‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
|
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ |
|
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ |
 ‾‾‾‾‾‾ |
 ‾‾‾‾‾‾ |
 ‾‾‾‾‾‾ |
 ‾‾‾‾‾‾ |
 ‾‾‾‾‾‾ |
 ‾‾‾‾‾‾ |
as @ 10:10 15-Jul-18 |
111 entries 10:10 15-Jul-18 no charge for this service ‾‾‾‾ send news/corrections to info@eastangliadance.co.uk or 07870 486535 | ||
| some repeated events show as a short entry with a dated-LINK like ⟨31st Dec.⟩ ~ click to jump to that later detailed entry abbreviations listed at base ◊ click post-codes [in Green] for a map | ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
Sun. 15th Jul - NORFOLKTANGO Milonga Legera Tea Dance [4~8] United Reformed Church, Princes Street, Norwich NR3 1AZ Everyone welcome, whatever your level or style of tango, or music preference free tea/coffee ~ BYO food — £8 (£7 concs.) ~ see FACEBOOK | ||
|
Thu. 19th Jul - Norwich HISTORIAL DANCE Social [7:30~9:30] Norwich High School for Girls, 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich NR2 2HU see NorwichHistoricalDance.org.uk £5 ~ contact Amanda 01603 503824 or enquiries@norwichhistoricaldance.org.uk | ||
|
Fri. 20th Jul - JIVEBUNNIES VINTAGE VICTORIA DJ night [7:30~late] Victoria Hotel, Kirkley Cliff Road (B1532), Lowestoft NR33 0BZ DJ The Muffinman playing tunes from 40s/50s [Summer Ball cancelled] £6 ~ contact Nigel & Gill 07986 011863/07903 556615 - see jivebunnies.com | ||
 * I P S W I C H * inaugural event of swing, jazz, soul, blues & big band music and dancing ... with inclusive food & accommodation under canvas more info t.b.a. ~ see FACEBOOK | ||
|
Fri. 20th Jul ~~ Sun. 22nd - FINE CITY SWING w/e 3 * NORWICH * venues 3 days of great dancing, taster & master classes + parties 2 live bands ~ Tessa Smith & the Applejacks + King Candy & the Sugar Push registration open ~ see FineCitySwing.co.uk & FACEBOOK | ||
|
Sat. 21st Jul - Tarraxhina & Kizomba Workshop [12~4] Stour Valley Education Centre, Dove House Meadow, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0GF with Don Kar ~ organised by Toni Seeley ~ see FACEBOOK £20 incl. sandwich lunch ~ final hour is free-dancing practice after lessons | ||
|
Sat. 21st Jul - BALLROOM RHYTHMS monthly dance [7:30~11] Marks Tey Village Hall CO6 1EJ £6 ~ as per ⟨18th Aug.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 21st Jul - LEIGH TANGO Milonga (with lesson) [6:30~11:30] Strictly Smartz studio, 1A Elm Road, Leigh SS9 1SW with 'Milonga-style' class first ¾-hour with Luis & Samira, then DJ'ing by Thomas Keenes £10 ~ free light buffet - see FACEBOOK ~ next one 22nd Sept. | ||
|
Sun. 22nd Jul - SPINNING DISCS R'n'R tea-dance record hop [3~6] Hethersett Village Hall, Back Lane, Churchfields, Hethersett, Norwich NR9 3JJ DJ Popeye Pete ~ organiser/contact Patsy 07845 400948 £5 o.t.d. (children £1.50) including tea, coffee & doughnuts ... | ||
|
Sun. 22nd Jul - BLUESTBLUES cream-tea dance [2~6] Diamond Jubilee Hall, All Saints Road, Creeting St. Mary IP6 8NF hosted by Carol ~ optional 1-hour lesson at 1pm (please pre-book = £3 extra) £12 (£15 with class) ~ see BluestBlues.co.uk | ||
|
Tue. 24th Jul - SUFFOLKTANGO Milonga at Rep [7:30~10:30] The Rep, 11 Tower St, Ipswich IP1 3BE DAY CHANGED THIS TIME FROM USUAL LAST Wed. of month £4 - see SuffolkTango.org.uk ~ next 29/8, 31/10 | ||
|
