Manifesto
We specialise in teaching the vintage swing dances of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. We believe in creating an environment where people can be themselves and connect with others around the shared love of Swing music, culture and dance. We believe that people have the right to be able to fully participate and feel safe without judgement. Help us build an amazing and creative community full of life, happiness and most importantly incredible dancing.
Important Acknowledgements
Corner Pocket Swing acknowledges the Yuggera people and the Turrbal people as the traditional owners of Meanjin, the lands where we live, learn and work. We recognise their cultures, histories and diversity, and their continuing connection to the lands, water and communities. We also pay our deepest respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the contemporary Queensland Aboriginal community, who have survived invasion and dispossession, and continue to maintain their identity, culture and Indigenous rights.
Corner Pocket Swing acknowledges that we teach historical dance styles that are from a culture that is not our own.
When we teach these dances which are rooted in and inspired by the foundations of Jazz music we are guests in the house of Black American culture. We respect and cherish the original Black musicians and dancers who shared their amazing creativity and talent during a time when they were routinely disrespected and mistreated by the society in which they lived.
Black lives matter
Our teachers
Our teachers are a collective of swing dance enthusiasts who are passionate about the dance and sharing the joy of this dance with others. Our classes are suitable for persons of any age and skill level.
Our Classes
All our classes are delivered in a drop-in style, which means that anyone can commence classes with us on any week and it’s not a problem if you do shift work and can’t come regularly. No partner is required No previous experience is required for our Level 1 beginner classes. All of our regular weekly classes are 1 hour in length.
Corner Pocket Swing Ownership
2015 - company formed by Alice and Matthew Greenwood.
2020 - new ownership by Robert Edwards and Emma Hadfield