Saturday 19 December 2015

Last Stop Balboa - The first one in 2016

Sunday 10 January 2016
2pm - 6pm

Come and join us for a relaxed afternoon's Balboa
or just come & chat and see what it's all about.

Upstairs at The Jericho Tavern  
56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
(see directions below)
All day food & bar downstairs
Contribution to cost of venue:  £4

Next month's Last Stop...
Sun 14 Feb - The Valentine One!


Getting to The Jericho Tavern ...
Free parking in side roads between Woodstock Rd & Banbury Rd (10 mins) 
A few spaces for non-residents in Cranham St, Great Clarendon St, Walton St, Worcester Pl, Wellington St, Albert St and Observatory Rd.  
Bus and Rail Stations are 10 mins' walk away.
Pear Tree Park & Ride off A34/A44 (10-15 mins bus ride)

FOLLOWERS WORKSHOP - 23 Jan


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 Calling all Followers!! 
from Improver level upwards

Pam and Lucy will be running a
FOLLOWERS WORKSHOP 
on Saturday 23 January 2016 from 1.30-5.00 pm 

at St Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Road, Oxford OX2 6TN
https://goo.gl/maps/TKYWfXhYaWB2
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Places are starting to be booked already so don't miss this opportunity to refine your following skills.  Aimed at followers from Improver level upwards (contact us if you're not sure), it's a steal at £15 per person.  

The workshop will be packed full of tips on technique, connection and individual styling.... and of course, lots of laughs & cake - when do we ever not have cake? 

TO BOOK... 
See Pam or Lucy at OSD classes on Mon or Weds - or wherever you see us - or email us at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com  
PLEASE NOTE - to be fair to all, your place can only be confirmed once payment has been received.






Monday 30 November 2015

Last Stop Balboa - The Christmas One!

Saturday 12 December 2014
8pm - midnight

Join us for some festive frolics 
and live music from
Hot Club 42

at
St Michaels Church Hall
Portland Rd, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7EZ

Advance entry available until Weds 9 Dec - £10
Entry on the door - £12
Contact: oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com

All dancers welcome!


PARKING
Free on-site parking or in side streets.

PARK & RIDE
Pear Tree car park off A34/A44 - a 10 min bus ride

CLASSES AND COURSES Jan - March 2016


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On this page you'll find the latest Term and Course dates (see below).  
For class times, venues and full details on all OSD classes go to Classes page.


LINDY CLASSES

Weds 6 Jan New term and the first Beginners/Improvers course starts. 
All Beginners/Improvers course dates for this term :  
Weds 6 Jan,  Weds 3 Feb,  Weds 2 March, 
These courses consist of 3 x four-week blocks.  You're welcome to join in at the beginning of any course or part way through if you're willing to give it a go!  Each block is different so you can add to your dance skills every week. 

BALBOA CLASSES


Mon 11 Jan : New term and start of next Beginners' course... or, if you're willing to jump in part way through, come along any week at 7.15pm for an introductory session. 

PRIVATE CLASSES (for all levels, singles & couples - limit of 4 per session)
Contact us for details at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com 
Current prices : £20 per person per hour (special reduced price of £15 ppph for regular OSD class members)
One-off Sunday sessions available every couple of weeks or so - contact us for dates and details.  New dates for 2016 coming soon ....

CHRISTMAS WITH OSD!

This year we have two parties!!

Wednesday 9 December
is our last Lindy class of 2015 - so it's party time!
Join us for a fun taster class and some Christmas sparkle, snacks, drinks and social.

St Michaels Church Hall
Portland Road
Summertown  OX2 7EZ
7.30 - 10.30 pm  £6 / £5 concessions


Saturday 12 December
Last Stop Balboa - The Christmas One!
with live music from
Hot Club 42

St Michaels Church Hall
Portland Road
Summertown  OX2 7EZ

£10 in advance or £12 on the door (if available).  
Booking at OSD classes or contact us at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com





Sunday 26 July 2015

It's our 20th Birthday! FINAL UPDATE

 Oxford Swing Dance
20th Birthday Celebrations!
...start today...

Sorry no entrance on the door.
As of this morning (Saturday), we have space for 5 leads for tonight's dance and a few spaces for leads or couples for Sunday's tea dance.

If you've already booked, see below for updated details, venues (particularly Sunday's Last Stop), parking and dress code...

