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Dance Related Events in the South West Region
IMPORTANT NOTE: Whilst South West Swing tries to maintain accuracy in the details of the events listed below, it cannot be held responsible for cancellations or changes made by organisers. Rights Of Admission Reserved (ROAR) and Errors & Omissions Excepted (E&OE) may be cited by some organisers. We advise you to check with the organiser or venue that the event is taking place as listed.
Administration Devon-Plus Calendar |
| July 2008 | |||||
| Friday 25th July 2008 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Red Hot Rhythm's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Mark Williams. | 8pm-midnight | £8 or £7 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Friday 25th July 2008 | Oddfellows Hall, 20 West Park, Cotham, Bristol | The Hoppin' Mad 'Dress to Impress' Summer OddBall Swing Dance. 2 top guest DJs - Paul 'Zoot' Thornton and Big Vern's 'V' Discs. Cabaret from Hoppin' Mad, fruit, raffle (with some genuine vintage items to win) and prizes for best dressed or most noteworthy moment of the evening. Dress code - 'The Movies and Hollywood'. BOOK EARLY - the last 7 years sold out! | 7:45pm-11:45pm | £6.50 at classes, £7.50 until 14th July and £8.50 thereafter. £9.00 on the door if available. | 01225 332942 |
| Saturday 26th July 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 26th July 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Moose Salsa freestyle dance night. Rueda for 1 hour from 7:30pm-8:30pm, then dancing until midnight. Cheap bar and nearby parking. | 7:30pm-midnight | £5 on the door | 01647 24129, 07768 265911 or moose_salsa@yahoo.co.uk |
| Saturday 26th July 2008 | Annabel's Cabaret & Discotheque, 86-88 Vauxhall Street, The Barbican, Plymouth | Annabel’s Cabaret & Discotheque presents live music from 'Lynette Morgan & The Blackwater Valley Boys' (country / swing / jive band) plus support from the Mad About Swing dancers. | From 10pm | £5 | 01752 260555 or annabel@annabelscabaret.co.uk |
| Saturday 26th July 2008 | Barrington Village Hall, Barrington, nr Ilminster | Dance 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. | 8pm-midnight | £6 | 07821 071251 or info@dancelebeat.net |
| Sunday 27th July 2008 | Tythe Barn, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham | Gloster Jive & Swing Dance presents 'Dukes Place - Jazz Café' dance with DJ Gary 'The Duke' Boon'. Hot & cold drinks... but only cool tunes! | 6:30pm-10pm | £5 | 01452 311136 or info@jiveandswing.co.uk |
| Sunday 27th July 2008 | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc Intermediates Advanced Jive workshop. For those who know the basics and wish to push themselves further. Equal numbers are preferable, so please try to bring a partner to ensure maximum dance-time! | Midday-4pm | £20 per couple, £12 per person | 07970 289108, 01823 462926 or holly@lerocjive.com |
| Thursday 31st July 2008 | St Mary The Virgin Primary School Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham | The Mad About Dance 'Late Night Jive Cafe'. Beginners class 8pm to 8:45pm followed by a mix of pop, latin, soul, swing and jazz numbers to keep you dancing - playing your favourite tunes on request! Soft drinks bar and complimentary late night cafe (coffee, tea and biscuits) at 10pm to recharge the batteries. | 8pm-11pm | £7, freestyle only (after 9:30pm) £5 | 07970 296669 or mad.mail@tiscali.co.uk |
| August 2008 | |||||
| Friday 1st August 2008 | Bridgwater Sports & Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | 8pm-midnight | £6 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 1st August 2008 | North Petherton Rugby Football Club, New Clubhouse, Beggars Brook, North Petherton (on the A38 between Taunton & North Petherton) | Taunton Rock 'n' Roll Club 'Club Favourite Tracks' Record Hop. | 8pm-midnight | FREE | 01823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk |
| Friday 1st August 2008 | Royal British Legion, 51 Dowell Street. Honiton | Dance Le Beat freestyle. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, seating all the way around, full bar, snacks, meals, ample parking and 4 hours of great music with all your favourite tunes. | 8pm-midnight | £6 | 07821 071251 or info@dancelebeat.net |
| Saturday 2nd August 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's freestyle night - 2 dance floors. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 2nd August 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Core Intermediate Jive Part 1 workshop. 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 10am-4pm | £30 per couple or £17 per singleton | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 2nd August 2008 | Herrison Hall, Sherren Avenue, Charlton Down, Dorchester | The Jive Riot monthly Dorset freestyle. A superb sprung dance floor and as there is no bar, drinks are provided free! | 8pm-11pm | £8 | 08000 728728 |
| Saturday 2nd August 2008 | Chudleigh Community Hall, Lawn Drive, Chudleigh | Apasionada salsa dance - all styles of salsa from Cuban to New York. Please bring nibbles - home baking is much appreciated. Bottled water is provided. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01626 854755 |
