The Jitterbug Club

04/01/2025

Keen to get back to dancing? Us too! We still have a few more weeks break but the team are now in full planning mode and it's shaping up to be a huge year ahead! So excited to get cracking!

📅 Our return date is the 27th Jan for our Free Orientation Week then regular classes are back from the 3rd February!

The next Jitterbug Jump is on the 25th January! 🎉

See you on the dance floor soon!!

#2025

04/01/2025

❓JITTERBUG FAQS❓ *Pinned Post*
The Jitterbug Club is a warm and welcoming dance school and social community focusing on the dance styles Swing, Lindy Hop and Rock'n'Roll!

CLASS INFORMATION
Weekly Beginner and Intermediate Classes:
Monday Marrickville Swing / Lindy Hop
Tuesday Marrickville Rock'n'Roll
Wednesday Baulkham Hills Swing / Lindy Hop

Beginners courses start the first week of the month - if you have previous dance experience you can join at any time, for total beginners we highly encourage starting at the beginning of the month.
Intermediate students (in our styles) can join at any time, if you know other styles please come learn the fundamentals in beginners and talk to the teachers about moving up.

💵Cost
- $90 for a 5 class pass (4 week course + social in Leichhardt)
- $20 pay as you go - You’re welcome to pay as you go but pre-registering and having a pass helps everything run smoothly and efficiently - and gives you a discount!

📅Course Start Dates
Weeks starting 3rd Feb, 3rd Mar, 31st Mar, 5th May, 2nd Jun etc

🕰️Times
7pm Beginners
8pm Social dance and hangout
8.15pm Intermediate

Where:
Marrickville
Sydney Portugal Community Club
100 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
​We are located within the Sydney Portugal Club. When you enter Fraser Park keep to the right colourful wall until the very last carpark, the club is opposite the trapeze.

Baulkham Hills
Balcombe Heights Estate - Stamford Hall​ (Building 2)
92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills

SOCIAL DANCE PARTIES
On the Fourth Saturday of every month we have a social dance party called Jitterbug Jump. Click here to learn more https://www.thejitterbug.club/events

OTHER FAQS (and handy info)
- Do you need a partner? No, we rotate so no partner is required
- Can we not rotate? Sure, though we highly advise against this as it’s easy to get frustrated with each other, and you’ll learn much quicker by dancing with other experienced dancers. You’re also welcome to do a bit of both, dance together for a bit then begin to rotate
- Do I need to use my course classes consecutively? No class passes are a stamp as you go card and does not need to be used consecutively.
- Cash or card? We have both at all venues - Cash is preferred though if available
- What do I wear? Wear something comfortable that you are able to move around in freely. Shoes with minimal grip are easier to dance in.

Have more questions? Get in touch
Message us on Facebook
Email [email protected]
Call or text Siobhan at 0432 589 099
Visit www.thejitterbug.club

20/12/2024

🎁 Looking for the perfect last-minute gift? Give the gift of dance! 🎁

Surprise your partner, friend, or family member with a class pass to The Jitterbug Club! 💃✨ It’s more than just a gift—it’s a chance to experience the joy of movement, connect with others, and make lasting memories.

Whether they’re a seasoned dancer or a total beginner, our classes are welcoming, fun, and guaranteed to put a spring in their step!

🎟️ How it works:
- Purchase a class pass or course on our website
- Rely to your confirmation email with who the gift is for
- We’ll send you a beautifully designed voucher to print off and gift
- They redeem it and join the fun whenever they’re ready!

Don’t just give a present; give an experience they’ll never forget!

🎁 Click here to grab your gift voucher: www.thejitterbug.club

08/12/2024

We have 2 weeks left of classes! This week we're going to work on steals in intermediate which is super fun!

Steal dancing is when 2 people are dancing and a 3rd person cuts in. It's also done as part of birthday jams.

We'll go through the do's and don't and give you some tips to jump in smoothly and with confidence.

