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! 👇
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.
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.
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.
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! 👇
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.
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.
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.
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! 👇
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! 👇
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.
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!
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.
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.
Next Monday we’ll be running Lindy Hop and Balboa classes for beginners and improvers.
Don’t forget it’s the second class of our Balboa beginners’ block! New dancers are still very welcome, as we’ll be revisiting the fundamentals before building on them with new skills.
🚪 Doors open at 7:00 pm. 💃 No booking or partner needed – just turn up! ✨ Newcomers are always welcome to join their first night for free
Check out these amazing events happening this summer! 👇
Join a special summer evening of live music, food, and community spirit. This free charity concert is raising vital funds for Ukraine and features performances from House of the Black Gardenia, Strictly Smokin’, alongside a range of talented musicians and performers, bringing a mix of jazz, folk, swing and contemporary music throughout the evening.
Join Hoodoo Blues 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. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.
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!
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.
Enjoy a free evening of live blues with Twenty One Twenty, a four-piece band playing an energetic mix of Delta and Chicago blues. Grab a drink, have a dance, and experience a different flavour of American roots music at The Heart of Northumberland after a day at the Bluegrass Festival.
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.
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.
💥November 27 – 29th – Slow Bal on Tyne – weekender💥
Tickets are now all sold out! Thank you all for your amazing support—we can’t wait to see you soon.
💥 December 5th – Winter ball at John Marley Centre💥
More details to follow when the time comes, but save the evening for our annual Christmas Ball.
💥 January 29 – 31st – Balboa weekender💥
More details to follow when the time comes, but save the dates first.
Looking ahead to 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. Newcomers are always welcome to come along and try it out for free of charge.
If you have a birthday during that week and would like a birthday jam during the social dance (where the birthday person dances in the centre of a circle while different partners take turns joining in throughout the song), please don’t be afraid to ask to us or the DJ on the night. We’d be thrilled to celebrate with you through dancing. 🥳🥳
To mark the end of June, don’t forget to join some of the fabulous events👇:
27th June – Bal Brunch
Join us for our monthly fast-tempo social dance, hosted by Geoff and Mim at Holy Hobo, from 14:30–18:00. Dedicated to lovers of Balboa and Shag, this event is the perfect place to enjoy great music, lively dancing, and a welcoming community. Newcomers are always encouraged to join and experience the joy of swing dancing. To celebrate their SUMMER MADDNESS theme, dress in your most colourful, vibrant, or outrageously fun outfit! 👉Details
27th June – House of Black Gardenia
With support from Magpie of Swing, House of Black Gardenia will be bringing live music to the outdoor terrace at the Cumberland Arms from 2pm. Join them for a relaxing afternoon with live music, dancing, and good company in the open air. Everyone is welcome! 👉 Details
28th June – 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, Friendly community and beautiful venue. Everyone is welcome. 👉 Details
💥November 27th – 29th – Slow Bal on Tyne – weekender💥
We’re excited to present a weekend dedicated to Slow Balboa. We’re delighted to welcome Carolin and Iacopo, whose passion for elegant movement, musicality, and thoughtful teaching will guide us as we explore a blend of original Slow Balboa vocabulary and timeless classic movements, helping dancers deepen their technique and expression. This weekender is designed for improvers+, and is limited to 40 dancers due to venue capacity. Tickets go on sale at 6pm. 👉 https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/39872
Tomorrow is our very own Balboa Beginner/Improver Day Workshop, taught by Graeme & Sarah. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their fundamentals, and is particularly designed for those who have completed one of our Beginners Balboa 4-week block over the past two months. Grab your last-minute ticket now: 👇
Looking ahead to next Monday, we’ll be running Lindy Hop & Balboa classes for beginners and improvers. We’ll also be starting a new Beginners Balboa 4-week block, perfect for anyone completely new to the dance style. The course will cover all the fundamentals from the ground up, gradually building your moves and skills over the four classes.
