VINTAGE
TAP
AND
SWING
SWING OUT WITH STYLE
Welcome
Welcome to the Vintage Tap and Swing website. Edinburgh-based dancer Cathy Harrison would like to invite you to join her for some fun classes and workshops in Lindy Hop, Charleston and much more. Cathy has been dancing forever, and has experience in tap, jazz and all the main swing dances. From beginner to advanced, you'll find something to suit you here. Enjoy!
What's On
Strictly Charleston
13th September
Suitable for all levels, join us to learn another fun Solo Charleston routine. If you enjoyed our May workshop, you'll love this one! Inspired by the crazy dance from the roaring 20s, we'll show you some wild and wacky moves and you'll be smiling from ear to ear as we take on the character of a 1920s Flapper!
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Where? Pentland Community Centre
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When? 13th September 2025. 10:15-11:30.
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How much? £12 (£10 concessions). If also booking the Lindy Hop - It's The Way That You Do It! workshop the combined workshops price is £27 (£22 concessions).
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More information/want to book? Email vtasevents@gmail.com
Lindy Hop -
It's The Way That You Do It!
13th September
As the song says, 'T'aint What You Do, It's The Way That You Do It.' So, take some basic Lindy moves and let's really supercharge them. It's almost time for the Edinburgh Lindy Exchange, so why not add to your dance repertoire in this fun workshop. Try some variations you've never done before? Cool moves for followers and leaders to help you look fabulous on the social dance floor. A challenge for all!
You must be really comfortable with the basic figures of 6 and 8 count Lindy and Lindy Charleston and be able to switch between them.
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Where? Pentland Community Centre
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When? 13th September 2025. 11:45-13:30.
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How much? £16 (£13 concessions). If also booking the Strictly Charleston workshop the combined workshops price is £27 (£22 concessions).
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More information/want to book? Email vtasevents@gmail.com
Lindy Hop - Beginners
These classes are suitable for those with no or little Lindy Hop experience. We expect to start the next block of classes in early September - dates are still to be confirmed and will be announced in our next newsletter. Sign up to the newsletter here.
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Where? North Merchiston Club
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When? Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm.
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How much? £60 (£52 concessions) per person for an eight week block.
More information? Email vtasevents@gmail.com
Lindy Hop -
Improvers/ Intermediate
We teach Lindy Hop classes on Tuesdays suitable for improver/intermediate dancers and above. You must know 8 beat footwork patterns and basic moves such as the Lindy Turn, Swingout, Lindy Circle, Texas Tommy, etc.
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Where? North Merchiston Club
When? Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30pm. The next block of classes starts on 2nd September 2025.
How much? £30 (£26 concessions) per person for a four week block.
More information/want to book? Email vtasevents@gmail.com
Tap Dance
We're having a break at the moment from these classes, but look out for some workshops later in the year. If you're likely to be interested in these, do let us know at vtasevents@gmail.com. In the meantime, if you are interested in learning to tap, check out the classes at Dance For All, Dance Pointe Academy and Dance Base.