We'll cover this in both our swing and rock'n'roll classes

Monday Marrickville Swing / Lindy Hop
Tuesday Marrickville Rock'n'Roll
Wednesday Baulkham Hills Swing / Lindy Hop

07/12/2024

Summer Sessions! We are planning some fun activities for January and beyond but would love to know what you would like to do!

It could be a dips and tricks workshop, hair styling workshop, or even a trip to the beach with the dance crew.

Let us know in the comments if you have any fun ideas!

03/12/2024

29/11/2024

Strike a pose! 📸📸📸 The paparazzi are here!

Check out these Mobsters and Movie Stars in the photo booth from last weekend!

Feel free to share and use please just credit our fantastic Photographer .cpa

28/11/2024

Happy Friday!! 💃🏼🕺🏼 Here's a little sneak peek at the photos from our Mobsters and Movie Stars Ball!!

📸🙌 .cpa

25/11/2024

The Swing California Routine from the Mobsters and Movie Stars party!

Well done to everyone who performed! 👏👏👏👏

23/11/2024

You know it's going to sound good when Hotshooz is on the job!!

21/11/2024

New beginners courses starting now! Our last course for the year! 💃🕺

Monday Marrickville Swing / Lindy Hop
Tuesday Marrickville Rock'n'Roll
Wednesday Baulkham Hills Swing / Lindy Hop
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Time
7pm Beginners
8.15pm Intermediate

Total beginners welcome and no partner required.

Cost: $20 Pay as you go (don’t need to register)
$90 for a 5 class pass (stamp as you go, will continue into next year, purchase online)

For more info visit the website below or get in touch,
Email [email protected], call/txt Siobhan 0432 589 099

Visit our website for details and to register!

Come learn to dance with us! We provide swing & rock'n'roll classes and social dances across Sydney and have a wonderful community ready to welcome you! The Jitterbug Club is beginner friendly and inclusive to all!

21/11/2024

Our music lineup for Saturday sure is star studded!
The Royal Creole Cavaliers will have the dance floor jumping all night long! The perfect blend of Swing & Rock’n’Roll for a mobsters and movie stars gathering.

Set one: Queenie and the Cavaliers
🎙️Pia Anderson
🎺Simon Bartlett “The Senator”
🥁Adam Barnard
🎸 John Blenkhorn
🎻 Stan Valacos

Set two: King Creole Band featuring
🎙️Pete Moore
🎹Greg Dean
🥁Adam Barnard,
🎸 Mark Howard
🎷Mike Williams

Finale set with all musicians
⭐️The Royal Creole Cavaliers!⭐️

If you haven't got your tickets yet get onto it!
https://www.trybooking.com/CWHXW

Pia Andersen Simon Bartlett Pete Moore Band Greg Dean Adam Barnard

21/11/2024

Oi Gangsters, keep a lookout, mobsters are on the move and they're packin heat, get ready for action this Saturday night!

18/11/2024

The band lineup for Saturday night is epic! Queenie and the Cavaliers will take the stage first, followed by The King Creole Band, and for an epic final set they join forces as 👸The Royal Creole Cavaliers!!🤴🏻

We cannot wait!!

Event details
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Arthur Murray Inner West Studios, 276
Norton Street, Leichhardt
Tickets: $45 online/presales, $50 at the door (if available)
https://www.trybooking.com/CWHXW

03/11/2024

Our November Newsletter has hit inboxes!

Subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on the latest Jitterbug Juice!

https://mailchi.mp/1d4530cb8e00/classes-starting-29th-jan-13866739

02/11/2024

Today we danced in support of the Cancer Councils Hornsby Relay for Life!

It was great to get out and entertain the participants as they did laps to raise funds for the Cancer Council and support those undergoing treatment, survivors and remembering loved ones.

Please consider donating to the great cause https://www.relayforlife.org.au/event/hornsby-2024/donate?