Each and every Tuesday night, The Basement transforms into a den of big brass and swing dancing. Join us from 7pm for Beginner Swing Dance Classes and then 8pm for Intermediate Swing Dance Classes presented by Swingtime Australia. Make sure you stick around and put your moves to the test as the Basement Big Band play 2 sets from 9pm.

The Basement Big Band

With one foot firmly planted in the rich history of Swing Era America and the other Lindy Hopping into the now, The Basement Big Band are our very own 15 piece dance orchestra lead by Justin Fermino and installed in Sydney's oldest live music venue.

With a nod to Harlem's Cotton Club or New Orleans' Preservation Hall, the Basement Big Band marrys original compositions with classic tunes from the roaring 20's and 30's - a must see for lovers of swing music and irresistibly danceable.

Swingtime Australia

Swingtime Australia are Sydney's specialists when it comes to Swing dancing. Swing dancing originated in the late 1930s and reached it's peak in the 1940s with Big Bands led by Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and Count Basie. These Bands had the lads jumping and jiving in dance halls across the world.

Dance halls were the night clubs of the day and many had more than 1000 people swing dancing most nights of the week! To name a few, The Savoy Ballroom, The Cotton Club and The Trocadero are some of the legendary dance halls where Swing reigned supreme!!

Although the classic 40s era may be over, the music, dancing and fashion still lives on today! Some old timers even say that there are more people swing dancing worldwide today than back in the 40s. Neo-swing artists, such as Royal Crown Revue, Cherry Poppin Daddies and Michael Buble, have Swing music still hitting the charts today!

Swingtime Australia specialise in teaching Lindy Hop (the most popular style of Swing dancing) as well as other styles like Collegiate Shag, St Louis Shag and Balboa. Whether you want to simply learn the ropes to Swing dancing or want to go all the way and become an advanced swing dancer, we can take you there.

ENTRY ONLY $8

ENTRY + BEGINNERS CLASS $14 (DOOR ONLY)

ENTRY + INTERMEDIATE CLASS $16 (DOOR ONLY)

DOORS OPEN AT 8PM/DANCE CLASSES FROM 7PM

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

All patrons must be over the age of 18

Please ensure you bring photo ID as proof of age

Dress is Smart/Casual at Manager's discretion. No thongs.

RESTAURANT (LA LUPITA) OPENING TIMES
LUNCH: Wed - Fri (12pm - 3pm) || DINNER: Tues - Sat (5pm - Late)