Author: Swing Tyne

Hello everyone! 👋

A huge well done to everyone who joined us on Monday to try out Hip Hop! 🙌 Hope you all enjoyed the classes and the social afterwards.

Have you ever seen a whole room full of swing dancers grooving together, synchronised with rhythmic footwork and playful jazz moves like the Shorty George and boogie backs?

It’s the Shim Sham—one of the most well-known and joyful solo-jazz routines, and a shared language among swing dancers wherever you are in the world.

Next Monday, Rathish will be teaching the routine, along with some fun Solo Jazz moves. Both classes are beginner-friendly, so come along, give them a try, and be there or be square! 😄

Feel free to invite your friends too! Newcomers are always welcome to join us and try dancing completely free of charge. Doors open at 7:00 pm — 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 – 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 pm to 5:45 pm. 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.

Can’t wait to see you at the next class! 💃🕺 

Hello everyone!

Our amazing Summer Programme kicks off next week!

We’re starting with Hip Hop, taught by Rob during Summer Tyne Swing. Both classes are beginner-friendly, so we’d love for you to join us for both.

Our usual social dance will follow afterwards, with everything taking place at Summerhill Bowling Club ONLY.

Feel free to invite your friends—newcomers are always welcome to try it completely FREE of charge! Doors open at 7:00 pm. No booking or partner is needed—just come along, have fun, and enjoy the evening!

Check out these amazing events happening this summer! 👇 

25th July – Bal Brunch: Hawaiian Special

Hosted by Geoff and Mim, monthly Bal brunch returns to Holy Hobo from 12:30–16:00 (please note the different time!) with a Hawaiian theme. Dress colourfully and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of Balboa, alongside a bring-and-share table and vintage sale rail. A friendly and welcoming event, especially for newer dancers.

25th July – Live Blues from Twenty One Twenty at Hexham 

Enjoy a free evening of live blues with Twenty One Twenty, a four-piece band playing an energetic mix of Delta and Chicago blues. 

26th July – Swing social dance at Carlisle 

Join them every other Sunday for free social swing dance event in Carlisle! Music for all range of jazz, 7pm-10pm, everyone is welcome. 

31st July – The King Bees at Billy’s 

The King Bees, a five-piece Rhythm & Blues band from Newcastle, will be playing live at Billy’s from 8pm. Expect an evening of Chicago blues and plenty of opportunities to hit the dance floor.  

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, exploring musicality, connection, and expression.

See you all soon! 💃🕺

Hello everyone!

Next Monday, we’ll be running Lindy Hop and Balboa classes for beginners and improvers.

A reminder that it’s the last class of our Balboa Beginners’ Block! New dancers are still very welcome — we’ll recap key skills from previous lessons while continuing to build on them.

Doors open at 7pm. No booking or partner needed — just come along and enjoy dancing with us! Newcomers are always welcome to try their first class completely free of charge.

Check out these amazing events happening this summer! 👇

25th July – Bal Brunch: Hawaiian Special

Hosted by Geoff and Mim, monthly Bal brunch returns to Holy Hobo from 12:30–16:00 (please note the new time!) with a Hawaiian theme. Dress colourfully and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of Balboa, alongside a bring-and-share table and vintage sale rail. A friendly and welcoming event, especially for newer dancers.

25th July – Live Blues from Twenty One Twenty at Hexham 

Enjoy a free evening of live blues with Twenty One Twenty, a four-piece band playing an energetic mix of Delta and Chicago blues. 

26th July – Social dance at Carlisle   

Join them every other Sunday for free social swing dance event in Carlisle! Music for all range of jazz, 7pm-10pm, everyone is welcome. 

31st July – The King Bees at Billy’s    

The King Bees, a five-piece Rhythm & Blues band from Newcastle, will be playing live at Billy’s from 8pm. Expect an evening of Chicago blues and plenty of opportunities to hit the dance floor.  

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, exploring musicality, connection, and expression.

If you fancy some live music, here are a few places you might want to check out:

The Black Swan Bar

They hosts weekly free jazz jams, live jazz gigs and sessions featuring local musicians. From traditional jazz and swing-inspired performances to funk, soul and blues influences, it’s a great spot to enjoy live music and discover local talent.

The Globe

They weekly hosts jam sessions and some live jazz gigs. There is also some space for dancing, so it’s a great place to enjoy live music, soak up the atmosphere and move along if the music takes you.

The Tyne Bar 

They host free gigs every weekend, including bands such as Doctor Brown and the Groove Cats, bringing high-energy West Coast Swing, jazz and funky blues to the stage. The stage is located in front of the outdoor seating area, so there isn’t really any space for dancing.

Billy Bootleggers  

They host free live music every weekend, featuring styles such as rockabilly, rock & roll, blues, R&B, soul and Americana, with its vintage-inspired atmosphere. This indoor venue also has a dance floor area, although it can get quite busy during popular events.

See you all soon! 💃🕺

Hello everyone!

Next Monday we’ll be running Lindy Hop & Shag classes for beginners and improvers. Doors open at 7pm. No booking or partner needed, just come along and enjoy. Newcomers are always welcome to come along and try it out for free of charge.

Our Summer Programme is now out! There’s a great variety of dancing class coming up, so if you know anyone who might be interested, please share it with them. 👇 

We know Winter feels a long way off, but we don’t want you to miss some of the exciting events we have planned. We’ll be sharing more details closer to the time, yet for now, save the dates in your diary!

Check out these amazing events happening this summer! 👇 

11th July – Hoodoo Blues monthly party

Join them for a fantastic evening of blues dancing social, starting with a beginner-friendly class. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy great music, groovy moves, and a welcoming community.

11th July – Swing social dance at Penrith  

A welcoming social evening with a varied mix of music and tempos. Come along to dance, chat, and enjoy a relaxed night on the dance floor. All levels are welcome!

12th July – Venus Beach Club at Billy’s

Join Billy and the gals for the next in their series of monthly vintage soul and R&B parties. Music kicks off around 5pm. 

25th July- Bal Brunch: Hawaiian Special

Hosted by Geoff and Mim, monthly Bal brunch returns to Holy Hobo from 12:30–16:00 (please note the new time!) with a Hawaiian theme. Dress colourfully and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of Balboa, alongside a bring-and-share table and vintage sale rail. A friendly and welcoming event, especially for newer dancers.

25th July – Live Blues from Twenty One Twenty at Hexham 

Enjoy a free evening of live blues with Twenty One Twenty, a four-piece band playing an energetic mix of Delta and Chicago blues.

31st July – The King Bees at Billy’s  

The King Bees, a five-piece Rhythm & Blues band from Newcastle, will be playing live at Billy’s from 8pm. Expect an evening of Chicago blues and plenty of opportunities to hit the dance floor.  

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.

See you all soon! 💃🕺 

Just a reminder that Swing Tyne is ON tonight with one class for all at Summerhill starting from 19:30 and then an extended Christmas social from 20:30-22:30 🎄