Brighthelm Swing

Brighton's monthly swing dance event with a relaxed friendly vibe.
Weekly drop in classes in Patcham and West Sussex
Swing dance workshops and private classes

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What's on in September

At Brighthelm Swing we keep our classes small on purpose. Smaller groups mean more time on your feet, more one-to-one feedback, and faster progress — whether you're brand new to swing or working on the finer points of your technique. Keith and Annie, who've been teaching since 2017, offer Lindy Hop, Balboa and Shag lessons across Patcham and the Steyning/Upper Beeding area, all drop-in, all £10 a class. No big anonymous rooms — just friendly groups, learning and improving their swing dancing.

Brighthelm Swing tea dance

Sunday 18 October 2026 3-6pm
with the Les Paul Big Band
limited tickets
Book yours now

Tea, coffee and refreshments served or bring your own drinks and snacks


Entrance £18

Dates for your diary

    Wednesday 30 September 2026 7-9pm
    St Louis Shag workshop book now!
  • Sunday 15 November 2026 3-6pm
    with singer Kate Bassett
  • Sunday 27 December 2026 3-6pm
    with DJ Swing Out Mister
  • Sunday 24 January 2027 3-6pm
  • Sunday 21 February 2027 3-6pm
  • Sunday 21 March 2027 3-6pm
  • Sunday 18 April 2027 3-6pm

All classes: £10 per hour drop-in

Collegiate Shag

Beginner & Footwork fluent classes at Studio@59

Tuesdays 7.15pm beginner
No class on 29 September
Thursdays 8pm Improvers/intermediate
No class on 17 September

Balboa

Weekly Balboa classes Mondays at Studio@59

Improvers and refreshers 6.15pm
Beginners 7.30pm
Pop up Balboa sessions £10
  • To be confirmed

Lindy Hop

Beginners drop in classes
Wednesdays 7pm
No class on 30 September - hall unavailable
Book our St Louis Shag workshop instead!

Improvers/intermediate drop in classes
Wednesdays 8pm
No class on 30 September - hall unavailable
Book our St Louis Shag workshop instead!

Main Hall, Towers Campus, Steyning Grammar School, Henfield Road, Upper Beeding BN44 3TF

Courses and Private Lessons

Lindy Hop Focus for beginners to build confidence on the social dance floor.
Small groups for personal feedback and fast progress
Four week course £40
Register nowCourse starts Thursday 1 October 6.45pm in Patcham

Private lessons available for Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, St Louis Shag and Balboa

£30 per hour one person
£40 per hour partnered

Safe Spaces

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Dancing at Patcham Memorial Hall, Old London Road, BN1 8XR

This North Brighton venue has all you have come to expect from a Brighthelm Swing event with its welcoming vibe, sprung wooden dance floor and room to swing, throw and shag out.

You can bring your own refreshments to the venue.
Water is always available.

Buses that stop right outside Patcham Memorial Hall: 5A

Others stop nearby: 52, 17, 270, 271, 272, 273 and National Express 025
Free parking on the road outside the venue

Dancing at Studio@59, Patcham BN1 8UL

A private dance studio in Patcham with sprung wooden dance floor and full length mirrors for Shag, Balboa and Lindy Hop classes.

You can bring your own refreshments to the venue.
Water is always available.

Buses that stop just outside Studio@59: 5 and 5A

Others stop nearby: 52
Free parking on the road outside the venue

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Last updated: 16 September 2026