The annual Summer in the City entertainment programme again includes some gigs that look good for swing dancing on Jesus Green. The first is the Savoy Jazz Band on Sunday the 3rd of June, from 3-5pm. Bring a picnic and get ready to swing out on the grass!
Join us next Sunday for the first of what we hope will be many tea dances, with live music provided by our very own Colin Hazel, social dancing and more cakes than you can possibly scoff. 4pm - 7pm, Sunday May 20th at the Centre at St Paul’s, corner of Hills Rd and St Paul’s [...]
On Saturday the 17th of March, there will be a very special dance marathon in Cambridge. 8 hours of non-stop swing dancing, all in the aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Come along, or if you can’t be there, sponsor a Lindy Hopper! Donating online is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the [...]
On Saturday the 10th of March, from 8pm: a gig that promises to be an outstanding combination of live jazz. Kicking off with Torben Rees’ renowned Jazz Trio followed by Selwyn Jazz, this will be a great chance to lounge and chat or get up and dance to some lively big band swing. [...]
Back by popular demand, the fabulous Colin Hazel Quartet featuring Cambridge’s finest jazz vocalist Torbin Rees, live and swingin’ for your dancing pleasure. Everyone is welcome, and there will be a small door charge. The live music starts at 9pm on Wednesday January 31st, at the Centre at St Paul’s, Hills Road, Cambridge. Join [...]
The Cambridge Lindy Hoppers Performance Troupe will appear in Elemental, this year’s production from the CUCDW at the ADC Theatre from January 23-26. If you would like to come and support the troupe and see a very broad range of offerings from some of Cambridge’s best dancers, you can now book tickets by phoning ADC [...]
Get your dance shoes, put on your kilt, and hang onto your haggis because this is going to be one party that gets your sporran swinging. Featuring live jazz music from Colin Hazel, Torben Rees and special guests, we’ll be celebrating the national day of Scotland while doing our best Groundskeeper Willie impersonations all night. [...]
Selwyn Jazz have sent notice that they are playing from 8pm - 9.30pm tonight at the Selwyn Diamond. Formed in 1993, the band has 17 full time members and a wide variety of charts, including the traditional big band classics from jazz heroes like Count Basie and several vocal numbers such as “Reet Petite” and [...]
Calling all Lindy Hoppers! The Jive Aces will be playing live at the BBC Children in Need event at the Imperial War Museum Duxford on Friday November the 17th. Free tickets are available to the first 750 people who call the Ticket Hotline on 08703 33 45 85. Tickets are limited to six [...]
The special theme is Halloween, so come dressed as your favourite ghoul, or if you don’t happen to have a spare bed sheet lying around (or a George Bush outfit) just wear some orange and black. There will be all kinds of tricks and treats organised for the evening, as well as fantastic music until [...]
At the completion of our first block of classes and the commencement of our new Intermediate Class, we are going to celebrate! On November 1st from 9pm we’ll be having our first official Cambridge Lindy Hoppers Party! This will be a big night with lots of surprises, and an opportunity for all you Beginners to [...]
Bookings are now open for Goodnight Sweetheart (Feb 9-11, 2007) the massive swing dance weekend held every year in Hertfordshire. We recommend getting in touch with the organisers early, because workshops do tend to sell out.