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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 independent 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 25th May8pm-11:30pmDobwalls Memorial Hall, Duloe Road, DobwallsCeroc Conexion Silk freestyle dance - starts uptempo, higher amount of alternative, tempo reduces to blues later in evening. Fabulous venue with super wooden sprung floor, fully licenced bar and plenty of on site free parking.£6 on the door07984 470281 / 01326 251180 or info@cerocconexion.co.uk
Saturday 25th May8pm-midnightDorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, DorchesterLeroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. A large sprung wooden dance floor, excellent acoustics & lighting, lots of sociable seating, a licensed bar, and nearby on-road parking and car parks.£7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com
Saturday 25th 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 25th May8pm-11pmExmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, ExmouthThe 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.£7 on the door01803 325905
Saturday 25th May8pm-10pmManor Gardens, Alexandra Terrace, ExmouthPerforming as part of the Exmouth Festival live music from Devon soul band 'Souled' featuring vocalists Richie Evans, Clair McColl and Lynn Thornton. Plenty of space to dance on the grass!FREEchris@exmouthfestival.org.uk
Saturday 25th May8:30pm-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 door07592 766871 or atlanticjive@live.com
Saturday 25th May7pm-11pmHope Chapel, Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, BristolThe Tango Alchemy 'Bristol Aires Milonga' social dance.Contact organiser07966 716689 or tangoalchemy@yahoo.co.uk
Friday 31st 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 31st May8pm-11:30pmRoyal British Legion, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PlymouthParty 'till you drop' jive dance with DJ Mike Haywood. Fantastic evening of dancing to jive music chosen by you. Bar with cheap drinks, large free car park and a fun night out.£5 on the door07966 757318 or mike@mikehaywoodart.co.uk
Friday 31st MayEvening (contact organiser)Croyde Village Hall, 1 Jones's Hill, Croyde, North DevonAs part of 'The Croyde Stomp' Vintage and Retro Dance Weekend, the 'Cabin Crew' evening dance with live 10 piece dop-wop band 'The Metrotones' + DJ support.Various rates for 1 day, 2 days and whole weekenk (see website)01256 329630, 07887 391657, 02085 371852, 07572 506336
Friday 31st 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 before 8:30pm, £8 thereafter07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com
Saturday 1st 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 1st 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 1st June8pm-11:30pmCity College, Kings Road, Devonport, PlymouthThe Dancing Duo 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.£6 on the door01803 325905
Saturday 1st JuneEvening (contact organiser)Croyde Village Hall, 1 Jones's Hill, Croyde, North DevonAs part of 'The Croyde Stomp' Vintage and Retro Dance Weekend, the Tutunkhamun Shimmy 1920's-40's Record Hop - dress code mummies welcome, but no children or camels!Various rates for 1 day, 2 days and whole weekenk (see website)01256 329630, 07887 391657, 02085 371852, 07572 506336
Saturday 1st June8pm-midnight (doors 7:45pm)Cossington Village Hall, Middle Road, Cossington, Near BridgwaterCeroc Le Beat freestyle. Fun class at 8:20pm, video music tracks on the big screen plus free coffee, tea and food. Lovely sprung floor, full bar and free parking.£807821 071251 or info@ceroclebeat.net
Sunday 2nd JuneMidday-3pmCroyde Village Hall, 1 Jones's Hill, Croyde, North DevonAs part of 'The Croyde Stomp' Vintage and Retro Dance Weekend, the Jazz and Swing day lunchtime trad jazz set from 'The Croyde Rhythm Kings' + DJ support.Various rates for 1 day, 2 days and whole weekenk (see website)01256 329630, 07887 391657, 02085 371852, 07572 506336
Sunday 2nd JuneEvening (contact organiser)Croyde Village Hall, 1 Jones's Hill, Croyde, North DevonAs part of 'The Croyde Stomp' Vintage and Retro Dance Weekend, the Jazz and Swing day evening dance with 'The Croyde Collegians' + DJ support.Various rates for 1 day, 2 days and whole weekenk (see website)01256 329630, 07887 391657, 02085 371852, 07572 506336
