This March, our social gets an upgrade.
An afternoon tea dance with a live big band? Yes please!
As part of CotA’s UpstAGEing festival, join us to swing out to Connexion Big Band. Tunes and nibbles are sorted. All you need is your dancing shoes.
Please note this is INSTEAD of our regular Friday social.
Sunday March 22, 4pm-6pm
Hughes Community Centre
Connexion Big Band
$30
Tickets online and at the door
UpstAGEING’s event It’s Never Too Late To Swing is a friendly, feel-good swing dance experience all about connection, movement, and enjoying time together. Designed with seniors in mind, but open to everyone, it’s relaxed, social, and genuinely welcoming.
Day 1: Swing Dance Workshop
Come along to a fun, easy-going workshop where you’ll learn the basics of swing dancing with award winning teachers from the renowned Canberra Swing Katz. No partner or experience needed. We’ll keep things comfortable, supportive, and light-hearted, with plenty of chances to chat, laugh, and move at a pace that feels right for you.
Day 2: Savoy Ballroom-Style Dance
Bring your new moves (or just your curiosity) to a joyful social dance inspired by the famous Savoy Ballroom. Dance to live music from Connexion Big Band, directed by Greg Stott, and featuring vocalists Annaliesa Rose and Tony Haley. Or you can just come to the ball to sit and enjoy the music. People of all ages and abilities are warmly encouraged to join in.
UpstAGEING isn’t about getting it “right”. It’s about sharing moments, meeting new people, and rediscovering the simple joy of moving together. Come as you are—leave smiling.
Details
Workshop: 10:00 am–12:30 pm, Saturday 21 March
Ball: 4:00–6:00 pm, Sunday 22 March (doors open 3:30 pm)
Venue: Hughes Community Centre
Ball tickets available at the door (slightly higher price). Come as you are—dance, listen, connect.
This is a 2-part event:
Every last Friday of the month ease into your weekend with some relaxed social dancing @canberraswingkatz.
You’re invited to dance the night away to the best tunes in town. Friendly for all swing dance styles and experience levels, come and enjoy the vibe, bring snacks, drinks, friends and of course your dancing shoes – we’ll provide the tunes 
This month will be a DJ’d social (keep your eye out for DJ announcement). Get ready for a curated experience of the best dance tunes in history coming to get your feet moving!
$15 at the door (card or cash)
Feb 27
March – No Social due to Jurassic Bal event
April 24
May 29 – World Lindy Day Social
June 26
July 31
Aug 28
Sep 25
Oct 30 – Halloween Social
Dec 12 – Christmas Ball (TBC)
Prepare for a dazzling spectacle with the Savoy-style Battle of the Big Bands, featuring the enthralling sounds of Connexion Big Band and Blamey St Big Band! Canberra Swing Katz and Connexion Big Band proudly present a tribute to the legendary Count Basie, Chick Webb, and the epic 1937 Battle of the Big Bands at the iconic Savoy Ballroom.
Deck yourself out in your festive best, and bring your favourite festive dishes to share. Join us for a night of swing, rhythm, and unforgettable memories. Step into the holiday season with unmatched style! Secure your tickets now for an evening of pure swing bliss.
Pre-Sales have closed. Tickets available at the door from 7.30pm
Single Ticket– $45
Table of 10 – $410
Price at the door – $55
Date and Time Sat 6th Dec 2024, 7:30 pm – 11pm
Location Albert Hall, Canberra
🚧✨Heads up friends! Commonwealth Avenue is CLOSED in BOTH directions between Parkes Way and Vernon Circle ✨🚧
But never fear, Albert Hall is still totally reachable! Here’s how:
🟦 FROM THE NORTHSIDE (Braddon, City, Turner, Belconnen, Gungahlin, etc.)
You have TWO easy options:
*Option 1: The Lake Loop (Best for Acton / City West access)*
1. Head toward Clunies Ross Street (Acton).
2. Follow it down to Parkes Way westbound.
3. Take the turn toward Flynn Drive (just after the roundabout).
4. Follow Flynn Drive around and approach Albert Hall from the lake side.
✔️ This avoids Commonwealth Ave entirely.
*Option 2: The Constitution / State Circle Route*
1. From the city, head toward Constitution Avenue → then into Kings Avenue.
3. Continue onto State Circle (around Parliament House).
4. Turn LEFT into Flynn Drive.
5. Follow Flynn Drive straight through to Albert Hall, arriving from behind.
✔️ Smooth and scenic!
🟩 FROM THE SOUTHSIDE (Woden, Weston, Tuggeranong, Deakin, Curtin, etc.)
1. Travel along Adelaide Avenue toward the Parliamentary Zone.
2. Before reaching Commonwealth Ave, EXIT onto State Circle.
3. Follow State Circle around until you reach Flynn Drive.
4. Turn LEFT onto Flynn Drive and follow it around to Albert Hall.
✔️ No need to touch the closed section at all!
