Tuesday 23 July 2019

SUMMER SCHOOL ... Update!


Make a note of the dates below as our very popular Lindy Summer School will be starting in mid July - at the usual Weds night venue, upstairs at St Michael's Church Hall, Portland Road, OX2 7EZ.

Most workshops will be suitable for all levels.  The themes will be announced in due course so keep checking for updates either here or on our Facebook Events page. 

There'll also be extra social dancing time so even if the workshop isn't to your taste or suitable for your level you can still join us a little later in the evening. 

WORKSHOP DATES AND THEMES:
Weds 17 July - All Follows / All Leads 
Weds 24 July - Spins and Turns
Weds 7 August - Ninja Moves!  (Intermediate & above)
Weds 14 August - Tranky Doo (all levels)

TIME :  7.30pm-10.30pm
COST :  £6 - Workshop & Social (£5 concessions)
              £3 - Social only (from 9.45pm)



Monday 22 July 2019

TERM DATES and COURSES: Sept - Dec 2019

BALBOA CLASSES & COURSES

Next Balboa Term :  Mon 9 Sept - Mon 9 Dec
Fundamentals Course starts : Mon 9 Sept
(including complete beginners) 
Subsequent course dates to be confirmed... 

Please note class times:
Fundamentals (Beginners & above) : 7.30-8.30 pm
Practice:  8.30-9.00pm
Variations (Intermediates & above) : 9.00-10.00pm
Practice: 10.00-10.30pm


LINDY CLASSES & COURSES

Next Lindy Term : Weds 11 Sept - Weds 11 Dec

Basics Course Dates:  (Beginners/Improvers)
(Complete beginners may start with any Module)
Module A - Weds 11 Sept
Module B - Weds 9 Oct
Module C - Weds 6 Nov

Fundamentals Course Dates :  (Intermediates)
Weds 11 Sept - Weds 11 Dec

Class Times:
Warm up (all levels) : 7.45pm   
Basics : 8.00-9.00pm,  Jazz Steps : 9.00-9.45pm
Fundamentals : 8.15-9.00pm,   Variations : 9.00-9.45pm



Sunday 21 July 2019

LAST STOP BALBOA - September date!

Sunday 22 September 2019
2pm - 6pm


Come and join us for a relaxed afternoon's Balboa or just come and chat and see what it's all about.  All levels welcome - whether you've done one or 50 classes (or none!)  A great opportunity to practise in a relaxed and friendly environment.  


Upstairs at The Jericho Tavern
56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
(see directions below)
All day food & bar downstairs
Contribution to cost of venue:  £5


Getting to The Jericho Tavern ...
Free parking in side roads between Woodstock Rd & Banbury Rd (10 mins walk) 
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)

Saturday 20 July 2019

SUMMERTOWN SWING - Sat 28 September

Join us for an evening of Lindy and Balboa at the next Summertown Swing!



 Saturday 28 September 2019
8pm - late

£8 in advance (by Weds 25 Sept)
or £10 thereafter / on the door
SEE BELOW FOR PAYMENT OPTIONS

VENUE
St Michaels Church Hall
Portland Road
Summertown
Oxford OX2 7EZ

ADVANCE BOOKING ...
At OSD Mon or Weds classes or
Email:  oxfordswingdance@gmail.com
(Online payment available on request)

Saturday 22 June 2019

LAST STOP BALBOA - Oxford's monthly Balboa Social!

Sunday 14 July 2019
2pm - 6pm


Come and join us for a relaxed afternoon's Balboa or just come and chat and see what it's all about.  All levels welcome - whether you've done one or 50 classes (or none!)  A great opportunity to practise in a relaxed and friendly environment.  


Upstairs at The Jericho Tavern
56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
(see directions below)
All day food & bar downstairs
Contribution to cost of venue:  £5


Getting to The Jericho Tavern ...
Free parking in side roads between Woodstock Rd & Banbury Rd (10 mins walk) 
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)

Saturday 1 June 2019

SUMMERTOWN SWING SOCIAL - Sat 15 June


Join us for an evening of Lindy and Balboa at the next Summertown Swing!




 Saturday 15 June 2019
8pm - late

£8 in advance (by Weds 12 June)
or £10 thereafter / on the door
SEE BELOW FOR PAYMENT OPTIONS

VENUE
St Michaels Church Hall
Portland Road
Summertown
Oxford OX2 7EZ

ADVANCE BOOKING ...
At OSD Mon or Weds classes or
Email:  oxfordswingdance@gmail.com
(Online payment available on request)

Friday 17 May 2019

Balboa Class GUEST TEACHER for 20 May - DON'T MISS OUT!

