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Djam Swing Dance Festival UK

Djam Swing Dance Festival UK

Jan 29 2016 - Feb 01 2016
Durham, United Kingdom

Jan 29 2016 - Feb 01 2016

Durham, United Kingdom

Swing Dance event (Festival)

Djam Swing Dance Festival UK

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Djam Swing Dance Festival UK

Djam Swing Dance Festival UK 2016

Jan 29 2016 - Feb 01 2016

Durham, United Kingdom

Swing Dance event (Festival) Durham, United Kingdom

Djam Swing Dance Festival UK

Description

It is a four-day Swing festival of Lindy Hop, Blues, Balboa and Jazz with national and international teachers and performers.

Genres: Balboa, Blues, Lindy Hop, Swing

Cost: Full Pass: from £158

Location Info

Beamish Hall

Address: Stanley, County Durham , Durham, United Kingdom, DH9 0YB

More Info: Located about 10 miles from Durham and Newcastle.

Type: Hotel

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