| Sunday 3rd August 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Classic Advanced Jive Moves 1 workshop. 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 11am-5pm | £30 per couple or £17 per singleton | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Thursday 7th August 2008 | Indian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, Cornwall | As part of Newquay Jive's 8th weekender - CLASS NIGHT with guest instructor TBA. No need to pre-book for this night! | 8pm-11:15pm | £5 on the door | 01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275 |
| Friday 8th August 2008 | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | 8pm-midnight | £6 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 8th August 2008 | Indian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, Cornwall | As part of Newquay Jive's 8th weekender - DANCE NIGHT with intermediate lesson from guest instructor TBA + DJ Derek. | 8pm-midnight | £6 (advance ticket advisable) | 01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275 |
| Friday 8th August 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Jive Underground freestyle - jive, west coast swing, tango and blues. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 9th August 2008 | Murphy's Place, Falmouth, Cornwall | Until Sunday 10th August: Newquay Jive's 8th weekender Barbeque & Party. Camping in the 1 acre garden for a limited number or book local B&B. Special guest instructors and top DJs. Non-stop dancing, fun & games, badminton, table tennis, boating down at the waterfront, etc. TICKET ONLY EVENT - pre-booking essential - includes all food, but bring your own drinks - sorry no children or non-dancers! | Weekend event | ADVANCE TICKET ONLY - £10 | 01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275 |
| Saturday 9th August 2008 | Uplowman Village Hall, Uplowman | Salsa Nights present 'Fiesta Latino 4 - Acampar De Verano 2008'. Salsa and Bachata cabaret entertainment, light buffet, fully licenced bar. | 8pm-2am | £8 on the door (£10 for overnight camping + breakfast roll and cuppa) | 07812 537191 or smallvanessa2@hotmail.com |
| Saturday 9th August 2008 | St Mathew's Hall, Fore Street, Topsham | Vida de Tango Milonga. 6:30-7:15pm absolute beginners class. Soft drinks, tea and coffee supplied. | 6:30pm-11:45pm | £8 in advance, £10 on the door | 01803 782097 or tangoevents@btinternet.com |
| Sunday 10th August 2008 | Tythe Barn, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham | Gloster Jive & Swing Dance presents 'Dukes Place - Jazz Café' dance with DJ Gary 'The Duke' Boon'. Hot & cold drinks... but only cool tunes! | 6:30pm-10pm | £5 | 01452 311136 or info@jiveandswing.co.uk |
| Friday 15th August 2008 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Exeter Rock 'n' Roll Club freestyle with guest DJ 'Dave's 55 Jive'. Good, friendly atmosphere - best dancefloor in the south west - hot & cold beverages & food available. | 7pm-late | £3.50 | Chris - 01392 425025 |
| Friday 15th August 2008 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £5 in advance and before 8:30pm on the night, £6 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Friday 15th August 2008 | North 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 Boppin' Darrin. | 8pm-midnight | £3 | 01823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk |
| Saturday 16th August 2008 | The Parkhouse Centre, Bude | Bude Jive Club after carnival dance with rock 'n' roll DJ Eddy Falcon. All dance styles welcome, large dance floor. Please bring your own drinks as there will be no bar available. | From 8:30pm after carnival | £5 on the door | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 / 07815 733185 |
| Saturday 16th August 2008 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Red Hot Rhythm freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. A super venue with a large wooden dance floor, licensed bar, and plenty of free car parking nearby. | 8pm-midnight | £6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Sunday 17th August 2008 | The Mermaid, Frogmore Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth | Plymouth Jazz Club present live music from 'The Roy Pellet Swingtet' supported by Terry Sloggett. | 8pm | Contact venue | 01752 847611 |
| Friday 22nd August 2008 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Red Hot Rhythm's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Mark Williams. | 8pm-midnight | £8 or £7 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Saturday 23rd August 2008 | Dance Marquee, Waterfront Centre, Bude | Daily from Saturday 23rd until Saturday 30th August - NEW THIS YEAR as part of the Bude Jazz Festival live jive and swing music (Slammers Maximum Jive Band, Jive Aces, Steve Tucker All-Star Jazz Band, John Shillito's Select 6, Roy Pellett's Swingtet, Red Stripe, Hot Banana and many more) in the Dance Marquee every afternoon / evening; plus beginners and improvers dance workshops every morning. | Morning (workshops), 12:30pm-11pm (live bands) | From £20 (daily ticket) to £96 (full week stroller) - see the Bude Jazz Festival web site | 01288 356360 or Bude Jazz Festival web site |
