Rob and Tina Workshop!
We’re delighted to hold our first weekend workshop of the year with Rob and Tina Shield from Swing Dance Leeds on Sunday 8th February 2026. All classes are held at Penrith Parish Rooms in the centre of Penrith.
Build your own workshop, with pick and mix classes in Balboa, Lindy Hop and Hot Charleston: book each class you are interested in individually to create your own bespoke day.
Read on for more info and follow the links to book your place!
Balboa
11-12pm
12:15-1:15
Requirements: some experience with any balboa basic. If you are already an experienced balboa dancer, this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn the opposite role as a switch dancer. This workshop will be focusing on musicality and is suitable for all levels.
Explore the key aspects of balboa, how the dance fits together and what you can create with it.
Learn a sweet routine using the building blocks you’ve learnt in the first hour.
Book as a leader here:
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Lindy Hop
2-3pm
3:15-4:15pm
Requirements: For improver Lindy Hop dancers and upwards.
Musicality
Thinking about what we as individuals hear in the music and working on skills to express that in the dance.
Fast dancing
Working on a variety of skills to help you dance comfortably to faster music.
Floor craft
We’ll work on skills that will put you more in control of where you are and where your partner is and add more variety to whole dance.
Book as a leader here:
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Hot Charleston
4:30-5:30pm
Requirements: ready to give it a go!
Classic Charleston and jazz moves put into a fun short routine with a focus on energy and enjoyment.
Book solo here:
