for all things Swing-Jive, Lindy Hop, 1940's & 1950's Esther & David  have for a long time been long-established teachers of Swing Jive, Lindy Hop and Balboa in classes covering Suffolk & beyond.  They are now no longer offering such classes, but will continue to host regular Wednesday evening social / practice sessions at Stratford St. Mary, plus organise Stomps & Tea-dances, and attend other venues. David — a.k.a.  "Texas Tommy"  is one of the few dedicated 1940's / 1950's Swing DJ's in East Anglia, & is available to hire for anything with a 1940's or 1950's theme, including Dances, Private Parties, Proms, Weekend Events, etc.  You can hire just the DJ, or the full package where we decorate your chosen venue with period flags & bunting, to give it that authentic 40's or 50's feel. Esther is an accomplished seamstress, with years of experience in reproducing period clothes for both men & ladies on the 1940's / 50's scene, where she trades as  "Esther's Originals" David & Esther both love to wear period clothes, & are seldom seen out wearing anything modern. for info on clothes, classes, events or hiring David & his music rig, contact  01473 635176  or esther@cactuspromotions.co.uk     NO LESSONS SCHEDULED Wednesday regular 2-hour freestyle social/practices run 8~10 £2.50 freestyles re-starting in 2019 from 9th January   LINKS :-      more photos         Esther having fun!         2012 Aldburgh Big Beach Jive 2013 Suffolk Show Balboa formation routine Our own events are also usually listed on   DanceWeb.co.uk   &   AreYouDancing.com click postcode for map     Events with  ∗ not hosted by us     updated 18 Dec Mon. 31st Dec. • Stratford New Year STOMP/Sleepover  [ 8~1 ] host DJ  Texas Tommy  +  guest DJs Vintage Rob + Mark's Kickin' the Boogie nibbles provided, BYO drinks ~ optional sleepover £12p.p. or just dance-only £8 caravans/motorhomes welcome for sleepover, but booking essential  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Wed. 9th Jan. • Stratford FREESTYLE social/practice  [ 8~10 ] DJ Texas Tommy ~ EVERY Wednesday - £2.50  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 19th Jan. • Stratford Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob tea/coffee/donuts supplied, BYO drinks — £6  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sun. 27th Jan. • Wrentham 45s Tea Dance  [ 2~5:30 ] Village Hall, London Road (A12), Wrentham, Suffolk   NR34 7HJ David DJ'ing with resident Three Bits of Rhythm + guest Vintage Rob £5 ~ tea/coffee/cakes supplied, BYO drinks - afternoon of 40's Swing & 50's R&B  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 9th Feb. • Stratford Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob tea/coffee/donuts supplied, BYO drinks — £6  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sun. 17th Feb. • Stratford Charity Tea Dance  [ 2~6 ] DJ  Texas Tommy i.a.o. St Helena Hospice £7 ~ free tea/coffee/cakes, BYO drinks ; raffle ; 40s/50s dress optional  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sun. 24th Mar. • Wrentham 45s Tea Dance  [ 2~5:30 ] Village Hall, London Road (A12), Wrentham, Suffolk   NR34 7HJ David DJ'ing with resident Three Bits of Rhythm + guest Vintage Rob £5 ~ tea/coffee/cakes supplied, BYO drinks - afternoon of 40's Swing & 50's R&B  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 13th Apr. • Stratford Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob tea/coffee/donuts supplied, BYO drinks — £6  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 11th May • Stratford Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob tea/coffee/donuts supplied, BYO drinks — £6  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sun. 12th May • Bressingham Low Road, Bressingham, Diss   IP22 2AA  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Wed. 29th & Thu. 30th May • Suffolk Show  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sat. 1st June • Badger Boogie Swing Dance  [ 7~11:45 ] Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham   CM8 2DY DJs  Texas Tommy  &  Vintage Rob tea/coffee provided, BYO drinks — £8 advance [01621 862960], £10 on door  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sun. 2nd June • Wrentham 45s Tea Dance  [ 2~5:30 ] Village Hall, London Road (A12), Wrentham, Suffolk   NR34 7HJ David DJ'ing with resident Three Bits of Rhythm + guest Vintage Rob £5 ~ tea/coffee/cakes supplied, BYO drinks - afternoon of 40's Swing & 50's R'n'B  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 8th June • Monks Eleigh Fete Bridge Farm Barns, Monks Eleigh, Suffolk   IP7 7AY DJ Texas Tommy playing during the day  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 15th June • Stratford Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob tea/coffee/donuts supplied, BYO drinks — £6  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 22nd June • Woodbridge British Legion dance  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 13th July • Stratford Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob tea/coffee/donuts supplied, BYO drinks — £6  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Fri. 16th ~ Sun. 18th Aug. • Stratford CARAVAN [STOMP] Weekender DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob + guests £40 all-in for campers • £6 Sat. Stomp  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sun. 8th Sep. • Wrentham 45s Tea Dance  [ 2~5:30 ] Village Hall, London Road (A12), Wrentham, Suffolk   NR34 7HJ David DJ'ing with resident Three Bits of Rhythm £5 ~ tea/coffee/cakes supplied, BYO drinks - afternoon of 40's Swing & 50's R'n'B  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sat. 14th Sep. • Badger Boogie Swing Dance  [ 7~11:45 ] Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham   CM8 2DY DJs  Texas Tommy  &  Vintage Rob tea/coffee provided, BYO drinks — £8 advance [01621 862960], £10 on door  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Fri. 4th ~ Sun. 6th Oct. • Royal Seaside Stomp Royal Hotel, 4 Marine Parade, Gt. Yarmouth   NR30 3AE DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob + guests £6 Sat. Stomp ~ more info t.b.a.  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 26th Oct. • Stratford HALLOWEEN Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] DJ Vintage Rob tea/coffee/donuts supplied, BYO drinks — £6  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 9th Nov. • Stratford Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob tea/coffee/donuts supplied, BYO drinks — £6  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Sat. 14th Dec. • Stratford Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] DJs Texas Tommy  +  Vintage Rob tea/coffee/donuts supplied, BYO drinks — £6  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  Tue. 31st Dec. • Stratford New Year Sleepover  [ 8:30~1 ] host DJ  Texas Tommy  +  guest DJs nibbles provided, BYO drinks caravans/motorhomes welcome for sleepover, but  booking essential  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨    monochrome printer-friendly version of events available   HERE  (then right-click & Print)