Dance with me
Learn Swing Dance, Lindy Hop and Charleston
Liza Patoux is a former UK Lindy Hop champion, trained in old-school Harlem jazz and Charleston by original dancers from the 1930s and '40s, as well as leading figures of the swing revival. She has been honoured to assist Frankie Manning and studied jazz dance and tap intensively with Chazz Young, Chester Whitmore and Ryan Francois. Dancing on stage, screen and in music videos, she has also had the rare privilege of tap dancing for Fayard Nicholas of the legendary Nicholas Brothers.
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Teaching generations of London swing dancers since 1999, she performed for many years with the Sophisticated Ladies troupe, directed by Strictly Come Dancing choreographer Jenny Thomas, and now shares all she’s learned from the Swing Masters through her dance classes in London.
Private swing dance classes
Whether you're brand new to swing dancing, preparing for a wedding dance, or wanting to feel more confident on the dance floor, my private swing dance lessons in London give you personalised, supportive teaching at your pace.
Drawing on the lineage and history of lindy hop, passed on by original Harlem jazz dancers, I specialise in building strong foundations, rooted in the traditions of authentic jazz dance, while helping you find your own style and flair.
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From absolute beginners to more experienced dancers wanting cleaner technique and musicality, private lessons are relaxed, fun and tailored to you.
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Solo jazz group classes
If you’d like to develop your authentic jazz dance, learn classic steps and routines, while working on styling and musicality, come and join us.
These are small, semi-private group classes to work on solo jazz, enrich your dancing and build confidence, while developing your own styling and musicality, with plenty of space for individual feedback and requests.
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You will learn original and classic routines, authentic jazz steps, how to feel the music, embody the dance and express your own unique style with confidence.
Classes are designed for Intermediate level dancers and above.
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Swingland's Monday night A-Train
A-Train is Swingland's weekly Monday night swing dance and music club at The Hammersmith Club in West London, with Lindy hop classes for absolute beginners through to intermediate/advanced dancers, plus freestyle dancing to top swing DJs and occasional live bands.
A typical night at A-Train attracts around 50 people from all walks of life, and all age ranges.
The classes are taught by Swingland founder Martin Ellis, Jessie Burgess, and Liza Patoux, with guest teachers on occasion.
Swingland's
Sunday Workshops
Swingland workshops are designed to progress and improve your dancing with in-depth technique and styling points.
These Sunday workshops are aimed at those who are looking to kick off their swing dancing (Lindy hop) with a fun and informative workshop, or to consolidate their basics. No partner needed (we rotate throughout) - although you may stay together if you do have a partner. Expect to have lots of fun - and a few challenges! Teachers - Martin and Liza (A-Train)
When: Third Sunday of each month 10.30-12.30
Where: Linden House, Upper Mall, Hammersmith W6 9TA