 ![[Valid RSS]](images/rss-valid.png "Validate my RSS feed")  LISTED BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF EVENTS OCCURING IN THE NEXT 21 DAYS
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| KEY: South West region events Devon-Plus region club events Highlight events |
| Date | Time | Venue | Details | Cost | Contact |
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| Friday 27th January | 8pm-midnight | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 27th January | 7:30pm-11:30pm | Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham | Dance 'til you drop at the 'Hospiscare Hop' with live music from local ten piece soul / funk / R&B band 'One Foot In The Groove'. Boogie, jive, shake your pants - whatever floats your boat - this dance night will help blow the winter cobwebs away. | £7 in advance or £8 on the door | Tickets from Topsham Wines, 07730 557110 or e-clare@hotmail.co.uk |
| Friday 27th January | 8pm-midnight | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 28th January | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 28th January | 8:30pm-11pm | The Sorry Head, 10 Blackboy Road, Exeter | Live music from Devon soul band 'Souled' featuring vocalists Richie Evans, Clair McColl and Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | FREE | 01392 420484 |
| Saturday 28th January | 8pm-11pm | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | "Party 'till you drop" Jive Dance with DJ Mike Haywood. Fantastic music and a fun night out with free tea and coffee. Bring your own drinks glasses and party nibbles / plate of food. | £5 on the door | 07966 757318 or mike@mikehaywoodart.co.uk |
| Saturday 28th January | 8pm-midnight | Voodoo Lounge, Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter | Modern jive benefit freestyle for Devon Freewheelers. Music from across the range - chart hits and dance, swing, rock classics - Muse & Sam Sparrow to Van Morrison, Chocolate Puma, Glen Miller, Willie Mabon and Eva Cassidy. Entry to the Voodoo Lounge is £5 OR pop in and jive in the bar for FREE - space on a wood floor in a great bar with tasty meals & snacks (last orders 7pm). Donations to Devon Freewheelers appreciated. | £5 on the door | 01363 866414 or 07985 065224 |
| Sunday 29th January | 2pm-4pm | Axminster Conservative Club, Silver Street, Axminster | Lyme Bay Lindy tea dance. Bar downstairs, dancing upstairs. Closest free car park is at the Co-operative store 2 minutes walk away. | £4 on the door | 01297 23376 / 07933 727479 or lyme.bay.lindy@hotmail.co.uk |
| Friday 3rd February | 8pm-midnight | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night with guest DJ Nelson Rose of Exeter Jive. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Friday 3rd February | 9pm-11:30pm | The Grapevine, 2 Victoria Road, Exmouth | Live music from Devon soul band 'Souled' featuring vocalists Richie Evans, Clair McColl and Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | FREE | 01395 222208 |
| Friday 3rd February | 8pm-midnight | Barrington Village Hall, Main Street, Barrington, Near Ilminster | Strictly Jive freestyle dance night. Cakes and soft drinks provided, or bring your own alcohol. | £6 on the door | strictly.jive@yahoo.co.uk |
| Saturday 4th February | 9:30am-1:45pm | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing present their 'Core Principles Workshop'. The key to dancing well is understanding the core principles that underpin how partner dancing works. With a significant focus on lead and follow technique, this workshop will explore everything you need to know to become a better dancer. | Various prices, so see website for full details | 01752 491739, 07855 722512 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Saturday 4th February | 7:30pm-11pm (doors 7:20pm) | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing's 'Sugar Foot Stomp' - the new monthly social on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your own drinks... we'll provide the glasses. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm. | £5 in advance or £7 on the door | 01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Saturday 4th February | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 4th February | 8pm-midnight | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Sunday 5th February | 7:30pm-late | The Matchroom,12 Newnham Road, Colebrook Plympton, Plymouth | Plymouth Jazz Club charity dance night (in aid of The Chestnut Appeal) with big band swing dancing to live band 'The Dave Hankin Big Band'. | £7 on the door | 01752 774343 or 01752 290181 |
| Friday 10th February | 8pm-midnight | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 10th February | 8:30pm-11pm | The Globe Inn, The Strand, Lympstone | Swing jazz, a glass of wine - the perfect setting for live music from swing/jazz band Just Misbehavin' featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | FREE | 01395 263166 |
| Saturday 11th February | 8pm-1am | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 11th February | 8pm-midnight | The Parkhouse Centre, Bude | The annual Bude RnR Jive Club's Valentine Dance with live band 'The Kingcats' + DJ Eddy Falcon. Licensed bar, all dance styles welcome. 2011 was a complete sell out, so buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Strictly limited numbers and advance ticket entry only! | £11 (in advance only please) | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 |
| Saturday 11th February | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 11th February | 8pm-11pm | St Thomas Centre (behind United Reformed Church), Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter | The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Sunday 12th February | 2pm-5:30pm (doors 1:45pm) | Clyst St George Parish Hall, Woodbury Road, Clyst St George | Beginners / improvers Lindy Hop workshop with Lynn and Paul. Come and learn the basics of this great swing dance in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, biscuits and fruit included! Booking in advance essential. | £7 per person (booking in advance essential) | 07792 211032 or learnlindy.sws@gmail.com |
| Thursday 16th February | 8pm-11pm | The Livermead House Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay | The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
KEY: South West region events Devon-Plus region club events Highlight events
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