Have a swinging time

Learn how to Lindy Hop at these free dance lessons

So you think you can dance? Check out some new swing dance lessons at New York University Abu Dhabi, being hosted by local club Swing Dance Abu Dhabi.

The classes will focus on teaching the Lindy Hop, a type of dance that first appeared in the United States in the ’20s and ’30s. Dancers can expect a fun, active style of dance that includes throws, jumps and hops.

“It’s a fun way to destress,” says instructor Esteban Salvemini. “It’s a really welcoming environment and great exercise, as you are moving the entire time.”

The group will be hosting free one-hour lessons at the university campus every Saturday at 7pm, with a two-hour dance social afterwards for guests who would like to continue to practise their moves.

New York University Abu Dhabi campus centre, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, Sat 7pm to 10pm, free. Tel: (02) 6285511. Taxi: C2 building, NYUAD. facebook.com/SwingDanceAbuDhabi