Swing through September

On Friday, September 9, the Rug Cutters Ball takes place at the Porchester Hall in Bayswater. In an elegant 1920s ballroom with sprung floor and crystal chandeliers, there will be cabaret and a live band to accompany the dancing.

Simply Copasetic, an hour-long show of music, dance, comedy and chorus girls, will take place in Holborn on September 24 at 8pm. This is followed by Rhythm Lounge with partying continuing late into the night.

For more information, see www.swingdanceuk.com

Nicola Rayner

Nicola Rayner was editor of Dance Today from 2010 to 2015. She has written for a number of publications including The Guardian, The Independent and Time Out Buenos Aires, where she cut her teeth as a dance journalist working on the tango section. Today she continues to dance everything from ballroom to breakdance, with varying degrees of success. Her debut novel, The Girl Before You, was published last year in paperback, ebook and audiobook.