“Life is a lot like jazz… it’s best when you improvise.” – George Gershwin
– Gold Coast Lindy Fest
– A Very Fabulous Affair
– World Shim Sham Day Video
– BLEACH* Festival
– Mullumbimby Dance Class Cancellation
– Google Reviews
Hey team, this is coming up super fast and we hope to see you on the dance floor at one of the fabulous events. There will be amazing international dance instructors holding workshops over 3 dats and 3 major swing dance social nights. Lots of social dancing & learnings to be had. Check out all the details HERE
Tickets are now on sale! This charity supper dance supports BEAUTIES FEELING FABULOUS INC. with all monies raised going towards continuing our free pamper days for the women of the Gold Coast living with and navigating a cancer diagnosis.
**Event Highlights:**
– A 20-piece swinging band called The Project Swing Band
– Belly dancing Burlesque performance by the amazing Miss Vena Cava
– A breathtaking didgeridoo performance by the fabulous Lincoln Eade
We are thrilled to have the lovely Heather and John returning this year to cater the supper. Those who came last year couldn’t believe how much they got and how beautiful it was. We will also have an open bar and, of course, raffles, prizes and lots of social dancing.
Don’t feel like you need to be a swing dancer to come to this event. We will cater for all types and tastes. Don’t wait till 28 September to buy your tickets. If you plan on coming, why not jump on and grab them now? We sold out last year, and we hope to sell out again this year.
All profits go to:
Beauties Feeling Fabulous
Incorporate Charity Association: IA54756
Charity Number: CH1992
$85 per head + Booking Fee includes a glass of bubbles on the red carpet arrival and a decadent supper.
OR
$800 + Booking Fee for a table of 10 bought in one single transaction.
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/a-very-fabulous…/tickets
Here is a look at last year’s event: https://vimeo.com/922360327?share=copy
On 26 May, we gathered on the beautiful shores of Kingscliff Beach as a vibrant community of swing dancers to share and celebrate Frankie Manning’s birthday by participating in a worldwide Shim Sham. A compilation video has been put together by the fabulous Marketa Cekanova from Uganda! Swing On In features six times, and we are so proud to be dancing with and alongside many countries around the world, including the US, the UK, Europe, Southeast Asia, and many more. Lindy Hop really does bring the world together. Thank you to everyone who participated. See video HERE
I am working on a festival called Bleach. This is an arts and culture festival in its 13th year. Some of you may love to come out and enjoy the Gold Coast music network, free entertainment all weekend, or see some arts and culture, theatre, and contemporary dance. All this wonderful work is made in place. This is what I get up to when I’m not teaching dancing.
Due to the annual Orchid Show which falls on a Thursday, we have had to cancel THURSDAY 12 September ONLY! We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing every other Thursday night!!
We’d love to have some Google reviews from our new subscribers! If you’ve been to our class and had fun, learned something, or want to share the love, please click on the link here and leave us five stars and positive feelings about your experience. CLICK HERE
Thank you for being a part of our vibrant Swing on In community! We look forward to dancing with you soon.
xx Miss Chrissy & SwingABilly Ray
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Started Lindy Hop with Chrissy and Ray many years ago and they gave me the foundation on which to build my Swing dancing. Lindy Hop has taken me all over...
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