for all things Swing-Jive, Lindy Hop, 1940's & 1950's Esther & David  are long-established teachers of Swing Jive, Lindy Hop & Balboa covering Suffolk & beyond. Whilst no longer offering such classes, they continue to host regular Wednesday evening social / practice sessions at Stratford St. Mary, plus organise Stomps / Tea-dances, & attend other venues. David — a.k.a.  "Texas Tommy"  is one of the few dedicated 1940s/50s Swing DJs in East Anglia — available to hire for any 1940s/50s theme event, including Dances, Private Parties, Proms, Weekend Events, etc.  Hire just the DJ, or the full package where we decorate your venue with period flags & bunting, for an authentic 40's/50's feel. Esther is an accomplished seamstress, with many years' experience reproducing period clothes for both men & ladies on the 1940's/50's scene, trading as  "Esther's Originals" David & Esther both love to wear period clothes ~ 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 8~10 freestyle social/practice £2.50 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 13 Nov Sat. 14th Dec. • Stratford Stomp  [ 7:30~12 ] Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St.Mary   CO7 6JU 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  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sun. 26th Jan. • Wrentham 45s Tea Dance  [ 2~5:30 ] David DJ'ing with resident Three Bits of Rhythm + guest Vintage Rob £5 ~ tea/coffee/cakes supplied, BYO drinks, 40's Swing & 50's R&B SAVE ADDITIONAL DATES 29/3, 6/5, 4/10, 8/12  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sat. 9th May •  VE Day 75th Anniversary dance  [ 7~11:30 ] Henley Comm. Centre, Church Meadows, Henley [N. Ipswich]   IP6 0RP David DJing ~ more info tba ... tea/coffee/homemade-cake supplied ; licensd bar ; hosted by Ian Doyle  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sat. 30th May • Badger Boogie Swing Dance  [ 7~11:45 ] Marks Tey VH, Old London Rd, Marks Tey   CO6 1EJ DJs  Texas Tommy  &  Vintage Rob tea/coffee provided, BYO drinks — £8 advance, £10 on door  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sat. 27th June •  RED FEATHER CLUB Hawaiian theme Red Feather Club, Horham Rd, Denham [near Eye]   IP21 5DG David supporting Devils Cut Combo  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ∗ Sat. 12th 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, £10 on door  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨  ¨    monochrome printer-friendly version of events available   HERE  (then right-click & Print)