| Sunday 24th August 2008 | Wellington Park, Wellington | Outdoor concert with 'Music for Listening & Dancing' from the Deane Big Band featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton. | 2pm-4:30pm | FREE | 01823 442827 |
| Friday 29th August 2008 | St 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. | 7:45pm-midnight | £5 in advance or £6 on the door | 07939 522520 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Friday 29th August 2008 | North 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 Paul Stamps. | 8pm-midnight | £3 | 01823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk |
| Saturday 30th August 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Moose Salsa freestyle dance night. Rueda for 1 hour from 7:30pm-8:30pm, then dancing until midnight. Cheap bar and nearby parking. | 7:30pm-midnight | £5 on the door | 01647 24129, 07768 265911 or moose_salsa@yahoo.co.uk |
| Sunday 31st August 2008 | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc Blues workshop. For those with little or no previous experience. The class will cover the basics and push you that bit further into dancing blues. Due to the intimate nature of blues dancing this is a FIXED COUPLES workshop! | Midday-4pm | £20 per fixed couple | 07970 289108, 01823 462926 or holly@lerocjive.com |
| September 2008 | |||||
| Thursday 4th September 2008 | St Mary The Virgin Primary School Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham | The Mad About Dance 'Late Night Jive Cafe'. Beginners class 8pm to 8:45pm followed by a mix of pop, latin, soul, swing and jazz numbers to keep you dancing - playing your favourite tunes on request! Soft drinks bar and complimentary late night cafe (coffee, tea and biscuits) at 10pm to recharge the batteries. | 8pm-11pm | £7, freestyle only (after 9:30pm) £5 | 07970 296669 or mad.mail@tiscali.co.uk |
| Friday 5th September 2008 | Bridgwater Sports & Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater | Riviera LeRoc Summer Bash with live band 'The Sneakers'. Strictly ticket only event. | 8pm-midnight | Advance ticket only £12.50 | 07970 289108, 01823 462926 or holly@lerocjive.com |
| Friday 5th September 2008 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Exeter Rock 'n' Roll Club freestyle with guest DJ 'Blue Jean Bop'. Good, friendly atmosphere - best dancefloor in the south west - hot & cold beverages & food available. | 7pm-late | £3.50 | Chris - 01392 425025 |
| Friday 5th September 2008 | Royal British Legion, 51 Dowell Street. Honiton | Dance Le Beat freestyle. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, seating all the way around, full bar, snacks, meals, ample parking and 4 hours of great music with all your favourite tunes. | 8pm-midnight | £6 | 07821 071251 or info@dancelebeat.net |
| Saturday 6th September 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 6th September 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's freestyle night - 2 dance floors. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 6th September 2008 | Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester | Salsa Siempre and Red Hot Rhythm present an evening of 'Jive & Salsa'. Fun classes from 7:45pm-9:30pm + a mix of Salsa & Jive music all evening. | 7:45pm-12:30am (doors 7:30pm) | £10 per person | 07811 987931 or 07967 282585 |
| Saturday 6th September 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Moose Salsa freestyle dance night. Rueda for 1 hour from 7:30pm-8:30pm, then dancing until midnight. Cheap bar and nearby parking. | 7:30pm-midnight | £5 on the door | 01647 24129, 07768 265911 or moose_salsa@yahoo.co.uk |
| Saturday 6th September 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Jive Toolbox workshop. 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 10am-4pm | £30 per couple or £17 per singleton | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 6th September 2008 | Indian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, Cornwall | Newquay Jive freestyle party night with guest young DJs and top dancers Nick Stephens and Darren Mountford who will be mixing some great tunes. | 8pm-midnight | £5 (advance ticket advisable) | 01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275 |
| Saturday 6th September 2008 | Herrison Hall, Sherren Avenue, Charlton Down, Dorchester | The Jive Riot monthly Dorset freestyle. A superb sprung dance floor and as there is no bar, drinks are provided free! | 8pm-11pm | £8 | 08000 728728 |
| Sunday 7th September 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Intermediate Jive Part 3 workshop. 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 11am-5pm | £30 per couple or £17 per singleton | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Friday 12th September 2008 | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | 8pm-midnight | £6 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 12th September 2008 | North 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 Rhythm Boys' and DJ support. 'Jitterbug Rock 'n' Roll Clothing & Accessories' with also be in attendance. | 8pm-midnight | £7 | 01823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk |
