2020
January - February
Palm Swings - Friday 31 Jan - Sunday 2 February
Valentine Late at Old Royal Naval College - Friday 14 February
April
Swing into Spring at Shoreditch Town Hall - Friday 17th April 2020
Swing Out at the Underbelly Festival - Tuesday 28th April 2020
May
Stompin' Reunion at the 100 Club - Sunday 17th May 2020
June
Swingtime in the Gardens - Friday 5th-Sunday 7th June 2020
Swing Out at the Underbelly Festival - Tuesday 30th June 2020
August
Swing Out at the Underbelly Festival - Tuesday 4th August 2020
September
Swing Out at the Underbelly Festival - Tuesday 1st September 2020
November
Swing into Winter at Shoreditch Town Hall - Friday 13th November 2020
Palm Swings
Friday 31 January - Sunday 2 February 2020
Lindy Hop Weekender, Torquay, Devon
World class teachers Simon and Anna Selmon (SwingdanceUK) and Cat Foley and Jeff Tong, all welcomed from the London Swing Dance Scene. We have also just added a Collegiate Shag track from none other than Jim & Nicky Key from Swingbytes dance!
Live music from incredible musicians; including a Big Band for the Saturday Night party, and Just Misbehavin’, the favourite for our Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance.
All happening on wonderful dance floors in one of Torquay’s oldest and friendliest stately hotels, the Livermead House Hotel, Sea Front, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6QJ.
Book here - Now Sold Out!
Valentines Late in the Painted Hall at Old Royal Naval College
Fizz, foxtrot and baroque romance – Celebrate Valentine’s with a Painted Hall Late and learn how to foxtrot under Thornhill’s magnificent Painted Hall ceiling, a unique way to spend the evening whether you’re a couple or single.
- Enjoy a free glass of prosecco on arrival
- Explore themes of love in our Painted Hall Valentine-themed trail
- Join in a beginner’s dance class in Britain’s ‘Sistine Chapel’ – a truly unique opportunity
Session 1: check-in time 6.45pm, Start time 7pm & Finish time 9pm
Session 2: check-in 8.15pm, Start time 8.30pm & Finish time 10.30pm
To protect the historic floor of the Painted Hall please WEAR FLAT, SOFT-SOLED SHOES to this event (i.e. trainers, plimsolls, loafers – anything that is flat and has a rubber/similar or soft leather sole). Anyone wearing heels or hard-soled shoes will not be able to participate in the dance class. More details
Fri 14 Feb 2020, 6pm
Tickets: £30 Book here
Ticket price includes a free annual pass.
Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN
Swing into Spring at Shoreditch Town Hall
Don your sharpest threads and head to Shoreditch Town Hall as we Swing into Spring!
Get in the groove with the beginner and intermediate swing dance classes to kick off the evening where you can learn some hot moves that will keep you dancing all night long.
There'll be great vintage tunes from the 30s, 40s and 50s courtesy of DJ Simon "Mr Kicks" Selmon, and cabaret performances from SwingdanceUKs Diamond Girls, whilst a live swing band will have the joint jumpin' as you jive, jitterbug, hoochie coochie and shim sham shimmy your way through the evening.
Presented by SwingdanceUK and Shoreditch Town Hall.
Timings:
7.30pm Doors
7.45pm Beginners & intermediate Lindy Hop dance classes with SwingdanceUK
8.30pm DJ Mr Kicks
9.15pm Band
10pm DJ Mr Kicks & Performance by the Diamond Girls
10.30pm Band
11.15pm DJ Mr Kicks
12am End
Tickets
£11 (advance); £15 (on the door) Book Tickets Here
Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT
Stompin’ Reunion at the 100 Club
For 23 years, London was Stompin' every Monday at the 100 Club to the best Swing bands with the London Swing Dance Society (now SwingdanceUK). This year, legendary night Stompin' is back for one night only with Cliff Longhurst Jazz Knights Orchestra!
Whether you are a Stompin' veteran or you want to taste a piece of London's Swing history, this is your chance to experience a night of hot live Swing at London's oldest Jazz club. We will also celebrate the London Swing Dance Society / SwingdanceUK's 34th birthday!
Ticket sales open 1st March 2020.
Swingtime in the Gardens
Friday 5th, Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June 2020
Experience the ultimate all-day family vintage festival set against the iconic backdrop of Ragley Hall, Warwickshire.
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Full 2020 line up to be announced soon! Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ 2019 Lineup:
The Jive Aces, The Swing Commanders, The Bevin Boys, Down for the Count, The Ding Dong Daddios, Miss Amy Baker, Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra, Gabrielle Ducomble, The Magic of Miller, Miss Beth Belle, The Satin Dollz
Dance classes with:
SwingdanceUK, Chico White, GI Jive
Swing into Winter at Shoreditch Town Hall
Don your sharpest threads and head to Shoreditch Town Hall as we Swing into Spring!
Get in the groove with the beginner and intermediate swing dance classes to kick off the evening where you can learn some hot moves that will keep you dancing all night long.
There'll be great vintage tunes from the 30s, 40s and 50s courtesy of DJ Simon "Mr Kicks" Selmon, and cabaret performances from SwingdanceUKs Diamond Girls, whilst a live swing band will have the joint jumpin' as you jive, jitterbug, hoochie coochie and shim sham shimmy your way through the evening.
Presented by SwingdanceUK and Shoreditch Town Hall.
Timings:
7.30pm Doors
7.45pm Beginners & intermediate Lindy Hop dance classes with SwingdanceUK
8.30pm DJ Mr Kicks
9.15pm Band
10pm DJ Mr Kicks & Performance by the Diamond Girls
10.30pm Band
11.15pm DJ Mr Kicks
12am End
Tickets
£11 (advance); £15 (on the door)
Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT
Black & White Ball 2020
Date to be announced
Lights, Camera, Action!
Flash back to the glamorous era of Black & White Hollywood with a magical night of music and dancing with King Groovy & The Hornstars.
Let the chocolate flow and the dresses sparkle!
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Learn some basic steps with SwingdanceUK at the start of the evening or take directly to the floor as live big band King Groovy and the Hornstars swing the night away, dip a strawberry or two in the chocolate fountains, enjoy a dazzling dance cabaret and enjoy a jaw-dropping magic show… Dress code (strict): Elegant Black & White Where? Time
Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, NW1 7AY
7pm Doors open
7.15 Dance class
8pm Live music
11pm Carriages
Full details
Casting Calls!
SWING DANCERS NEEDED
We are looking for male swing dancers to represent afro/american soldiers in a world war two film drama.
One day filming on february 19th at the rivoli ballroom, brockley.
Need to be aged below 30yrs
Willing to be clean shaven and attend a costume fitting.
Pay: £250 per day
If interested please send photo, measurements if possible and contact details to: adamcfoster@gmail.com