Brighthelm Swing Dance

Join us for weekly drop in Swing dance classes 7pm every Wednesday.
Doors open 6:50pm.
Beginners Drop in classes from 7pm suitable for complete beginners.

Improvers Drop in classes from 8pm for dancers with knowledge of 6 and 8 count footwork.

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What's on in December

Brighthelm Swing Festive tea dance

Sunday 28 December 2025 3-6pm
at Patcham Memorial Hall, BN1 8XR

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

Entrance on the door by donation

Come along to our very FIRST social dance in West Sussex

Wednesday 3 December 2025 7-9pm
Great tunes, huge dance floor
suitable for swing dance, modern jive, ballroom jive
Bring your friends and dance!
Venue: Towers School main hall, Henfield Road, Upper Beeding nr Steyning, BN44 3TF

Dates for your diary

  • Every week on a Wednesday

  • 7pm beginners drop in classes
  • 8pm improvers drop in classes

  • Final 2025 classes 26 November
  • 2026 classes restart 7 January

Tea dances at Patcham Memorial Hall BN1 8XR

  • Sunday 18 January 2026 3-6pm with vocalist Kate Bassett
  • Sunday 15 February 2026 3-6pm with Les Paul Big Band
  • Sunday 22 March 2026 3-6pm with Benoit Viellefon Hot Club


  • Private classes available £30 per hour

    • Classes take place in the main hall on the Towers School campus, Henfield Road, Upper Beeding BN44 3TF

    The venue has all you have come to expect from a Brighthelm Swing event with its welcoming vibe, wooden dance floor and room to swing out.

    Bring a water or a soft drink to the venue as there is no tap available.
    Plenty of free parking in the car park

    Shag School

    Tuesdays 7.30pm Beginners and refreshers

    Thursdays 8pm Footwork fluent

    £9 per person at Studio@59

    Final 2025 classes 2 December
    2026 classes restart 13 January

    Balboa

    Weekly drop in Balboa classes Mondays at Studio@59

    Improvers and refreshers 6.15pm
    Beginners 7.30pm

    Final 2025 classes 15 December
    2026 classes restart 5 January

    Lindy Hop

    Lindy Hop beginners and improvers drop in classes

    Final 2025 classes 26 November
    2026 classes restart 7 January
    Wednesdays 7-9pm
    Towers School Main Hall, Henfield Road, Upper Beeding BN44 3HF

    Private Lessons

    Private lessons available for Lindy Hop, Shag and Balboa

    £30 per hour

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    Last updated: 30 November 2025