Wed. 25th Jul - CACTUS STRATFORD freestyle social [8~10] Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JU DJ Texas Tommy for swing dancing ~ next 22/8 £2.50 - BYO drinks — see CactusPromotions.co.uk | ||
|
Fri. 27th Jul - "MOMENTS" 1930s & 1940s Dance [7:30~11:30] Kessingland Working Mens Club, The Avenue, Kessingland NR33 7QD DJs Vintage Rob & Lady Angela £5 otd - licensed bar | ||
|
2018 SAVE DATES ⟨⟩ - CONCLUB CHELMSFORD R'n'R record hops [7:15~11:30] 101 Moulsham Street (corner Braemar Ave), Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0JG DJ Maurice's Rockin' Machine ~ great 50's R'n'R music bar cash raffle £2 - info 07951 595786 see ConClubChelmsford.co.uk FRIDAYS mostly fortnightly ~ July 27th, Aug. 10th | ||
|
Sat. 28th Jul - FOXYROCK R'n'R Club BAND night [8~late] Mistley Village Hall, Shrubland Road, Mistley (nr. Manningtree), Essex CO11 1HS The Blazing Aces + resident DJ Crazy Nadge £7 members / £10 guests see Foxyrock.co.uk | ||
|
Sat. 28th Jul - FATS CITY record hop [7~11:45] Budworth Hall, High Street, Chipping Ongar, Essex CM5 9JG with resident DJ Dinger & guest t.b.a large sprung dancefloor, licensed bar, free carpark opp. £7 ~ for info, contact Dinger 07766 626480 | ||
|
Sat. 28th Jul - SILK TOWN charity Swing Out [7:30~11:30] Delphi Centre, Alexandra Road (off Newton Rd.), Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2RR dancing to Chocks Away - Big John's Special ~ music from 30s, 40s & 50s large sprung dancefloor, free carpark CHARITY EVENT i.a.o. Delphi Centre ~ bar available, please DO NOT BYO drinks tkts £6 advance, £8 OTD ~ contact Paul Page 07740 654650 for more info | ||
|
2018 SAVE DATES ⟨⟩ - CHURCH OF BALBOA class/workshop/social [1~4] Community Centre, Camping Land, Beech Close (off London St A1065), Swaffham PE37 7RB with Andy Clark £8 adv, £10 otd ~ see FACEBOOK [mostly] last Sunday of month ~ 29/7, 26/8, 30/9, 28/10, 25/11, 16/12 | ||
|
2018 SAVE DATES ⟨⟩ - BLUESTBLUES BluTango [7:30~11:30] Stafford Hall, Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Norwich NR8 5AH hosted by Carol ~ £10 good parking - see BluestBlues.co.uk 4th Aug [see FACEBOOK], 6th Oct, 3rd Nov, 1st Dec | ||
|
Sat. 4th Aug - RED HOT & ROCKIN band night [7:30~12] Bocking Arts Theatre Institute Bldg, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE Vintage ~ 50's R'n'R, Rockabilly, Doo-Wop cheap bar large carpark £12 otd, £10 adv. ~ more info : Mark V/Lin 07949 169433 ~ see FACEBOOK | ||
|
Sun. 5th Aug - WRENTHAM 45s Hawaiian Tea Dance [2~5:30] Wrentham Village Hall, London Road (A12), Wrentham, Suffolk NR34 7HJ resident DJ Three Bits of Rhythm + guest DJs Texas Tommy & Vintage Rob £5 - afternoon of 40's Swing & 50's R&B ~ incl. tea/coffee/cakes | ||
|
Helmingham Classic/Sports Car Show [11~6] Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EF with swing DJ Big John's Special + dancers - see ChocksAwayForDancing.com & FACEBOOK £9 adult, £4 child (U7 free) ~ in association with Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club see Helmingham.com ~ [family £22 = 2-adult+2-children] | ||
|
Sun. 5th Aug - FATS CITY record hop [2~5:30] Budworth Hall, Ongar CM5 9JG £5 ~ as per ⟨2nd Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Fri. 10th Aug - ROCK-OLA band night [7:30~11:15] No.1 Hall, The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0JA Greggi G & His Crazy Gang + DJ Rockin' Ralph playing 50's style R'n'R music £10 ( £1 for U16's ) see FACEBOOK or phone Karen 07398 061220 | ||
|
