Festivals & Events

Running public festivals or events? Our event skills and knowledge, along with our large customer base, can help to make your event an even bigger success.

Get in touch to enquire about booking our team of dancers, dance instructors and DJs for your festival or event. Our versatile team cover all retro styles of social dance from the 1920s to the 1960s and prices start from £50 per dancer.

We can assist in the organisation of your event. You may need event management or promotional services. With a customer base of thousands of dance lovers and retro-enthusiasts who have attended The Swing Dance Company classes and events we can give your event a boost.

Our experienced Swing Dance Company teachers cover a wide range of styles including lindy hop, jive, Charleston, jitterbug and rock’n’roll. We can also offer introductory classes in other dance styles such as waltz, foxtrot and quickstep and latin styles such as salsa and cha cha. The team teach and dance in a relaxed, fun and friendly style. We have a social dance background and always dance with a smile on our faces!

Leading a community of dancers we can provide demonstration dancers and coaches for a plethora of themes. Themes range from 1920s Charleston with Gangsters & Molls to jitterbugging at 1940s street parties or 1950s rock’n’roll Grease-style. Our DJs love all retro music, so we play popular music from throughout the 20th Century and appeal to diverse audiences.

Please give us an idea of dates, locations, requirements and the nature of your event. We promise a prompt and friendly response.

“Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for all your performances at Vintage At Goodwood.  We had a brilliant time.  Your dancers were all lovely and a pleasure to have around all weekend.  The Torch Club wouldn’t have been the same without you all.” Julia Hannah, Artist Liaison, Torch Club, Vintage At Goodwood.

“Firstly – WOW! Secondly – fantastic thirdly – thank you. You guys delivered for Policing Through The Ages above and beyond and exceeded all expectations. If you ever need references or endorsements please do not hesitate to contact. For your info over 45,000 people attended on the day!” Mark Walsh, Police Constable, City Centre Unit, Portsmouth

Festivals and Events

We have been involved with many festivals, weekenders and outdoor events, including;

Isle of Wight Festival, Intoxicated Tea Rooms

Vintage At Goodwood Festival, 1940s Torch Club

Forces Throughout The Years, Historic Dockyards, Portsmouth

Policing Through The Ages, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Rock’n’Roll Weekend, Hayling Island

Swanage Veterans Day

Rock’n’Roll Revival Event Fareham Town Centre

1950s Street Party Alton Town Centre

Portsmouth Housing Association Community Development Event