Winter Swing Weekend Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Winter Swing Weekend

Winter Swing Weekend

Nov 13 2015 - Nov 15 2015
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Nov 13 2015 - Nov 15 2015

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Swing Dance event (Dance Event)

Winter Swing Weekend

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Winter Swing Weekend

Winter Swing Weekend 2015

Nov 13 2015 - Nov 15 2015

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Swing Dance event (Dance Event) Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Winter Swing Weekend

Description

Offers nine hours of classes, three dances, two bands and tea and cakes galore on the Sunday afternoon.

Genres: Swing

Cost: Full Weekend: £100

Contact Name: Edinburgh Swing Dance Society

Contact Type: Organizer

Location Info

Stockbridge House

Address: 2 Cheyne St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH4 1JB

Type: Community Center

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