Brighthelm Swing Dance

Brighton's monthly swing dance event with a relaxed friendly vibe.
We play swing music for all swing dance styles in Brighton
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What's on in April

Brighthelm Swing tea dance

Sunday 28 June 2026 3-6pm with Bryony Bird Quintet
at Patcham Memorial Hall, BN1 8XR

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

book now - limited tickets


Entrance £16

Dates for your diary

    Sunday 23 August 2026 3-6pm
  • Sunday 18 October 2026 3-6pm
    with the Les Paul Big Band
  • Sunday 15 November 2026 3-6pm
  • Sunday 27 December 2026 3-6pm

Shag School

Beginner & Footwork fluent classes - drop in

Tuesdays 7.30pm beginner
Thursdays 8pm Improvers/intermediate Next class 30 April
£10 per class

Balboa

Weekly drop in Balboa classes Mondays at Studio@59

Improvers and refreshers 6.15pm
Beginners 7.30pm
£10 per class

  • Pop up Balboa sessions £10
  • Saturday 16 May 2026 10.30am

    • Lindy Hop

    Lindy Hop beginners and improvers drop in classes
    Towers School Hall, Henfield Road, Upper Beeding BN44 3HF
    £10 per class

    Private Lessons

    Private lessons available for Lindy Hop, Shag and Balboa

    £30 per hour one person
    £40 per hour partnered

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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: 21 April 2026