Fri. 10th Aug - BURYTANGO Neolonga [8~11:30] Hunter Club, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmund IP33 3PH DJ Jim playing for Tangoing to different genres of music £7 ~ bar available nibbles provided everyone welcome ~ see FLYER | ||
|
Sat. 11th Aug - Jiveswing RETRO Swingin' Saturday [8~12] Great Baddow RBL CM2 7RA £8/£10 ~ as per ⟨8th Dec.⟩ (next 13/10) | ||
|
Sun. 12th Aug - BLUEST BLUES Bluesy Sunday TeaDance [2~6:30] Costessey Centre, Norwich NR8 5AH £10 ~ as per ⟨14th Oct.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 18th Aug - BALLROOM RHYTHMS monthly dance [7:30~11] Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1EJ ballroom, latin & sequence with hosts Ralph, Daphne & Barbara £6 ~ BYO drinks/snacks info 01206 871621, 01206 243687 or ballroomrhythms@gmail.com | ||
|
2018 SAVE DATES ⟨⟩ - TERESA JAY STRICTLY Ballroom & Latin Social [7:30~10:30] Bealings Village Hall, Lodge Road, Little Bealings IP13 6LH £15 couple good parking, BYO drinks/nibbles NO Sequence see TeresaJay.co.uk ~ 18/8, 15/9, 20/10, 17/11, 22/12 | ||
|
Sun. 19th Aug - COLCHESTER BLUES workshop & tea-dance [11~1 + 1:30~5:30] Great Bromley V.H. CO7 7JA info Debbie 07908 313295 ~ as per ⟨16th Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Wed. 22nd Aug - CACTUS STRATFORD freestyle social [8~10] Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JU DJ Texas Tommy for swing dancing ~ next 19/9 £2.50 - BYO drinks — see CactusPromotions.co.uk | ||
|
Fri. 24th Aug - BLUEST BLUES Blue Magic late-night freestyle [8~3] Connaught Rooms, Attleborough NR17 2AS £10 ~ as per ⟨30th Nov.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 25th Aug - FATS CITY record hop [7~11:45] Budworth Hall, Ongar CM5 9JG £7 - guest DJ Texas Tommy ~ as per ⟨22nd Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 25th Aug - MONEWDEN 40s HANGAR DANCE == CANCELLED | ||
|
2018 SAVE DATES ⟨⟩ - SUFFOLKTANGO Milonga at Rep [7:30~10:30] The Rep, 11 Tower St, Ipswich IP1 3BE £4 ~ last Wednesday of month == 29/9 31/10 | ||
|
Fri. 31st Aug - "MOMENTS" 1930s & 1940s Dance [7:30~11:30] Kessingland Working Mens Club, The Avenue, Kessingland NR33 7QD DJs Three Bits of Rhythm & Vintage Rob £5 otd - licensed bar | ||
|
Sat. 1st Sep - LOUISIANA Linedance Charity Line Dance [7:30~11] Martlesham Community Hall, Old Felixstowe Road, Martlesham IP12 4PB Rancher ~ BYO drinks/snacks £8 ~ proceeds to Cancer Research UK see Louisiana‑Linedance.co.uk ~ contact Louise 01449 771632 | ||
|
Sat. 1st Sep - SEARCHLIGHT Swing Dance [7:30~11:30] Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall, Ashingdon Road, Rochford SS4 3HF 40's/50's-style music by DJ Mr. Dickie Bows (Mrs) & dancing with Air Raid Jive for Swing, Balboa, Shag & Stroll ~ 40's period dress welcome £7 - free tea/coffee, no bar, BYO drink/nibbles ~ contact Chris 07721 691932 / Rose 07712 176361 | ||
|
Sun. 2nd Sep - End-of-Summer Milonga (Tango) Tea-Dance Riverside Centre, Stratford St. Andrew (A12 near Saxmundham) IP17 1LL everyone welcome ~ more info t.b.a. - see SuffolkTango.org.uk | ||
|
Fri. 7th Sep ~~ Sun. 9th - CACTUS FLAPLINS Weekender Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JU DJs incl. Texas Tommy & Vintage Rob for various sessions see CactusPromotions.co.uk | ||
|
Fri. 14th Sep - BURYTANGO Milonga [8~11:30] Hunter Club, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmund IP33 3PH mix of traditional, nuevo & alternative music £7 ~ bar available nibbles provided everyone welcome | ||
