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This is a dance information web site that provides details on forthcoming Modern Jive, Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom, Salsa, Tango, Cajun Zydeco and many other partner dance events, freestyles and workshops in the south west region. Also listed is information about local dance clubs, live music suitable for dancing and national and international dance links.

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KEY:    South West region events     Devon-Plus region club events     Highlight events 
DateTimeVenueDetailsCostContact
Saturday 4th July8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm)Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, ExeterJim'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, so if you aren't quite sure of some of the dances, just join in with your partner and follow everyone else. So turn off the telly, put on a smile and come dancing. Dress - smart casual with tie.£6 on the door01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Saturday 4th July10am-4pmThe Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, ExeterExeter Jive's Intermediate Blues workshop. Optional fixed couples (these moves get quite close). 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS.£30 per couple or £17 per singleton01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk
Saturday 4th July8pm-midnightThe Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, ExeterExeter Jive's freestyle night - 2 dance floors.£5.50 before 8:30pm, £6 thereafter01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk
Saturday 4th July8pm-11:30pmForde Hall Social Club, Brunel Road, Newton AbbotNewton Abbot Rock 'n' Roll Club dance with live band 'The Midnight Cruisers' + DJ support. Advance ticket purchase only.£7 members, £8 visitors (only in advance)01392 662537
Sunday 5th July11am-5pmThe Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, ExeterExeter Jive's Advanced Drops & Seducers part 1 workshop. FIXED COUPLES, experienced dancers only, 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS.£30 per couple or £17 per singleton01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk
Friday 10th July8pm-midnightRoyal British Legion, Mary Street, TauntonRiviera LeRoc freestyle party night.£6 on the door07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk
Friday 10th July8pm-midnightNorth Petherton Rugby Football Club, New Clubhouse, Beggars Brook, North Petherton (on the A38 between Taunton & North Petherton)Taunton Rock 'n' Roll Club live band night with 'The Thundertones' and DJ support.£701823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk
Saturday 11th July8pm-midnightLydney Town Hall, Church Road, LydneyForest of Dean Jive and Swing present the Lydney Hop dance with live band TBC and DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing. Bar and food available. 'Come and bop @ the Lydney Hop'.£10 (by limited advance ticket only)01594 833765 (organiser) or 01594 842234 (venue)
Saturday 11th July8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm)City College, Kings Road, Devonport, PlymouthJim'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, so if you aren't quite sure of some of the dances, just join in with your partner and follow everyone else. So turn off the telly, put on a smile and come dancing. Dress - smart casual with tie.£601626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Saturday 11th July7:30pm-11pmUpper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, PlymouthMad About Swing present their 'Vine Street Rumble'. Scintillating swing music? Yes! Plenty of space to dance? Yes! Wonderful chilled atmosphere? Yes! Free alcoholic and soft drinks? Yes! Should you be attending this fantastic event? You'd be a fool not to!£8 (students £6.50) in advance or £10 (students £8.50) on the door01752 892575, 07855 722512 or duncanandlouise@madaboutswing.com
Saturday 11th July8pm-midnightIndian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, CornwallNewquay Jive freestyle party night with guest DJ Jackie from Plymouth Jive Club.£501326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275
Sunday 12th July3pm-4:30pmVivary Park, TauntonOutdoor concert with 'Music for Listening & Dancing' from the Deane Big Band. Enjoy familiar standards from the likes of Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw plus wonderful vocal refrains in the true tradition of big bands provided by Lynn Thornton.FREE
Friday 17th July8pm-midnightBridgwater Sports & Social Club, Bath Road, BridgwaterRiviera LeRoc freestyle party night.£6 on the door07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk
Friday 17th July8pm-midnightExeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, ExeterExeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability.£5 before 8:30pm on the night, £6 thereafter01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk
Saturday 18th July8pm-midnightAxminster Guildhall, West Street, AxminsterRed Hot Rhythm freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne - plus, A NEW DANCE LOUNGE UPSTAIRS playing blues, swing and latin music! A super venue with a large wooden dance floor, licensed bar, and plenty of free car parking nearby.£6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk
Saturday 18th July8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm)Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, ExeterJim'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, so if you aren't quite sure of some of the dances, just join in with your partner and follow everyone else. So turn off the telly, put on a smile and come dancing. Dress - smart casual with tie.£6 on the door01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Friday 24th July7:45pm-midnightSt Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle. The evening kicks off with a short beginners class at 8pm to warm up and for any newbies, then dancing through to midnight. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking.£5 in advance or £6 on the door07939 522520 or contact@cerocdevon.com
Friday 24th July8pm-midnightNorth Petherton Rugby Football Club, New Clubhouse, Beggars Brook, North Petherton (on the A38 between Taunton & North Petherton)Taunton Rock 'n' Roll Club Record Hop with DJ TBA. Beginners' tuition session 7:30pm-8pm.£301823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk
Saturday 25th July8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm)City College, Kings Road, Devonport, PlymouthJim'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, so if you aren't quite sure of some of the dances, just join in with your partner and follow everyone else. So turn off the telly, put on a smile and come dancing. Dress - smart casual with tie.£601626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Saturday 25th July8pm-midnightBarrington Village Hall, Barrington, nr IlminsterDance Le Beat freestyle. One of the best Village halls in the west with its wonderful sprung dance floor, ample parking and only 4 miles from the A303 and Ilminster. We supply Free soft drinks, but feel free to bring your own alcohol and nibbles as most regular dancers do. The venue is well ventilated with lots of French doors opening on to a patio area. 4 hours of great music with all your favorites plus many more.£607821 071251 or info@dancelebeat.net

KEY:    South West region events     Devon-Plus region club events     Highlight events 



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