Sunday 2nd June3pm-7:30pmThe Redland Club, Burlington Road, Clifton, BristolThe Tango West Tango Cafe social dance. The atmosphere of the traditional Buenos Aires Milonga featuring golden age tango music, played in tandas with cortinas, encouraging good floorcraft and using tango etiquette including the cabeceo. Wonderful large parquet dance floor, refreshements/nibbles provided.Contact organiser07981 756965, 0117 3009876 or azul@tangowest.co.uk
Friday 7th June8pm-midnightMoorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, TivertonTiverton Jive in association with Riviera LeRoc presents a freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. 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.£6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com
Friday 7th June7pm-11pmWessex Hotel, High Street, StreetCeroc Le Beat 'Chil Lounge' freestyle. Short blues class at 7:15pm. Normal Ceroc up-beat music to start off and then as the evening moves on the music slows down and the floor get hotter playing soul/west coast swing/blues/R&B music. Superb large ballroom with air conditioning, full bar and free parking.£8 (pre-booking recommended)07821 071251 or info@ceroclebeat.net
Saturday 8th June8pm-11:30pmThreemilestone Social Club, Pengelly Way, Threemilestone, Near TruroCeroc Conexion Silk freestyle dance - starts uptempo, higher amount of alternative, tempo reduces to blues later in evening. Fantastic dance floor, fully licenced bar and loads of parking.£6 on the door07984 470281 / 01326 251180 or info@cerocconexion.co.uk
Saturday 8th 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 mix of swing & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 8pm-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 8th 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 8th June8pm-midnightThe Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, PlymouthCeroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. great dance floor, fully licensed bar and free car parking.£7 before 8:30pm, £8 thereafter07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com
Saturday 8th June4pm-6pmAxminster Guildhall, West Street, AxminsterLyme Bay Lindy beginners lindy workshop. Workshop price includes free entry to evening Leroc.com jive and swing dance at the same venue in the evening.£15 (with free entry to evening Leroc.com dance)01297 23376 / 07933 727479 or lyme.bay.lindy@hotmail.co.uk
Friday 14th June8pm-midnightExeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, ExeterExeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability.£6.50 before 8:30pm on the night, £7.50 thereafter01404 850077, 07966 289995 or jivenelson@hotmail.co.uk
Friday 14th June8pm-midnightThe Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, TauntonRiviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden.£6 in advance or £7 on the door07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk
Friday 14th 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.£507817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk
Friday 14th June8pm-midnightSt Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter The Vida de Tango monthly 'La Milonga en Exeter' social dancing with DJ Fernando. A great sprung smooth dance floor, licensed bar which also serves food, windows facing to private garden and plenty of free parking on the road.£807910 256510 or info@tangofeast.com
Saturday 15th June7:30pm-11:30pmThe Parkhouse Centre, BudeBude RnR Jive Club's rock 'n' roll dance with live band 'This Little Girl & The Dillicats' + DJ Eddy Falcon. Licensed bar, all dance styles welcome.£10Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568
Saturday 15th 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 15th June8pm-11:30pmCity College, Kings Road, Devonport, PlymouthThe Dancing Duo 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.£6 on the door01803 325905
Saturday 15th June8pm-midnightDigby Hall, Hound Street, SherborneCeroc Le Beat freestyle with free coffee, tea, ham and chips. Fully air conditioned venue with a superb dance floor, full bar and fab lighting + free parking.£807821 071251 or info@ceroclebeat.net
Saturday 15th June8:30pm-1amThe Redland Club, Burlington Road, Clifton, BristolThe Tango West Late Night Milonga social dance. The atmosphere of the traditional Buenos Aires Milonga featuring golden age tango music, played in tandas with cortinas, encouraging good floorcraft and using tango etiquette including the cabeceo. Wonderful large parquet dance floor, refreshements/nibbles provided.Contact organiser07981 756965, 0117 3009876 or azul@tangowest.co.uk

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



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