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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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Hope to see you on the dance floor soon!        Paul "Zoot" Thornton signature

Quote - Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!

LISTED BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF EVENTS OCCURING IN THE NEXT 21 DAYS
For full details of ALL LISTED EVENTS please go to the Dance Related Events page


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KEY:    South West region events     Devon-Plus region club events     Highlight events 
DateTimeVenueDetailsCostContact
Friday 16th May8pm-midnightRoyal British Legion, Mary Street, TauntonLeRoc Jive freestyle party night.£6 on the door07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk
Friday 16th May7pm-lateSt Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter Exeter Rock 'n' Roll Club freestyle with guest DJ 'BJ the DJ'. Good, friendly atmosphere - best dancefloor in the south west - hot & cold beverages & food available.£3.50Chris - 01392 425025
Friday 16th May7:30pm-midnightThe Matchrooms, 12 Newnham Road, Colebrook, Plympton, PlymouthRock 'n' Roll Disco Show with Peter Gunn. Fancy dress welcome.£301752 347089
Saturday 17th May8pm-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 17th May8pm-midnightBullers Arms, Marhamchurch, Near BudeBude Jive Club rock 'n' roll dance with live band 'Memphis 56' + DJ Dynamite Dave. Licenced bar, all dance styles welcome.£7.50 in advance or ring to reserve and pay on doorLiz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 / 07815 733185
Saturday 17th May8pm-11:30pmRoyal British Legion Club, 1 Legion Way, Alphington, ExeterThe South West Lindy Hoppers present their 'South West Swing Out' Spring dance with DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Cheap bar and free parking at the venue.£607821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com
Saturday 17th May7:30pm-midnightThe Matchrooms, 12 Newnham Road, Colebrook, Plympton, PlymouthThe Best of the Eagles tribute band 'Talon' in concert.£12 in advance, £14 on door01752 347089
Sunday 18th May6:30pm-10pmTythe Barn, Bishops Cleeve, CheltenhamGloster Jive & Swing Dance presents 'Dukes Place - Jazz Café' dance with DJ Gary 'The Duke' Boon'. Hot & cold drinks... but only cool tunes!£501452 311136 or info@jiveandswing.co.uk
Friday 23rd May8pm-midnightWestland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, YeovilRed Hot Rhythm's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Mark Williams.£8 or £7 with voucher07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk
Friday 23rd May8pm-midnightExeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, ExeterExeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability.£5 in advance and before 8:30pm on the night, £6 thereafter01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk
Friday 23rd May8pm-midnightNorth Petherton Rugby Football Club, New Clubhouse, Beggars Brook, North Petherton (on the A38 between Taunton & North Petherton)Taunton Rock 'n' Roll Club 11th Anniversary Party and Rocord Hop£301823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk
Saturday 24th May8pm-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 24th May7:30pm-midnightThe Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, ExeterMoose Salsa freestyle dance night. Rueda for 1 hour from 7:30pm-8:30pm, then dancing until midnight. Cheap bar and nearby parking.£5 on the door01647 24129, 07768 265911 or moose_salsa@yahoo.co.uk
Friday 30th May7:45pm-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
Saturday 31st May8pm-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 31st May8pm-midnightDigby Hall, Hound Street, SherborneRed Hot Rhythm freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne.£6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk
Saturday 31st May7:30pm-midnightThe Matchrooms, 12 Newnham Road, Colebrook, Plympton, PlymouthCabaret Night with the Juke Box Eddies + disco.£6 in advance, £8 on door01752 347089
Saturday 31st May8pm-midnightBarrington Village Hall, Barrington, nr IlminsterDance Le Beat freestyle. Barrington Village Hall has to be one of the best in the south west with its sprung dance floor, ample parking, soft drinks bar (feel free to bring your own alcohol and nibbles). Fantastic atmosphere with very friendly and even numbers of male and female dancers who make everyone feel welcome and the all important music 4 hours of all the big freestyle hit 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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