Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course - FREE TRIAL

Two Left Feet? We’ll Fix That in 60 Minutes. Get Your First Swing Jive Lesson Completely Free.

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Get Moving, Have Fun, and Learn to Dance from the Comfort of Home!

Ever wanted to dance but felt nervous about stepping into a crowded studio? Our Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course is the perfect, stress-free way to discover the joy of social dancing. Designed specifically for adults with zero prior experience, this online course brings simple, step-by-step tuition straight to your living room.

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Is This Course Right for You?

Perfect for Absolute Beginners

Think you have two left feet? Perfect! This course was crafted specifically for people who have never taken a dance class before or who found other styles confusing. We break every single movement down into clear, manageable steps.

Designed for Mature Adults & Couples

Whether you are empty-nesters looking for a fun shared hobby, friends wanting to get active, or retro music lovers, our lessons are taught with a welcoming, adult-focused approach.

Great Music & Great Exercise

Learn to move to classic jive, swing, rock 'n' roll, rhythm 'n' blues, boogie-woogie, and pop tunes. It’s low-impact physical activity that feels like a night out in your own living room.


Your Instructors


Debbie & Brooke Garvey
Debbie & Brooke Garvey

Debbie & Brooke own and run The Swing Dance Company, which has introduced thousands of nervous new beginners to its Absolute Beginners SwingJive course in real-world venues across the south of England for nearly two decades.

Debbie & Brooke created these courses back in the early 2000s. Having taught in person and built up an excellent team of instructors, Brooke & Debbie have enjoyed creating continuation courses, running live music events and social events to support their community of dancers.

You can find out more about The Swing Dance Company on this link.


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Here's What Others Have Said About Our Online Courses...

"Hi Debbie and Brooke, we just want to let you know that we are really enjoying swing dancing, and think your lessons are great, well broken down and clear to follow and understand. Whenever we dance (and we try to do a little most days) it makes us smile! A little bit of fun in this strange world. So thank you ;)", Chris and Steve, Dorset


"At our ripe old ages and despite having danced since teenagers (though not together until we met 3 years ago) we had never been able to jive. Then we saw your classes advertised and plucked up the courage to join. It was one of the best things we have done together and we have so enjoyed the course. I have enrolled us on the Intermediate Course and I am sure you will be as patient with us as you have been on our Beginners' Course. Looking forward to resuming dancing again. Best wishes to all.", Valerie, Hampshire


"We are very impressed with the on-line lesson! Very informative and easy to follow from all angles." Ray H


"The videos are excellently produced and easy and clear to follow, thank you." Kerrie M

Why Learn SwingJive Online With Us?

  • 100% On-Demand & Global: Access your lessons anytime, anywhere in the world on any internet-connected device.
  • Learn at Your Own Pace: Pause, rewind, and replay every step until you feel completely confident—no rushing to keep up with a room.
  • Zero Pressure, Complete Privacy: Practice in the comfort of your living room without worrying about stepping on anyone's toes.
  • 12 Months of Unlimited Access: When you decide to unlock the full 10-lesson course, keep total access for a full year to review whenever you like.
  • One Access Pass for Two: Designed for partner pairs (couples, friends, or family)—learn both Leader and Follower roles at no extra cost!

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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the free trial and the course start and finish?
The first lesson of the 10-week course is available as a free trial, it will be available on-demand over specified dates. Once booked onto the full course you'll have immediate access to all lessons. These lessons remain available on-demand for 12 months following your join date.
How long do I have access to the free trial and subsequent course?
The first lesson of the 10-week course is available on-demand as a free trial on the specified dates only. The first lesson will continue to be available to everybody who pays to join the full course. For everybody paying a one-time course fee, this online course will be available for 12 months from the day you join.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
Where can I access this lesson?
After enrolling you will have unlimited access to the published sections of this course. This means that you can access it from any internet-connected device with a screen.
Am I too old to take this class?
Our courses are designed with adults in mind, and the basic guidance would be that if you can walk comfortably then you should be able to fully participate in this class. The majority of participants at our real-world classes tend to be in the 35-69 age range but we also have plenty who are in their teens and twenties, as well as in their 70s and 80s (even a few in their 90s!).
Am I too young to take this class?
The content is entirely family-friendly and youngsters may enjoy learning moves on this course, but there are two reasons why younger people may enjoy these classes less than adults. 1) We teach with adult beginners in mind. As youngsters tend to learn quicker but be less patient than adults, they may find the pace of tuition slower than they would ideally like. 2) This dance is better when you can connect with your partner, which requires a small amount of upper body strength. Physically, under-12s might find this aspect difficult, which may affect their enjoyment of the dance.
Is this a lindy hop course?
No. Lindy hop is a fairly challenging style to learn so we don't recommend it as a starting point for anyone without previous dance experience. Our SwingJive courses are not lindy hop courses, we will produce online lindy hop courses in the future. SwingJive courses act as a fantastic foundation to progress onto learning lindy hop, and some lindy hop is incorporated within our continuation SwingJive 10 week courses.
How is modern jive different to SwingJive?
Our SwingJive courses draw on influences from various social partner dances including Modern Jive, Rock'n'Roll and Lindy Hop. We constructed our courses to provide an easy entry and a progressive pathway for new beginners so that they would develop the confidence to get up and dance at social events and local dance clubs. At the beginner level there are similarities to modern jive, although there are technical, timing and musical differences, moves are also drawn from other styles. In our continuation courses, there are fewer similarities.
Do I need a partner?
SwingJive is primarily a partner dance so we recommend that you have somebody to participate with you. However, this is a free trial so it's not a problem if you just want to have a peek at what we do in our classes.
Can more than 2 of us participate in these classes?
Please encourage your friends, family and colleagues to enrol on the free trial! You are welcome to invite additional participants to join in with you as long as the person named on the booking is present, guests are in the same physical space and it's for domestic enjoyment (eg it's fine for your household to gather or to invite friends over). However, it's not acceptable to share your personal login and password details, the content should only be accessed when the primary user is present. Nor are these courses to be used on a commercial basis without our permission. For example, you can't charge other people to watch the content or show the content on commercial premises. Anybody abusing their booking will be unenrolled.
Can I watch on my TV
Even if you don't have a smart TV, you can watch on your TV via your phone or similar device. Some devices may allow you to cast directly to your TV, alternatively, you can use a USB to HDMI cable to connect your mobile phone to your TV!
I have an illness or injury, should I participate?
Anyone with health, safety or physical limitations - You'll need to decide whether you can participate in the classes safely. If you're unsure, please try our free trial class but stop if you feel unable to continue for any reason. Participation is at your own risk.

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How the Free Trial Works

  1. Click below to start your complimentary Lesson 1 immediately.
  2. Enjoy the full trial lesson on-demand from home.
  3. Decide if you love it! If you enjoy the experience, unlock the remaining 9 full weekly lessons for 12 months of unlimited access.

(Please Note: This page is for our global, pre-recorded online course. If you are looking for in-person local venue classes in the UK, please visit our Venue Classes page.)

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