Hi everyone,
Hope you’ve been enjoying the lovely sunshine this week and the lively feeling of spring in the air.
It’s been great to see so many of you joining our beginner lessons recently — we hope you’re enjoying swing dancing and will keep joining us for classes and socials. Swing Tyne is an open and inclusive community, and everyone is welcome here. No matter your background or experience, we’d love to dance with you.
Tomorrow (the 7th) we have our Improver Lindy Hop Workshop, taught by Grey Armstrong. It’s perfect for dancers who already have the basics and are ready to challenge themselves a bit more. If you haven’t got a ticket yet, you can grab a last-minute one here: https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/39156
Looking ahead, next Monday’s classes are Shag and Lindy, with doors opening at 7:00pm. Bring some friends and stay for a full night of dancing — first time is free! Full details can be found below.
Here’s what’s coming up in and around Newcastle this month:
13–15 March – Swing into Spring 2026 (Hebden Bridge)
Join us in beautiful Hebden Bridge for a joyful weekend of swing dancing, from lively night parties to inspiring workshops — and even a scenic hike. Details and tickets: https://fb.me/e/5yZGUUgg8
14 March – Durham University Spring Swing Ball
Durham University Swing Dance Society are hosting another Swing Ball this term, with a beginner-level Lindy Hop class before social dancing. Details and tickets: https://duss.dancecloud.com/dance/39019
27 March – East Coast Swing Band at Northern Rugby Club
A 22-piece big band playing classic swing arrangements from the 1940s to the present day, along with some new repertoire. Details: https://www.facebook.com/EastCoastSwingBand/posts/pfbid02hZtX8t4RZHd1QxoTM5QVYmD6fhbNMAHFAPq4jjZiyF3T4xAkd7BvVDh2MBzi5W2Fl
27–29 March – Fast Feet Fest 2026 (Glasgow)
A high-energy weekend celebrating Balboa and Collegiate Shag, featuring international teachers and fantastic social dancing.
Details and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/share/1L4Ri6UW8s/?mibextid=wwXIfr
29 March – House of the Black Gardenia Album Launch
Join them at PILGRIM for the launch of Mazurka in Jazz — an evening of vintage swing, smoky blues, and macabre mischief in true speakeasy style. Details and tickets: https://pilgrimncl.music/event/house-of-the-black-gardenia-album-launch/
5–7 June – Summer Tyne Swing
Tickets are still available for our very own fantastic weekender! Enjoy two days of workshops (with three streams of dance styles), plus three nights of social dancing with live bands and DJs.
Please share with friends across the country — the more, the merrier! Details and tickets: https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/38519
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