PROUDLY BLACK OWNED BUSINESS
Dance Classes in Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz with Angela Andrew
Join our vibrant jazz dance community in East London.
While Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz are the main focus, we regularly incorporate other Black and global diasporic dances into our classes and events.
Come experience the #vibes
CLASSES & EVENTS
Class & Events
Classes Once a month on a Monday
Time: 7pm hang, practice and dance 7.30 - 9pm class
Price: £15 drop in (Concessions available, please ask)
Monday 3rd November
1st Stops - as taught by (Ruth) Sugar Sullivan and Barbara Billups
Monday 1st December
The Queen Swings Basie (alt Triceration) - Norma Miller
***SPECIAL EVENT*** Thursday 13th - Saturday 15th November
Black Out for Black History Month
FREE evening classes at Poplar Union Arts Centre. For more details, see below
Booking details
Cost
Drop in for a class or book for the entire term
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Single Drop In • £15
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Full term • £48
Turn up and pay by Cash, BAC, or book via Eventbrite
Email lindyhopeastldn @ gmail.com or call/text 07508931767 (Mon - Fri, 1 - 5pm) to get access to the code for the venue
Venue
Chisenhale Dance Space, Chisenhale Road E3 5QZ
0208 9812 6617
www.chisenhaledancespace.co.uk
N.b. There is an entry code on the door which will be given on receipt of payment. Please note, we are on the second floor, accessed by a staircase only. Regrettably the studios are not wheelchair accessible.
Join our community
Join us for classes but stay for the celebration of dance, movie nights and group socials.
‘Feels like being part of a community, just like a family cookout’
Lubna Ibrahim
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News
Thursday 13th - Saturday 15th November 2025
"Calling all new and aspiring Lindy Hoppers. A new dance class is coming to Poplar Union for 3 dates. Join renowned dance artist Angela Andrew for three lively beginner-friendly Lindy Hop classes at Poplar Union. Discover the joy of swing dance with classic steps, improvisation, and music from jazz and blues to gospel and folk."
The three days are independent, so you can come to one or all of the classes. Learn something new in each one. FYI, Saturday night will go on for a little longer for some dancing and surprises!!! Book your free tickets here
Monday 14th April 2025
Tonight is the last class of the spring term! Find details on how to join here.
Make sure to keep an eye out for when we're back for the summer term starting 28th April or join the mailing list to keep up to date with new events and classes!
Monday 3rd March 2025
Hope you've had a great half term! No class tonight, we'll be back next week on the 10th March 2025.
Monday 13th January 2025
Aaaaaand we're back.....!!!! Buzz and come up! BBC at 7pm, General level at 8pm. If you're new to Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz but you have other dance experience, take the beginners and see how you go from there. Here's something we did earlier LHEL on YouTube.
Monday 16th December 2024
Last class for the term, back in January. Why not join us for a glass of ginger wine and slice of bun. And some dancing too. Buzz and come up!
Monday 25th November 2024
There will be NO class on this Monday. Back on the 2nd December with a tribute to Ms Norma Adele Miller, whose birthday occurs on this day. We will be dancing her routine "The Queen Swings Basie", which is version of The Trickeration. Check out the routine here. You will see Ms Norma sitting in the front row enjoying watching her students rendition of her choreography.
Monday 9th September 2024
HOLLERRRR!!!! New for classes! Responding to demand, LHEL has extended the BBC session to a full-on one hour class. Be sure to sign up for 6 weeks to get the basics in ya bones - anything less ain't gonna cut it :-). Email info@cookiesjam.com for more info.
Monday 22nd July 2024
Join us for a cosy and fun evening from 8.30 - 9pm at our end of term #sharingiscaring #promnightnotpromnight
The class will show a couple of classic Lindy Hop and Jazz routines we have been working on this season. A no stress, have-a-go sharing moment.
Code to enter *5386# (n.b. the studio is on the second floor with no lift access).
No bar - BYOB - tea and coffee donations.
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