workshops/

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