|
Fri. 14th Sep - HUKILAU HAWAIIAN night 40s/50s dance [7~11] New Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham NR26 8NP DJs The Muffin Man & Earl Harlem ~ no bar ~ BYO drinks/nibbles £8 ~ for tkts contact Nigel/Gill 07986 011863/07903 556615 - see jivebunnies.com | ||
|
Sat. 15th Sep - NAUTICAL THEME 40s/50s dance [7~11] New Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham NR26 8NP DJs The Muffin Man & Guest t.b.a. ~ no bar ~ BYO drinks/nibbles £8 ~ for tkts contact Nigel/Gill 07986 011863/07903 556615 - see jivebunnies.com | ||
|
Sat. 15th Sep - RED HOT & ROCKIN band night [7:30~12] Bocking Arts Theatre Institute Bldg, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE Rockin'em ~ 50's R'n'R, Rockabilly, Doo-Wop cheap bar guest DJ Gary Little £12 otd, £10 adv. ~ more info : Mark V/Lin 07949 169433 ~ see FACEBOOK | ||
|
Sat. 15th Sep - ROCKIN' at Broomfield Legion [7:15~late] Broomfield British Legion CM1 7YA £2 ~ as per ⟨10th Nov.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 15th Sep - BALLROOM RHYTHMS monthly dance [7:30~11] Marks Tey Village Hall CO6 1EJ £6 ~ as per ⟨15th Dec.⟩ (next 27/10) | ||
|
Sun. 16th Sep - FATS CITY record hop [2~5:30] Budworth Hall, Ongar CM5 9JG £5 ~ as per ⟨2nd Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Sun. 16th Sep - ROCKINGFOXES R'n'R record hop [2~5] Eye Community Centre, Magdalen Street, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7AJ DJ Crazy Nadge ~ resfreshments & cake included £5.50 ~ see rockingfoxes.co.uk - [monthly == 14/10 11/11 9/12] | ||
|
Helmingham Plant Fair [10~4] Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EF with swing DJ Big John's Special + dancers ~ see ChocksAwayForDancing.com & FACEBOOK £7 adults, children free ~ part of Suffolk Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair for full info see Helmingham.com | ||
|
Wed. 19th Sep - CACTUS STRATFORD freestyle social [8~10] Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JU DJ Texas Tommy for swing dancing £2.50 - BYO drinks — see CactusPromotions.co.uk | ||
|
Sat. 22nd Sep - BADGER BOOGIE swing dance [7~11:45] Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham CM8 2DY DJs Texas Tommy + Vintage Rob ~ i.a.o. Essex Wildlife Trust [essexwt.org.uk]  parking opp. hall (50p) raffle free tea/coffee, BYO drinks £10 otd, £8 adv. via 01621 862960 / events@essexwt.org.uk - see BadgerBoogie.co.uk | ||
|
Sat. 22nd Sep - LEIGH TANGO Milonga (with lesson) [6:30~11:30] Strictly Smartz studio, 1A Elm Road, Leigh SS9 1SW with 'Milonga-style' class first ¾-hour with Luis & Samira, then DJ'ing by Chris Jordan £10 ~ free light buffet - see FACEBOOK ~ next one 24th Nov. | ||
|
Sat. 22nd Sep - DANCEASY AUTUMN DANCE [7~10:30] Copdock Village Hall, London Road (old A12, opp. Best Western Ipswich hotel), Copdock IP8 3JN Ballroom / Latin based social with some fun/party dances good parking dress-code: smart casual, licensed bar, BYO nibbles raffle i.a.o. Help for Heroes [prize donations welcome] £6 - info/tkts from hosts Sharon & Graham 07946 347167 / 07790 230651 ~ see danceasy.co.uk | ||
|
Sat. 29th Sep - RED FEATHER 200th Mission 40s/50s dance Red Feather Club, Horham, Denham (near Eye) Suffolk IP21 5DG featuring western swing from Junction 55 & guest DJs Gypsy John & The Mailman more info t.b.a. | ||
|
