Beginners

We run three beginners’ courses every year in autumn (Oct/Nov), winter (Jan/Feb) and spring (May/June), taking you through the two main types of footwork used in the dance: 6-beat and 8-beat. You’ll also learn the basic positions of open and closed, key foundational moves including: a change of place, a collect, a promenade and flip-flop. You’ll even learn a fun pop jump!

Our beginners course is perfect for anyone wanting to learn the dance, no prior experience necessary. It’s also a great entry point for those who have danced Modern/Swing Jive and/or other partner dances previously as well as those who’ve learnt lindy hop previously but have had some time out and would like a refresher.

Lindy Hop is a sociable dance and we like to rotate partners where possible. If you are coming with a partner, however, and feel more comfortable staying with your partner while you learn you can do this too. Single dancers are welcome, you don’t need a partner to sign up to the course.

Spring Beginners’ Lindy Hop course

Now open for booking!

Dates: Wednesday 6th, 13th & 20th May (no class 27th May) & 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th June 2026

Time: 7pm-8pm

Venue: The New Park Centre, New Park Road, Chichester

Online Tutorial videos: The in-person course is accompanied by 12 tutorial videos breaking down and recapping the classes. Can’t make one of the sessions? No worries you can catch-up at home with the tutorials. Want to practice between classes? You’ll have the perfect tool! Included with the course cost

Cost: £65pp *early bird price until 31st March* and then £70pp thereafter

£40pp for students and under 21s

No refunds, but we can transfer your spot onto the Autumn or Winter course if for any reason you’re unable to join

If finances are a barrier to you joining but you would like to learn the lindy hop – please reach out via the email below

To book: email chichesterLH@gmail.com