Swing TyneTickets for our September Lindy workshop are now live!
This workshop on Saturday 27th Sept is aimed at both beginners and improvers (dancers with less than a year of experience and those who want to work on improving their technique) and will include a deep dive on swingout technique, variations, and some new Lindy Hop moves. The workshop will be taught by Owen and Elise from Swing Tyne
Take a look here for more details:
https://swingtyne.com/2025/08/25/lindyhop-beginners-workshop-sept-2025/
We hope everyone enjoyed our Summer Program this year which has covered Tap, Blues, Lindyhop, Collegiate Shag, Balboa and Mamma’s Stew.
We have lots of events coming up over the next few months so take a look below for details for your diary:
Also, remember to make a note of our monthly regular events
There is also an active Newcastle Swing Dancers community on WhatsApp, speak to Rathish for more information
Remember, if you would like to help out here at Swing Tyne, we are always looking for volunteers to help as it takes lots of energy to run these programs and events. Please see any member of the committee or door host.
Thank you and see you on the dance floor soon!
Saturday 1st November at St. Matthews Church, Summerhill
Save the date, more details to follow
The classes are designed for both improvers and intermediate (Dancers who have been dancing for more than 1 year and also those that want to improve/hone their technique). Or, an opportunity to learn the alternative role to your norm or switch! You will need to know some basic moves to have the best experience (Basic up/down hold with variations, come a rounds, throw-outs and pop turns as these will not be taught).
The workshop will be at:- St Mathews Church Hall, 11 Summerhill Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE46EJ (where we hold weekly balboa and colligate shag classes) It is permit parking round the hall but there is a free carpark 300 m away at NE46HL off Colby Court.
Classes will be run by your Swing Tyne teachers Sarah, Graeme & others TBC.
These will be progressive and ensure that everyone attending will benefit.
Of course, we will explore fundamental techniques and also cover Pure Balboa, throw–out variations, Grape vines, Crossovers and Flow.
No dance partner is required as we will rota partners however a balance of leads and followers is required so there may be a wait list until an opposite role is booked.
The cost of this event will be £15 per person (£7.50 for concessions)
Tickets can only be pre-purchased to ensure that we are within the capacity of the hall. Book via the dance cloud link.
Dancers attending this 1day workshop should then have all the skills ready for the intermediate weekend workshop we’re planning for late January with guest teachers
The class format will be 5 hours of classes in total with regular breaks and a lunch break with 60 minutes social dance at the end where you can hone and practice your moves learnt.
Timetable for the day is:(exact timing are the confirmed)
10:00 doors open for arrivals.
Tea & coffee and warm up exercise
10:15 Lesson 1
11.15 BREAK
11.30 Lesson 2
12;30 break
12;45 Lesson 3
13:45 Lunch
14:45 lesson 4
15:45 BREAK
16:00 Lesson 5
17:00 Social Dancing
18:00 Close
Tea/Coffee and water will be provided. However, we do recommend bringing your own lunch with you as there are just a few Cafes nearby.
Please bring leather soled shoes (not rubber heeled) spare socks and a change of shirt always goes down well if you have been putting in a lot of effort and being considerate of your dance partners.
Concession prices are for those who are students/unemployed, and we ask that anyone who can afford the standard priced tickets please purchase one. We are a not-for-profit charity so every £ paid is used for our dancing community.
No refunds will be given, and No tickets are to be resold (you can re-allocate your ticket). Swing Tyne will try to sell your place and if successful a refund will be issued (up until the September 30th 2025).
Join us on Monday for one of the final tasters of our summer program, we have the fantastic Melissa from Hoodoo Blues teaching blues taster classes at Summerhill this week and next week as well.
Come along to try something new and learn how to dance to slow music!
Check out her blues festival happening right here in Newcastle in September as well!
Saturday 7th June, St Matthew’s Church
We are super thrilled to announce our June improver+ workshop with visiting instructors Caroline and Joe. You can expect four hours of progressive content, from enhancing your fundamental technique all the way to learning exciting new variations.
