Author: stokesgraeme

So there’s lots happening over the next few days / weeks / months so we’ve tried to keep everything in date order for you. 

Today Monday 15th December it’s classes as usual with our last 

Collegiate Shag and Lindy hop lessons 

AND 

we have the @Magies of swing playing at our Social tonight.

Saturday 20th December in Penrith Social.

https://facebook.com/events/s/saturday-nights-alright-for-da/1520721649377773/

Then on Monday 22nd December 19.30 its a 1 venue for everyone at Summer Hill followed by a social 20.30-22.30( No st Matthews)

Sunday 28th there’s a social dance in Carlise https://facebook.com/events/s/december-swing-out-sundays/1343673043661526/

There’s no class on the 29th as we are hosting at a New Year’s Day social as usual obviously on the 

1st January. 14.00-18.00 all takings will go to our chosen Charity as usual.( Shelter Charity)

New year

Then classes resume on 

Monday 5th January with 

Balboa at St Matthews 

Lindy hop at summer hill

 Friday 10th Jan is where you can get your blues dancing fix at Hoodoo.Blues lets you explore a different musical landscape, giving you more ways to enjoy and express yourself when the music slows down.

Whether you’re new to blues or have been dancing for a while, this is the perfect place to enjoy great music, dance, and social connection. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level!

At the Globe. Class at 7:30, dancing till midnight. Cost £7.50/£10.

Details are in the eventbrite link, but you can contact Melissa directly at HoodooBluesDancing@gmail.com if you want to avoid the eventbrite fees.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hoodoo-blues-dance-class-and-party-tickets-1977610879376

Then on Monday 12th January

Collegiate Shag  at St Matthews

Lindy Hop at Summerhill.

Balboa on the 19th , Shag on the 26th etc.

Saturday 17th January 

Balbrunch 14.30-18.15 st Holy Hobo  (Balboa and  shag) https://facebook.com/events/s/bal-brunch-social-dance/4368792730108538/

Saturday 24th January Balboa social night at St james and Basils church ( advance tickets only)

https://facebook.com/events/s/bal-on-the-tyne-series-with-me/1079133894435842/

Sunday 8th February 

Look forward to seeing the Hot club de Heaton at the Cluny PAYF

There is also a workshop in Penrith for Lindy Hop & Balboa.

York SU are hosting whip-ma-wop-ma- hop 22/22rd so keep an eye out for tickets.

And on the 23rd February we will have our Annual general meeting and we’d love for you all to join us for the evening.This is where the old committee members finish their year and old & new members take up the reigns for the next year.Plans are put forward for events for the next year and There will be a free social dance afterwards.

Now I’ll take a breath and see you all on the  Dance floor 💃🕺💃🏼🕺🏿🕺 

Have a great time on the dance floor everyone 

Well after a Fabulous night of dancing and music on Saturday night are you ready for more dancing?

Of course you are , you are up for all we can throw at you , it keeps you fit, happy and a great sense of wellbeing.

So this is what we have on the 8th December – both Balboa and Lindy hop with your Teachers Chris & Mac and Olga & Ratish

Please remember classes start at 19.30 so please arrive a few minutes beforehand so as not to distract the teachers or other dancers when paying and getting ready.

If you aren’t a member of the Newcastle Swing dancer chat what’s app group please see Aidan, Ratish or Ronja for access.

(For those on the Committee there’s a meeting at St Matthews’s well)

Let’s all have a great time🕺💃🕺🏿💃💃🏼💕

Remember to buy your winter swing social tickets

It’s wet and cold outside so there’s lots of reasons to stay inside, and not venture out however as always it’s a warm welcome , fun, laughter and new things to learn here at SwingTyne and we hope to see you all there 💃🕺💃🕺💃

It’s an even week so it’s Collegiate Shag (and Lindy hop) week and for all those people who attended our St Louis shag workshop a chance to show off those new moves at the social afterwards.

Apologies if you’ve already been notified but not everyone is on FB / Instagram.

Please note the later start time of 14:00 hrs for the start of the Baloween social today.