Darn Hot Swing Dance Collective Inc. is a registered not for profit community organisation that aims to further the Melbourne Balboa Swing Dance scene.
Incorporating Open Air Shuffle and regular classes, as well as other fun happenings
09/06/2026
This poor lonely jumper was left behind during our Slow Bal month in April and has been attending every class since on it’s own, waiting to find it’s wearer! If you’re missing it, please let us know and we’ll get it back to you.
08/06/2026
This Darn Hot Tuesday we’re continuing the theme of unusual connections with a teaching team outside the usual! For the first time ever, Kris & Karen will be taking the lead (and follow) together. From send outs we’ll be playing with musicality and connection; assumed knowledge = bal swing fundamentals. Join us 7pm Djerring centre, Abbotsford (next to Collingwood town hall) for one hour class and one hour social/practice time. $20 on the door (cash or card)
08/06/2026
We can’t wait for this Tuesday’s Balboa class! Karen and Kris will be playing with connection and musicality for leads and follows using send outs! Such a fun bal-swing shape that opens up loads of options.
Class is aimed at those who are familiar with the fundamentals and starts at 7pm.
Drop-ins very welcome, $20 cash or card, includes 1 hour of practice and social time from 8pm.
Djerring Centre Abbotsford, next to Collingwood Town Hall
We had such a blast presenting Balboa Bonanza on Sunday!
Super impressed with our crew who threw themselves into serpentines, connected throw-outs, the Maxie stop step, and the Start Cheering sequence 😍
Drop in classes for Bal dancers already familiar with the fundamentals start up again tonight! 7 PM at the Djerring Centre in Abbotsford. $20 on the door, cash or card, but you can still get a 4 week pass for just $60+bf via humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/darn-hot-tuesdays-q2-3-2026-tickets
See you tonight!
01/06/2026
For those who were interested in further reading after yesterday’s Balboa history talk, this is a great place to start. Bobby White dives deep into the early days of swing in Southern California. I’ll be sharing a few other fun things about Bal history in the coming weeks so keep your eyes peeled!
Drop in classes for beyond beginner/intermediate bal dancers are back for June from tomorrow night. 7pm at the Djerring Centre!
Swing History 101: SoCal Swings (1935-1939-ish) As a professional dance instructor in the time of COVID-19, my income for at least five months of the year has been erased. If you read this article and find it useful or thought provoking, please …
29/05/2026
Can’t wait to dance with you all this weekend! We are gathering to recognise and celebrate our love for swing dance with our Frankie Manning Birthday Bash and Balboa Bonanza. We’ll be collecting donations for the Black Lindy Hoppers fund as well as crowning the winners of the Best Mug/Finest teacup.
23/05/2026
Darn Hot Tea!!! For our Balboa Bonanza social next Sunday, our guest DJ Noni will supply the tunes to keep you shuffling with joy from 3:30-5:30 at Djerring centre. More info about the full weekend of activities available here https://events.humanitix.com/darn-hot-tea-frankie-manning-birthday-bash-and-balboa-bonanza
