A tribute to Harlem's legendary Savoy Ballroom. Live band, fun intro class, bar, balcony
Dance Styles: 1940s Jive, Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, East Coast Swing, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop
Price: From £27 (£24 concessions)
Time: 8.30pm-12.30am
Ticket Options: Ticket only (prebooking essential)
Swing into spring at our fabulous Spring Ball with the authentic big band sounds of the incomparable Peter Long and his 14-piece Swing Orchestra, in the beautiful period main hall at Latymer Upper, King Street, Hammersmith.
Live music from an all-star swingin' big band, playing the music of the legendary Chick Webb, and Count Basie Orchestras
Lulu's pop-up bar - serving wines, beers, sodas, and the Savoy dancers' favourite - coke floats!
Dress to respect The Savoy
Fantastic wooden dance floor
All welcome - no dance experience needed!
JUST ADDED! Fun 45-minute open-level class with London Lindy hop legend Ryan Francois (Swing! on Broadway, Strictly Come Dancing amongst many, many other credits), to kick things off at 7.45pm. Ryan will be teaching a swing stroll, all welcome (you just need a ticket for the ball), no partner or previous experience needed.
Doors open at 8.30pm (7.30pm if you're doing Ryan's class) when you can warm up your dancing feet with vintage recorded sounds from the 1930s and 40s, or grab a drink at Lulu's pop-up bar and soak up the atmosphere, before the band's first set at 9.20pm! The party continues until 12.30am.
Dress in the style of The Savoy Ballroom of the 1920s through to 1950s.
Read more about 'the home of happy feet'
Tickets - from £27 (£24 conc) - are on sale now. https://www.swingland.com/spring-swing-ball/
Latymer Upper - Main Hall venue
The Main Hall, Latymer Upper - a beautiful, historic hall with a great wooden floor and plenty of original features
By tube - District Line to Ravenscourt Park, 2 minutes walk. From the tube exit walk down Ravenscourt Road to King Street and you will find Latymer Upper opposite, across the road.
By tube - Piccadilly, District or Hammermsith & City Lines to Hammersmith, 10 minutes walk. From the tube exit cross to King Street and then keep walking until you find Latymer Upper, just past the Town Hall, and opposite Ravenscourt Road.
By bus - bus numbers 27, 266, 267, H91,190 and 391 all stop just outside Latymer Upper.
By car - Just off the A4, Hammersmith is easily accessible by car from all directions. There is free parking all around the venue - especially around Ravenscourt Park. The small car park to the front of the venue is strictly for staff and must not be used.
Address: King Street, Hammersmith London London W W6 9LR
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Swing dance (Lindy hop, jitterbug, Charleston) classes, clubs & events in and around London (UK)
Website: http://www.swingland.com
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