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Join us at the stunning Balmain Town Hall for our annual Meet the Scene Ball. This is a fabulous night where the entire swing dance community comes together to meet, mingle and dance. It's a chance for newer dancers to experience the thrill of a swing ball and for dancers all over Sydney to celebrate this thing called swing!

The premier competition showcasing the best of Australia's swing dance talent.

Sydney Performance Ball 2012

A night full of anticipation, adrenalin and glamour where you see our amazing dancers perform for you! The Balmain Town Hall will sparkle with stars as our brave dancers take the stage at our annual Performance Ball. It's a highlight of our swing year where spirits are high and the hall is filled with applause and loud cheering. And there will be plenty of social dancing too!

Cell Block Swing

The first event of the year to welcome all our new swing dancers. A night not to be missed!

Always the highlight of the year, the Cell Block Swing Party is a great opportunity to meet everyone involved in other Swing Patrol classes and the Sydney scene. We have a live jazz band and fantastic DJ’s bringing you music to make you wanna dance and many things to keep you entertained - Shim Sham, Jitterbug Stroll, Big Apple, Group Charleston.... be sure to jump right in!
It's the night when all our dancers come together and we welcome you to the Sydney swing dance community. This year, we're in the atmospheric Cell Block Theatre so come along for a little jailhouse swing!

INDEX
Details at a Glance
What's in Store?
Music
How do I Book a Ticket?
Volunteers
After Party : Speakeasy
FAQ’s

Details at a Glance

When: Saturday 21st May 2011
Where: Cell Block Theatre at the National Art School, Corner of Forbes St & Burton St, Darlinghurst
Time: Doors open at 8.00pm (no earlier)
Music: A swinging live band and DJs
Cost: $25 in advance or $30 at the door

What's in Store?
An awesome night of dancing, socialising and more dancing!

Music
The awesome band is The Oz Cats.

How do I Book a Ticket?
Go to http://CellBlockSwingSydney2011.dancecamps.org/booking.php

Volunteers
We always need a team of dedicated people to help aid in the smooth running of our events. In exchange for volunteering a small portion of your night, we will give you FREE entry to this fun event. If you are interested in volunteering at the CBS in 2010, please shoot an e-mail to info@swingpatrol.com.

After Party : Speakeasy
Well, come get cosy and let the SPEAKEASY crew nourish that after-party urge to keep on dancing, with our favourite DJs keeping the souls of your feet warm. Or alternatively, mellow out in the SPEAKEASY lounge over some late night gossip and light supper. And being a Speakeasy we definitely encourage the consumption of your favourite nightcap, but don't forget to BYO any alcohol.

Music: Dancefloor gold baby!
Cost: $10 donation on the door

Venue: Crossover Dance Studio, level 1, 22 Golburn St, Sydney

** Crossover Dance studio is a 15min walk from Cell Block Swing **
*** Speakeasy events are run by a crew of volunteers with all proceeds going towards future dance events and volunteers receiving free entry. If you'd like to help out the team please contact Peter via info@swingpatrol.com.au ***

FAQ’s
Q: Information for Ticket Holders!
If you’ve been super organised and pre-paid your ticket to the ball… well done. You’re going to have a ball… literally! Remember, there are no paper tickets for you to collect. Instead, your name will be on a special door list. Just walk in, say hi to our friendly door girls and they will cross you off the pre-paid list before you enter the ball. If you have booked your tickets in a group, then your tickets will be under the name of the person who booked/paid for them. Make sure you know what name your ticket will be under before you turn up, just to avoid any confusion at the door.

Q: Table Seating
There will be some tables around the venue but these are not reserved or regarded as permanent seating for anyone throughout the night.

Q: What Do I Wear?
Many will have planned and made this decision already, but if you need tips the number one thing is to have comfy shoes to dance in. Many will be dressed up for the night and we encourage this. Swirly skirts, flip dresses, zoot suits, baggy pants, braces and even maybe the odd fedora hat might and an original vintage item might be seen on the night. There will also be lots of people not so dressed up wearing contemporary smart casual clothing. Beware of sore feet the next day.. . many of those who have done this before bring a change of clothes for later in the night. Also, you could put together a dance bag with all that’s needed to freshen up, repair some feet or deal with wardrobe malfunctions!