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Lindy Hop swing dancing in Cambridge, UK

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Blues workshops: 10th-11th May

Thursday, April 24th, 2008
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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 […]

Andrew Sutton Workshops - Weds April 16

Saturday, April 5th, 2008
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We are very excited to announce that world-renowned swing dance instructor Andrew Sutton will be teaching at our regular Wednesday class night on April 16. The lessons will be 1.5 hour workshop style classes, rather than our normal 1 hour classes, and will therefore be more expensive than usual - £7/£8 (members/non-members) for one class, or […]

Jive Aces in Cambridge this Sunday

Friday, February 22nd, 2008
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The Jive Aces are playing on the Market Square in Cambridge this Sunday 24 February from about 1pm - 3pm. Come along for a chance to see this great band for free, and join us for an impromptu boogie!

Balboa classes in March

Thursday, February 21st, 2008
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Due to popular request, we will be teaching a four-week block of Balboa and Bal Swing in March, in place of our regular Wednesday Lindy Hop classes. These classes will start at a slightly lower level than our normal classes (i.e. the beginners’ class will be suitable for absolute beginners and the intermediate class will […]

No class this Wednesday 23rd January

Monday, January 21st, 2008
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Please note that our regular Wednesday class is cancelled for this week only (23rd January). This is because the entire committee are performing in ‘Perspectives’ at the ADC theatre. Why not use your night off to come along and see us? Tickets are available on the ADC Theatre website and the show […]

BBC Radio Interview (Jan 17)

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
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Be sure to tune into BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on Thursday morning between 8.45am and 9.00am to hear an interview with Ros, Matt and Lotte about the Cambridge Lindyhopathon. Speaking of which, it’s time to pull your finger out and get your sponsorship in. The easiest way to do this is simply to visit the “Just […]

Happy Holidays!

Friday, December 28th, 2007
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We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will be back in January with The Speakeasy commencing on January 7th, and Wednesday night classes at the Centre at St Paul’s from January 9th. For more details, see the Classes page.

Memberships Now Due

Friday, October 5th, 2007
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Believe it or not (we certainly can’t) it’s a year this month since we first offered CLH Memberships!! That means everyone’s memberships are due! Your membership fees go towards covering vital running costs for the society, including:

Insurance
Equipment such as head mics and audio systems
Advance costs for workshops or social events (e.g. The Speakeasy and CLX)
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Registrations Due for CLX

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
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It’s now less than a month until the first ever Cambridge Lindy Exchange!  In case you don’t know, this is a whole weekend of events scheduled in Cambridge, with a focus on social dancing. We have lots of people coming to enjoy CLX from London and also from other parts of the country including Oxford, […]

Cambridge Lindy Exchange

Sunday, August 19th, 2007
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We’re happy to announce that Registrations are now open for CLX! Registration is only £28 (£25 for CLH Members) and includes entry to the Friday Welcome Night, the CLX Dance on Saturday night, the Saturday After Party, and the Sunday Tea Dance. You can also book in for hosting, and the formal dinner at Newnham […]

Stash

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
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So it is, at last, time for CLH stash! The items we offer are:
For ladies: a turquoise-blue layered top Price: £15
For men: denim blue Hanes t-shirt Price: £12
If you would like to order stash, please email Maria asap. Don’t forget to tell me your size! You can also order items if you come […]

New Class Format

Monday, April 23rd, 2007
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This week we’re beginning a trial of a new format for our classes, with the Beginner Class at 7.30pm, the Intermediate class at 9pm, and a half-hour social in between. We particularly want to encourage everyone to join us for social dancing, so do come along early if you’re only planning to do the […]