SWING DANCE SOCIETY
University of Nottingham
Welcome to the University of Nottingham Swing Dance Society website. We are a society for anyone interested in learning how to dance Lindy Hop, Charleston and Solo Jazz. These are dance styles from the 1920s and 1930s danced to lively Jazz music.
We hold weekly dance classes in addition to running regular socials and other events.
Be sure to stay up-to-date by checking our facebook page, instagram and this page for events, lessons and blog posts!
Don't forget to join!
SOCIETY NEWS
NOTTINGJAM 2019!
LESSONS
All our open lessons are open to everyone, you don't need any previous dance experience! Our lessons start by giving you the basics and build through more moves each week. Improvers will improve your technique, musicality and core body movement.
We teach mainly Lindy Hop and Charleston, partner dances from the 1930s and 1940s, and due to the successes of last year, we are also teaching Solo Jazz, allowing people to learn to perform by yourself or as a troupe and maybe even throw some flair into your Lindy Hop and Charleston!
19:00-20:00 Beginners
20:00-21:00 Solo Jazz Routine
MONDAY
THURSDAY
19:00-20:00 Intermediates
20:00-21:00 Social Dancing or
20:00-21:00 Routine Practice
THE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT - JO REES
Hi! I’m a third year architecture student. As president, I want to continue the work of the previous committee in making our society and fun and safe environment for all. I will have been dancing for a year in October 2019, managing to learn both lead and follow so you can always ask me to dance. I love this dance and I hope you do too!
VICE PRESIDENT - EDITH GINESTIER
I started swing dancing two years ago during freshers and it quickly became a very important part of my uni life, so I decided to join committee as treasurer last year. I wanted to remain a part of the committee this year because I want as many people as possible to be able to have a go at swing dancing! It's an amazing hobby because everyone enjoys something different about it; be that socialising, focusing on musicality, learning some super fancy moves, exercise, or any combination of the above and more!
TREASURER - BEN POTTER
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GENERAL SECRETARY - KAAN GUN
Hi everyone! I’m Kaan, the new gensec for the society. I’m in my third year of Architecture and Environmental engineering and I started swing last October. I had never danced before I did swing but I’ve quickly fallen in love with it. My favourite part about swing is the musicality of dancing and how with knowledge of only a few moves you can dance and make something really beautiful!
Please feel free to contact me to ask me anything you like!
SOCIAL SECRETARY - CAITLIN ISAACS
Hi, I started dancing in the autumn of last year and absolutely love it, its such a fun way to meet people and a brilliant distraction from coursework! I’m really looking forward to running as many social dances and events as possible in the coming year and hope to see you there!!
CONTACT US
If you're interested in joining the society, more information can be found on our page on the SU website. We do not currently have a band for hire, but we may be able to offer dance performances or taster classes if you're interested.
