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There's two reasons to party at Swingtopia this December. To remember the year that was, and celebrate that Swingtopia has been running for two years! And after sitting for way too long on social media, Azza could use a dance or two, because that's what it's all about! It's a fantastic achievement, so come and celebrate with Swingtopia's final party for the year, with the talents of Swingin' at the Savoy at the helm. Swingin' at the Savoy will play music for Lindy Hop a

It's time to jazz, upstairs at the Wembley. Start the night with a free intro to swing dance class, followed by a live band to drink and dance to. Dance out the night with Swingin' at the Savoy who will swing us the swing tunes for Lindy and Balboa. We're thrilled to bring back Swingin' at the Savoy who wowed us at the Windsor. And if you've never danced before it doesn't matter, because we have a free 45-minute swing class beforehand at 7pm. The Wembley Hotel is fully licens

Start your weekend early and enjoy a night of cool jazz. Begin with a free dance class followed by live jazz music where you can bust out your newly learnt moves! Swingtopia Dance is putting on a completely free beginner swing dance class upstairs at the Wembley Hotel. It's on Thursday 22nd March, 7-8pm, and you don't need to book. Afterwards there'll be a live jazz band downstairs that you can either sit and enjoy with a drink, or dance like a 1920's mofo! And with the n

All new classes! All new format! All new passes! It would take an encyclopaedic volume to go through all the changes. All you need to know is that change is here, that it's exciting, and that it's all good news for you! Here is the new class format: Monday Wembley Community Centre 40 Alexander St, Wembley 7:00pm Swing 1 7:45pm Social Dance 8:00pm Swing 2 8:45pm Swing 3 Tuesday 734 Beaufort St, cnr First Ave Mt Lawley 7:00pm Swing 1 7:00pm Bal 1 7:45pm Social Dance 8:00pm

You've had your free swing lesson, now try out a new swing dance called Balboa! Balboa is a vintage swing dance from California, the same place as Hollywood, Golden Gate Bridge, and the Governator! In every scene Balboa is danced side by side with swing dances such as the Lindy Hop, and you can even dance them both in the same dance. The Free Balboa class begins at 7pm, and as usual our Free Swing Dance class is right after at 7:30pm. All you have to do is rock up on

We love Balboa! So it is with great relish that Azza and Lauren get to teach you a dance they are both passionate about! Don't know what it is? Have a look at the video of Bobby and Kate, international Balboa teachers, as they give a demo. We are commencing an all *NEW* Balboa beginner class on Mondays at 7pm, from the 13th February. It will be half an hour of beginner Balboa steps that you can either dance by themselves or include in your other swing dancing. The Swing Beg

Swingtopia Dance is a new dance school dedicated to that thoroughly modern phenomenon - swing dancing! If you're new to swing, it's a popular partner dance where you can meet great people and have loads of fun. You can even dance solo with some flashy Charleston moves and impress everyone in sight! If you're old to swing, join us as we not only bring you Lindy Hop and Balboa, but give you tasters of other great dances such as 1920's Charleston, Authentic Jazz, Air Steps (a f