General Information

Here it comes! the second year of the re-amped re-vamped, even better, even more exciting party that is JATW. Bands, teachers, dancers, beer and a shed load more things for you to shake a stick at..............let's get it started
What's it all about,
JATW is a Brilliant Music and Dance Festival dedicated to the best of Swing Dance and Music in all it's forms. You will find Lots of foot tapping, headstomping Bands , Dj's playing music from 10 decades. It won't be any dross it will be just the best of the tunes from these eras. The bands will be rockin and you can dance your socks off too. There will be classes with BRILLIANT TEACHERS for you to find out what you like and if you already know a thing or two then there will be lessons in various styles such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, American Tap, Charleston, Jive, Jazz Steps and more.
Still got some energy left then there is all the vintage stalls with oodles of great things to buy and try and fall in love with. Then the circus skills and the Tea and Cakes that just have to be eaten as well as the Bar and the foodstalls for you to replenish your energy. If you just want to check out the bands and sit still for a while and chill then we have our relax zone, so something to suit everyone.
Thats a brief idea but we are always adding so please check back........
Make a huge hole in your diary for Friday 31st May and Saturday and Sunday 1,2 June 2013 
The venue is Dowty Sports Club, Staverton, Nr Cheltenham, GL2 9QD.
You can Camp, you can stay with Friends, you can Hotel, Motel or pick a hedge to sleep under!!!
Watch this space for more news as it comes along or join us on Facebook ........
JIVEOHOLICS NOW BOOKED FOR JATW II.....
LOLA LAMOUR NOW BOOKED FOR JATW II
HEP CHAPS NOW BOOKED FOR JATW II
LUCY MOON NOW BOOKED FOR JATW II
ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS NOW BOOKED FOR JATW II..
More bands are being added as you read..........
IN BRIEF : The Venue : Dowty Sports and Social Club, Staverton, Gloucestershire GL2 9QD
Times : The Weekend starts on
- Friday 31 May 2pm - 12pm
- Saturday 1st June 11am - Late finish
- Sunday 2nd June 11am - Late finish
Accommodation : Please see accommodation tab
Parking : There is plenty of onsite parking, you will be shown where to park.
Food : There will be a selection of things to eat and drink on site.. More details to follow
Workshops : will start at 11am and run until 4pm
Vintage Village : there will be a beautiful selection of stalls for you to pick up great vintage bargains
Tickets : You can buy Whole Weekend Tickets or Single day Ticklets for Friday, Saturday or Sunday
Bands : Please see bands page
INFORMATION : We are updating this info all the time as new and exciting things fall into place so please email or phone us if you would like to know something now.
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