South West Swing
Not-for-Profit swing dance community and school in South West Australia
South West Swing dances on Wadandi Boodja, the land of the Saltwater people.
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We are on Summer Break from classes!
Classes resume 4th February.
We’re South West Australia’s not-for-profit swing dance school and community. Our mission? To spread the joy of Lindy Hop, create fun and inclusive spaces to learn and dance, and bring the magic of jazz to life by supporting local musicians, dancers, and teachers.
Who we are
So why start?
It's the best! But you're probably looking for a better description than that.
Lindy Hop is:
Lindy Hop is an improvisational dance full of play, expression, and connection with the music and person you're dancing with.
It's a street dance born 100 years ago in Black American communities, outside the formalities of the studio. It's about community, individuality, and resilience.
Social
Lindy has a large and vibrant community across the world. By learning, you're connecting to a global community of enthusiastic dancers. No matter where you are in the world, there's likely a Lindy community nearby.
It's one of the few dances you can learn where you can dance regularly to a live band
Joyful
Active
Creative
Wednesdays in Cowaramup
Two classes every week with a free social in between.
6:00 - 7:00pm - Level 1 (beginners)
7:00 - 7:30pm - free mini social
7:30 - 8:30pm - Level 2 (beginner+ & intermediate)
Classes
Level 1 Blocks 2026
Beginner block starting dates:
February 4
April 1
May 27
July 22
October 7
The Cowaramup District Club
Wednesdays for classes
Find us at
Weekly classes
Regular live jazz events
Social get-togethers
Weekend workshops
Hiring options
Boogie Down South festival
What we do:
More on Instagram
@southwestswingmargaretriver
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SOUTH WEST SWING
South West, Australia
SOUTHWESTSWINGMR@GMAIL.COM
South West Swing acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet and dance, Wardandi boodja, the land of the Saltwater people. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, sea, and culture and pay respect to all members of Aboriginal communities, their elders past, present, and emerging.
Photos for our website from Red Leopard Photography, Fudz Qazi, and Mark Rotondella. Thank you to these dancers behind the lens.