Put on your dancing shoes, press your finest vintage attire, and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music & dancing, with tea & cakes at our 1940s Tea Dance Swing Party!
On Sunday 28 June, we’re heading back in time to the golden age of swing as we open up St Matthias Hall for a Tea Dance with cakes by Daffodil Soup London, big band classics and a taster swing dance class.
The scene will be set by live swing band Minnie & The Moochers who play a nostalgic mix of jazz & swing from the 1940s including songs made famous by Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington and Peggy Lee. The band is led by Dave Piggott on guitar, with a vocalist, saxophone, bass and drums. This band are hot on the swing-dance scene so join us for an afternoon of Lindy Hop, Balboa, Swing and jump-blues at its best.
Expect:
Live music from Minnie & the Moochers
Swing, Lindy Hop & Balboa favourites
Classic tunes from the Big Band era
Taster Dance class for beginners and seasoned dancers alike
Afternoon tea, cakes & cash bar from Daffodil Soup London