Course: Beginners - Light and Heavy Shoe 💜
Course dates
- Thu, 8 Jan '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 15 Jan '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 22 Jan '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 29 Jan '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 5 Feb '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 12 Feb '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 19 Feb '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 26 Feb '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 5 Mar '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 12 Mar '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 26 Mar '26 6pm – 7pm GMT - done
- Thu, 2 Apr '26 6pm – 7pm BST - done
Details
Note: This course has now started and is unavailable to book. Booking for future Beginners courses will open at the end of February. In the meantime we’d love you to join our all ability Ceili classes!
This is a 12-week course for beginner-level Irish dancers with a few month's experience who want to keep learning Irish dancing in a fun and supportive environment!
Each class will cover both heavy and light dancing, so you can build your confidence with both.
This is perfect for dancers who...
• Already have a bit of beginners experience
• Are getting comfortable with the very basics of soft shoe dancing (threes, sevens, jumps, rise and grind), and are interested in starting some simple heavy shoe dancing.
• Are confident in other dance styles and able to pick up steps quickly
If you are a total beginner wanting to start slowly from scratch, please see our Intro courses and Absolute Beginners Taster Sessions.
🎥 These steps should look totally manageable: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IQKgzKWeGTdsNraSEE7Zd0WqtFFzVfU3/view?usp=drive_link
This is the follow-on course from our 2025 Autumn Absolute Beginners Course.
💃🏻 Your teacher will be the wonderful Lauren Young
🍻 This is a social and supportive class followed by a trip to the pub each week!
Note: This course is only available as a block booking, to enable the group to build on choreography week-to-week.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO CLASSES W/C 16TH MARCH
Level: Beginner
Instructions
💧 Bring a bottle of water and wear trainers and something you're happy to sweat in! Loop earplugs are recommended to anyone who is sensitive to loud sounds.
🥂 Every week we'll have an optional post-jig swig at The Kennington pub round the corner
Joining for the first time? Take a look at these two short videos which take you through everything you need to know before joining your first class, including getting to the venue, what to expect, our teachers, what to bring and wear and how to make the most of it
🎥 Getting ready for your class:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVj21pmL_N8&ab_channel=JigandaSwig-IrishDancingforLondoners
🎥 What to expect at your first class:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7jHLkoCDDc&ab_channel=JigandaSwig-IrishDancingforLondoners
Refunds:
No refunds are allowed for individual classes included on this course if a full-course ticket has been purchased.
You may cancel your booking for a course, without charge, up to 72 hours before the start of the first Session. Please email hello@jigandaswig.co.uk up to 72 hours before the course start time to confirm cancellation and request a refund.
We are unable to offer refunds for any cancellations made within 72 hours of the first class, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Tickets
Location
Flow Dance Oval
Unit 3, Ground Floor, Canterbury Court, Kennington Park Business Centre 1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE