(Updated 2 July)

A couple of dance competitions are coming up in the future which the promoters would love you to join in with.

The London Swing Dance Society is holding their 20s Charleston Competition on Monday 7 July at their usual Stompin’ night. There will be Prizes will be awarded to the best professional and the best beginner, with the criteria being ability to dance to music, style & personality and variety of moves. No registration is needed, just turn up. For more details, see here.

But if that’s too soon, C-Jam celebrates its 8th birthday this year at the Bedford in Balham and is holding its first team Lindy hop competition. To be held on 2nd August, it’s anything goes, as long as you have a team of at least four. More details can be found from organisers, Swingland.

The Cotton Clubbers are hosting their Honey Pot Dance Battle just before Christmas, on Saturday 21 December. The rules have yet to be announced, but you can keep up to date with them through their event post on Facebook.