Swingymabob Dance

For almost two years, these fine folks at Swingymabob have spent their Tuesday evenings cooking up plenty of fancy moves as lesson content - and so last night, we decided that it was high time to let someone cook something up for them instead!

I know we thank them every week but yesterday evening was a chance to show our appreciation for all the time, effort and energy they give so freely to ensure that Swingymabob and the wider Norwich swing dance scene in general remain fresh, fun and vibrant. Several of those pictured here are also involved in running Fine City Swing and the Jenny Thomas Jammers Norwich, so their commitment goes far beyond what might been seen on the social dancefloor - and somehow, they manage to do it all with unstinting enthusiasm and a smile.

Swingymabob was started in 2018 by Barry, Helen and Hannah and it's been a real joy to watch it grow and evolve, even through the toughest of times. But it wouldn't be all that it is now without this fantastic bunch, who are not only brilliant dancers and teachers but also truly awesome people through and through.

So, to Linda, Andrew, Abigail, Tracey, Mark, Robert, Laura, Jack, Rheanne, Wendy, Bruce (in absentia) and former teachers Ollie and Takaaki - from Helen, myself and on behalf of everyone who has triple-stepped a path around the Swingymabob dancefloor: thank you so much for everything that you do. You have more than earned this summer break and we hope you've had a chance to kick back and relax after all your teaching and organising endeavours. It was a pleasure to spend the evening in your collective company, and we can't wait to be back dancing with you when Swingymabob returns to the Canary Club on Tuesday 15th September.

Big swingin' love,
Hannah & Helen xx

Good morning, dancers! This is a reminder that for the next six weeks, Swingymabob is on its August break - but we'll be back with a bang on Tuesday 15th September, so in the meantime, enjoy the sunshine and practice those triple-steps, and we'll see you at the Canary Club very soon for lots of Lindy Hop fun. Have a wonderful summer!

Good morning and happy Tuesday! Just a reminder that it's our enforced second-Tuesday-of-the-month night off, but we'll be back at the Canary Club for the rest of July before our break in August. See you next week!

Good morning and happy July! We're into our last few weeks of Swingymabob before our teachers take a well-earned summer break, so if you've been meaning to dip your toe into the cool Lindy Hop waters, this is your last chance to do so before September...

Anyway, tonight at the Canary Club, we have Andrew 'Three Weeks In A Row' Margetts-Kelly and Wendy 'Smooth As Silk ' Tobitt putting you through your paces. As always, it's £7 cash or bank transfer on the door, with beginners at 7pm and intermediates and social dancing to follow. We'll meet you under the air-con!

Good morning, dancers! Tonight at Swingymabob, it's the crack team of Cruisey & Bluesy (otherwise known as Andrew Margetts-Kelly and yours truly) who will be putting you through your Lindy Hop paces. As always, it's £7 cash or bank transfer on the door, with beginners at 7pm and social dancing and intermediates to follow. Looking forward to getting my wiggle on with you all later!

Good morning, dancers! On the hottest Tuesday of the year, the coolest place to be is under the air-conditioning of the Canary Club, where Rheanne and Andrew will be bringing you a little light refreshment in the form of two classes of Lindy Hop. As always, it's £7 cash or bank transfer OTD, with beginners at 7pm and social dancing and intermediates to follow. Heatwaves and football be damned...

Good morning and happy Tuesday! We are making a welcome return to the Canary Club this evening, and it's none other than the GOATs of the Norwich swing dance scene, Tracey Marie Hearn and Mark Salisbury, who will be putting you through your Lindy Hop paces. As always, it's £7 cash or card on the door (or OTD, as we appear to be doing acronyms and initialisms today), with beginners at 7pm and social dancing and intermediates to follow. We'll CU all later!