Classes
Glasgow Lindyhoppers teaches Lindy Hop every Monday evening. Our sister group, Glasgow Balboa, teaches Balboa in blocks of roughly 8 weeks on Tuesday evenings. All classes are drop-in — no partner and no booking needed.
Just come along and pay on the door. Full times, venues and prices for both classes are below, along with a quick answer to what each dance actually is.
Glasgow Lindyhoppers
Class times
- Beginners7–8pm
- Social dancing & practice8–8.45pm
- Improvers*8.45–9.45pm
Venue & pricing
- One class£6
- Both classes£8
- Social only£3
- 10-class pass£54 (£48 conc.)
About Lindy Hop. The original swing dance, Lindy Hop is the most popular style of swing dancing — and, as our name suggests, the one we most identify with. It originated in the African-American communities of Harlem in the late 1920s and has been danced across the world ever since, drawing on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. It's joyful, improvised and endlessly social, which is exactly why we teach it every Monday night.
Glasgow Balboa
Class times
- Beginners7–7.50pm
- Social & practice7.50–8.10pm
- Improvers*8.10–9pm
Venue & pricing
- One class£5
- Both classes£8
- Full 8-week block£38
About Balboa. Balboa originated in the 1920s and takes its name from the Balboa Peninsula in California, where it began. Danced in a close embrace with a full-body connection, it uses tight, quick steps suited to fast, upbeat music — the style gained popularity in the 1930s as crowded dance floors called for something more compact. Check the Glasgow Balboa Facebook group for details of the next block.
Wondering what to expect?
Booking, partners, what to wear, prices and where to find us — the quick answers.
Frequently asked questions (text version of the graphic)
Do I need to book in advance?
No — every class is drop-in. Just turn up and pay cash or card at the door.
Do I need to bring a partner?
Not at all. We rotate partners in class, so everyone gets to dance.
I've never danced before. Is that OK?
Absolutely. Our 7pm beginners' class starts from scratch, every week. We were all beginners once.
What should I wear?
Comfy clothes you can move in, flat smooth-soled shoes, and a bottle of water.
How much does it cost?
£6 for one class, £8 for both classes, £3 for the social only, or £54 for a 10-class pass (£48 for students and concessions).
When and where?
Mondays at Woodside Halls, 36 Glenfarg St, Glasgow G20 7QE. Beginners at 7pm, improvers at 8.45pm. No classes in December 2026: our last class of the year is Monday 30 November and we're back on Monday 4 January 2027.
Mondays at Woodside Halls, 36 Glenfarg St, Glasgow G20 7QE. Beginners at 7pm, improvers at 8.45pm.
Still have a question? Email us at Glasgowlindyhop@gmail.com.