Sat. 29th Sep - ROCK AROUND THE DOCK RnR band night [7:30~12:30] Park Pavilion, Barrack Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex CO12 3NS Shane & the Korrados + DJ Rockin' Roland £8 adv. tkts, £10 OTD - contact Art 07886 799193/Rachel 07919 527676 | ||
|
Sat. 29th Sep - JIVEBUNNIES JUMP JIVE night [7:30~late] Beccles Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9AD DJs The Muffin Man & Major 5x5 playing 40s/50s music bar £8, from BPH boxoffice Mo~Sa (01502 770060 or online) - see jivebunnies.com | ||
|
Sat. 29th Sep - FATS CITY record hop [7~11:45] Budworth Hall, Ongar CM5 9JG £7 ~ as per ⟨22nd Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Sun. 30th Sep - BLUEST BLUES Bluesy Sunday TeaDance [2~6:30] Costessey Centre, Norwich NR8 5AH £10 ~ as per ⟨14th Oct.⟩ | ||
|
Sun. 30th Sep - Helluva Hula charity Tea Dance [2~5] Haddiscoe Village Hall, The Street, Haddiscoe, Norfolk NR14 6PN DJ's ~ Baker Boy, Ralfie & guest t.b.a. fundraising for Palliative Care, The Louise Hamilton Centre at JPUH £5 OTD incl. tea, coffee & home-made cakes ~ see FACEBOOK | ||
|
Fri. 5th Oct ~~ Sun. 7th - ROYAL SEASIDE STOMP W/E Royal Hotel, 4 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3AE eclectic mix of 50's R&B, Swing & Western Swing + vintage stalls DJs include Texas Tommy , Vintage Rob + guests | ||
|
Sat. 6th Oct - FOXYROCK R'n'R Club BAND night [8~late] Mistley Village Hall, Shrubland Road, Mistley (nr. Manningtree), Essex CO11 1HS Fever + resident DJ Crazy Nadge £7 members / £10 guests see Foxyrock.co.uk | ||
|
Sun. 7th Oct - FATS CITY record hop [2~5:30] Budworth Hall, Ongar CM5 9JG £5 ~ as per ⟨2nd Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Fri. 12th Oct - ROCK-OLA band night [7:30~11:15] No.1 Hall, The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0JA Rockin' The Joint + DJ Rockin' Ralph playing 50's style R'n'R music £10 ( £1 for U16's ) see FACEBOOK or phone Karen 07398 061220 | ||
|
Fri. 12th Oct - BURYTANGO Milonga [8~11:30] Hunter Club, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmund IP33 3PH mix of traditional, nuevo & alternative music £7 ~ bar available nibbles provided everyone welcome | ||
|
Sat. 13th Oct - ROCKIN' at Broomfield Legion [7:15~late] Broomfield British Legion CM1 7YA £2 ~ as per ⟨10th Nov.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 13th Oct - Jiveswing RETRO Swingin' Saturday [8~12] Great Baddow RBL CM2 7RA £8/£10 ~ as per ⟨8th Dec.⟩ (next 10/11) | ||
|
Sun. 14th Oct - BLUEST BLUES Bluesy Sunday TeaDance [2~6:30] Stafford Hall, Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Norwich NR8 5AH £10 ~ hosted by Carol good parking see BluestBlues.co.uk | ||
|
Fri. 19th Oct - BLUEST BLUES Blue Magic late-night freestyle [8~3] Connaught Rooms, Attleborough NR17 2AS £10 ~ as per ⟨30th Nov.⟩ | ||
|
Sun. 21st Oct - COLCHESTER BLUES workshop & tea-dance [11~1 + 1:30~5:30] Great Bromley V.H. CO7 7JA info Debbie 07908 313295 ~ as per ⟨16th Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 27th Oct - CACTUS STOMP [7:30~12] Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JU DJ Vintage Rob for swing dancing £6 - tea, coffee & cakes supplied, BYO drinks see CactusPromotions.co.uk | ||
|
Sat. 27th Oct - FATS CITY record hop [7~11:45] Budworth Hall, Ongar CM5 9JG £7 ~ as per ⟨22nd Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 27th Oct - BALLROOM RHYTHMS monthly dance [7:30~11] Marks Tey Village Hall CO6 1EJ £6 ~ as per ⟨15th Dec.⟩ (next 17/11) | ||
|