| Friday 12th September 2008 | BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol | Trinity LeRoc 'Friday Fever' jive party. Music requests all evening plus huge video wall and state of the art PA & lighting system. Sprung dance floor and fully air conditioned throughout. Safe on site parking. | 8pm-1am | £7 | 01179 078368 or 07736 788574 |
| Saturday 13th September 2008 | Lydney Town Hall, Church Road, Lydney | Forest of Dean Jive and Swing present the Lydney Hop dance with DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Bar and food available. 'Come and bop @ the Lydney Hop'. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01594 833765 (organiser) or 01594 842234 (venue) |
| Saturday 13th September 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 13th September 2008 | Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester | Red Hot Rhythm freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. | 8pm-midnight | £6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Saturday 13th September 2008 | St Mathew's Hall, Fore Street, Topsham | Vida de Tango Milonga. 6:30-7:15pm absolute beginners class. Soft drinks, tea and coffee supplied. | 6:30pm-11:45pm | £8 in advance, £10 on the door | 01803 782097 or tangoevents@btinternet.com |
| Sunday 14th September 2008 | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc TangoJive workshop. A fusion of modern jive and tango - no previous tango experience necessary. This workshop will focus on seduction and interpretation. We are recommending this is a fixed couples workshop, but this is not essential. | Midday-4pm | £20 per couple, £12 per person | 07970 289108, 01823 462926 or holly@lerocjive.com |
| Friday 19th September 2008 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £5 in advance and before 8:30pm on the night, £6 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 20th September 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 20th September 2008 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | The Mad About Swing One Year Birthday Party dance. Not to be missed - as well as the hottest tunes to satisfy your dancing needs, the evening comprises a fun class, a wine tasting competition and lindy-themed games. Alcohol, soft drinks and raffle entry included in the price. Swing the night away and gorge on the chocolate fountain (back by popular demand!). | 7:30pm-11pm | £7 (students £5.50) before 4th September, thereafter £8 (students £6.50) in advance or £10 (students £7.50) on the door | 01752 892575, 07855 722512 or duncanandlouise@madaboutswing.com |
| Friday 26th September 2008 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | The South West Lindy Hoppers present their 'Swing Into Autumn' dance with live music from 6 piece swing band 'The Jive Jacks' and DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Lovely, sprung dancefloor, licensed bar and free parking along the road. Dress to impress 1930's/40's/50's. | 7:30pm-midnight | £8.50 in advance, £10 on the door | 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
| Friday 26th September 2008 | North 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. | 8pm-midnight | £3 | 01823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk |
| Saturday 27th September 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 27th September 2008 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Red Hot Rhythm's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Mark Williams. | 8pm-midnight | £8 or £7 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Sunday 28th September 2008 | Tythe Barn, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham | Gloster Jive & Swing Dance presents 'Dukes Place - Jazz Café' dance with DJ Gary 'The Duke' Boon'. Hot & cold drinks... but only cool tunes! | 6:30pm-10pm | £5 | 01452 311136 or info@jiveandswing.co.uk |
| October 2008 | |||||
| Thursday 2nd October 2008 | St Mary The Virgin Primary School Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham | The Mad About Dance 'Late Night Jive Cafe'. Beginners class 8pm to 8:45pm followed by a mix of pop, latin, soul, swing and jazz numbers to keep you dancing - playing your favourite tunes on request! Soft drinks bar and complimentary late night cafe (coffee, tea and biscuits) at 10pm to recharge the batteries. | 8pm-11pm | £7, freestyle only (after 9:30pm) £5 | 07970 296669 or mad.mail@tiscali.co.uk |
| Friday 3rd October 2008 | Bridgwater Sports & Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | 8pm-midnight | £6 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 3rd October 2008 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Exeter Rock 'n' Roll Club freestyle with guest DJ 'Dave's 55 Jive'. Good, friendly atmosphere - best dancefloor in the south west - hot & cold beverages & food available. | 7pm-late | £3.50 | Chris - 01392 425025 |
| Saturday 4th October 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 4th October 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's freestyle night - 2 dance floors. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 4th October 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Intermediate Musical Interpretation workshop. 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 10am-4pm | £30 per couple or £17 per singleton | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 4th October 2008 | Indian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, Cornwall | Newquay Jive 9th Anniversary freestyle party night with guest DJ Jackie from Plymouth Jive Club. | 8pm-midnight | £5 (advance ticket advisable) | 01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275 |
