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2) CHRISTMAS PARTY - 20th DECEMBER
Friday 20th will be our Christmas Party. We have live music from SHIRT TAIL STOMPERS, and extra social dance time. There'll be a fun jazz routine class, extended social dancing, mulled wine and lots of festive nibbles. So dress up, get into the spirit, and see out the year in style!
Everyone is welcome to join in the class. It will be challenging for complete beginners but you can still join in! It will be easier for those of you who are already familiar with the regular Shim Sham. Either way, it’s a fun routine and a good way of improving your rhythm, timing, movement, etc.
The SHIRT TAIL STOMPERS are one of the UK's best swing bands and always go down a storm with dancers. They play a wide range of standards at various tempos suitable for both Lindy Hop and Balboa.
TIMES / CLASS CHANGES
There will just be a single class to allow more time for social dancing to the band. We will also remain open later than usual. The times are as follows:
UPSTAIRS
7.45 to 8.45pm DEAN COLLINS SHIM SHAM class
8.45pm onwards is social dancing to THE SHIRT TAIL STOMPERS
11:30pm close
Entry will be £10 for the evening (no extra charge for the class).
DJAM 2014
24-27th Jan 2014
The North East Swing & Blues Festival held in the vibrant city of Durham. Dan & Gemma will be teaching the Balboa track (8 hours), plus 5 hours of themed Balboa tasters too. http://www.dance-at-djam.co.uk/
CAMBRIDGE BALBOA WORKSHOP
22-23rd Feb 2014
We’re excited to welcome Dan Guest and Gemma Barson back to Cambridge for two days of Balboa loveliness. Further details will follow soon, but put the date in your diaries! Bookings will open soon. http://www.cambridgelindy.com/
VIENNA BALBOA & LAMINU EXPERIENCE
21-23rd March 2014
A weekend of workshops in Balboa and Laminu in the beautiful Austrian capital city of Vienna. http://www.balboa-baby.at/
SWING REVOLUTION
28-30th Mar 2014
The revolution continues! Returning after a highly successful first year the Leeds University Swing Society are proud to bring you Swing Revolution 2014 - the largest LUU Swing Society event in our 12 year history. On Friday the 28th through to Sunday the 30th of March rise up and join the revolution. http://www.swingsocluu.co.uk/
THE MAYTIME MESSAROUND
9-11th May 2014
The Titchfield Lindy Weekender. 3 nights of social dancing and 3 Levels of Lindy Hop classes plus optional classes in Balboa, Charleston and Jazz. http://thelindyclub.co.uk/
BRIGHTON BALBOA FESTIVAL
19-21st Sep 2014
The Brighton Balboa weekender. Two days of workshops with social dancing and live bands. http://www.brightonbalboa.co.uk/