🧭 Summary
❌ No access on Commonwealth Ave between Parkes Way ↔ Vernon Circle.
✅ Flynn Drive is your new best friend.
🚗 Approach Albert Hall from the lake side or via the Parliament House side.
🚧Happy travels, and see you at Albert Hall safely and stress-free for a fantastic time!🎉
Get ready for a Halloween swing dance party with the Canberra Swing Katz! 
Join us on Friday, October 31, from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at Wesley Uniting Church Hall for a night of ghostly grooves and spooky swing.
The amazing Rhythm Capital will set the dance floor alive with tunes that’ll make your bones jive.
Details:
Date: Friday October 31
Time: 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Location: Wesley Hall, 20 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
Cost: $35 Tickets Here
Dress up in your most frightfully fabulous attire – whether you’re a glamorous ghoul, a dapper Dracula, or anything in between, this is your time to shine in spooky style. Costumes are encouraged!
Don’t forget to bring some ghoulishly delightful snacks and drinks to share. Get ready for a howlin’ good time all night long.
Mark your calendars and make this Halloween swing dance party one to remember!
| Tuesdays – Kingston | Thursdays – Dickson | ||
| 7.30pm | Beginners Swing | Beginners Swing | |
| 8.30pm | Variety Courses | Intermediate Swing |
| Tuesday Course Start dates | Thursday Course Start Dates |
| Feb 4 | Feb 6 |
| March 18 | March 20 |
| April 29 | May 1 |
| June 10 | June 12 |
| July 22 | July 24 |
| Sep 2 | Sep 4 |
| Oct 14 | Oct 16 |
| Nov 25 | Nov 27 |
Our courses are designed to get you feeling confident social dancing asap! Over a 6-week integrated beginner’s course you will learn all the basic steps and fundamental leading/following techniques you need to look and feel great on the dance floor. You don’t need to bring a partner (though it helps if you can!), and flat, comfy shoes are best. No pre-registration is necessary, just turn up on the night.
Beginner’s courses run as 6-week blocks introducing you to Charleston and Lindy Hop (the specific style of swing we do). With an integrated approach, you’ll be able to use both steps as building blocks for your dancing and improvising in no time! Once you complete one Beginner’s course, you’re ready to join the Intermediate course! It’s best if you can make it each week, but if you miss one or two classes – don’t worry! Come back as soon as you can on any night and we’ll catch you up. You can also commence your course in Week 2.
Feb 4 – March 18 – April 29 – June 10 July 22 – Sep 2 – Oct 14 – Nov 25
Where: Currie Crescent Community Hall (Canberra Baptist Church), 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston
When: Classes start from 7:30pm
Feb 6 – March 20 – May 1 – June 12 – July 24 – Sep 4 – Oct 16 – Nov 27
Where: Majura Community Hall, 2 Rosevear Place, Dickson
When: Classes start from 7:30pm
Bring something to drink and some flat, comfortable shoes.
Partners not needed (but always welcome) as we will be rotating in class
Prepare for a dazzling spectacle with the Savoy-style Battle of the Big Bands, featuring the enthralling sounds of Connexion Big Band and Blamey St Big Band! Canberra Swing Katz and Connexion Big Band proudly present a tribute to the legendary Count Basie, Chick Webb, and the epic 1937 Battle of the Big Bands at the iconic Savoy Ballroom.
Deck yourself out in your festive best, and bring your favourite festive dishes to share. Join us for a night of swing, rhythm, and unforgettable memories. Step into the holiday season with unmatched style! Secure your tickets now for an evening of pure swing bliss.
Single Ticket– $45
Table of 10 – $410
Price at the door – $50
Date and Time Sat 7th Dec 2024, 7:30 pm – 11pm
Location Albert Hall, Canberra
Pre-sales close Friday Dec 6th! 
Sure, you could grab your tickets at the door, but why not save yourself a few bucks to splurge on snacks to bring with you instead? 
Secure your ticket now and treat yourself later—win-win!
Head to https://canberraswingkatz.com/store/
Road Closure Alert! Here’s How to Get to Albert Hall!Hi everyone heading to Albert Hall On Saturday!
There will be some road closures in play, so here’s the easiest way to navigate your way to the fun:
Commonwealth Avenue will be CLOSED between State Circle and Parkes Way, so plan accordingly and avoid that stretch.
Coming from North Canberra?
Heading north, or coming from Woden/Deakin?
Happy travels, and see you at Albert Hall for a fantastic time! 
Get ready for a swingin’ start to your dance year at Rhythm Rendezvous, a weekend filled with dance, community, and the talent of renowned international guest teacher, Matt Richey.
The perfect way to immerse yourself in new concepts, new friends and great music, Canberra and the dance floor welcome you. Rhythm Rendezvous is more than an event; it’s a celebration of the artistry, the rhythm, and the sheer joy of Lindy Hop and Balboa.