Our Classes
Lindy Hop
Weekly classes covering the most famous Swing Dance of them all!
Born in Harlem the Lindy Hop is an upbeat dance that can be fast and frenetic or cool and laid back
See it in ActionLocation: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Every Monday
Beginners @ 8:30pm
Intermediates @ 7:30pm
Balboa
Fortnightly classes for this smooth and sophisticated style of swing dance
Starting out in Southern California in the 1920s Balboa has a smooth style and a close hold.
See it in ActionLocation: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Every Other Monday
Beginners @ 7:30pm
Intermediates @ 8:30pm
Collegiate Shag
Fortnightly classes for this fast and joyful style of swing dance
Danced across America in the 30s and 40s this is a fast and often wild dance performed in a unique hold
See it in ActionLocation: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Every Other Monday
Beginners @ 7:30pm
Intermediates @ 8:30pm
Find Us
Welfare
We love dancing and everything associated with swing dance and want everyone to feel absolutely comfortable and safe at any of our events.
To aid this we have a dedicated welfare officer and a Welfare Code of Conduct.
We recommend that everyone read the Code as it sets out expectations and friendly etiquette advice for participants and teachers. It also fully details how to seek help if there is a problem and how we will address issues.
If have a welfare concern, please contact:
or use our welfare web form opposite which permits anonymous submissions.
The Welfare Officer has been mandated by the Committee to investigate complaints in confidence and independently of the Committee, if the complainant desires. Only the Welfare Officer monitors the welfare email account.
If you wish for the whole Committee to be aware of an issue please contact:
No concern should be considered too small to raise. Swing Tyne and the Welfare Officer are committed to providing a safe space for all dancers.
Welfare Officer
Your Committee 2020
Chair
The Chair acts as the Chairman at all Society meetings and is responsible for compiling meeting agendas. The Chair also has the responsibility of ensuring that Committee members are notified of the full details of any resolutions.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for administrating the Society’s money, paying all bills, being a signatory for the Society bank account, keeping a record of all financial transactions and writing an annual financial report.
Secretary
The Secretary takes the minutes at Society meetings and ensures they are distributed to all Committee members
Lindy Hop Co-ordinator
The Lindy Hop Co-ordinator organises the teaching rota for Lindy lessons and co-ordinates DJs for weekly social dancing. They keep all necessary parties informed of the up to date rotas.
Balboa Co-ordinator
The Balboa Co-ordinator organises the teaching rota for Balboa lessons and keeps all necessary parties informed of the up to date rotas.
Shag Co-ordinator
The Shag Co-ordinator organises the teaching rota for Shag lessons and keeps all necessary parties informed of the up to date rotas.
DJ Co-ordinator
The DJ Co-ordinator organises the DJs for our weekly social dances.
Website/Tech Co-Ordinator
The web/tech co-ordinator maintains the website and all other IT systems
Welfare Officer
The Welfare Officer handles any welfare issues that may arise and helps ensure everyone feels safe and welcome at Swing Tyne
Contact Us
This form will send an email to the Swing Tyne Committee.
If you wish to raise a welfare issue please use the separate form above
