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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 run by clubs and independant organisers 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 19th 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. 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 door01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Saturday 19th May8pm-midnightDigby Hall, Hound Street, SherborneLeroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. A large hall with a sprung wooden dance floor, lots of sociable seating, a licensed bar, large car park (40p evening) and free nearby on-road parking.£7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com
Saturday 19th May8pm-11pmLongdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr ExeterLongdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available.£501392 273282 or 01392 811523
Saturday 19th May8pm-11pmStowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Stowford Rise, SidmouthThe Dancing Duo 'Lilactime' 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 door01803 325905
Saturday 19th May8pm-11:30pmVictory Hall, Victoria Road, Roche (just off A30, 5 miles south of Bodmin), CornwallCeroc Conexion Extra social freestyle dance. Let your hair down and enjoy three and a half hours of dancing at this fabulous venue with super wooden sprung floor, fully licenced bar and plenty of on site free parking.£5 on the door07984 470281 / 01326 251180 or info@cerocconexion.co.uk
Saturday 19th May8pm-11:30pmSt Matthew’s Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Newtown, ExeterThe South West Lindy Hoppers 'All The Cats Join In' dance with DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing. Dance to the best in swing from lindy, jump jive, blues and rock 'n' roll - something for everyone. All welcome, BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS, large car park opposite venue (free after 6pm).£7 on the door07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com
Sunday 20th May7:30pm-lateThe Matchroom,12 Newnham Road, Colebrook Plympton, PlymouthPlymouth Jazz Club dance night with traditional jazz dancing to live band 'Frenchmen Street Jazz Band'.£8 on the door01752 774343 or 01752 290181
Sunday 20th May2pm-5:30pm (doors 1:45pm)Clyst St George Parish Hall, Woodbury Road, Clyst St GeorgeBeginners / improvers Lindy Hop workshop with Lynn and Paul of South West Swing. 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
Sunday 20th May11am-5pmCossington Village Hall, Middle Road, Cossington, Near BridgwaterCeroc Le Beat strictly close-up workshop. Free coffee and tea, lovely sprung floor and free parking. No food available, so please bring your own.£20 per person (pre-book only)07821 071251 or info@ceroclebeat.net
Friday 25th May8pm-midnightWestland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, YeovilLeroc.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 voucher07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com
Friday 25th May8pm-midnightSt 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 door07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com
Saturday 26th 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. 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.£6 on the door01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Saturday 26th May8pm-midnightPollyfield Centre Social Club, Avon Road, BidefordAtlantic Jive freestyle night. Non-dancers and beginners welcome! Big dance floor, fab music, friendly atmosphere and licensed bar.£5 on the door07875 201328 or easytiger333@hotmail.com
Saturday 26th May7:45pm-11:15pmExeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, ExeterThe Dancing Duo 'Heading For The Diamond Jubilee' 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.£7 on the door01803 325905
Sunday 27th May11am-5pmCossington Village Hall, Middle Road, Cossington, Near BridgwaterCeroc Le Beat dips and drops workshop. Free coffee and tea, lovely sprung floor and free parking. No food available, so please bring your own.£25 per person (pre-book only)07821 071251 or info@ceroclebeat.net
Friday 1st June8pm-midnightMoorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, TivertonTiverton Jive freestyle party night. 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 thereafter07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com
Friday 1st June9:30pm-midnightThe Sorry Head, 10 Blackboy Road, Exeter'It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing' - the perfect night 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!FREE01392 420484
Friday 1st June8pm-midnightThe Davies Hall, Howell Hill, West Camel, YeovilStrictly Jive freestyle dance night. Tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits provided.£6 on the doorstrictly.jive@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 2nd June8pm-midnightThe Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, BudeThe Bude RnR Jive Club Queens Diamond Jubilee Dance Party with live band 'Company B' + DJ Paul Down. Licenced bar, all dance styles welcome. Please book in advance if possible as only limited numbers on the door.£10 in advance or ring to reserve and pay on doorLiz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568
Saturday 2nd June8pm-midnightLydney Town Hall, Church Road, Lydney, GloucestershireForest of Dean Jive and Swing present the Lydney Hop dance with live band Just Misbehavin' featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton, plus DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing. Bar and food available. 'Come and bop @ the Lydney Hop'.£12 in advance, £14 on the door (if available)01594 833765
Saturday 2nd June8pm-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. 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 door01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Saturday 2nd June8pm-11pmUpper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, PlymouthMad 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.£5 in advance or £7 on the door01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com
Saturday 2nd June8pm-midnightThe Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, PlymouthCeroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking.£7 on the door07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com
Saturday 2nd June8pm-midnightIndian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, CornwallNewquay Jive freestyle dance with DJ Derek.£501326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275
Saturday 2nd June4pm-lateUpper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, PlymouthMad About Swing present 'The Speakeasy'. Take a journey back to the 1920s with live music from five piece jazz band Hamer & Isaacs and the lovely Mama Tokus, Speakeasy Cocktail Bar, fun-fuelled Charleston Dance class, Gambling Casino, Professional Photography, 1920s Ballroom, Fast Foot Contest, Dance Performances, Fat Sam’s Kitchen, Croquet in the Park, Vintage Film Footage and more... Now in its third year!£12 in advance, £15 on the door (if available)01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com
Friday 8th June8pm-midnightEx-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, BarnstapleLet's Dance Jive freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking.£407817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk
Friday 8th June9pm-11:30pmThe Grapevine, 2 Victoria Road, ExmouthLive 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!FREE01395 222208
Friday 8th June8pm-midnightThe Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, TauntonRiviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden.£7 on the door07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk
Saturday 9th June8pm-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. 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.£6 on the door01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Saturday 9th June8pm-1amAxminster Guildhall, West Street, AxminsterLeroc.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 thereafter07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com
Saturday 9th June8pm-11pmLongdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr ExeterLongdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available.£501392 273282 or 01392 811523
Saturday 9th June8pm-11pmSt Thomas Centre (behind church), Church Road, St Thomas, ExeterThe Dancing Duo 'Flaming June' 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 door01803 325905
Saturday 9th June7pm-12:30amTaunton Rugby Football Club, Hyde Park, Hyde Lane, Taunton'Battle of Britain' swing dance with one of the UK's premier 1940's Swing Bands 'The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra' will be playing live in the bespoke licensed marquee with its own large dance floor. Accompanied by DJ 'Twelve O'Clock High' for an evening of pure 1940's swing. Dress code is 1940's fashion / uniform or black tie. Places at the dance are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.£15 in advance (includes admission to the Battle of Britain Living History show on either the Saturday or the Sunday)Graham Adlam at gadlam@btinternet.com
Saturday 9th June8pm-11:30pmVictory Hall, Victoria Road, Roche (just off A30, 5 miles south of Bodmin), CornwallCeroc Conexion Extra social freestyle dance. Let your hair down and enjoy three and a half hours of dancing at this fabulous venue with super wooden sprung floor, fully licenced bar and plenty of on site free parking.£5 on the door07984 470281 / 01326 251180 or info@cerocconexion.co.uk

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


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