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The Big Swing 2009

Sat 12 – Sun 13 September 2009 / 12noon - 9.30pm

Potters Fields Park

Barry Lewis

Dress up and dance on our glittering outdoor ballroom hosted by London's famous Lady Luck and Black Cotton Club. In addition to our traditional line up of workshops, demos, DJs and bands, this year's programme includes a fire cabaret act and music from Mike Sanchez and his Band, Big Boy Bloater, Don Valentino, and Gracie and the G-Spots.

Stage Times

Saturday

MC Ivy Paige and DJs El Nino and Lady Kamikaze

12noon London Swing Dance Society - A journey through jazz history with exciting demonstrations and classes for you to join.

12.10 - 12.30pm - Charleston Dance Class
1.00 - 1.20pm - Lindy Hop Dance Class
1.35- 1.50pm - Rock n Roll Dance Class

2.00pm The Slammers Maximum Jive Band - Good time sounds inspired by the 50s greats

4.00pm Big Mamma's Door - Dirty blues with soul

6.00pm Don Valentino - Vibrant sounds of the 1920s, 30s and 40s

7.15pm Polly Rae and the Hurly Burly Burlesque - Decadent artistry

7.30pm The Baron & Missy's Misadventures - Circus frolics & slapstick comedy

8.00pm Mike Sanchez and His Band - Pumping powerful boogie- woogie

9.15pm Polly Rae and the Hurly Burly Burlesque - Carnivalesque bumpin' burlesque

9.20pm El Nino - DJ set from the legendary Lady Luck Club

Sunday

MC El Nino and DJ Lady Kamikaze

12noon Maddy's Jiving School and the GI Jitterbugs - 2 hours of nonstop dance demonstrations and classes for eveyone to join in ... even total beginners!

2.00pm The Rock 'n' Roll Society - Authentic 50s rock & roll

4.00pm Josephine Shaker - Tap dancer & showgirl

6.00pm Gracie and the G-Spots - Old school glamour of yesteryear

7.15pm Polly Rae and the Hurly Burly Burlesque - Decadent artistry

7.30pm The Baron & Missy's Misadventures - Circus frolics & slapstick comedy

8.00pm Big Boy Bloater - Leading exponents of Chicago Blues, Boogie and Rock & Roll

9.15pm Polly Rae and the Hurly Burly Burlesque - Carnivalesque bumpin' burlesque

9.20pm El Nino - DJ set from the legendary Lady Luck Club

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I’m really excited at the prospect of learning a few steps - if I can get my pal to come ! I think the whole Festival idea is great. Hope the weather co-operates !

By jill dunn on Thu 10 September 2009

I still try to remember the 2nd step.

By kombizz on Fri 11 September 2009

Last year I loved the event. I had great time and I can not wait for this year’s festival. To all, have a great time!

By Lucia on Fri 11 September 2009

Who would like to do jive or swing?

By Dickson on Sat 12 September 2009

Great day on sunday who were the band in the pith hats?

By Tim on Tue 15 September 2009