‘Swing at The Bothy’ is the notorious biweekly swing social dance run by The Swing Era, a swing dance school in Birmingham (United Kingdom).
The Bothy is a shed with rustic charm in the beer garden of the beautiful independent Prince of Wales pub in Moseley. ‘ Swing at the Bothy’ is sometimes referred to as Birmingham’s version of Herrang… but then a tiny notch smaller! Ever since The Swing Era started running classes at a nearby dance school in 2014 the students have come to The Bothy for a drink and a dance after class.
This is a FREE event, although we do take donations to help us put on live music nights.
8-9pm Beginners social dance practice (open to everyone, as long as you dance with beginners only)
9-11pm Social dance (open to all)
Every social we’ll have a fantastic DJ from our swing dance scene to play you the finest tunes…
‘Swing at The Bothy’ is the notorious biweekly swing social dance run by The Swing Era, a swing dance school in Birmingham (United Kingdom).
The Bothy is a shed with rustic charm in the beer garden of the beautiful independent Prince of Wales pub in Moseley. ‘ Swing at the Bothy’ is sometimes referred to as Birmingham’s version of Herrang… but then a tiny notch smaller! Ever since The Swing Era started running classes at a nearby dance school in 2014 the students have come to The Bothy for a drink and a dance after class.
This is a FREE event, although we do take donations to help us put on live music nights.
8-9pm Beginners social dance practice (open to everyone, as long as you dance with beginners only)
9-11pm Social dance (open to all)
Every social we’ll have a fantastic DJ from our swing dance scene to play you the finest tunes…
‘Swing at The Bothy’ is the notorious biweekly swing social dance run by The Swing Era, a swing dance school in Birmingham (United Kingdom).
The Bothy is a shed with rustic charm in the beer garden of the beautiful independent Prince of Wales pub in Moseley. ‘ Swing at the Bothy’ is sometimes referred to as Birmingham’s version of Herrang… but then a tiny notch smaller! Ever since The Swing Era started running classes at a nearby dance school in 2014 the students have come to The Bothy for a drink and a dance after class.
This is a FREE event, although we do take donations to help us put on live music nights.
8-9pm Beginners social dance practice (open to everyone, as long as you dance with beginners only)
9-11pm Social dance (open to all)
Every social we’ll have a fantastic DJ from our swing dance scene to play you the finest tunes…
Hot Ginger and The Swing Era have teamed up to bring exciting social dances to Birmingham with internationally experienced DJ’s playing high quality Vintage swing music. We’ll start you off with a swing dance taster workshop (different theme every month!) then we’ll have a great afternoon of social dancing.
12-1pm 1920s Charleston workshop with Millie & Martyn (Open to All Levels)
1-4pm Social dance
1920s Charleston workshop
get stuck in with this decadent pre-decessor of Lindy Hop that was danced during the infamous Prohibition Era. Think Roaring twenties, flapper and speakeasies. Also, 1920s Charleston is another one of those dance styles that is perfect to dance fast music…
The Swing Era presents… Day Hopper – Learn Lindy Hop in a Day!
Always fancied trying Lindy Hop, but never had the time to go to any weekly classes? Really want to get stuck in and get a good sense of what swing dancing is all about?
Sign up to our Day Hopper! Whether you want to come by yourself (as a follow or leader, non gender specific) or sign up as a balanced Lead/Follow couple with your friend or partner, you are welcome to attend. This day workshop is ideal for people who have never danced before or have never danced swing dancing before, but is also suitable for Level 1 students who feel like they want to progress faster.
The Day Hopper Programme is as follows:
1.30pm Welcome with Coffee and tea. A chance to unwind and meet your teachers and the other students of the day.
2-3pm 8 count Lindy Hop class
3-3.15 pm Break
3.15-4pm 6 count Lindy Hop Class
4-4.15pm Break
4.15-5.15pm Charleston Class
5.15-5.30pm Practice session and social dance with vintage 1930s 1940s music.
Prices are £25 per person or £40 for a couple. Gift vouchers are also available for single or couple tickets.
The Swing Era is based in Moseley. We will run the Dayhopper classes in the heart of Moseley Village in the beautiful St Columba Church Hall in the heart of this bohemian neighbourhood, with plenty of coffeeshops, lunchrooms and cafes nearby.
Join us for another night of… Swing at the Village!
We love bringing more social dances to you, and what better place to do this than in our very own Moseley village? Join us at The Village Pub for a drink, a dance and a tune.
Donation entry: £5
All donations go towards paying the musicians for live music sets during allocated socials.
Every Third Tuesday of the Month @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Come and join us for our popular lindy hop taster classes at Cherry Red’s in Birmingham City Centre (88-92 John Bright St, B1 1BN). This taster Lindy hop class at 7pm, which is open to everyone who is interested in trying this exciting vintage dance style for the first time. After the class there will be a change to socialise with a drink at this lovely venue.
‘Brilliant dance session. Really enjoyed it and will definitely come back!‘ (student, February 2017)
