Mad About Swing

https://www.madaboutswing.co.uk Expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with a focus on having fun. Further details on what to expect can be found here.

Weekly swing dance classes in the centre of Plymouth taught by Duncan and Louise: bringing the rhythms and vibe of the 1930s & 1940s swing era into the 21st Century! Class 1 – Beginners (7.30pm)

Our Beginner classes are always suitable for complete novices so you can literally start your swing dance journey any week. In these lessons, you'll develop your swing groove, learning straightforward foo

twork patterns and the basics of leading and following. You'll be introduced to simple figures that you can apply straight away during the practice time that follows on from the tuition element of the session. Class 2 – Fundamentals (8.15pm)

Once you're comfortable with the six-count figures, which are the focus of the beginner sessions, and you are able to bust out your moves with some confidence, you'll be ready for the Fundamentals Class. With a focus on eight-count patterns, this is where you'll learn and hone the core Lindy Hop figures, establishing yourself as a bona fide swing dancer! For those just moving up to Class 2, we highly recommend for you to take both classes 1 & 2 for some time. Both of these levels will build your knowledge, repertoire & confidence to give a broader understanding of this beautiful dance. If you're serious about cutting a rug with style, you'll want to spend a decent amount of time at this level. It's not simply about being able to lead and follow the content taught but refining your technique so that you connect effectively with your partner, dance with fluency to increasing tempos and begin to incorporate a little musicality and flair. For this reason, you're likely to find our intermediate dancers in these classes too: the fundamentals can always be developed and refined. Class 3 – Intermediate (9.00pm)

So, now you can dance! You're confident with the fundamental figures, can swing out at increasingly speedy tempos and you're beginning to actively listen to the music, reacting to the phrasing and accenting musical elements. So what's next? Well, to be honest, the dance journey that you've embarked upon doesn't have a destination; there's always more to learn. Incorporating intricate rhythms, slides, jumps and spins, all wrapped up with new ideas and further technique to aid your connection and open up an even broader array of possibilities, the focus is still on fun but prepare to work hard and give your brain a workout too!

14/06/2026

Absolutely smashing time in Plymouth City Centre

Thanks .sw for the invite and for everyone who attended!

If you loved the dance class, come and join us on Tuesday evenings from 6:50pm in Abbey Hall - beginners welcome every week

08/06/2026

15/02/2026

⭐️ TBT last weekend’s epic Speakeasy!! ⭐️

30/12/2025

Hey! Hey! 🎶 ⛄️ 🍾 🥂

🎅 Hope everyone has had a truly lovely Christmas and you’re all set for a swingingly fabulous New Year.

🎵 It’s now only a week until our classes return on 6th Jan. You can check out our new structure and pricing, which now includes discounted student rates, here: https://www.madaboutswing.co.uk/classes/

🎩 The Speakeasy s0ld out over Xmas - a huge thanks to everyone on the attendee list - we're working hard on all the prep and look forward to another swell evening of iniquitous vintage awesomeness. If you dipped out on getting a ticket, it is worth getting on the waiting list as places do become available. Please be wary of people offering to sell their tickets as there are scammers out there (best to check with us first before purchasing from anyone you don’t know!) https://www.madaboutswing.co.uk/socials.php

We very much look forward to seeing you in the New Year 🎉

Our Lindy Love and Balboa Hugs,
D&L 🥳

10/12/2025

That’s a wrap! Thank you so much for supporting our classes and events this year; it’s been a blast.

🎁 We’re now taking a break for Christmas, returning on Tuesday 6th January ( see new schedule below)

🎩 Also, for your diary, here are our 2026 Social Dates, kicking off with our flagship Speakeasy extravaganza (now only 17 tickets left!)

7th Feb: The Speakeasy
2nd May: South Devon Big Band
8th Aug: Some Like It Hot
3rd Oct: The Sultans
7th Nov: Swing It!
5th Dec: The Christmas One
https://www.madaboutswing.co.uk/socials.php

🎄Wishing you all a joyous Christmas and New Year.

🍾 We look forward to seeing you in 2026.

Lots of Lindy Love, ,
Duncan and Louise 🥳

06/12/2025

🎄Such a fantastic Christmas social🎄

Thank you everyone who came along and danced the night away!

The had the dance floor jumping and thank you for hosting us .

26/10/2025

Hey! Hey!

📅 A reminder that there are NO MAS classes this Tuesday (28th Oct) - classes resume as usual on 4th November.

🎄 The Early Bird rate for 'The Christmas One' expires next week. Details here: https://www.madaboutswing.co.uk/socials.php

🎩 Tickets are also still available for The Speakeasy.

Have a great week. We'll see you on the dancefloor soon,
Duncan and Louise 🥳 xx

Mad About Swing - Socials and Events Swing dance classes and events in Plymouth: bringing the rhythms and vibe of the 1930s and 1940s swing era into the 21st Century!

31/08/2025

Hey!

We sure hope everyone’s having a swell summer break!

We’ve had a marvellous time with our family but very much look forward to getting back into the swing of things.

There will be no classes this coming Tuesday. We return on Tuesday 9th September.

WHAT’S NEW?

🤩 Weekly Balboa lessons (alternating between L1 Foundations, suitable for complete beginners, and L2 Next Steps, for those with a grasp of the basics)

🤩 We will be accepting card payments (as well as cash payments for the time being)

KEY DATES

- Tuesday 9th September: classes resume

- Tuesday 9th September: Last opportunity to purchase early bird tickets for The Sugar Foot Stomp

- Tuesday 9th September: Speakeasy Bookings open

- Saturday 4th October: The Sugar Foot Stomp with The South Devon Big Band

- Friday 5th December: The Christmas One with The Drat Pack

- Saturday 7th February: The Speakeasy

Information about our classes:
https://www.madaboutswing.co.uk/classes/

Information about our social events:
https://www.madaboutswing.co.uk/socials.php

We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor.

Our Lindy Love and Balboa Hugs,

Duncan and Louise 🥳 xx

05/07/2025

Blindfold Dancing at Some Like It Hotter!

01/06/2025

Our Some Like it Hot Summer Tour begins with an evening of dancing and partying courtesy of the lovely people at Mad About Swing!

For details of the event, venue, ticket prices and timings, just click on the link below.
https://www.madaboutswing.co.uk/socials.php

We cannot wait to see you all again!!

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Telephone

+44 1752 491739

Website

http://www.madaboutswing.co.uk/

Address

Abbey Hall, Catherine Street
Plymouth
PL12AD

Opening Hours

7:15pm - 10pm