20th Birthday Dance
Sat 24 Oct
with Paper Moon
and DJ Matt from Decadent Times
PLUS birthday cake, snacks & late night pizza 
....and lots of friends - old and new.
Dress to impress
Sandhills Primary School, Terrett Ave, Oxford OX3 8FN
Parking at rear of building
8-12.30pm    £15 in advance

And the celebrations continue on Sunday with
Last Stop Swings' 
Vintage Tea Dance
Sun 25 Oct
with live music, Lindy, Balboa, Blues...
 and oodles of tea & cake!  Dress vintage or smart.
St Michaels Church Hall, Portland Road, OX2 7EZ
Free parking on site or in side streets
2-6pm     £10 in advance

CLASSES & COURSES Sept - Dec 2015

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contact us at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com
. To view previous posts, choose one of the titles on the left
. For more news, posts and lots of photos visit our Facebook page...https://www.facebook.com/oxfordswingdance
___________________________________________________
 
On this page you'll find the latest Term and Course dates (see below). 
For class times, venues and full details on all OSD classes go to Classes page.

 
LINDY CLASSES 
Weds 9 Sept : New term and the first Beginners/Improvers course starts. 
All Beginners/Improvers course dates for this term :  
Weds 9 Sept,  Weds 7 Oct,  Weds 4 Nov
These courses consist of 3 x four-week blocks.  You're welcome to join in at the beginning of any course or part way through if you're willing to give it a go!  Each block is different so you can add to your dance skills every week. 
Weds 9 Dec : Last class before Christmas break - Party time!

BALBOA CLASSES
Mon 14 Sept : New term and start of next Beginners' course... or, if you're willing to jump in part way through, come along at 7.15pm for an introductory session. 
Mon 14 Dec : Last class before Christmas break (to be confirmed)
PRIVATE CLASSES (for all levels, singles & couples - limit of 4 per session)
Contact us for details at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com 
Current prices : £20 per person per hour (special reduced price of £15 ppph for regular OSD class members)
One-off Sunday sessions available every couple of weeks or so - contact us for dates and details.

Friday 12 June 2015

OSD Beginners Workshop at MSC Arts Festival



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Last year we took part in the Opening Ceremony for the MCS Arts Festival, and we're delighted to have been asked back to teach a Beginners workshop this year.   So if you know of anyone who'd like to try out some Lindy, please tell them about the workshop which will be held from 8pm-9.30pm on Thursday 25 June. 
To book go to:  http://www.artsfestivaloxford.org/whats-on/dance-1/swing-dance

And there are lots of other workshops to try out over the two week Festival of Art and Culture so check out the online brochure at http://www.artsfestivaloxford.org/whats-on


CLASSES & COURSES June - Sept 2015

To join our mailing list for up to date info -
contact us at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com
To view previous posts, choose one of the titles on the left
More news and photos on our Facebook page


See Classes page for full details on Balboa, Lindy and Private classes.  In brief ...

BALBOA CLASSES
 
Last class before summer break : Mon 13 July
Beginners welcome any time - come along at 7.15pm for an introductory session
New term and beginners class : Mon 14 Sept
 
LINDY CLASSES 
Last class before summer break : Weds 15 July
Beginner/Improver courses consist of 3 x four-week blocks - see dates below.  You're welcome to join in at the beginning of any course or part way through if you're willing to give it a go!  Each course is different so you can add to your dance skills every week.
COURSE DATES :  Weds 10 June, Weds 9 Sept (after summer break)
New term starts : Weds 9 Sept

PRIVATE CLASSES
Contact us for details at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com 
Current prices : £20 per person per hour (special reduced price of £15 ppph for regular OSD class members)
Sunday sessions available every couple of weeks or so - contact us for dates.

 
 

Last Stop Balboa - The June One!

Sunday 14 June 2015
2pm - 6pm

upstairs at
The Jericho Tavern  
56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
(see directions below)
All day food & bar downstairs
Contribution to cost of venue:  £4

Next month's Last Stop...
We're taking a break over the summer but join us again on
Sun 20 Sept
 
Getting to The Jericho Tavern ...
Free parking in side roads between Woodstock Rd & Banbury Rd (10 mins) 
A few spaces for non-residents in Cranham St, Great Clarendon St, Walton St, Worcester Pl, Wellington St, Albert St and Observatory Rd.  
Bus and Rail Stations are 10 mins' walk away.
Pear Tree Park & Ride off A34/A44 (10-15 mins bus ride)

Thursday 21 May 2015

Balboa - Monday 25 May

Yes!  Balboa classes will be running
as usual on the Bank Holiday -
 
Monday 25 May 2015
 
See you there!

