This May, English Heritage are getting England swing dancing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Over the bank holiday weekend English Heritage will be sending out dance experts to help individuals and local groups learn how to Lindy Hop in true 1940s fashion. Applications open today and after the closing date, English Heritage will choose one application from each county in England.

You can apply to be part of Dance for VE Day from 12 February up until 5pm on 8 March and can find the link for entry by clicking here. Anyone can apply, and English Heritage are especially interested to hear from those planning to get the whole community involved.

For more information on English Heritage’s VE Day plans and for resources on adding 1940s feel to your event go to english-heritage.org.uk/ve-day.