March 2024
Ain't Misbehavin' dance night
Every 3rd Friday night: 15 Mar, 19 April (Photo Exhibition Special!), 17 May, 21 June, etc.
7.45pm Doors open
7.55pm Beginners taster class. No partner needed, just turn up.
8.30pm-midnight Social dancing (with two floors at busiest times)
12am Close
£10 / £ 7 concessions, pay on the door
Southbank Club, Dean Lane, BS3 1DB
Registration opens Sat 17th February 12 noon
REGISTER HERE
A mixed level event designed for people who are already confident social dancing Balboa, the classes will cater to a range of levels and include tips for both newer and more advanced Balboa dancers.
Blackmoors Ln, Bower Ashton, Bristol BS3 2JL
NB This weekend was originally planned for our Balboa & Shag festival "Let's Dance.... Quickly". Unfortunately a number of factors have combined that I'm not able to run the festival this year but it will be back in 2025.
Improve your Balboa with the fantastic Mel & Jo!
*NEW* Monthly afternoon social at The Old Duke
Once a month on Sunday 3.30-6pm: 24 Mar, (date tbc) April, 5 May, etc.
Come down for a chance to chat to teachers & organisers, find out more about the dance, discuss ideas or suggestions for what you'd like, and have a few dances in Bristol's long-standing home of Jazz!
FREE, but please buy something at the bar
You're welcome to bring in your own food
The Old Duke, 45 King Street, BS1 4ER
NB The venue will be open to the general public so please take appropriate care with your belongings.
Learn to dance!
There are beginner taster classes at Ain't Misbehavin' (details above).
We don't currently have any beginner courses, but our friends at Bristol Swing Riot have beginner classes on Wednesday nights and occasional beginner weekend courses:
https://www.bristolswingriot.co.uk/
Covid precautions
- plentiful sanitiser and enhanced ventilation
- no tests required, but please test yourself if you have symptoms
- we'll support you if you choose to dance only with a fixed partner (we'll rotate generally)
Want to know what it looks like?
Feedback and keeping up to date :
We love to hear feedback so if you have any ideas, grumbles, suggestions then please speak to us at the club night or email david@swingdancebristol.com
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