From the Floor
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We “Stumbled Upon” Dancing in Spitalfields… and almost a Hundred People Joined In
On the afternoon of 1st August, and most weekend afternoons throughout August, Spitalfields Market becomes something rather special. If you happened to walk through Bishops Square near Liverpool Street Station, you might have found yourself stopping for a moment, wondering what on earth was going on. Music from the Swing Era filled the square while…
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I Want to Learn to Dance… But I Don’t Know What Kind
If you’ve ever searched for “dance classes near me”, you’ve probably discovered something surprising. There are dozens of styles to choose from. But what if you already know all of those names? Maybe you’ve already tried a bunch of them, maybe not? What if all you know is that you’d like to: That’s actually how…
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SAVOY 100 dance project
The savoy ballroom opened on March 12th 1926. It was a centerpiece of Harlem culture and a place where African American artistic expression was given space to flourish, it was sadly torn down in 1959. On this day, 12th March 2026, we take a moment to celebrate the amazing people who brought this dance to…
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We’ve Found Our Home – Sugar Hill Hop is Coming to the Saw Swee Hock Centre
A few weeks ago, we shared that we were on the hunt for a venue to call home. Today, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that the search is over. Starting Thursday, 30th July 2026, Sugar Hill Hop will be running weekly classes at the Denning Café, Saw Swee Hock Centre, 1 Sheffield Street, London WC2A 2AP – right…
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Legacy of Swing at LSE
The LSE has had a long history with Swing Dance. In 2000, Dawn Wong (www.swingstatelondon.com ) set up the LSE Swing dance society with just a handful of fellow students. However, with the support of the London scene, the LSE Swing Dance society continued on for more than 20 years after its foundation and after…
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We’re currently looking for a home…
We are actively seeking a dedicated venue to call home – Sugar Hill Hop is led by two seasoned international instructors with a proven track record of running successful classes. We’re eager to recreate that winning formula, building a thriving dance hub. Our vision includes a fully booked venue with two rooms running simultaneously, offering…