Wed. 31st Oct - LOUISIANA Linedance Halloween Party [7:30~11] Martlesham Community Hall, Old Felixstowe Road, Martlesham IP12 4PB The Keeleys ~ BYO drinks/snacks £7 ~ proceeds to Cancer Research UK see Louisiana‑Linedance.co.uk ~ contact Louise 01449 771632 | ||
|
Fri. 2nd Nov - "MOMENTS" 1930s & 1940s Dance [7:30~11:30] Kessingland Working Mens Club, The Avenue, Kessingland NR33 7QD DJs Three Bits of Rhythm & Vintage Rob £5 otd - licensed bar | ||
|
Sat. 3rd Nov - RED HOT & ROCKIN record hop [7:30~12] Bocking Arts Theatre Institute Bldg, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE 50's R'n'R, Rockabilly, Doo-Wop cheap bar large carpark ; guest DJ The Professor £6 ~ more info : Mark V/in 07949 169433 ~ see FACEBOOK | ||
|
Sat. 3rd Nov - POPPY Swing Dance [7:30~11:30] RBL Memorial Hall, Newland Street, Witham, Essex CM8 2AZ DJ Dinger — i.a.o. Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal allied / civilian dress much appreciated £8 ~ incl. tea/coffee/doughnuts, BYO drinks more info Christine 07721 691932 | ||
|
Sat. 3rd Nov - BALBOA & SHAG BALL Community Centre, Camping Land, Beech Close (off London St A1065), Swaffham PE37 7RB with Jack Calloway Dance Band & DJ Andy AV8 Garner more info t.b.a. | ||
|
Sun. 4th Nov - FATS CITY record hop [2~5:30] Budworth Hall, Ongar CM5 9JG £5 ~ as per ⟨2nd Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Fri. 9th Nov - BURYTANGO Milonga [8~11:30] Hunter Club, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmund IP33 3PH mix of traditional, nuevo & alternative music £7 ~ bar available nibbles provided everyone welcome | ||
|
Sat. 10th Nov - ROCKIN' at Broomfield Legion [7:15~late] Broomfield British Legion, Saxon Way, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7YA with DJ Maurice's Rockin' Machine £2 ~ good dancefloor, decent bar prices, carpark (also 14/4, 12/5, 9/6, 14/7, 15/9, 13/10, 10/11) | ||
|
Sat. 10th Nov - Jiveswing RETRO Swingin' Saturday [8~12] Great Baddow RBL CM2 7RA £8/£10 ~ as per ⟨8th Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 10th Nov - SUGAR TOWN STRUT - Jive/Swing Dance [8~12] Village Hall, Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St. Edmunds IP28 6RT Si Cranstoun & his band + swing DJ Paul playing 40's/50's R&B, Swing & Jazz large dance-floor soft drinks included anything stronger, BYO £15 adv., £18 otd (if avail.) see GetInTheSwing.com [was orig. 20th Oct.] | ||
|
Sun. 11th Nov - WRENTHAM 45s Tea Dance [2~5:30] Wrentham Village Hall, London Road (A12), Wrentham, Suffolk NR34 7HJ resident DJ Three Bits of Rhythm + guest DJs £5 - an afternoon of 40's Swing & 50's R&B ~ incl. tea/coffee/cakes | ||
|
Sat. 17th Nov - HEYBRIDGE VINTAGE dance [7~11, D.O. 6:45] Plantation Hall, Colchester Road, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4AL with DJ Texas Tommy playing mix of 40's & 50's music tea & biscuits provided BYO booze period dress optional £6 ~ o.t.d. or reserve via Mandy 01621 852471 (leave msg) | ||
|
Sat. 17th Nov - BALLROOM RHYTHMS monthly dance [7:30~11] Marks Tey Village Hall CO6 1EJ £6 ~ as per ⟨15th Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Sun. 18th Nov - CACTUS TEA DANCE [3~6] Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JU DJ Texas Tommy & guest DJ t.b.a. £6 - tea, coffee & cakes supplied, BYO drinks see CactusPromotions.co.uk | ||
|
Fri. 23rd Nov - BLUEST BLUES Feelgood Friday [8~1] Connaught Rooms, Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 2AS £10 ~ hosted by Carol good parking see BluestBlues.co.uk | ||
