Hello everyone! 👋
We hope you all enjoyed learning the Shim Sham on Monday! Hopefully, the next time you see people dancing the Shim Sham, you’ll be able to jump in and join them too. 😊
Next Monday, Hillary & Mike will be teaching St. Louis Shag. Both classes are beginner-friendly taster sessions, so come along and give it a try!
St. Louis Shag is an energetic swing dance that developed in St. Louis, Missouri, during the mid-1930s. Unlike the Collegiate Shag you’ve been learning in our regular classes, it features a rhythmically varied eight-count basic and starts in a side-by-side position. Historically, St. Louis Shag wasn’t a stand-alone dance but formed part of the wider family of Shag and jitterbug styles.
Feel free to invite your friends too! Newcomers are always welcome to join us and try dancing completely free of charge. Doors open at 7pm — no booking or partner is required.
Check out these amazing events happening for the rest of the summer! 👇
8th August – Slow Bal workshop at Penrith
Graeme and Sarah from ST will be teaching an introductory Slow Bal workshop, suitable for complete beginners with no previous Balboa experience. Discover a more relaxed side of Balboa through musicality, connection, and expression.
8th August – Hoodoo Blues monthly party
Join them for a fantastic evening of blues dancing, starting with a beginner-friendly class. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy great music, groovy moves, and a welcoming dance community.
9th August – Social dance at Carlisle
Join them every other Sunday for a free social swing dance in Carlisle! This week’s social is a Slow Bal Special, giving everyone a chance to practise what they learned at the Slow Bal workshop the day before. With music spanning a wide range of jazz styles, there’s something for everyone. 7:00–10:00 pm – everyone is welcome!
9th August – Venus Beach Club at Billy’s
Join Jane and Elise for their monthly vintage soul and R&B party. Music starts around 5:00 pm, with plenty of space to dance and enjoy the atmosphere.
29th August – Bal Brunch: Vintage Special
Hosted by Geoff and Mim, the monthly free Bal Brunch returns at Holy Hobo from 2:30 to 5:45pm. Dress in vintage if you like and come along for a relaxed afternoon of dancing, a bring-&-share table, and a bring-&-buy vintage rail. A friendly and welcoming event, especially for newer dancers.
See you all soon! 💃🕺
Swing Tyne 