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The maestro Juan Villafañe (Argentina) is back to teach a Lindy Hop weekend in London with his long time dance partner Sharon Davis on 16th, 17th and 18th October 2026! Kick off the weekend with a Vintage Night social at Jazzbourne on Friday 16 October.
Join an afternoon Lindy Hop workshop with Juan & Sharon on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October.
- All the workshops are Intermediate/Advanced level and will be held at Deptford Lounge.
- There are four workshop sessions in total (two on Saturday and two on Sunday), and different material will be taught in every session.
- You can join for one session, two, three or all four sessions.
Finish the weekend on Sunday evening with a Jazz Appreciation Night social at Jazzbourne.
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday 16 October 2026: Vintage Night at Jazzbourne
@ Jazzbourne, 443 New Cross Road, SE14 6TA
Warm up for the weekend with a vintage social night at Jazzbourne. Dress in your best vintage swing era style. Vintage cocktails available to purchase at the bar. Get inspired by a video presentation of vintage dance on film, as Juan & Sharon share some of their favourite swing, jazz & tap dance scenes from the silver screen, and talk about the dance legends and masters that have inspired them throughout their careers. Then swing out the rest of the evening, with all vintage tunes for your dancing delight, plus a Lindy Hop demonstration from Juan & Sharon. Dress Code: 1920s, 1930s or 1940s. Limited places available.
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Saturday 17 October 2026: Workshops
@ Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, SE8 4RJ
12.45pm - 1.00pm Check-in for first session
1.00pm - 2.30pm Lindy Workshop 1: Stylish as Hell
2.30pm - 3.00pm Break & check-in for next session
3.00pm - 4.30pm Lindy Workshop 2: Fancy Footwork
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Sunday 18 October 2026: Workshops
@ Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, SE8 4RJ
11.45am - 12.00pm Check-in for first session
12.00pm - 1.30pm Lindy Workshop 3: Delicious Connection
1.30pm - 2.00pm Break & check-in for next session
2.00pm - 3.30pm Lindy Workshop 4: Impressive Moves
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Sunday 18 October 2026: Jazz Appreciation Night at Jazzbourne
@ Jazzbourne, 443 New Cross Road, SE14 6TA
Wind down the weekend with a social dedicated to jazz music appreciation. Get inspired with a talk about Jazz Appreciation for swing & jazz dancers, with Juan and Sharon. The talk will end with a Q&A to ask any burning questions you might have about jazz, dance musicality or DJ-ing for dancers. Then swing out the rest of the evening with DJ Juan's selection for your dancing pleasure. Limited places available.
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INFO & BOOKING at www.learntoswingdance.com
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