Irish Dancing for Absolute Beginners: Intro

13 Jan 2026 - 10 Mar 2026

Tuesday Classes

Ever fancied dancing Riverdance? Join Jig and a Swig’s 9-week adult Irish dancing course for absolute beginners. It’s a friendly and supportive class for those with absolutely zero previous experience of Irish dancing!  

We’ll cover the very basics of solo Irish step dancing in light shoes, learn 3 classic dances and leave you feeling ready for lots of jigging on St Patrick’s Day 2026! 

Your teacher will be Jessie Leach – certified Irish Dance teacher with CLRG, former Riverdance cast member and former All-Ireland, Great Britain and North American champion of Irish Dance.  

About Jig and a Swig: 

Jig and a Swig is London’s largest adult Irish dance community. We’re on a mission to bring people together through Irish dancing, and are all about having the craic, doing some cardio and building a community in London through Irish dance. Started in 2019 by former Riverdance cast member Jessie Leach as a get together with friends, we now offer 15 classes every week for all-abilities and have welcomed thousands of adults of all backgrounds through our doors. From total beginners to Riverdance  pros, absolutely everyone is welcome to join for a jig and share in the joy of Irish dancing. 

  • Since 2022, thousands of people have attended a Jig and a Swig class. 
  • Over 400 people join a class every week year-round in central London. 
  • 💜 88% feel their mental health and wellbeing has improved
  • 💪 85% are more regularly active 
  • 🇮🇪 89% feel more connected to the Irish community in London 
  • 🤗 57% feel more confident meeting new people 

To find out more and book contact [email protected] 

https://jigandaswig.co.uk/absolute-beginners

 

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