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Big Band Dance Night

Grab your partner and join Glasgow's record-breaking dance band, Jon Ritchie's That Swing Sensation, for a great night of fun social dancing at Glasgow University Union as part of WestFest 2024!

Big Band Dance Night

About Big Band Dance Night

21st June 2024
7.30pm
Glasgow University Union
32 University Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 8LX
£12.50 online / £15 at the door on the night
Event organiser/part of WestFest
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Lindy, Jive, foxtrot, quickstep and waltz the night away or just sit back and listen to big band classics made famous by Ellington, Miller, Basie, , and the Rat Pack from the band that has produced the music for three Guinness World Record dances and sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

"A great fun night out for dancers of all levels and those who just enjoy good live music."

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