We're very excited to announce that Shani Brown will be teaching our regular Monday class next week (20 May)! 

Shani is one of the most respected Balboa dancers and instructors in the world, having learnt through the guidance of some of the legendary Balboa dancers such as Willie Desatoff and Hal & Marge Takier.  

So this is an opportunity you should not miss!  

Looking forward to seeing you PROMPTLY at 7.15pm on Monday.

Friday 3 May 2019

LAST STOP BALBOA - The next one!

Sunday 12 May 2019
2pm - 6pm


Come and join us for a relaxed afternoon's Balboa or just come and chat and see what it's all about.  All levels welcome - whether you've done one or 50 classes (or none!)  A great opportunity to practise in a relaxed and friendly environment.  



Upstairs at The Jericho Tavern
56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
(see directions below)
All day food & bar downstairs
Contribution to cost of venue:  £5

MAKE A NOTE - NEXT LAST STOP BALBOA
Sunday 9 June 2019


Getting to The Jericho Tavern ...
Free parking in side roads between Woodstock Rd & Banbury Rd (10 mins walk) 
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)

Tuesday 5 March 2019

SUMMERTOWN SOCIAL - Sat 23 March

Join us for our next Summertown Social!


 Saturday 23 March 2019
8pm - late

£10 advance payment 
by Weds 20 March
or £12 thereafter / on the door

VENUE
St Michaels Church Hall
Portland Road
Summertown
Oxford OX2 7EZ

HOW TO BOOK...
At: OSD Mon or Weds classes or
Email:  oxfordswingdance@gmail.com
(Online payment available on request)

LAST STOP BALBOA - Back at The Jericho!

Sunday 10 March 2019
2pm - 6pm


Come and join us for a relaxed afternoon's Balboa or just come and chat and see what it's all about.  All levels welcome - whether you've done one or 50 classes (or none!)  A great opportunity to practise in a relaxed and friendly environment.  



Upstairs at The Jericho Tavern
56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
(see directions below)
All day food & bar downstairs
Contribution to cost of venue:  £5

NEXT LAST STOP BALBOA
Sunday 14 April 2019


Getting to The Jericho Tavern ...
Free parking in side roads between Woodstock Rd & Banbury Rd (10 mins walk) 
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)

Sunday 3 March 2019

TERM DATES & COURSES Jan 2019 - April 2019

PLEASE NOTE : 
This year, Lindy and Balboa classes are taking their Easter break ON DIFFERENT WEEKS!  
CHECK DATES BELOW BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME!

BALBOA CLASSES & COURSES

TERM DATES:  
Current term finishes : Mon 15 April
New term starts : Mon 29 April 

COURSE DATES: 

Fundamentals Course (incl complete beginners)
Next course starts - Mon 1 April 2019

Please note class times:
Fundamentals (Beginners & above) : 7.30-8.30 pm
Practice:  8.30-9.00pm
Variations (Intermediates & above) : 9.00-10.00pm
Practice: 10.00-10.30pm


LINDY CLASSES & COURSES

TERM DATES
Current term finishes : Weds 10 April
Next term starts : Weds 24 April

COURSE DATES:
Basics Course 
(Complete beginners may choose any start date)
Module 2 starts - Weds 6 February 2019
Module 3 starts - Weds 6 March 2019 (6 weeks)
Module 1 starts - Weds 24 April 2019
Fundamentals Course (Intermediates)
Next course starts - Weds 24 April 2019

Class Times:
Warm up (all levels) : 7.45pm   
Basics : 8.00-9.00pm,  Jazz Steps : 9.00-9.45pm
Fundamentals : 8.15-9.00pm,   Variations : 9.00-9.45pm



Sunday 3 February 2019

LAST STOP BALBOA - February Venue Change!

Sunday 10 February 2019
2pm - 6pm

Venue Change for this month only!  See below....

Come and join us for a relaxed afternoon's Balboa or just come and chat and see what it's all about.  All levels welcome - whether you've done one or 50 classes (or none!)  A great opportunity to practise in a relaxed and friendly environment.  



Old Headington Village Hall
Dunstan Road, Oxford OX3 9BY
Parking available on site
Contribution to cost of venue:  £5

NEXT LAST STOP BALBOA
Sunday 10 March 2019
Back at The Jericho Tavern

Bus stop on London Road, 10 mins walk away
Sandhills Park & Ride off A40 (10 mins bus ride) + 10 min walk