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* CORONA VIRUS - latest update 16.03.20
* SUMMERTOWN SWING - Sat 28 March CANCELLED
* LAST STOP BALBOA - SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* LINDY AND BALBOA CLASSES - SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* SCHEDULED TERM DATES FOR ALL CLASSES
* BALBOA FUNDAMENTALS COURSE DATES
* LINDY BASICS COURSE DATES
* LINDY FUNDAMENTALS COURSE DATES
CORONA VIRUS - as at 17.00 on 16.03.20
Sadly, following the latest measures announced by the Government, all OSD classes and social events have been suspended until the situation improves. As always, we'll monitor the situation and will post any changes both here and on our Facebook page so please check for updates. Thanks to you all for your support and here's hoping it won't be too long before we meet on the dance floor again . . .
SUMMERTOWN SWING
Our swing socials are held on a Saturday evening every 3 or 4 months from 8pm - 11.30pm at St Michaels Church Hall, Portland Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7EZ (unless otherwise stated). For full details click here or visit the Oxford Swing Dance Facebook page.
NEXT DATE : Sat 28 March CANCELLED.
EARLY BIRD PRICE £8 (available until Weds 25 March) or £10 on the door.
Payment in cash at any OSD class or online (in advance)... email for details.
LAST STOP BALBOA
Oxford's regular Balboa Social held on a Sunday afternoon once a month from 2pm - 6pm at The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE (unless otherwise stated).
£5 on the door.
For directions and details click here or visit Last Stop Balboa on Facebook
NEXT FEW DATES
Sunday 19 April
Sunday 10 May
Sunday 21 June
OSD DANCERS AT BLENHEIM PALACE!
We're very honoured to have been asked to teach and dance at Blenheim Palace as part of the living exhibition for their celebration of the 1920s, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' from 15 February to 13 April (Easter Weekend). (Photos via Instagram link on Home Page).
To share this rare opportunity with all our friends in the Swing dance community, we've opened up the invitation to all Swing dancers in the Oxford area, so if you'd like to take part please click on the link below for what to do next. Make sure you read it all - it'll answer all your questions!
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to sign up as a dancer, in advance, to gain entry and should dress in the appropriate style.
TERM DATES - March to June 2020
PLEASE NOTE: Balboa and Lindy terms may start and finish on different weeks so make a note of the dates so you don't miss a class!
BALBOA TERM DATES
Term ends : Mon 6 April
Term begins : Mon 20 April
LINDY TERM DATES
Term ends : Weds 1 April
Term begins : Weds 15 April
BALBOA FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
A rolling programme of two 6 (or 7) week modules aimed at complete beginners and those who wish to refresh their basics.
This is a progressive course so, in fairness to all, we ask that complete beginners start on Weeks 1 or 2. Otherwise, please wait for the next course to start.
NEXT START DATE : Mon 30 March
LINDY BASICS COURSE
This consists of a rolling programme of three 4-week modules aimed at complete beginners and those who wish to refresh their basics. Complete beginners may start at the beginning of any of the three modules.
NEXT FEW START DATES :
Module A : Weds 15 April
Module B : Weds 13 May
Module C : Weds 10 June
LINDY FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
A 12 week course aimed at those who have completed the Basics Course to an appropriate standard or established Intermediate dancers. Please check with us if you're not sure if this level is right for you.
NEXT START DATE : Weds 15 April
