We’re very pleased to announce that we will be holding a weekend of blues workshops and social dancing on 10th and 11th May 2008, with fantastic teachers Ursula Ledergerber and Dave Madison. Read more about them and find out the full details on our workshop page.
Update 5th May: the link to the google map for [...]
Now is the time to contribute to the Cambridge Lindyhopathon. You can come along to the event yourself, or sponsor a dancer at Justgiving. Also, listen out on Radio Q103 FM for a short interview with Ros, Lotte and Matt that will be played at various times on Friday. The Cambridge Lindyhopathon is a [...]
Tomorrow night, Matt and Lotte are teaching a one-off free beginner’s Lindy Hop class for the Wolfson Ballroom Society at the Club Room, Wolfson College. Afterwards it’s party time, when we will social dance for almost 3 hours on a beautiful floor, in a beautiful room, with a bar close at hand. Invite all your [...]
The Cambridge Lindyhopathon is a sponsored charity dance relay that will take place in February and hopefully raise lots of money. The story so far… early last year Ros Evans decided to raise some money for favorite charity, The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. As well as being incredibly fun, it was a massive success, and she [...]
It’s Workshop time again! The Cambridge Lindy Hoppers present a day of workshops, dancing, dancing, cake and dancing. Workshops in three levels and 6 themes to choose from, followed by a social dance with live band and an after-hours blues party! See the Workshop page for more info.
Join us tonight at The Speakeasy for our annual Christmas theme party. Wear something Christmassy, or just bring something green or red! You’ll be treated to the sounds of a four piece live band, lead by the one and only Colin Hazel. We might even have a few snacks!!
The Cambridge Lindy Exchange is now only a week away. The schedule is being fine-tuned, and final arrangements are being put in place for what will surely be a wonderful weekend. We now have 80 people registered for the entire weekend. The good news? It’s still not too late to register. Also, [...]
Colin Hazel is joined by special guest Dave the drummer from the Funky Butt Swing and Dance Ensemble this Sunday at the Cambridge Lindy Hopper’s Tea Dance, Wesley House, Jesus Lane. Tickets are £5 at the door (£4 for members) and dancers and non-dancers alike are welcome. It’s also not too late to [...]
We’re excited to announce the Opening Night of our new weekly jazz club for swing dancers, The Speakeasy on Monday August the 27th at The Man On The Moon. You’ll be transported to the rich atmosphere of a 1930s Speakeasy, complete with a beautiful dance floor. Enjoy the swingin’ sounds of local jazz talents Colin [...]
Prepare to have your view of Lindy Hop expanded by helping you to find real connection between you and your partner on the social dance floor. We’ll focus on developing your techniques of balance and moving from your centre: the key to proper technique and good styling. Along the way you will learn new jazz [...]
Please circle this date in your diary now. Our last Tea Dance was a huge success, so we’ve decided to make a day of it and have some workshop classes, and expand the band somewhat! Don’t worry, there will still be all kinds of sticky cakes to consume as well!
Our first AGM will be held at 8.30pm on Wednesday the 20th of June at the Centre at St Paul’s. All members are encouraged to attend. Nominations for next year’s committee are now called. For more details about the AGM, please see the Constitution. (Updated – Typo in the original post. The AGM is [...]