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 – courses are normally a 50:50 mix of single dancers and couples.

Winter beginners Lindy Hop course

Now open for booking!

Dates: Wednesday 7th, 14th & 21st January 2026 (no class 28th January) & 4th, 11th & 18th February 2026

Time: 7pm-8pm

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

Online Tutorial videos: The in-person course is accompanied by 13 tutorial videos breaking down and recapping the classes. Can’t make one of the sessions? No worries just catch-up at home with the tutorials. Want to practice between classes? You’ll have the perfect tool! Included with the course cost

Cost: £55pp *early bird price until 30th November* and then £60pp

£35pp for students and under 21s

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

To book: email chichesterLH@gmail.com