Highland Swing

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Highland Swing is a community and volunteer-run organisation which is interested in spreading the joy of swing dancing.

Highland Swing runs weekly classes in Inverness, Scotland. Highland Swing is a community and volunteer-run organisation which is interested in spreading the joy of swing dancing: the name given to a group of authentic jazz dances originating in Harlem, New York and created by African Americans in the 1920s-1940s. Highland Swing runs weekly classes, monthly workshops and social dances based in Inverness, Scotland.

20/09/2026

Our next block starts on Tuesday 22nd September. After a great Charleston block, we will now be focusing on 8-count Lindy.
Whether you are brand new to dancing or are already part of Highland Swing, join us on Tuesday night for some mellow Lindy.

St Mary’s Church Hall, Huntly Street, Inverness

17/08/2026

We’re Back!!!
Highland Swing is back on Tuesday 18th August after the summer break - and we’re kicking off with Charleston

Tuesdays at St Mary’s Church Hall, Huntly St:
Beginners - 7.30pm
Improvers - 8.30pm

Whether you’re returning after the break or stepping in for the first time, we can’t wait to dance with you again. Let’s swing into the new season together!

23/06/2026

So great to make new friends on a Tuesday night! We were joined by some lovely dancers from Texas tonight, whilst we also said goodbye to Carla, who is heading off to Germany!

02/06/2026

We’re starting our final 5‑week Lindy Hop block before the summer break, focusing on 6 count.
Classes within a block are progressive, ie week 2 builds on week 1, however any night is the right night to come along and start dancing with us!
All levels welcome - come along, have fun and enjoy the last stretch before the summer holidays.

Beginners 7.30-8.30
Improvers 8.30-9.30

St Mary’s church hall , Huntly Street, Inverness

25/05/2026

Say hello to Hazel, who is driven by a pure, unstoppable need to dance. Her energy for Lindy is infectious, as is her fantastic sense of fun!

20/05/2026

Next up is Bea! With her warmth and mellow nature, it is always a pleasure and a giggle to meet Bea in the rotation or on the social dance floor!

19/05/2026

Fun and games at Blues tonight! Anna trying to get us to understand close embrace

18/05/2026

✨ World Lindy Hop Day is coming up! ✨
Tuesday 26th May.
Celebrating the birthday of Frankie Manning, whose joy and creativity shaped the dance we love.
Let’s honour him by filling the floor with swing energy.
If you can, bring:
🍰 a wee treat to share
🙌🏽lots of enthusiasm
👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏾👩🏽‍🤝‍👨🏻a friend for free to join the fun
We can’t wait to dance with you all!

17/05/2026

Meet Andy, who gets the prize for being the loveliest of us all at Highland Swing! He often surprises himself on the dance floor and, in his own words, has learned his left from his right. It’s always a pleasure to dance with Andy and have some of his laid back cheeriness rub off!

13/05/2026

As we count down to World Lindy Hop and our celebration of Frankie Manning, meet some of our Highland Swing dancers.
First up, Sandra, who brings huge energy and character to her dancing and always with a huge smile on her face!

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Inverness

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http://www.highland-swing.weebly.com/

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