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On next Monday 23rd February, we’ll be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM). This is for everyone — no matter how long or short you’ve been coming to Swing Tyne.

Please note: there will be no lessons that evening, but we’ll still have social dancing afterwards, so don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Why do we have an AGM?

1. Your voice matters – It gives members the chance to share ideas, provide feedback and help shape the future of Swing Tyne.
2. Accountability – Many members contribute an enormous amount of time, effort, and money to keep Swing Tyne running. The AGM is an opportunity for Committee to be accountable and transparent about what we’ve been doing, how decisions are made, and how our money is spent.
3. New Committee election – General voting where outgoing committee members step down, and new or re-elected members take over for the next 12 months.

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and provided valuable feedback earlier. You can find the proposed Constitution and Agenda at the link below:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NAJT-Nih6WqPYDfOGD7CMAkjoAyL7QDc?usp=sharing

Some dates to put in your diary

28 Feb – Bal Brunch
Our monthly Bal Brunch is back from 2:30–6:15pm at Holy Hobo— with the theme of love! Come and spread your love of swing in its Balboa and Shag forms. And wear red, either your favourite Bal or Shag T-shirt, or simply an item of clothing you love most.

What’s more? Bring-&-Buy vintage & bring-&-share table are on site!
Full details at: https://facebook.com/events/s/bal-brunch-social-dance/873328362210509/

7th Mar – Lindy Hop Improver Workshop
Tickets are still available for our Lindy Hop Improver Workshop with Grey Armstrong — just two weeks away! 

The workshop is led by Grey, an international dance instructor from the US. This class is perfect for those who already have the basic skills in Lindy Hop and are eager to challenge themselves further.
Details and tickets at: https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/39156

14 Mar – Durham Spring Swing Ball
Durham University Swing Dance Society are hosting another Swing Ball this term. There will be a Beginner-level Lindy Hop class from 7pm, followed by social dancing from 8–11pm.

Details and tickets at: https://duss.dancecloud.com/dance/39019

Last but not least:

5–7th Jun – Summer Tyne Swing
Please share this event far and wide — we’re so excited about our very own swing weekender! Tickets are still available, with a waiting list for followers on the Shag stream. The more, the merrier! 💃🕺

Details and tickets at: https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/38519

On Monday 23rd February, we’ll be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM). There will be no lessons that night, but social dancing will follow. We strongly encourage everyone to attend!

Why do we have an AGM?

1. Your voice matters – It gives members the chance to share ideas, provide feedback and help shape the future of Swing Tyne.
2. Accountability – It ensures the committee remains accountable. Members contribute through entry fees, and it’s important to show how these funds are spent.
3. Committee election – General voting where outgoing committee members step down, and new or re-elected members take over for the next 12 months.

Constitution changes

After over 15 years, we’re proposing a small refresh to the constitution to bring certain points up-to-date and make it easier to run events like Summer Tyne Swing. The proposed changes will be discussed and put to a vote at the AGM. To give everyone advance notice, the draft proposals are linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TLPOli1Tk219NucqjWBxstbHIa2Hr6_y/view?usp=drive_link

Nominations & Feedback form

If you’d like to stand for the committee or provide feedback (including anonymously), please fill out the following form by 16th February so we can prepare the agenda: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=i9hQcmhLKUW-RNWaLYpvlJN-FKIlPlRMl2LeaOPD_k5UOFNRRFpRMUpPNE1ORjJQMlZRV0s0RUFUMC4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawP64cxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRUnBJTkRlMU8wQWlXWUg4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnNhJcNXeZ9d93Uyxgu1mZtZYSpafERoqp-lt5k_ickFpRSqlxGk4q9Avg73_aem_1NXPTfBQ4wgTb6GmPzzCAQ&route=shorturl

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Swing-Out at Cluny this past Sunday — it was great to see so many new faces and to introduce swing to more people! Huge thanks to Hot Club de Heaton for the wonderful live music. We hope you all enjoyed it.

Hope you’re all staying dry in this rather gloomy weather. Let’s look forward to our next Monday Swing! 💃🕺 As usual, we’re offering both Lindy Hop and Balboa, with beginner and intermediate level classes available. Doors open at 7pm. Newcomers are always welcome.

There’s more coming up in the next couple of weeks, so pop these dates in your diary:

20–22 Feb – York Weekender: Whip ma Whop ma Hop
Whip-ma is a three-day celebration of swing dance in York where they host lessons, social dances and discussions. Full details at: https://facebook.com/events/s/whip-ma-whop-ma-hop-2026/622397390734363/

23 Feb – ST AGM
There will be an Annual General Meeting instead of lessons that night, followed by social dancing. Everyone is highly encouraged to join. Full details will be sent in a separate blog post with important links and the constitution — please read it beforehand.

28 Feb – Bal Brunch
February is the month of love, so come and share your love of swing in its Balboa and Shag forms. Wear red, your favourite Bal or Shag T-shirt, or simply an item of clothing you love most.
Happening between 2:30–6:15pm at Holy Hobo.
What’s more? Bring-and-Buy Vintage and a Bring-and-Share Table!
Full details at: https://facebook.com/events/s/bal-brunch-social-dance/873328362210509/

7th Mar – Improver Lindy Hop Workshop
Tickets are now available for our Lindy Hop Improver Workshop with Grey Armstrong, taking place at St Matthew’s on 7th March — just a few weeks away! Be sure to grab your ticket before they sell out.

This workshop will be led by Grey, an international dance instructor from the US. This class is perfect for those who already have the basic skills in Lindy Hop and are eager to challenge themselves further.
Details and tickets at: https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/39156

Last but not least:

5–7th Jun – Newcastle Weekender: Summer Tyne Swing
There are still tickets available. A few streams have waiting lists for followers, so please share with your friends across the nation — we’re particularly looking for leads for the Balboa and Shag streams. The more, the merrier!

Details and tickets at: https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/38519

A couple of other notes:

We’re gradually adapting the way we communicate. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter, where detailed event information will be shared each week. All our events are now embedded in a calendar on our website — you can find it under the “Events” page. And of course, stay in tune with us on social media as well!

Please also find our Welfare and Photography policies on our website. Our email and social media direct messages are always open for enquiries or concerns. We’d also love for you to send us any photos or videos you’ve taken at our events so we can share them.

Thank you for bearing with us — we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!