The Winter Swing Ball 2017

THANK YOU for coming last night and making it such an AMAZING night! Thanks (in no particular order) to Liza Patoux, Nikki Sintilli, Oli Deans, Romayne Etwaroo and the Swingland Brixton crew, to Lesta Woo and James Metic and to Peter Kemp for all your help and wonderful performances! Thanks to Palace Avenue Swing for two amazing live sets. DON'T MISS THIS TUESDAY 19 DEC! C Jam Xmas Party @ The Bedford with live music from Graham Hughes & The Sunshine Kings preceded by all the usual classes. https://www.facebook.com/events/1731212427175603/ And don't forget that A-Train continues through Christmas and New Year every Thursday. www.swingland.com/a-train Swingland Brixton is on as usual on Monday 18 too! Happy Christmas everyone! Martin and the Swingland Team --- Last few tickets now available - £25 at www.swingland.com/winter-swing-ball OR through Eventbrite (see above) --- Swing into Christmas at Swingland's Winter Swing Ball! Dress to sparkle for a night of dancing to live music and top swing DJs. Includes beginners swing dance class. Non-dancers are very welcome so bring your friends! Held in the splendid surroundings of the newly refurbished period dance hall at The Hammersmith Club, London W6 7pm Doors open and beginners swing dance lesson If you're new to swing dancing this is an opportunity to learn a few simple, fun steps to try out later on. You don't need a partner and you don't need any previous experience! The class is aimed at absolute beginners. 7.45pm-12am Music and dancing With live music from the phenomenal and truly authentic Palace Avenue Swing plus top swing DJs bringing you the best in Big band swing, RnB, Jump and early RocknRoll 10pm Cabaret show Featuring Charleston, Lindy hop and authentic jazz dance. Dress "to sparkle"! Tickets £25 in advance from www.swingland.com/winter-swing-ball - or £30 on the door if available. Palace Avenue Swing Featuring a swinging rhythm section and hot horns up front, Palace Avenue Swing takes it inspiration from the small groups of the 1930-50s such as Count Basie, Teddy Wilson, Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman - with vocal inspiration from Bille, Ella, Aretha and Peggy Lee to name but a few. With the wonderful Cherise Adams-Burnett on vocals, the band is guaranteed to fill the dance floor and swing out in style!