Swing Dance Classes
We run fun and friendly weekly classes for dancers of all levels as well as four week courses for absolute beginners. So whether you’ve been swing dancing for some time, or have never danced a step, we have a class for you. No need to bring a partner - many of our students come along on their own: it’s a great way to meet new friends and keep fit!
Tuesdays at the Reading Canoe Club, the Warren, Caversham, RG4 7TH (map): a beautiful venue overlooking the River Thames with plenty of parking and within easy walking distance of Reading Station.
Thursdays at the Wesley Church Hall, Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4BW (map): a great central Reading location with plenty of on-site parking, also within easy walking distance of Reading Station.
Class Times & Format
| 7.30 pm | Absolute Beginners/Beginners Course – see below for dates |
| 8.15 pm | Social dancing |
| 8.30 pm | Improvers class & Intermediate Class (run simultaneously) |
| 9.30 pm | Social dancing (Tuesdays) |
| Balboa Class (Thursdays) | |
| 10.30 pm | Close |
Free refreshments
Price: £7.00/head (Concessions £5.00) for a standard evening. Occasionally we invite guest teachers and may need to increase the entry price on these evenings to cover the extra cost. Details of these classes together with the cost will appear on the Latest News page.
4-Week Courses for Absolute Beginners - £25/head (including refreshments)
These courses of 4, one-hour long lessons are designed to help you get to grips with the basics and MUST be booked in advance – contact jean@alljazzedup.com .
Although we recommend signing up for a beginners' course, you are welcome to attend class on a drop in basis at a cost of £7.00/class. However, please be aware that we recommend the completion of at least one absolute beginners' course to equip you for our other classes.
What to Wear
Please wear comfortable clothing with shoes that will remain securely on your feet (ie no sling-backs, mules or flip-flops). Trainers are ideal, as are leather/suede soled shoes.