Fast Lindy course!

Coming up ... two weeks of Fast Lindy in the Variations class - on Weds 27 May and Weds 3 June
 
There'll be lots of tips and techniques for dancing to faster music without getting hot and bothered - but you'll need to be confident with the basics of Lindy Turn, Circle and Swingout! 

Wednesday 29 April 2015

Balboa on the Bank Holiday...


 
Yes! 
 
Balboa classes will be running
as usual on the Bank Holiday
 
Monday 4 May 2015
 
See you there!

CLASSES & COURSES May - July 2015

To join our mailing list for up to date info -
contact us at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com
To view previous posts, choose one of the titles on the left
More news and photos on our Facebook page


See Classes page for full details on Balboa, Lindy and Private classes.  In brief ...


BALBOA CLASSES
 
New term starts : Mon 13 April
Last class before summer break : Mon 13 July
Beginners welcome any time - come along at 7.15pm for an introductory session
Last class before summer break : Mon 13 July 

 
LINDY CLASSES
New term starts : Weds 15 April
Last class before summer break : Weds 15 July
Beginner/Improver courses consist of 3 x four-week blocks - see dates below.  You're welcome to join in at the beginning of any course or part way through if you're willing to give it a go!  Each course is different so you can add to your dance skills every week.
COURSE DATES :  Weds 15 April, Weds 13 May, Weds 10 June


PRIVATE CLASSES
Contact us for details at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com 
Current prices : £20 per person per hour (special reduced price of £15 ppph for regular OSD class members)

 
 

Last Stop Balboa - The May One


Oxford's monthly Balboa social
Come and join us for a relaxed afternoon's Balboa 
or just come & chat and see what it's all about.

Sunday 10 May 2015
2pm - 6pm

upstairs at
The Jericho Tavern  
56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
(see directions below)
All day food & bar downstairs
Contribution to cost of venue:  £4

Next month's Last Stop...
Sunday 14 June 2015 
 
Getting to The Jericho Tavern ...
Free parking in side roads between Woodstock Rd & Banbury Rd (10 mins) 
A few spaces for non-residents in Cranham St, Great Clarendon St, Walton St, Worcester Pl, Wellington St, Albert St and Observatory Rd.  
Bus and Rail Stations are 10 mins' walk away.
Pear Tree Park & Ride off A34/A44 (10-15 mins bus ride)

Monday 2 March 2015

CLASSES, COURSES & TERM DATES March - May 2015

To join our mailing list for up to date info -
contact us at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com
To view previous posts, choose one of the titles on the left
More news and photos on our Facebook page

BALBOA
Last class before Easter :  Mon 23 March
New term starts : Mon 13 April
Beginners welcome any time - come along at 7.15pm for an introductory session

LINDY
Last class before Easter : Weds 25 March
New term starts : Weds 15 April
Beginner/Improver courses consist of 3 x four-week blocks - see dates below.  You're welcome to join in at the beginning of any course or part way through if you're willing to give it a go!  Each course is different so you can add to your dance skills every week.
COURSE DATES :  
Weds 4 March
Weds 15 April
Weds 13 May



   

Thursday 29 January 2015

Lindy classes - Beginners course starts next week!

Join our mailing list for up to date info ...
Email us at oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com
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LINDY WEDNESDAYS IN SUMMERTOWN

Beginners welcome - Weds 4 Feb 
The next rotation of beginners classes is coming up!  Suitable for complete beginners, continuing beginners or if you just need a refresher... see Classes page for details.

And if you can't make it this time, put a note in your diary - the next one starts on Weds 4 March 


Last Stop Balboa - The Valentine One!

Oxford's monthly Balboa social
Join us for a relaxed afternoon's Balboa 
or just come & chat and see what it's all about.
Everyone's welcome!

Sunday 15 February 2015
2pm - 6pm

at The Jericho Tavern 
56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
All day food & bar downstairs
Contribution to cost of venue:  £4

And next month...
Sunday 15 March 2015 at The Jericho Tavern

Getting to The Jericho Tavern ...
Free parking in side roads between Woodstock Rd & Banbury Rd 
Some spaces for non-residents in Cranham St, Worcester Pl, Wellington St, Albert St and Observatory Rd.  
Metered parking in Great Clarendon St & Walton St.
Bus and Rail Stations are 10 mins' walk away.
Pear Tree Park & Ride off A34/A44 (10-15 mins bus ride)