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Swingsters Are Gearing Up for Vintage for Victory 2025!

Library Gardens, Whitchurch Village, Cardiff
Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th July 2025
Tickets available from: www.vintageforvictory.co.uk

Get ready to kick up your heels and swing into the past — we’re SO excited to be teaching at one of the UK’s best-kept festival secrets!

From toe-tappin’ tunes to twirlin’ dance floors…
Vintage vibes from the fabulous 40s, 50s & 60s
Dress to impress in your finest retro threads
Re-enactors, classic cars, period camping & even a full-size Spitfire
Outdoor cinema, cabaret, vintage fun fair & much more

Whether you’re a rockin’ rookie or a lindy legend, join us to learn the steps, feel the beat, and dance the weekend away in true vintage style!

Mark your calendars, gather your gang, and get ready for unforgettable memories, vintage flair, and swingin’ fun.

Live Music Line-Up – It’s Going to Be a Showstopper

Saturday’s Sizzlin’ Stage Stars:

Memphis Lee And The Creepers – Get ready to rock
The Satin Dollz – Glamour, grace & classic charm
JD King’s Elvis & The Burning Love Band – The King is BACK
Like… The Beatles – All you need is love and fab four vibes
All That Soul – Feel-good grooves all day long
Laura B And Her Band – Swingin’ vintage sounds
The London Belles – 1940s harmonies to melt your heart
Isabella Bliss – Timeless vocals with vintage sparkle
Sunday’s Swingin’ Stars:

Si Cranstoun & His Band – Retro rhythm royalty
The Satin Dollz – Still dazzling
Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer – Chap hop charm & lyrical wit
The Swing Commanders – Dancefloor dynamite
Ding Dong Daddios – Toe-tappin’ tunes galore
My Favourite Things – Sweet nostalgic melodies
King Pleasure And The Biscuit Boys – Big, bold, brassy brilliance
Isabella Bliss – Returning for more vintage magic
Campsite Party Performers – When the sun sets, the fun rises:

The Class Of ’58 (Thursday) – Rock ‘n’ roll revival
Vintage (Friday) – Smooth classics under the stars
Whiskey Jean & The Chasers (Saturday) – Retro rockin’ rascals
St Louis Express (Sunday) – Full steam swing ahead
And there’s still more artistes coming soon!

Grab your glad rags and get ready to dance your way through the decades.

See you on the dance floor!

🎷 Jazzumba at The Swing Barn – Weekly Dance Exercise Class 🎶
📍 Location: The Royal Oak, 1 Chapel Lane, Blisworth, NN7 3BU
🗓 Every Tuesday
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💷 Cost: £10
Join the Swingsters Group every Tuesday for Jazzumba – a Jazz-inspired dance workout that gets you moving, grooving, and glowing with energy!
Whether you’re brand new to exercise or already seasoned, our classes are designed to motivate & energise. You’ll burn calories, learn cool moves and routines and most importantly – have fun in a friendly village atmosphere!
🎉 Exercise – Socialise – Energise! 🎉
Everyone is welcome – no partner or experience needed.
👉 Ask us about our exciting evening Swing | Jive classes too!
More info: www.swingsters.co.uk
📧 Email: dance@swingsters.co.uk
📞 Call or Text: 07814 054401 / 07956 366449

The Swing Barn at Northants & M.K
Weekly Swing & Jive Classes
Location:
The Royal Oak
1 Chapel Lane, Blisworth, NN7 3BU
Date & Time:
Every Tuesday
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come join the fun every Tuesday evening at The Swing Barn with Swingsters!
Whether you’re brand new to Swing and Jive or looking to improve your moves, we’ve got you covered. Each evening consists of beginner and improver classes, plus freestyle and practice time to show off your skills or just enjoy the vibe!
Lots of Parking | Licensed Bar | Silky Smooth Wooden Dance Floor
Schedule:
🕖 7:00 – 7:45 PM – Beginners Class
🕢 7:45 – 8:15 PM – Freestyle & Practice
🕗 8:15 – 9:00 PM – Improvers Class
Cost: £10 for one class + freestyle/practice
No need to bring a partner – everyone is welcome!
🎉 Exercise – Socialise – Energise! 🎉
Ask us about our exciting weekend workshops too!
👉 More info: www.swingsters.co.uk
📧 Email: dance@swingsters.co.uk
📞 Call or text: 07814-054401 / 07956-366449

