Bal on the Tyne Series with Mel & Jo

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC+00:00

St James' and St Basil's Church Hall, Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle, NE49XP | Newcastle Upon Tyne

Swing Tyne
Publisher/HostSwing Tyne
Bal on the Tyne Series with Mel & Jo
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calling all Leads:-
Last 8 leads places available

We have followers on the waiting list - if you thinking of coming please book a ticket asap to help manage the balance and take a follower off the waiting list
Ticket Link live 26/9/25 18;00
https://swingtyne.dancecloud.com/dance/38331
At Swing Tyne we aim to provide a variety of opportunities for all levels of dancers to focus on improving their technique and skill set. After having organised a number of beginner and improver Balboa workshops in recent months-
This weekend one is for INTERMEDIATE PLUS dancers!
Mel & Jo Calanglang from London will be providing 8 hours of Pure Bal and Bal Swing with an optional hour's taster lesson included of Slow Balboa over the 2 days at James & Basil's Church hall, Fenham, Hall Drive, Newcastle NE49XP (Saturday & Sunday).

Mel and Jo are dance enthusiasts who dedicate their time to encourage swing dancing in the United Kingdom. Being familiar with lindy hop and blues, their current passion is mastering Balboa and Bal-swing - a journey of continuous learning. Currently, you can find them social dancing and competing at various events across Europe and the United States. They also teach Balboa/Bal-swing and facilitate pilot sessions throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Their “down-to-earth” and positive attitude helps to make the classes they teach not only informative but also very enjoyable. Mel still continues his love for music as a DJ and emcee at dance events across Europe and the United States.
Their aspirations to be balboa ambassadors stems from their drive to continuously learn and share the passion and knowledge of dance to enthusiasts alike.

There will be a Live Band, Alligator Gumbo www.alligatorgumbo.co.uk
on the Saturday night along with Swing Tyne DJ's and of Course Mel.
Tickets will go live 26/09/2025 18:00 BST - link will be posted here.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St James' and St Basil's Church Hall, Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle, NE49XP, St James' And St Basil's Church, Wingrove Road North, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9EJ, United Kingdom

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