# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Absolute Beginner - Introduction to Swing Dance! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Absolute Beginner Swing Dance – Introductory Workshop!
Saturday 22nd August 2026

1:00pm – 3.00pm

Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Rd, Watford, WD17 1JJ 

TEACHERS: Steve Merchant

REMAINING SPACES: Booking Now Open!

Join Jiveswing for an introduction to swing dance! This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners who want to give dancing a go, as our experienced and patient instructors take you through the basics!

By the end of this workshop, you’ll learn some core, classic swing dance steps that will get you on the dancefloor right away!

The granddaddy of all Swing dances. The Lindy Hop is an African American dance which was created in the late 1920s, using inspiration from numerous dances that preceded it, such as the breakaway, the Charleston, Shimmy, Texas Tommy etc. The Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York, was home to the best Lindy Hoppers, where it developed throughout the 30s and 40s. It was danced to the sounds of Big Band Swing.

The dance declined in popularity during the 50s, existing primarily in small black communities and was revived in the 1980s. Today it is fast becoming one of the most exciting dance forms in the world!

Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early. Everyone welcome! You do not need to book with a partner, as most people will rotate in the class.

 
BOOKING:
You must pre-book in advance for this workshop.

 
COSTS:
£14.99 per person

 
REFRESHMENTS:
Please feel free to bring your own water bottles which you can refill.


TRAINS:
Watford Junction Station around 7 minutes walk away.

PARKING:
There is parking onsite at the Church. If the car park is full for any reason, there are plenty of car parks near the venue – Citi Park, Kings, Queens and Palace car park are a very short walk away.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at admin@jiveswing.com


Please See Our SAFE SPACES Policy
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/watford/absolute-beginner-introduction-to-swing-dance/200030571035340
- **Event Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Watford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Watford
- **lat**: 51.6597595
- **long**: -0.39698
- **full address**: Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Watford, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Absolute Beginner - Introduction to Swing Dance!  being held?
  - **A:** Absolute Beginner - Introduction to Swing Dance!  takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Watford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Absolute Beginner - Introduction to Swing Dance! ?
  - **A:** Absolute Beginner - Introduction to Swing Dance!  is organized by JiveSwing.Com.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Absolute Beginner - Introduction to Swing Dance!  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Watford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Absolute Beginner - Introduction to Swing Dance!  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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