Dance Diary

LINKS

 

.dancesport.uk is mainly the competition side of dancing as you would expect with a name like that, but has many useful links including us.

DANCE TIMES. A publication for Ballroom Dancing in Birmingham (England) and the Midlands area.

EL ONCE is a quarterly Tango magazine, produced in London by Paul & Michiko for Tango worldwide

Dance Forums: Articles and discussion about ballroom, swing, salsa, argentine tango, and more

Dancing Bugs is an American Ballroom Dance site.

Sea Breeze Agency - supply gentlemen dance hosts for cruise ship companies

Boogaloo Promotions - giving you news about Blues & Boogie events in the South East England and around the country.

 

PROMOTERS / DJs / COMPERES

Eddie The Editor. Besides producing Dance Diary with his partner, Olive, Eddie is a leading DJ around London and the home counties, playing for the largest weekly Tea Dance in London at Brent Town Hall, Wembley on Wednesdays as well as other venues during the week.

Mr Wonderful Dancing - Mr Wonderful (Malcolm to those who know him) has been a DJ/compere for Ballroom & Latin Dancers around London & home counties for over 12 years. Also organises weekend breaks.

Andy "Simply The Best" has always been more progressive than most others as a Teacher and Organiser of dances in the Reigate, Surrey area.

Eden Nights. South west England has long been a haven for social dancing with large venues in Weston super Mare, Exeter, Exmouth Plymouth and Torquay

DANCE2NIGHT for Saturday Ballroom & Latin dances in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex

R and J Dance - Social Ballroom and Latin Events in Essex - working with Dancers, Dance Schools and Promoters in Promoting Dance

 

BANDS

Andy Prior & His Orchestra - The best big band in Britain. Whether it’s a concert or dance it’ll be the best time you’ll have had since the last time you saw him.

Syd Lawrence Orchestra is one of the best known big bands in the U.K.

Tony Strudwick Orchestra & Singers. He’s still working with all that experience in the music business let’s hope he doesn’t retire, yet. And we can still recognise his voice on the phone, he’ll catch us out one day

 

Buying CDs, Books and Videos

Maestro Records Produce albums aimed mainly at the Sequence market but also has other music available. Online shopping not available at present, but can order by telephone.

WRD Music. Online purchase of CD's, videos and books

 

SHOES, CLOTHES, AUDIO EQUIPMENT, etc

Dancia International - Dancia originated in Brighton in 1947, when it became the first specialist dancewear shop to open outside London. The present owners, Tim and Diane Kirkup, purchased the business in 1983. In addition to traditional dance clothing and footwear, the merchandise range has been broadened to include shoes for Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Jive and Argentine Tango.

SUPADANCE. Shoe manufacturers. Who hasn't heard of Supadance? They support dance competitions and many other projects in Ballroom dancing.

Freed of London. Another well known shoe manufacturer.

Felix Dance and Leisurewear have a showroom in West Sussex shoes and dresswear for jive and more.

 

HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS

Mr Wonderful Dancing Ballroom Dance Break and holidays

Eden Nights. South west England has long been a haven for social dancing with large venues in Weston super Mare, Exeter, Exmouth Plymouth and Torquay. In addition there are many smaller halls throughout the region who host regular tea dances and Friday and Saturday night social dances.

Boogaloo Promotions - giving you news about Blues & Boogie events in the South East and around the country.

David Gwyn Leisure  If it's a weekend away with live music from big bands then check out this site.