Hello dancers!
We’re back to our usual Monday with two dances across two venues, featuring Lindy Hop + Shag. Doors open at 7pm, with social dancing ends at 10:15pm. Full details are in the poster below.
The next few weeks are packed with wonderful events — the perfect way to kick off the summer. We can’t wait to dance with you all!
30th May – Bal Brunch
Join us for our monthly fast-tempo social dance hosted by Geoff and Mim at HOLY HOBO, 14:30–18:00. This event is a dedicated space for Balboa and Shag enthusiasts, yet we warmly welcome newcomers looking to join the community and experience faster swing rhythms.
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31st May – Tea Dance at the Glasshouse
Enjoy a free afternoon of live music, dancing, and timeless classics at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Performed by Sinfonia of London, the programme features music made famous by legends such as Glenn Miller and George Gershwin. Everyone is welcome — whether you want to dance, listen, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
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5–7th June – Summer Tyne Swing
It’s just one week to go until our most exciting weekender! Let’s get ready and celebrate together.
The info pack has been sent to your email, where you’ll find everything you need to know before the weekend. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we can’t wait to welcome you all soon!
Your last chance to grab your ticket before it closes at midnight.
🎟️ Full pass: https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/38519
🎟️ Social pass only: https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/39378
13th June – Hoodoo Blues Monthly Party
Join them for a fun night of dancing to live blues from Anders. Beginner-friendly dance class, then dancing until midnight. Live music from Anders, a Newcastle-based guitarist and singer who draws on a wide variety of styles from pre-war blues, early jazz, country, and soul.
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14th June – Swing Out at Cluny
Join us for a free swing dance taster class, then swing out to a live set from Front Porch Band, plus DJs playing the hottest dance music of the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s and ’50s – big band swing, jazz manouche, jumpin’ jive, rockin’ rhythm ‘n’ blues. Non-dancers welcome. The bucket and card machine will be on site to take cash and card donations toward the band. Pay what you feel.
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20th June – Balboa Beginner/Improver Workshop
Our very own ST day workshop is designed for everyone who has taken our Fundamental/Beginners Balboa block of classes over the past few months. It is a more intensive recap, designed to build stronger foundations and cover any class material missed.
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20th June – Cumbria Swing Dance Summer Party
Join them to celebrate the summer solstice at their big summer social, with fabulous live band THE LOUNGE LIZARDS, and dance the night away. DJ sets suitable for Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, and more.
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21st June – Magpies of Swing
Apart from regularly playing at ST, Magpies of Swing is also playing that Sunday night at The Globe, and there will be space for dancing – though please look out for each other as the floor might be crowded.
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See you on the dance floor! 💃🕺
Swing Tyne 