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BALBOATIME  -  Balboa Fridays — classes followed by time to dance
  
Capel St Mary Village Hall, near Ipswich - IP9 2EP
new 6-session beginner course 7:30 ~ 8.30 ( started 11th June )
doors open 7:15 — intermediates 8:30 ~ 9:30, 2nd & 4th Friday each month ~  £5 for evening
contact  Caroline  on   01206 735461  or  caroline@balboatime.co.uk   ~ see balboatime.co.uk



Funky Smooth Jive
  
check out this smoother form of Modern Jive
developed locally by  Lazy Dave Plummer
regular classes in Bedford, Peterborough & Rushden ~ see  uk-smooth.co.uk

 


Friday 30th Jul - 1940s/50s dance  [ 8 ~ late ]

Gorleston Social Club, High Street, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth    NR31 6RQ
2 bars & dance floor - Guest DJs The Muffin Man, Look-out Lance, Razzle Bazzle
popular venue - 40s/50s uniform-civvys welcome. but not essential
Free admission - all welcome - contact Barry Palmer - 01493 859615

 

Saturday 31st Jul - Impromptu Dance "Blue Hawaii" Style  ( 7:30 ~ 11:30 )

Blythburgh Village Hall, main road A12 - opp. White Hart Pub    IP19 9LQ
DJ's welcome to come & do a spin on the decks
BYO drinks & nibbles — £2.50
contact Nigel  ~ 07986 011863  — see jivebunnies.com

 

Sunday 1st Aug - Zahara Belly Dance’s Summer Day of Dancing

Ufford Park Hotel, Yarmouth Road, Melton, Woodbridge    IP12 1QW
a day with a variety of workshops taught by a range of teachers from all over the UK, & also
an award-winning USA belly dancer, offering varying levels of class, so anyone can participate
"Open Dance" session at the end of the day, with an evening "Hafla" with a Middle Eastern Style Dinner
info/book - Henrietta 01728 723184 or henrietta@zaharabellydance.co.uk or see zaharabellydance.co.uk

 

Sunday 8th Aug - Blythspirit Tea Dance  ( 2 ~ 5:30 )

Blythburgh Village Hall, main road A12 - opp. White Hart Pub    IP19 9LQ
with DJs The Muffin Man & AV8 Andy Record Hop
tea, coffe, soft drinks & cakes provided — £5
come & dance the afternoon away - 1940's Sing, Balboa, Charleston, Lindy Hop
contact Nigel & Gill ~ 07986 011863  or   jivebunnies.com@hotmail.co.uk — see jivebunnies.com

 

Monday 9th Aug - CHICKEN JUNTION Lindy Hop Club starts back

"Kings Head" pub, Market Place, Bungay NR35 1AW
- NEW Beginners Course
see chickenjunction.org.uk  or contact Helen 01986 893351 / Cherry 01986 895624

 

Friday 13th Aug - The Hutton Club - 1940's swing and R & B  ( 8 ~ 11:45 )

Knodishall Village Hall, School Road, Knodishall, Suffolk    IP17 1UD
with music from the "Muffin Man" & "Mark kicking the boogie"
Bring your own drinks and food — £5
contact Nigel and Gill on 07986 011863  or see jivebunnies.com  [ will be monthly ]

 

Saturday 14th Aug - Sweetheart Dance club monthly "Jump & Swing Dance  ( 8:30 sharp )

B2's, Sprowston, Norwich NR3 4DY
DJ AV8 Record Hop + swing-dance lesson with Al & Linda (Rock The Block)
£5 on door - more info from Pappy Stew 07801 200328
see kingsizepapas.co.uk  or  email  av8recordhop@hotmail.co.uk

 

Friday 20th Aug - Black Cat Friday Freestyle  ( 8 ~ 12 )

Great Barford Village Hall, Beds    MK44 3JL
Fun class 8pm, free tea & cake 11:15, freestyle till 11:45
inexpensive bar - see swingsters.co.uk  ~  [ every 2nd Friday of month ]

 

Sunday 22nd Aug - Flixton Aviation Museum - RAFA Day

The Street, Flixton, Bungay    NR35 1NZ
celebrating 70 years since Battle of Britain day
music in the afternoon with AV8 Record Hop + guest DJs for dancing
free admission - 40's dress & uniforms encouraged

 

Saturday 28th Aug - Dad's Army - Ratpack Night

Carnegie Rooms, Cage Lane, Thetford    IP24 2DS
Mustang Squadron + DJ Texas Tommy — dressing up positively encouraged
tickets £12 - contact Corinne on 07802 701911 — see  dadsarmythetford.org.uk

 

Saturday 28th Aug - Twinwood Festival Weekend  ( 28th ~ 30th )

Twinwood Arena, Clapham, near Bedford
incorporating the Glenn Miller festival of Swing, Jazz & Jive
camping pitches available
early-bird booking discount before end-April  —  see  twinwoodevents.com

 

Saturday 4th Sep - 70th Anniversary Battle of Britain Big Band Dance  ( 8 ~ 12 )

