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The most authentic show in town

Our dance company is a group of young dancers who have a passion for authentic Jazz music and Swing Dance, specialising in creating exciting swing dance shows which draw on the popular dance styles of the roaring 20s right through to the Jiving 50s.

The Attic Cats Dance Show
Attic Cats can offer a range of entertainment services to make your event a swinging success:
• Dance Performances (Charleston, Tap, Lindy Hop, Jazz)
• Dance classes
• Social Dancing to create an authentic period atmosphere
• Taxi Dancing to get your guests swingin' on the dance floor!

Dance and Band Package
If you're also looking for a Jazz band, we can offer a whole show of dancing and live band entertainment, courtesy of The Canary and the Gaters. Band Leader Jack Coward and his musicians can offer a range of musical entertainment from sophisticated trio jazz (perfect for meal accompaniments or creating atmosphere at an event entrance) to 7-piece swinging jazz to get the party started!

Recent Performances: Charity Gala at BAFTA…The Twinwood Festivall…BBC Christmas Party…Borough Annual Community Barbeque… HMS Belfast Ball…Beaumont House Windsor…Corporate Ball at The Natural History Museum …Teach First Casablanca Ball…Royal Institute of British Architects function….Dance It! Event at Kensington Olympia

The Story of Swing Dance

"Swing dance" is a group of dances that evolved with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s, '30s and '40s. The best known of these dances is the Lindy Hop, a popular partner dance that originated in Harlem and is still danced today.

In the glory days of New York's 19020s/30s Harlem, as well as local New Yorkers, people travelled from all over the world for an evening of music and swingin' entertainment in New York's best Jazz clubs. Clubs such as the Cotton Club, The Savoy and The Apollo Theatre became synonymous with weekly dance competitions, the best jazz musicians in the world, review shows going on ‘til the small hours and dancers who entertained crowds with synchronised ensemble lindy and amazing airsteps.

Attic Cats aim to bring the atmosphere of Harlem's hey-day to every performance.

Attic Cats Origins: Attic Cats was formed over 6 years ago by a group of friends who were passionate about swing dance. In recognition of our trusty, long-standing relationship with Dance Attic studios in Fulham, we decided to call ourselves the Attic Cats.

Male Dancers Wanted

Attic Cats are looking for Male dancers to join our group.

Lindy Hop experience is preferential, but energy, enthusiasm, strong performance skills and the ability to pick up choreography quickly is the vital component!

We require weekly commitment for rehearsals and there will be be an opportunity to perform in gigs coming up in Autumn 2010.

So guys, get in touch via our 'Contact' page if you're interested in auditioning.

Want to book us?

Just want to find out more?

Phone: 079 3907 4422
Email: atticcats@hotmail.com
Post: Attic Cats Ltd, 46 Sylvan Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2RZ

Attic Cats Ltd is a registered limited company with Liability Insurance.

Technical Details
For our performance we need a good floor (preferably wood), space (starting from 2x2m), sound and light (we can bring our own) and changing facilities.