Swing Dance Society
University of York
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Who are we?
Who are we?
We are an inclusive and friendly society who love swing dance! We run weekly lessons at the University of York in Lindy hop, Charleston, Solo Jazz and more. We aim to educate about the history of swing dance, as well as keeping our lessons beginner-friendly to welcome another generation of swing dancers.
Alongside our weekly lessons, we run a wide variety of socials, host termly balls (social dances), and two annual weekend events, with attendees from around the UK and sometimes even further afield. We'd love for you to join us!
"[I] was drawn in by the swing music and the opportunity to learn a style that was about partnership and improvisation. "
"[I] was drawn in by the swing music and the opportunity to learn a style that was about partnership and improvisation. "
-Sarah Weinberg (former President and Teaching Coordinator!)
-Sarah Weinberg (former President and Teaching Coordinator!)
Meet the team!
Meet the team!
Hi! We're this year's committee and we'd love to welcome you to the Uni of York Swing Dance Society! You can join swing at any point in the year so if you miss us at the Welcome Fair then don't worry.
Any questions, just drop us a DM or email and we're happy to answer any and all questions, no matter how small.
We aim to be a friendly, accessible, and welcoming society where we provide a space to have fun through swing dance.
We welcome beginners - most of us had never done any dance before uni, let alone swing.
Affordable - there no need to have membership to come along, and no hidden fees (just pay per lesson and for membership if you want to save money).
Opportunities to perform (if you want) - we often get involved with SABBs come dancing, Performing Arts Showcase, and we have our own performance group (based on who wants to join - no auditions) for our event.
Don’t need to come with a partner - though please feel free to bring a friend along!
Community feel - dance roles are not gendered and you can try out what you enjoy
No obligations to buy anything - don’t need any special footwear or clothing
Relaxed atmosphere - every single lesson is beginner-friendly so you can come as and when you’re free. Our lessons are not consecutive, and you can attend as many or as few as you wish.
Exciting events - we run two annual weekend events with people from around the country, and sometimes Europe for a celebration of swing dance!
10 years of community
10 years of community
"The society had only started the previous term (summer term 2014), so it was small but a wonderful sense of community already existed and I dragged all my new friends along from my accommodation in Vanbrugh college. "
"The society had only started the previous term (summer term 2014), so it was small but a wonderful sense of community already existed and I dragged all my new friends along from my accommodation in Vanbrugh college. "
-Sarah Weinberg (former President and Teaching Coordinator)
-Sarah Weinberg (former President and Teaching Coordinator)
(note: The informal tradition of bringing your housemates is still very alive. Swing dance is contagious)
(note: The informal tradition of bringing your housemates is still very alive. Swing dance is contagious)
"I remember turning up to Hendrix Hall as a nervous baby fresher in 2014 and finding a group of friendly-looking people who looked just as lost as I did. I asked them if they happened to be going to the same place I was, they were, we got chatting - and ten years on that girl I asked is still my very best friend! Swing dance brought us together (through various dance event weekends in York and elsewhere) and here we are a decade on :) "
"I remember turning up to Hendrix Hall as a nervous baby fresher in 2014 and finding a group of friendly-looking people who looked just as lost as I did. I asked them if they happened to be going to the same place I was, they were, we got chatting - and ten years on that girl I asked is still my very best friend! Swing dance brought us together (through various dance event weekends in York and elsewhere) and here we are a decade on :) "
-Tilly (former society member)
-Tilly (former society member)
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