|
Sat. 24th Nov - BADGERBOOGIE swing dance [7~11:45] Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford, Manningtree CO11 2JE DJs Andy AV8 & Baker Boy playing for Swing Jive, Lindy, Balboa, R'n'R, Stroll £10 otd, £8 advance via 01621 862960 / events@essexwt.org.uk free tea/coffee, bar available ~ please do not BYO drinks see BadgerBoogie.co.uk i.a.o. Essex Wildlife Trust [essexwt.org.uk] | ||
|
Sat. 24th Nov - FATS CITY record hop [7~11:45] Budworth Hall, Ongar CM5 9JG £7 ~ as per ⟨22nd Dec.⟩ | ||
|
Sat. 24th Nov - LEIGH TANGO Milonga (with lesson) [6:30~11:30] Strictly Smartz studio, 1A Elm Road, Leigh SS9 1SW with 'Milonga-style' class first ¾-hour with Luis & Samira, DJ for freestyle t.b.a. £10 ~ free light buffet - see FACEBOOK | ||
|
Fri. 30th Nov - STRATFORD BALLYHOO ~ BALBOA dance [7:30~11] Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JU DJ Andy AV8 Garner with John & Caroline hosting lesson 1st hour £5 BYO drinks - see Balboatime.co.uk | ||
|
Fri. 30th Nov - BLUEST BLUES Blue Magic late-night freestyle [8~3] Connaught Rooms, Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 2AS £10 ~ hosted by Carol good parking see BluestBlues.co.uk | ||
|
Sat. 1st Dec - JIVEBUNNIES VINTAGE VICTORIA XMAS Dinner [7:30~late] Victoria Hotel, Kirkley Cliff Road (B1532), Lowestoft NR33 0BZ with DJ The Muffinman ~ playing tunes from 40s/50s ~ rooms available via hotel more info t.b.a. ~ contact Nigel & Gill 07986 011863/07903 556615 - see jivebunnies.com | ||
|
Sat. 1st Dec - FOXYROCK R'n'R Club XMAS Party [8~late] Mistley Village Hall, Shrubland Road, Mistley (nr. Manningtree), Essex CO11 1HS Berni Woods & the Forest Fires + resident DJ Crazy Nadge £7 members / £10 guests ~ see Foxyrock.co.uk | ||
|
Sun. 2nd Dec - FATS CITY record hop [2~5:30] Budworth Hall, High Street, Chipping Ongar, Essex CM5 9JG DJ Dinger ~ bar, large sprung dancefloor, free carpark opp. £5 for info, contact Dinger 07766 626480 | ||
|
Sat. 8th Dec - RED HOT & ROCKIN XMAS gig [7:30~12] Bocking Arts Theatre Institute Bldg, 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE 50's R'n'R, Rockabilly, Doo-Wop with live-band (tba) & guest DJ Bill Guntrip cheap bar large carpark £12 otd, £10 adv. ~ info Mark V/Lin 07949 169433 ~ see FACEBOOK | ||
|
Sat. 8th Dec - Jiveswing RETRO Swingin' Saturday [8~12] Royal British Legion, Chelwater Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7RA Top DJs for social Swing, Jive, Blues & R&B ~ arrive early for fun class suitable for all £10 otd, 8 adv. bookable via jiveswing.com/booking | ||
|
Sat. 8th Dec - SEARCHLIGHT Swing Dance [7:30~11:30] Royal British Legion Memorial Hall, Newland St, Witham CM8 2AZ 40's/50's-style music by DJ Mr. Dickie Bows & dancing with Air Raid Jive for Swing, Balboa, Shag & Stroll ~ 40's period dress welcome £7 - free tea/coffee, no bar, BYO drink/nibbles ~ contact Chris 07721 691932 | ||
|
Fri. 14th Dec - ROCK-OLA band night [7:30~11:15] No.1 Hall, The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0JA Phil Haley & His Comments + DJ Rockin' Ralph playing 50's style R'n'R £10 ( £1 for U16's ) see FACEBOOK or phone Karen 07398 061220 | ||
|
Fri. 14th Dec - BURYTANGO Milonga [8~11:30] Hunter Club, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmund IP33 3PH mix of traditional, nuevo & alternative music £7 ~ bar available nibbles provided everyone welcome | ||