Hotel Elizabeth, London Road, Copdock, Ipswich    IP8 3JD
Glenn Hurst Big Band in full WW2 uniform
tickets £35 to include supper — contact 01473 252098 or 01473 209988 (Hotel)
overnight stay available at £55 double inc. breakfast - see glennhurstmusic.co.uk

 

Saturday 4th Sep - Chicken Junction Swing Dance  ( 7:30 ~ 11:30 )

Poringland Community Centre, Overtons Way, Poringland    NR14 7WB
Live band - the fabulous  SUGAR FOOT STOMP
licensed bar - ample parking - great dance floor ~ £8 advance, £10 on door
Helen 01986 893351 or Cherry 01986 895624 ~ see chickenjunction.org

 

Saturday 18th Sep - Sherringham Victory Dance  ( 7:30 ~ 12 )

Sherringham High School, Holt Road, Sheringham, Norfolk    NR26 8ND
with "Major Swing", "AV8 Boogie" & "Texas Tommy"
bring your own drinks  —  £7 tickets from Esther & David on 01473 635176  (email esthersew@tiscali.co.uk )

 

Sunday 26th Sep - Flixton Aviation Museum - ROC Day

The Street, Flixton, Bungay    NR35 1NZ
music in the afternoon for dancing with the Super Swing Band
plus AV8 Record Hop & guest DJs
free admission - 40's dress & uniforms encouraged

 

Saturday 2nd Oct - Grand Donut dance   ( 7:30 ~ 12 )

Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham    CM8 2DY
with "Sugar Foot Stomp" and DJ "Texas Tommy"
bring your own drinks - free tea, coffee & doughnut
£10 advance, £12 door - contact Esther on 01473 635176 - see cactuspromotions.co.uk

 

Saturday 9th Oct - BATTLE OF BRITAIN 70th ANNIVERSARY Big Band Ball  ( 8 ~ 11:30 )

Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham    CM8 2DY
featuring  Jeff Short Big Band & Singers
Stage decked in bunting & flags - 16 piece band in full authentic AAF WW2 Uniforms
large wooden floor - ample free parking - licensed bar - BYO 'Rations' - charity raffle
dress code: Black Tie/40's dress encouraged
£16 (Downstairs) - more seats in balcony - in advance from Nigel 01621 892404 - see jeffshort.co.uk

 

Friday 15th Oct - Cambridge LINDY EXCHANGE 2010  (15th ~ 17th )

Cambridge …
for registration see  cambridgelindyexchange.co.uk

 

Wednesday 20th Oct - Donut Swing dance  ( 7:30 ~ 12 )

Clopton Village Hall, Manor Road, Clopton, Woodbridge    IP13 6QN
Texas Tommy + friends — no bar, but free tea, coffee & doughnuts
tickets £7 on door - contact Esther on 01473 635176 - see cactuspromotions.co.uk

 

Friday 22nd Oct - Laura B & the Moonlighters  ( 8 ~ 12 )

Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Beds.    SG18 8JH
licensed bar,  £10 advance, £12 on door
see  getintheswing.co.uk  for details

 

Saturday 30th Oct - Priory Moon Dance  ( 7:30 ~ 12 )

Priory Centre, St Neots    PE19 2BH
hosted by Rrug-Cutters Lindyhop
with Galaxy Big Band, plus swing DJ "Pinball Paul"
Shine theme — licensed bar — large sprung wooden dance floor — £10 advance, £12.50 on door
contact Rodney 01284 811250 / Paul 01480 380687 — see rug-cutters.co.uk

 

Saturday 6th Nov - British Legion Dance ( 7:30 ~ 12 )

British Legion Hall, Witham, Essex    CM8 2AZ
with DJ "Texas Tommy"  — tickets probably £7 - contact Esther 01473 635176

 

Friday 19th Nov - "Rhythm Riot" weekend  ( 19th ~ 22nd )

Pontins Holiday Centre, Camber, Sussex
1950's Rhythm & Blues, Roots Rock n Roll weekend -  see rhythmriot.com  (outside our normal area)

 

Friday 3rd Dec - Tennessee Club XMAS Doo-Wop Rock'n'Roll Party  ( 3rd/4th/5th Dec )

Pontin's Pakefield    NR33 7P
11 Top Bands & 5 Hot DJ's ~ see tennesseeclub.net  01530 455657

 

Saturday 4th Dec - Ballroom Extravaganza  ( 7 ~ 11:30 )

Beck Row Community Centre, The Street, Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds    IP28 8AE
hosted by 'Ballroom Experience' — with Galaxy Big Band  (18 piece)
tickets £25 — see ballroomexperience.co.uk

 

Saturday 11th Dec - Grand Christmas Donut dance   ( 7:30 ~ 12 )

Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham    CM8 2DY
with "Texas Tommy" and guests (t.b.a.) — no bar, but free tea, coffee & doughnuts
tickets £8 from Esther on 01473 635176 - see cactuspromotions.co.uk

 

Friday 11th Mar'11 - Hep Cat's Holiday  ( 11th ~ 14th March )

Pontin's Pakefield    NR33 7P
see hepcatsholiday.com — 020 88290919 or 07790 7622932

 
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