Rhythm Junction London - live vintage music and dance night

Rhythm Junction London is a celebration of vintage music and dance presented by Down for the Count Festivals.

Reviving the glamour of the Swing Era, Rhythm Junction London puts live swing music centre-stage and offers dancers and music fans an unmissable vintage night out on the town.

Following the sell-out success of their 2016 event at The Tabernacle Notting Hill, the team return on Saturday 8th April 2017 for their fourth edition – set to be the very best Rhythm Junction London yet!

The Band:
Down for the Count are renowned on the vintage scene for their unique sound and energetic performance – as much fun to watch as to dance to. This “mini big band” play authentic 1930s, 40s and 50s big band and jive classics, and have performed at festivals and jazz clubs including Twinwood Festival, Ronnie Scott’s, Hideaway Streatham, Pizza Express Soho and The London Swing Festival. They swing just like a full-scale dance orchestra but are not afraid to try something new, keeping audiences on their toes!

The Dance Lesson:
Nikki Santilli is a natural born performer, choreographer and dance teacher who has featured on TV, film and the London stage. At Rhythm Junction London she will teach a solo jazz dance routine – no partner necessary – that will have you freestyling like Fred Astaire. Her down-to-earth teaching style will encourage anyone to have a go at this optional lesson, whether they’ve been dancing for five years or five minutes!

The Venue:
The Tabernacle is a glorious venue in London’s cultural Notting Hill carnival district. This incredible space is used for film, theatre, television, live gigs and now swing dancing. Dancers will love the large wooden dance floor, whilst the seats in the balcony provide a great view of all the action. The Tabernacle has a bar and café downstairs serving food and drinks all evening - the perfect place to meet friends before heading into the event.

Event Organiser Amelia Forster says “the idea for Rhythm Junction London came about when I started swing dancing and going to vintage events. I wanted to give people an authentic swing dance experience where they could enjoy the unique energy created by live music – a real vintage night out!”

Described as “the next big thing on the swing music and dance calendar”, Rhythm Junction London calls out for people to get dressed up, dance and have a ball!