Enjoy Swing Dancing for Fun, Fitness and Friendly Events.
Learn to dance with Debra and John, Reading's most experienced, accomplished and only professional Swing Dance couple, having been the first in
No previous experience needed and no exams - just come ready to have a good time. Bring a partner or come alone - it's up to you.
Be one of the lucky people with no dance experience who are discovering the irresistible allure of swinging music. If you are ready to be seduced by Swing then don't be a square; if you long to Lindy Hop then join the party; and if you just yearn to Jitterbug and Jive then jump to it and join in.
Berkshire Swing Dance have spent decades in love with swing dancing and offer tuition that reflects our passion for dance coupled with our understanding of movement and connection for partnering. Debra and John openly share their extensive insights gained from dancing, teaching, performing and competing, encouraging and coaching for dancers of all levels.
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EXPERIENCED DANCERS can arre welcome to apply via the page for their chosen class.
FOR NOVICES we have several options.
Option A: select an introductory offer for your preferred class: there are plenty of start dates for novice dancers.
OPTION B: Apply to Pay-As-You-Go, subject to class capacity.
OPTION C: Take some private tuition to get you started.
ABOUT US
Swing dancing is all about having fun which is why we love to teach you. Learn from a couple with combined dance experience of 60 years, spanning numerous styles.
Debra trained as a dance instructor from 1990 and from 1994 was the first Reading promoter of Swing dance which is how she partnered up with her husband, John.
Our students progress at their own pace with patient coaching and encouragement.
We concentrate on enjoying the journey, getting fitter, making new friends, feeling the freedom to play together to classy retro tunes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to wear and all your other questions.