Festival of Vintage

The Swing Cats are a dance team brought together by the love of vintage dance and music. We want to share our passion and joy for swing dance nationwide and our aim is to get people dancing so they can become part of a large, friendly social dance scene which welcomes people of all ages. But most importantly, we want you to have fun! 

Tom Powell from Grassington runs the group with his partner Ellie Wilson and together, they have won several swing dance competitions, as well as dancing on period dramas for the BBC! 

York Vintage Dance Group run dance classes for beginners and intermediates in a wide range of dances and styles from the 1920's, 30's, 40's & 1950's, at two local venues in York and also at the Milton Rooms in Malton. They also hold Dance Workshops, and regularly run Vintage & 1940's themed Dance Nights, Social Dances in York and Malton. For further information visit

They will be teaching Cha Cha Cha Stroll on both days in the Vintage Dance Hall

They will also be doing Dance Demonstrations both days in the Outdoor Court Yard Area at 12:45 & 3:30pm

  www.yorkvintagedance.co.uk 

A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.

Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Late Night Swing at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.

Sheilagh and Ian from GI Jive have been teaching Jive, Lindyhop, Balboa and Shag for many years at their Brooklands Studio. They have taught at many events, festivals and at numerous workshops and weekenders throughout the UK, Europe and USA. We have taught from Edinburgh to Dallas and from Arundel to Bruges

They will be teaching The Shim Sham & Jitterbug Stroll at the Festival of Vintage this year

Check our more info about lessons on their website www.gi-jive.co.uk

Rayner Rock 'n' Roll York was established 2002 Eileen is an experienced dance teacher who has been teaching Rock 'n' Roll for over 16 years. Elieen Rayner and her team of Dancers will be at FOV on boths Days . Offer a chance to take part and enjoy learning Rock 'n' Roll Jive, 50's stroll, Charleston Stroll and more at the Rockin Stage in the Nostalgia Hall

Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. They run classes on Wednesdays at Interplay Theatre, Armley Ridge Road, Leeds, LS12 3LE. Everyone welcome.

They will be teaching 1 session both days at FOV

For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.co.uk

Dronfield Vintage Dance is a small up coming dance social in the south Yorkshire area. They will be doing demos followed by a workshop on both days. Saturday, The Maddison & Sunday The Rock & Roll Waltz