COVID-19 Update
COVID19 Update - 23rd March 2020
COVID-19 Update - current as as 23/03/20
Good morning to all our students and friends.
If you have not already heard last night you will be waking up to the news that the government has introduced fairly drastic new health and safety measures to try and slow the spread of COVID-19. They have announced the closure of all licenced pubs, clubs, bars, cinemas, theatres, gyms, indoor sports venues & places of worship as at midday today. As a result all Gotta Swing classes and events are now cancelled until further notice.
Please note that most other schools that we are aware of in South East Queensland have also cancelled classes and events. Please check their individual websites and social media pages for more information.
Stay safe and practice social distancing as best you can. We’ll see you again on the other side!
For more information:
Queensland Health advice here:
Queensland Health current status and tracing alerts:
Federal Department of Health advice here:
Social Dancing
The only way to get good at Swing Dancing is to practice, practice, practice! Social dancing gives people the opportunity to get to gether and to try out their dancing with other swing dancers away from classes.
Swing Under the Sails
Third Saturday of the Month
Swing Under the Sails runs on the THIRD Saturday of the month with the exception of May (as it conflicts with the Broadbeach Blues Festival). Make sure that you "Like" the Swing Under the Sails and Gotta Swing Facebook pages for updates, and look for the Swing Under the Sales Event Pages in Facebook.
Best of all, it's FREE!
Oasis Shopping Centre Mall
Victoria Ave
Broadbeach
Introduction Lesson * 6:30 - 7:30pm
Social Dancing 7:30 - 10:00pm
* Lesson will only run if there are enough interested participants at that time.
2020 dates as follows (unless otherwise advised on the Facebook page):
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January 18th
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February 15th
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March 21st - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions
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April 18th - TBA due to COVID-19 restrictions
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May 23rd (moved to 4th Sat due to clash with "Blues on Broadbeach")
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June 20th
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July 18th
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August 15th
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September 19th
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October 17th
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November 21st
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December 19th
Other Social Dancing in Queensland
The following information has been provided to assist Swing Dancers to know what is happening in the Brisbane and Gold Coast area.
Whilest every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate, details may have changed since we last updated this page. Please always check event information via the host's website for details of the event, prior to attending.
Pocket Social
Fortnightly, Fridays
Corner Pocket Swing hosts this fortnightly social dance. Most socials will begin at 7:30pm with a beginners lesson open to dancers of any level including complete beginners.
St Augustine's Church Hall
56 Racecourse Rd, Hamilton, Queensland
Check out the Corner Pocket Swing website for details.
Tickets: $15 including class
Beginner Class 7:30 - 8:30pm
Social Dancing 8:30 – 11:30pm
Swing Shack
Fortnightly, Fridays
Empire Swing hosts a night of social Swing Dancing in Fortitude Valley in Brisbane fortnightly on Fridays.
Queensland Russian Community Club
19 Lotus Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland
Beginner Class 7:30 – 8:30pm
Social Dancing 8:30 – Midnight
Tickets: $15 ($20 on live band nights)
Check out the Empire Swing website for details.
Balboa Blitz
Second Sunday of the Month
Brisbane's Balboa Social is on the second Sunday of each month (except for February) with music provided by a selection of DJs. Balboa is a faster form of Swing Dancing that relies on a close connection with your partner.
You are more then welcome to bring snacks to share, but please bring the packet or list of ingredients for those who have allergies/restrictions.
Tickets: $10
OES Project Hall
Cnr Junction St and Oxford St
Woolloongabba.
Social Dancing 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Check out the Empire Swing website for details.
Blues Room
Blues is the slower partnered dance of the swing styles, emphasing movement, musicality, connection and weight changes that are a great basic to any dance style
Prices vary. Check out the Empire Swing website for details.