No reservation or partner needed. Newcomers are always welcome to come along and try it out for free. 👇
We’ve got plenty happening over the next few weekends, so be sure to mark in your calendars 👇:
20th June – Cumbria Swing Dance Summer Party
Join them to celebrate the summer solstice at their big summer social, with fabulous live band THE LOUNGE LIZARDS, and dance the night away. DJ sets suitable for Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, and more. 👉 Details
21st June – Magpies of Swing
Apart from regularly playing at ST, Magpies of Swing is also playing that Sunday night at The Globe, and there will be space for dancing – though please look out for each other as the floor might be crowded. 👉 Details
27th June – Bal Brunch
Join us for our monthly fast-tempo social dance, hosted by Geoff and Mim at Holy Hobo, from 14:30–18:00. Dedicated to lovers of Balboa and Shag, this event is the perfect place to enjoy great music, lively dancing, and a welcoming community. Newcomers are always encouraged to join and experience the joy of swing dancing. To celebrate their SUMMER MADDNESS theme, dress in your most colourful, vibrant, or outrageously fun outfit! 👉Details
27th June – House of Black Gardenia
With support from Magpie of Swing, House of Black Gardenia will be bringing live music to the outdoor terrace at the Cumberland Arms from 2pm. Join them for a relaxing afternoon with live music, dancing, and good company in the open air. Everyone is welcome! 👉 Details
💥November 27th ~ 29th – Slow Bal on Tyne – weekender💥
We’re excited to present a weekend dedicated to Slow Balboa. We’re delighted to welcome Carolin & Iacopo, whose passion for elegant movement, musicality, and thoughtful teaching will guide us as we explore a blend of original Slow Balboa vocabulary and timeless classic movements, helping dancers deepen their technique and expression. This weekender is designed for improvers and above, and is limited to 32 dancers due to venue capacity. 👉 Details
We’re still on a high from an incredible Summer Tyne weekend! We’re delighted that the event was such a success, and we hope you’re all carrying home plenty of wonderful memories from a fantastic few days of dancing, live music, and community.
We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks once again to the Weekender Committee, our volunteers, everyone who lent a helping hand, and, of course, our wonderful Swing Tyne community. Your enthusiasm, warmth and support what make events like this so special.
But don’t let the swungover stop you dancing—there’s plenty more to come 👇👇
Our regular Monday classes return next week, featuring both Lindy Hop and Shag for beginners and improvers. Newcomers are always welcome to come along and try it out for free. Doors open at 7pm, with social dancing continuing until 10:30pm.
We’ve got plenty happening over the next few weekends, so be sure to mark in your calendars 👇👇:
13th June – Cullercoats Festival
Cullercoats Festival brings visitors and local communities together through a vibrant programme of arts, crafts, music, dance, and family-friendly activities. Be sure to check out the festival programme, which includes free taster sessions in Salsa, Blues, and Tango… as well as opportunities for social dancing after classes. 👉 Details
13th June – Alright for Dancing at Penrith
A welcoming social evening featuring a diverse mix of tempos. The focus is entirely on enjoying the music and grooving the night away in a judgement-free environment. All levels are welcome to join us for a fun, friendly night on the dance floor! 👉 Details
13th June – Hoodoo Blues Monthly Party
Join them for a fun night of dancing to live blues from Anders. Beginner-friendly dance class, then dancing until midnight. Live music from Anders, a Newcastle-based guitarist and singer who draws on a wide variety of styles from pre-war blues, early jazz, country, and soul. 👉 Details
14th June – Swing Out at Cluny
Join us for a free swing dance taster class, then swing out to a live set from Front Porch Band, plus DJs playing the hottest jazz music from the 20s – 50s. Non-dancers welcome. The bucket and card machine will be on site to take cash and card donations toward the band, pay as you feel. 👉 Details
14th June – Venus Beach Club
After Swing Out at Cluny, why not pop to Billy Bootleggers to enjoy a mix of swinging soul, rocking rhythm & blues, jump jive. Music kicks off around 5pm. 👉 Details
20th June – Balboa Beginner/Improver Workshop
Our very own ST day workshop is designed for everyone who has taken our Fundamental/Beginners Balboa block of classes over the past few months. It is a more intensive recap, designed to build stronger foundations and cover any class material missed. 👉 Details