Summer 8-Week Beginners Swing Dance Course – 2025
Starts Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Dates: May 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, July 2nd
Time: 8:15–9:00 pm (Doors open at 8:00 pm for sign-in at the upstairs reception)
Cost: £70 per person (Payable in cash on the first day)
Ready to swing into summer? Join our 8-week beginners course designed for absolute beginners or anyone looking to refresh their fundamental steps and shapes! This is your chance to learn cool, exciting swing dance moves while getting fit and having fun!
What’s included:
Weekly lessons on fundamental swing dance steps and shapes
Access to Planet Swing at Wixams on Thursdays for just £8 – a great opportunity to practice with a live band!
Join our WhatsApp group for weekly class videos, so you can catch up if you miss a session
Swing dancing is a fantastic way to stay active, burn calories, and enjoy fantastic music and outfits – everything about it is just too cool! We can’t wait to meet you and dance the night away.
To book, email: dance@swingsters.co.uk
See you on the dance floor!
Mike & Mel – John & Shelley & the Team

6-Week Beginners Swing Dance Course – 2025
Starting Wednesday, April 2nd
Dates: April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th

Time: 8:15–9:00 pm (Doors open at 8:00 pm for sign-in)
Cost: £53 (Payable in cash on the first day)

This course is perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their basic steps and fundamental swing dance shapes! Whether you’re learning for the first time or brushing up on your moves, this is a fun and exciting way to get fit while dancing to great music.
When you book the course, you can also attend Planet Swing at Wixams on Thursdays for just £8 – a fantastic chance to practice your skills with a live band!
Plus, join our Course WhatsApp Group to receive weekly class videos. If you miss a session, you can catch up anytime!
What you’ll learn:
Fundamental swing dance steps and shapes
How to keep fit and have fun while dancing
How to burn calories while learning exciting, cool moves
Everything about swing dancing is fun – from the music to the outfits, it’s an experience you don’t want to miss!
We can’t wait to meet you on the dance floor.
To book, email: dance@swingsters.co.uk
See you there!
Mike & Mel – John & Shelley & the Team

New course starts Wed 5th Feb 2025

Open to all levels

5th Feb – 26th Mar

8:15-9pm – Gt Denham Bedford

Learn/recap the fundamental swing dance steps/shapes

Have fun while you learn some cool Swing moves!

Time: 8:15-9:00pm – doors open at 8pm to sign in
Cost: £60 p.p. – payable in cash on the first day

When booking on you will receive a voucher for a discounted night at Planet Swing with a live band so you can show off your new dancing skills.

Keep fit, have fun and learn some great Swing dance skills, it’s fun exciting and burns loads of calories!

Everything about Swing dancing is cool from the music, dancing to the outfits! We can’t wait to meet you!

To book email:- dance@swingsters.co.uk

See you on the dance floor.

New course starts Wed 8th Jan 2025

Bookings are now open for the new four weeks beginners course starting 8th Jan 2025 – email to hold your places folks!
4 Week Beginners Swing Dance Course – 2025
Open to all levels
8th – 29th Jan
8:15-9pm – Gt Denham Bedford
Learn/recap the fundamental swing dance steps/shapes

Have fun while you learn some cool Swing moves!
Time: 8:15-9:00pm – doors open at 8pm to sign in
Cost: £30 p.p. – payable in cash on the first day
When booking on you will receive a voucher for a discounted night at Planet Swing with a live band so you can show off your new dancing skills.
Learn/recap the fundamental swing dance steps/shapes
Keep fit, have fun and learn some great Swing dance skills, it’s fun exciting and burns loads of calories! Everything about Swing dancing is cool from the music, dancing to the outfits! We can’t wait to meet you!
To book email:- dance@swingsters.co.uk
See you on the dance floor.

New course starts Wed 27th Nov 2024

Bookings are now open for the new four weeks beginners course starting 27th Nov 2024 – email to hold your places folks!
4 Week Beginners Swing Dance Course – 2024
Open to all levels
27th Nov – 18th Dec
8:15-9pm – Gt Denham Bedford
Learn/recap the fundamental swing dance steps/shapes

Have fun while you learn some cool Swing moves!
Time: 8:15-9:00pm – doors open at 8pm to sign in
Cost: £30 p.p. – payable in cash on the first day
When booking on you will receive a voucher for a discounted night at Planet Swing with a live band so you can show off your new dancing skills.
Learn/recap the fundamental swing dance steps/shapes
Keep fit, have fun and learn some great Swing dance skills, it’s fun exciting and burns loads of calories! Everything about Swing dancing is cool from the music, dancing to the outfits! We can’t wait to meet you!
To book email:- dance@swingsters.co.uk
See you on the dance floor.

8 Week Swing Dance Beginners Course
Open to all levels
2nd Oct – 20th Nov
8:15-9pm – Gt Denham Bedford
Learn/recap the fundamental swing dance steps/shapes

Have fun while you learn some cool Swing moves!
£60pp Payable on the first day of term

Bedford 6 week Summer Swing Dance Beginners Course – starts 21st Aug 8:15-9pm Open to all levels This Course is aimed at dancers who want to Learn/Recap the fundamental steps + shapes to swing your way onto the dance floor. Only £45pp – email dance@swingsters.co.uk to book