Swing Patrol Old Street

09/04/2024

Swing Patrol Old Street has now closed. Our nearest class is Swing Patrol Angel. Please visit our website - https://www.swingpatrol.co.uk/classes/ for all of class listings across London.

01/11/2021

Classes are coming back!
If you miss dancing check out Swing Patrol Waterloo with Pablo and Polina from the 18th of November!

BREAKING NEWS!
Swing Patrol Waterloo is coming back! Every Thursday starting on the 18th of November!
Polina and Pablo are working hard planning lessons and getting everything ready to get you all dancing and learning!
So save the date and keep your eyes peeled! More info coming soon 🙂

24/04/2020

Old Street's back, alright! Join Ruby and Pablo on Monday night for Old Street’s first instagram live - it's going to be one hour of jam-packed madness! Make sure you're following to tune in! ⁠
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You want disco lights? We got disco lights. Ruby’s going to lead us in a disco warm up, and Pablo’s going to take us through a funky Shim Sham. Dance with us at home or just watch for a laugh - it's all good!⁠ Bonus points to those who send us selfies and/or videos of yourself joining in with us!
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Any burning questions you want to ask? Up for a chit chat? We're going to stick around for the hour and hang out, so come and join us for some Monday night online shenanigans. Set your reminder! 📆⁠

03/04/2020

Episode 3 of Swing Stuff is here, with the wonderful Nancy Hitzig - our much loved former teacher at Old Street! ❤️

Episode 003 - 'How Do You Produce A Show?' with Nancy Hitzig is here!

Nancy Hitzig is a dancer, fundraiser, creative producer, and all-round badass.

In 2019, Nancy and her co-artistic director, Cat Foley, launched a project called 'Swing Sister Swing' - an original swing dance and swing music show celebrating female choreographers, musicians and jazz dance.

In today's episode, Nancy shares her experience of taking an idea and a story to the stage, along with the logistical and creative decision-making involved in this process.

You can listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen!

https://swing-stuff.simplecast.com/episodes/how-do-you-produce-a-show-with-nancy-hitzig

📸 Cheeky Rastall Photography

16/03/2020

16/03/2020

Hey Old Street friends! Just a reminder that class is suspended this evening, but check back for updates as we'll be sure to let you know when we're back up and running. Hoping everyone is safe and taking care of themselves ♥️♥️♥️

14/03/2020

Humans of Old Street: Rachel

I started dancing 3 years ago when I was still living in Edinburgh - I went with some friends to a free taster class and I loved it so much I kept going! I had always wanted to dance something but always thought I just wasn't a dancer.

I'm so glad I was wrong because swing dance and music are so addictive, it's boosted my confidence massively and I've met some of my favourite people through classes and socials. When I got a job with a publisher in London, a swing dance class was one of the first things I looked for.

When I'm not dancing, you'll usually find me reading (can you tell??), my current book being a biography of Eric Brown, test pilot extraordinaire, and current favourites being A Gentleman in Moscow, Rivers of London and The Elegance of the Hedgehog.

Or I might be playing Ultimate Frisbee or singing with the London Gaelic Choir. Or eating. Or telling stupid jokes. It's the little things in life.