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    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

     

    Mel & Jo Balboa 3-day workshop weekend 4-6 May
    A low-key workshop weekend designed for maximum learning:
    - 3 hrs of class per day
    - 2.5 hrs dancing each afternoon/evening 
    - each day will include a review and practice of what's been learnt on the previous days
    - optional follow-up practice session later in May (hosted by David)

    Registration opens Sat 17th February 12 noon
    You can sign up as a leader / follower / switch 
    £108 for 9 hrs of class, 7.5 hrs dances, 1.5 hr review class

    REGISTER HERE
    https://forms.gle/szm4RK4wWRSCRn248

    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.  
    Sat 4th May 
    1pm-5pm (3 hrs class)
    6.30pm-9pm social dance
    Sun 5th May
    10am-2pm (3 hrs class)
    3.30pm-6pm social dance at The Old Duke, 45 King Street, BS1 4ER
    Mon 6th May
    10am-2pm (3 hrs class)
    2pm-4.30pm tea dance
    Classes & Dances at Ashton Park School unless it says otherwise.
    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) 

     

     

      

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    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

    You can make sure you don't miss out by joining our mailing list via the box on the right.