Hello everyone! 👋
It was lovely to have Magpie of Swing performing for us this past Monday, and so nice to see everyone back on the dance floor! 💃🕺
We’ll be back next Monday, same time, same place, with two levels of Lindy Hop and Shag classes. Check out the poster for all the details! 😄

We’re always welcome new dancers joining our classes and community, your first visit to Swing Tyne is completely free! So why not bring a friend along and give it a dance?
Check out other amazing events coming up 👇
19th Sep – Toto & The Raw Deals + Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
Catch their first-ever collaboration live at The Cluny! Doors open at 7:30pm, and there’ll be plenty of space to dance.
26th Sep – Bal Brunch
Hosted by Geoff and Mim, the monthly free Bal Brunch returns to Holy Hobo from 1:30 pm–4:45 pm (Please note the new time). Come along for a relaxed afternoon of dancing, a bring-and-share table, and a bring-and-buy vintage rail. It’s a friendly and welcoming event, especially for newer dancers! This month, there’ll also be a Slow Bal taster from 2:00–2:30 pm with Sarah and Graeme.
1st Oct – Hot Club de Heaton, Live at The Black Swan Bar
Join the finest musicians from Newcastle’s gypsy jazz scene! Performance starts at 7:30pm — free entry, with plenty of space to dance!
29-31st Jan 2027 – Bal on Tyne weekender
After our November balboa weekender sold out so quickly, we’re excited to welcome Carolin & Iacopo back to Newcastle, alongside Alberto & Elena from Italy! The weekend feature 6 hours lessons, 3 streams, 2 social dance with live band. More details will be coming soon, SAVES THE DATES for now.
Other note:
Fancy getting involved and helping out with Swing Tyne? Let us know! There are lots of ways to help — from set-up and close-down on Mondays, to DJing during social dance, video editing for social media, or anything else you’re interested in. No experience or fixed commitment needed! Every bit of help makes a difference to our scene. 🙌
See you all on the dance floor! 💃🕺
