Swing Riot, Dunedin

Swing Riot, Dunedin Swing Riot Dunedin volunteer run dance community offering weekly drop-in dance classes and regular social events for Lindy Hop, Balboa and Blues.

Welcome to one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s southern-most swing dance communities! We run weekly classes and regular social events for Lindy Hop and Blues dancing in Dunedin. We run one-off classes for Balboa and other swing dance styles. We're also the hosts of the annual Dunedin Swing Festival! With great music and beautiful venues, our dance community is known for its warm welcome and loud enthusiasm for all things swing! Sharing the joy of dancing is our biggest passion. If you’ve never tried it, then we’d love to have the first dance! All the information you need about classes and socials is here on our page. You can also get more information from our website (https://www.swingriot.com) and our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/swingriot)

Let us know below if you’ve got any questions. See you on the dance floor soon! Classes:
Every Tuesday - 7 - 8pm
Open level (drop in classes - anyone can join any week - no experience needed)
Stuart Hall - Knox Church Grounds
449 George Street

Price: $10/$12 for drop ins. Discounts for 5 and 10 class passes. Check out our website for details.

Join us for our September Spring Social this Friday 25 September, 7–9pm at North East Valley Bowls Club, 139 North Road,...
23/09/2026

Join us for our September Spring Social this Friday 25 September, 7–9pm at North East Valley Bowls Club, 139 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.

A relaxed night with the Swing Riot crew. Drinks at the bar, dancing, and good fun. Same price as a class: $10/12 or a clip on your pass.

Bring your friends and come say hi! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Longer days, warmer nights. It’s time to shake off winter and get swinging! 🌸Beginners drop-in from 6:30pm, followed by ...
21/09/2026

Longer days, warmer nights. It’s time to shake off winter and get swinging! 🌸

Beginners drop-in from 6:30pm, followed by our continuing class at 7:45pm!

📍 North East Valley Bowls Club

See you on the dance floor! 💃🕺
Dance Ōtepoti

❄️ SNOW DAY! ❄️Swing Riot Ōtepoti Lindy Hop classes are cancelled tonight. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you back ...
04/08/2026

❄️ SNOW DAY! ❄️

Swing Riot Ōtepoti Lindy Hop classes are cancelled tonight. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you back on the dance floor soon! 💙

If you've danced in Dunedin any time over the past however-many years, chances are Sibby has touched your swing journey....
25/07/2026

If you've danced in Dunedin any time over the past however-many years, chances are Sibby has touched your swing journey. Whether that was teaching you your first swing-out, attending one of the incredible Dunedin Swing Festivals, or just being the warm face that made you feel like you belonged from day one.

Sibby has been an absolute cornerstone of this community. To say thank you, Rebecca and Alicia have set up a Givealitte page to get her to Southern Blues in Adelaide. If you'd like to say thanks and contribute, click this link: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/our-chance-to-say-thank-you-sibby

Let's get Sibby to Southern Blues! 💛

A gift for Sibby from the wider dance community to attend Southern Blues in Adelaide.

Just a reminder that Swing Riot classes are taking a break for the month of June, so tomorrow night is our last Tuesday ...
25/05/2026

Just a reminder that Swing Riot classes are taking a break for the month of June, so tomorrow night is our last Tuesday for a bit. It's a great time to rest your feet (or practice your Charleston in the living room 🙂). We'll be back with our regular Tuesday night Lindy Hop classes on July 7.

02/05/2026

What better way to get in the mood for Balboa classes starting this week than with an incredible demonstration by John & Julia Wharington at last year’s Swing Festival 🤩

Register for our 4 week block of Balboa & Blues classes here: https://forms.gle/rDybp1a3DyK9MXg88

29/04/2026

🎉 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! ✨
“𝘼𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚…”
— Message Author 2026: Crystal Pite (Canada)

Today, we celebrate the universal language of dance — a powerful expression that connects people across cultures, borders, and generations. 💫

👉 Read the full International Dance Day Message 2026 and explore its translations in multiple languages:
https://www.international-dance-day.org/messageauthor.html

🌐 Discover how the world is celebrating!
Check the Worldwide Celebration Map to find events happening in your country — or share your own:
https://www.international-dance-day.org/worldwideevents.html

Let’s move, reflect, and celebrate together.

💃🕺 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

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