The Story of Disco Dance Club
My name is Deaba, founder of the Disco Dance Club. I have been catering for functions such as weddings, birthday parties, dinner parties etc. for about 12 years. I own Deaba’s Catering & Foods – a fusion of African, European, and Asian foods, for which I am quite renowned with some high-profile clients.
Why did I start the Disco Dance Club?
My two passions are Cooking and Dancing.
I am over 60 years old and enjoyed the Disco era and did a lot of clubbing then. Ageing has not diminished my passion for dancing. Dancing to Disco music gives me the most pleasure. At my age, I realised there were not many places one could go and let their hair down and dance like no one is watching. Going to regular nightclubs, I have felt uneasy and sometimes shy – and it is not the same. There is more drinking in nightclubs than dancing. Talking to people (over 40s) I realised there were many like myself wanting to dance and we still can dance. I decided to create an environment that is not crowded, spacious, provides seating for individuals to catch their breath in between dancing, and an opportunity to meet and socialise with like minds.
I decided to do the next best thing – start a Disco Dance Club for people like me to enjoy dancing again in the comfort of a regular venue and make dancing come first. To create my own sunshine.
What better to compliment this than my passion for cooking You not only come to dance and energise, but you also get to enjoy some delicious hot and cold foods by Deaba’s Catering.
The pandemic and lockdown days exercised my mind. And what best to release all the tensions of the lockdown than to dance. When to start the project became a challenge, due to the fear and panic. We were supposed to maintain social distancing, how can you ask people to come and dance together. This is still a challenge.
In November 2021 we decided to take the bull by the horns and the Disco Dance Club was born, officially opened by Councillor Jane Cooper, the former Mayor of Wandsworth. The numbers were encouraging, and I could see the joy and exhilaration and I was ecstatic, having lifted it off the ground.
The DJ plays the original Disco music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s – not synthetized. Music that will be familiar to the over 40s, and anyone with a passion for dancing to disco music is welcome.
The disco sessions run so far have been a great hit and our numbers are growing steadily. The feedback has been fantastic.
- Are you 40+ and/or love disco dancing?
- Have you felt suffocated in regular nightclubs due to overcrowding or rowdy crowds?
- Do you enjoy trying new food while enjoying a good night out with like minds?
- Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month to energise, meet up with friends and make new friends
Disco Dance Club, we are your bit of sunshine!!!
Testimonials
Mary, Putney: Dancing is a Celebration of Life itself!
It’s exhilarating when I get to the Disco Dance Club.
I feel right with ALL when I dance…it’s in my Soul to Dance !
After the worst of Covid its such Freedom on the Dance Floor at the Disco Dance Club !
Lorna, Clapham North: The Disco Dance is unique. I can be myself and enjoy myself.
Angelina, Little India : I have met some lovely people at the Disco Dance Club, and I always look forward to seeing them again. The vege samosas are yummy.
Jerry, Surrey: I live in Surrey, I love the Disco Dance Club because they play the music I want to dance to and the spicy nutty chicken is to die for, so making the journey is a joy.
Sue, Bucks.: I live in Bucks, although I cannot make every time, the Disco Dance Club is my kind of scene, and I will make the effort to come as often as possible.
Irene, Middlesex: the resident DJ was AMAZING! I was not expecting to see such a variety of food on offer. You are guaranteed to have your fill of good food and music. That for me is a winning combination. Well worth it!! Thanks, Deaba