It doesn't feel possible but somehow it's that time already! Jorvik is just around the corner and tickets are OUT! Get yours via dancecloud now!

We have weekend passes that include lessons on Saturday and Sunday, the Saturday night social with a live band, and Sunday tea dance, as well as a historical talk from our guest speaker (to be properly introduced soon...)

Society members are eligible for a reduced price weekend ticket, as your memberships are invaluable for us to keep running our events! So make sure you get your £7 membership from our SU webpage, you'll have made back the price in one lesson and one Jorvik's time (so very much worth it!)

We also have social passes, which include both socials and the historical talk, and this year we're also trialling a 'one night only' ticket, which gives you entry to one of our socials (of your choice) and the historical talk.

When you get to dancecloud, you'll also see the option to add a donation to your ticket price. We try to keep our events affordable with rising costs each year, so any and all donations are hugely appreciated! Plus, keep your eyes peeled for our YuStart fundraising events and efforts, coming soon.

You'll also find the hosting form for the event, if that's something you're interested in!

UoY students! Remember that the SU offers Activities Access Grants too, which can help support you with costs like these. Check out https://yorksu.org/activities-access-grants to see if you're eligible.

So! Head over to dancecloud now, get your tickets, and make one of the web and pubs very jealous as she's on exchange in Italy and missing out on the event of the season...

Ticket Link:

https://uoy.dancecloud.com/dance/38346

Check out our Historical Talk, happening at 14:30 on Sunday, led by Professor Catherine Tackley!

We are also running our discussion group at 13:30 on Saturday in Hendrix Hall- we encourage everyone to come and discuss the longevity of swing, and how we can keep the community thriving. No matter your level of experience, we want to create open dialogue to encourage everyone to think about how we can better engage people in the community. Whilst we encourage everyone to speak, there is no pressure, and even if you just want to come to listen to everyone’s perspectives on building inter-community links, we welcome all perspectives. 

Our Accessibility Lead is Clara, who unfortunately cannot be present at the weekender. If you have any concerns about the accessibility of the event that are not addressed here, please feel free to reach out to her by email via: swingdance@yorksu.org, or via the contact details on our accessibility doc.

Else, she is also available via our Messenger or Instagram pages: @uoyswingstagram, @uoyswingdance_events by message or call.

We have a nut-free policy in our social dance venues and in the classroom. We will also ensure that any food on offer is labelled with allergens and ingredients.

Useful info not covered elsewhere:

Toilets are available near both social dance locations, with step-free access. There is a disabled toilet in Central Methodist Church, and a ramp to access the hall. There is no quiet room at Central Methodist but there are multiple accessible doors opening onto a patio area. There will be chairs and tables at both social dance venues, and in the welfare rooms.