Our classes are fun, friendly & high quality with 20 years of experience teaching beginners, performers and other teachers. We also run private sessions for individuals, couples & groups.
- Tuesday Eve Higham -SoulSwingJazz Dance Fitness
- Tuesday Eve Higham – Swing/Jive Classes
- Wednesday PM Bedford -Jazzumba
- Wednesday Eve Bedford -SoulSwingJazz Dance Fitness
- Wednesday Eve Bedford – Swing Classes
- Thursday Eve Bedford/M.K. – Balboa Swing Dance Classes
- Thursday Eve Bedford/M.K. – Live Band
Higham Hop SoulSwingJazz Swing/Jive 1 Swing/Jive 2 2026
Afternoon Jazzumba 2026
Evening SoulSwingJazz 2026
Swing Den Drop in Imp + Int 2026
Swingsters 8 wk Beginners Swing Dance Course
Courses & Classes 2026
Tuesday eve SoulSwingJazz
Higham
Wednesday afternoon Jazzumba
Wednesday Evening SoulSwingJazz
Tuesday eve Swing Jive classes Rushden
Higham Hop
Higham Hop
Licenced bar – Beautiful wooden dance floor – Great sound system
Higham Hop SoulSwingJazz
Swing/Jive 1 Swing/Jive 2
Higham Hop
Tuesday Night Swing Dance Classes
with Swingsters
Location: Higham Ferrers Working Men’s Club, 6-8 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8BB
7-7:45pm – SoulSwingJazz Fitness Class
A high-energy, feel-good workout that blends swing, soul, and jazz-inspired moves. Think vintage strolls, upbeat rhythms, and a whole lot of sass. No gym gear needed—just comfy clothes and a smile!
8-8:45pm – Swing/Jive Class
Perfect for beginners or those wanting to refresh their basics. Learn classic swing and jive steps in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No partner? No problem! We rotate partners so everyone gets to dance
9-9:45pm – Swing/Jive Dance Class 2
Time to level up! Learn fab new moves, stylish combos, and how to glide across the floor with confidence. Great for social dancing and making new friends
Expect laughter, music, and a whole lot of groove.
Booking: Spaces are limited, so book in advance!
Email: dance@swingsters.co.uk www.swingsters.co.uk
£10 for one class or £17 for two £23 for three
Licenced bar – Beautiful wooden dance floor – Great sound system
Come for the moves, stay for the music. Let’s make Tuesday nights swing!
Wednesday eve swing classes in Bedford
8 wk Beginners Course Jan-Mar 2026
Swing into 2026 3 wk Beginners Dance Course
Starts: Wednesday 7th January 2026
Dates: Wednesday January 7th, 14th, 21st
Time: 8:15–9:00pm — doors open at 8pm to sign in at the upstairs reception
Cost: £27 p.p. — payable in CASH on the first day
This
course is aimed at absolute beginners or those wanting to refresh their steps and fundamental shapes.
You’ll learn:
• Classic swing steps & shapes 
• How to groove with rhythm and confidence 
• Vintage charm
• All in a warm, social, and joy-filled environment! 
Extra Perks!
Join our WhatsApp group for weekly recap videos – dance anytime, anywhere!
Swing dancing is the ultimate way to wrap up the year:
Stay active and energised
Meet new friends
Spark joy with every step
Dance into the New Year with a brand-new skill and a big ol’ smile!
Whether you’re coming solo or with a buddy, we promise an atmosphere full of fun, laughter, music! 
Ready to join the fun?
Email us at: dance@swingsters.co.uk
to reserve your spot!
Dress comfy
Bring water
– Mike & Mel, John & Shelley, and the whole Swingsters Crew
Winter Drop in classes 2026
Improvers 1
8:15-9pm – move on from the basics
You will need to know 6 & 8 count Lindy Hop/Charleston
Improvers 1 class = £10
Improvers 2
9-9:45pm – Get a real challenge
Lindy Hop Improvers+ – more challenging….everything!
Improvers 2 = £10
Both classes £17
Planet Swing Thursdays
Thursday eve Balboa Swing Dance classes + live bands
Balboa class 7:15-8pm
Smooth L.A. Style
Learn this smooth sophisticated intricate & beautiful swing dance
Perfect for all speeds of Swing & Jive music
£10 drop ins only
Plus! High quality live music to dance and / or listen to every Thursday!
Health and safety
▪ We would prefer everybody to be double vaccinated
▪ We prefer that you wear a mask only on arrival
▪ Ideally you will take a rapid flow test prior to attending any class or event
▪ We will take temperatures on arrival and require you to sanitize hands
▪ Bubble and rotating dancers will be in separated areas in class
▪ We will maintain a one-way system at class, sanitizing in between
▪ All our venues are well ventilated and will be sanitized before arrival
Private classes
Theses include first dance sessions as well as specialist one on one / two on two tuition and custom choreography
We are available for private lessons on:
Wednesdays 1:30pm till 6:30pm
Thursdays 4-6pm
Weekends – contact us to check for availability
Book a private today if you:
- Want to get to grips with the basic footwork and go over the fundamentals and shapes in a private environment
- Have your own agenda for a first dance or performance
- Would like to prepare for an event workshop or as a great way to get back into ‘the swing’ of dancing and ready for courses
- Would like to be assessed by teachers of a high skill level with 20 years swing dance experience and given practical expert tips and exercises to help you create better dance form rhythm posture presentation style projection etc
- Would like to connect better with a partner and or the music