20th June – Cumbria Swing Dance Summer Party
Join them to celebrate the summer solstice at their big summer social, with fabulous live band THE LOUNGE LIZARDS, and dance the night away. DJ sets suitable for Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, and more. 👉 Details
21st June – Magpies of Swing
Apart from regularly playing at ST, Magpies of Swing is also playing that Sunday night at The Globe, and there will be space for dancing – though please look out for each other as the floor might be crowded. 👉 Details
27th June – Bal Brunch
Join us for our monthly fast-tempo social dance, hosted by Geoff and Mim at Holy Hobo, from 14:30–18:00. Dedicated to lovers of Balboa and Shag, this event is the perfect place to enjoy great music, lively dancing, and a welcoming community. Newcomers are always encouraged to join and experience the joy of swing dancing. To celebrate our summer theme, feel free to dress in your most colourful, vibrant, or outrageously fun outfit! 👉Details
27th-29th November – Slow Bal on Tyne – weekender
We’re excited to present a weekend dedicated to Slow Balboa. We’re delighted to welcome Carolin and Iacopo, whose passion for elegant movement, musicality, and thoughtful teaching will guide us as we explore a blend of original Slow Balboa vocabulary and timeless classic movements, helping dancers deepen their technique and expression. This weekender is designed for improvers and above, and is limited to 32 dancers due to venue capacity. 👉 Details
Summer Tyne Swing is kicking off TOMORROW, we can’t wait to welcome everyone joining us from near and far! Please refer to the information pack for all event details, including timings and locations.
If you’ve still got some energy left after the weekend, our regular Monday classes will be here for you, featuring Lindy Hop and Balboa👇👇!
This Monday also marks the final class in our current 4-week Fundamentals block. Wondering what comes next? Our Balboa Beginner/Improver Workshop is the perfect opportunity to recap everything you’ve learned so far, strengthen your foundations, and continue building new skills and confidence on the dance floor.
And the dancing doesn’t stop after our great weekender! We’ve got plenty more happening over the next few weeks, so be sure to get those dates in your calendar👇👇:
13th June – Cullercoats Festival
Cullercoats Festival brings visitors and local communities together through a vibrant programme of arts, crafts, music, dance, and family-friendly activities. Be sure to check out the festival programme, which includes free taster sessions in Salsa, Blues, and Tango… as well as opportunities for social dancing after classes. 👉 Details
13th June – Hoodoo Blues Monthly Party
Join them for a fun night of dancing to live blues from Anders. Beginner-friendly dance class, then dancing until midnight. Live music from Anders, a Newcastle-based guitarist and singer who draws on a wide variety of styles from pre-war blues, early jazz, country, and soul. 👉 Details
14th June – Swing Out at Cluny
Join us for a free swing dance taster class, then swing out to a live set from Front Porch Band, plus DJs playing the hottest dance music of the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s and ’50s – big band swing, jazz manouche, jumpin’ jive, rockin’ rhythm ‘n’ blues. Non-dancers welcome. The bucket and card machine will be on site to take cash and card donations toward the band. Pay what you feel. 👉 Details
20th June – Balboa Beginner/Improver Workshop
Our very own ST day workshop is designed for everyone who has taken our Fundamental/Beginners Balboa block of classes over the past few months. It is a more intensive recap, designed to build stronger foundations and cover any class material missed. 👉 Details
20th June – Cumbria Swing Dance Summer Party
Join them to celebrate the summer solstice at their big summer social, with fabulous live band THE LOUNGE LIZARDS, and dance the night away. DJ sets suitable for Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, and more. 👉 Details
21st June – Magpies of Swing
Apart from regularly playing at ST, Magpies of Swing is also playing that Sunday night at The Globe, and there will be space for dancing – though please look out for each other as the floor might be crowded. 👉 Details
27th June – Bal Brunch
Join us for our monthly fast-tempo social dance, hosted by Geoff and Mim at Holy Hobo, from 14:30–18:00. Dedicated to lovers of Balboa and Shag, this event is the perfect place to enjoy great music, lively dancing, and a welcoming community. Newcomers are always encouraged to join and experience the joy of swing dancing. And since it’s summer, feel free to dress in your most colourful and outrageous outfit! 👉 Details
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