|
Sat. 15th Dec - CACTUS XMAS STOMP [7:30~12] Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JU DJs Texas Tommy & Vintage Rob for swing dancing £6 - incl. tea, coffee & cakes, BYO drinks see CactusPromotions.co.uk | ||
|
Sat. 15th Dec - ROCK AROUND THE DOCK RnR record hop [7:30~12:30] Park Pavilion, Barrack Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex CO12 3NS DJ Rockin' Roland £6 ~ Art 07886 799193/Rachel 07919 527676 | ||
|
Sat. 15th Dec - BALLROOM RHYTHMS monthly dance [7:30~11] Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1EJ ballroom, latin & sequence with hosts Ralph, Daphne & Barbara £6 ~ BYO drinks/snacks info 01206 871621, 01206 243687 or ballroomrhythms@gmail.com | ||
|
Sun. 16th Dec - COLCHESTER BLUES workshop & tea-dance [11~1 + 1:30~5:30] with Sara White info from host Debbie 07908 313295 W/S only £15, TeaDance only £10, both £20 ~ see bluesnites.co.uk | ||
|
Fri. 21st Dec - BLUEST BLUES XMAS Party late-night freestyle [8~3] Connaught Rooms, Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 2AS £10 ~ hosted by Carol good parking see BluestBlues.co.uk | ||
|
Fri. 21st Dec - XMAS "MOMENTS" 1930s & 1940s Dance [7:30~11:30] Kessingland Working Mens Club, The Avenue, Kessingland NR33 7QD DJs Three Bits of Rhythm & Vintage Rob & Lady Angela £5 otd - licensed bar | ||
|
Sat. 22nd Dec - FATS CITY record hop [7~11:45] Budworth Hall, High Street, Chipping Ongar, Essex CM5 9JG with resident DJ Dinger & guest t.b.a large sprung dancefloor, licensed bar, free carpark opp. £7 ~ for info, contact Dinger 07766 626480 | ||
|
Sat. 22nd Dec - DANCEASY XMAS DANCE [7~10:30] Copdock Village Hall, London Road (old A12, opp. Best Western Ipswich hotel), Copdock IP8 3JN Ballroom / Latin based social with some fun/party dances good parking dress-code: smart casual, licensed bar, BYO nibbles raffle i.a.o. Help for Heroes [prize donations welcome] £6 - info/tkts from hosts Sharon & Graham 07946 347167 / 07790 230651 ~ see danceasy.co.uk | ||
|
Thu. 27th Dec - TANGO BETWIXTMAS Milonga [4~8] Riverside Centre, Stratford St. Andrew (A12 near Saxmundham) IP17 1LL everyone welcome ~ more info t.b.a. - see SuffolkTango.org.uk | ||
|
Mon. 31st Dec - CACTUS NEW YEAR Dance/SLEEPOVER [8:30~1] Institute Hall, The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JU Host DJ Texas Tommy & guest DJ Vintage Rob + guest caravans/motorhomes welcome to overnight, but booking essential £8 for dance, £12 p.p. to also overstay free tea/coffee/nibbles ~ see CactusPromotions.co.uk | ||
|
Sun. 27th Jan'19 - WRENTHAM 45s Tea Dance [2~5:30] Wrentham Village Hall, London Road (A12), Wrentham, Suffolk NR34 7HJ resident DJ Three Bits of Rhythm + guest DJ(s) TBA £5 - an afternoon of 40's Swing & 50's R&B ~ incl. tea/coffee/cakes | ||
|
Fri. 15th Mar'19 ~~ Mon 19th Frisking the Whiskers Swing Dance W/E Pontin's Pakefield Holiday Park, London Road, Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7PF Friday Hot House Four Saturday Big Six Sunday Juke Joint Royals at least 8 DJs over w/e ~ Teachers include Lee & Seema for Lindy + Peter Ayre & Janet Willis-Davenport for Shag + Paul Crook & Natasha Hall for Balboa, + more t.b.a. see FACEBOOK ~ register at Frisking‑The-Whiskers.co.uk | ||
|
otd ≡ on the door adv ≡ advance (booking/reserve)
d.o. ≡ doors open w/s ≡ workshop opp ≡ opposite tba ≡ to be advised byo ≡ bring your own iao ≡ in aid of tkts ≡ tickets |
