Beginners
We run two beginners’ courses every year in autumn (Oct/Nov) and spring (April/May), 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.
Autumn Beginners’ Lindy Hop course
Now open for booking!
Dates: Wednesday 7 October-Wednesday 25 November 2026 (8-weeks)
Venue: The New Park Centre, New Park Road, Chichester
Schedule:
Wednesday 7 – Wednesday 21 October: 6 beat classes: 7pm-7.50pm
Wednesday 28th October: Social dance, and the opportunity to practice what you’ve learnt so far: 8pm-10pm
Wednesday 4 – 18 November: 8 beat classes: 7pm-7.50pm
Wednesday 25 November: Social dance – opportunity to practice everything you’ve learnt: 8pm-10pm
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 if booked before 31st August* £75pp thereafter
While we do not offer refunds, we are happy to transfer your registration to our Spring course if you are unable to attend. Please note that transfer requests cannot be processed once the course has already begun.
If finances are a barrier to you joining but you would like to learn the lindy hop, or if you are under 21 or a student, please reach out via the email below
To book: email chichesterLH@gmail.com