Swing Dance Festival (York Festival of Ideas)

York Lindy invites you to a free one-day swing dance festival, featuring a pop-up exhibition, dance classes, history and music talks.

Come along and learn about the fascinating African-American history of jazz and swing dance, hear about the musicians and dancers who made the ballrooms of Harlem swing, and listen to authentic music.

Don’t miss the opportunity to try Lindy Hop, Charleston and Jazz dancing.

Schedule: 11am - opening featuring a pop-up exhibition and DJ'd swing music

11.30am - Short talk

12 noon - Charleston taster class

12.45pm - Short talk

1.45pm - Solo jazz steps taster class

2.30pm - Short talk

3pm - Lindy Hop taster class

You may also like the following events from York Lindy:

• This Thursday, 5th June, 08:30 pm, Mini Social! in York
• Next Thursday, 12th June, 06:30 pm, Beginners 8 Count Lindy Hop Course in York
• Next Thursday, 12th June, 07:45 pm, Level 2 - 8 Count Lindy Hop Course in York

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