Introducing our teachers:
“Joe started dancing in Manchester in 2016. Though his journey began with lindy hop, he quickly discovered his love for shag, with its fast movement and fun style. His teaching stomping grounds were at Manshagster, where he started out before moving his practice to Lancaster with teaching partner Caroline. Nowadays, you will find him teaching weekly classes at Swing North.
Joe is known to enjoy all swing dances as both a leader and follower, and switching dance styles at any tempo. When he isn’t attending local and international festivals, he is practicing footwork in his kitchen!
Caroline’s love affair with shag began shortly after she started dancing in Manchester in 2018. After moving to Lancaster, she continued to grow her passion by joining the local committee, travelling to events across the country and committing several evenings per week to her dancing. She is now back in Manchester teaching shag with dance partner Joe.
Caroline believes that, by creating a playful and relaxed class atmosphere, she can foster a better, more enjoyable learning environment. She takes care to encourage open dialogue, sharing, and experimentation in her classes. Her teaching approach is focused on helping students develop their technique by anchoring it to attuned connection with the partner and the music.”
Get your tickets on Dancecloud before they sell out. Check the event description for information about concessions, refunds, and facilities available at the event.
https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/37124
Location
St Matthews Church, 11 Summerhill St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6EJ
Date & Time
Saturday 29th March 2025. Doors 10:30 for a 11:00 start. Doors close 18:00.
Teachers
All Classes will be run by Swing Tyne teachers.
Level
The classes are designed for both beginners (dancing <1 year) and improvers who want to hone their technique or learn the opposite role. This workshop will help you be ready for our ‘Improvers and Beyond’ workshop later this year delivered by special guest teachers, so please come along!
We will explore fundamental techniques, movement, connection, quality of dance, core shag vocabulary, and variations that will enhance your individual level of dancing.
No dance partner is required. However, a balance of leads and followers is needed, so there may be a wait list until an opposite role is booked.
Timetable & Schedule
There will be roughly four hours of classes, with regular breaks and lunch, followed by an hour and a half of social dancing where you can hone and practice your moves.
10:30 – Doors open for arrivals, tea & coffee.
11:00 – Lesson 1
11:50 – Break
12:05 – Lesson 2
12:55 – Lunch
13:40 – Lesson 3
14:30 – Break
14:45 – Lesson 4
15:35 – Break
15:50 – Mop up, bonuses, and recaps
16:15 – Social Dancing
18:00 – Close
Facilities
Tea/Coffee and water will be provided.
We recommend bringing your own packed lunch (no lunch provided), as local cafes/shops are limited and the lunch break will be 45 minutes.
Please bring slippy-soled shoes for dancing. Spare shirt/socks/deodorant/dance towel will help you stay comfortable and considerate of others, especially if you’ve been putting in a lot of effort!
Concessions
Concession prices are for those who are students/unemployed/low waged. We ask that anyone who can afford the standard priced tickets please purchase one. We are a not for profit charity so every £ paid is used for our dancing community.
No refunds will be given and no tickets are to be resold (you can re-allocate your ticket). Swing Tyne will try to sell your place and if successful a refund will be issued (up until the 24th March 2025).
Welcome to 2025! Swing in the New Year with Swing Tyne tonight!
We are back with Lindyhop classes at Summerhill, Balboa at St Matthew’s and then social dancing from 9pm. See you there!
For our Christmas social with the mighty House of the Black Gardenia at The John Marley Centre this weekend, there will be a CASH ONLY bar available on the night!
There will also be a food sharing table.
Tickets are still available here for £10 or on the door for £15
Join us tomorrow (Monday, the 25th of November) for fundamentals and improvers lindy hop in Summerhill Bowling Club, as well as fundamentals and improvers balboa classes in St Matthew’s Church! We will end the night with social dancing in Summerhill as usual.
Finally, our fabulous seasonal soirée is around the corner – remember to grab those last-minute Winter Ball tickets while sales last! This Saturday the 30th, we will have a night to remember dancing to live music by House of the Black Gardenia, listening to groovy sets by local swing DJs, and playing games. Check our Facebook page for event details and tickets.
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