| Saturday 4th October 2008 | Herrison Hall, Sherren Avenue, Charlton Down, Dorchester | The Jive Riot monthly Dorset freestyle. A superb sprung dance floor and as there is no bar, drinks are provided free! | 8pm-11pm | £8 | 08000 728728 |
| Saturday 4th October 2008 | Chudleigh Community Hall, Lawn Drive, Chudleigh | Apasionada salsa dance - all styles of salsa from Cuban to New York. Please bring nibbles - home baking is much appreciated. Bottled water is provided. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01626 854755 |
| Sunday 5th October 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Beginners Jive workshop. 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 11am-5pm | £30 per couple or £17 per singleton | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Monday 6th October 2008 | Tythe Barn, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham | Gloster Jive & Swing Dance presents the 'Bad Music For Bad People' dance with DJ Gary 'The Duke' Boon'. The idea of this dance is to have an evenings dancing where some fab tunes are played that are not normally played. This won't be a copy of the Jazz Cafe but will still be 'Great Music for Great People'. Come in fancy dress and get in cheaper! | 7:30pm-11:45pm | £6 in fancy dress, £8 if not | 01452 311136 or info@jiveandswing.co.uk |
| Friday 10th October 2008 | The Cross Rifles, 1 Bath Road, Bridgwater | Live Cajun Zydeco music with the K-Zee Zydeco Band. | Check with band / venue | Check with band /venue | 01363 775824, 01392 411672, phil.rossiter@virgin.net (band) or 01278 426459 (venue) |
| Friday 10th October 2008 | BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol | Trinity LeRoc 'Friday Fever' jive party. Music requests all evening plus huge video wall and state of the art PA & lighting system. Sprung dance floor and fully air conditioned throughout. Safe on site parking. | 8pm-1am | £7 | 01179 078368 or 07736 788574 |
| Friday 10th October 2008 | North 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. | 8pm-midnight | £3 | 01823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk |
| Saturday 11th October 2008 | Lydney Town Hall, Church Road, Lydney | Forest of Dean Jive and Swing present the Lydney Hop dance with DJ 'Swing' Ray Hill. Bar and food available. 'Come and bop @ the Lydney Hop'. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01594 833765 (organiser) or 01594 842234 (venue) |
| Saturday 11th October 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 11th October 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Moose Salsa freestyle dance night. Rueda for 1 hour from 7:30pm-8:30pm, then dancing until midnight. Cheap bar and nearby parking. | 7:30pm-midnight | £5 on the door | 01647 24129, 07768 265911 or moose_salsa@yahoo.co.uk |
| Saturday 11th October 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Jive Underground freestyle - jive, west coast swing, tango and blues. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Friday 17th October 2008 | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | 8pm-midnight | £6 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 17th October 2008 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £5 in advance and before 8:30pm on the night, £6 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 18th October 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 18th October 2008 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Red Hot Rhythm freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. A super venue with a large wooden dance floor, licensed bar, and plenty of free car parking nearby. | 8pm-midnight | £6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Sunday 19th October 2008 | Indian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, Cornwall | Newquay Jive Tea Dance with DJ Ian - freestyle in an informal atmosphere. Tea and coffee provided, but the bar will be open as usual. Informal tuition available. | 2pm-5pm | £4 on the door | 01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275 |
| Friday 24th October 2008 | North 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. | 8pm-midnight | £3 | 01823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk |
| Saturday 25th October 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 25th October 2008 | Bullers Arms, Marhamchurch, Near Bude | Bude Jive Club rock 'n' roll dance with live band 'Jive Street' + DJ Eddie Falcon. Licenced bar, all dance styles welcome. | 8pm-midnight | £8 in advance or ring to reserve and pay on door | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 / 07815 733185 |
| Sunday 26th October 2008 | Tythe Barn, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham | Gloster Jive & Swing Dance presents 'Dukes Place - Jazz Café' dance with DJ Gary 'The Duke' Boon'. Hot & cold drinks... but only cool tunes! | 6:30pm-10pm | £5 | 01452 311136 or info@jiveandswing.co.uk |
| Sunday 26th October 2008 | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc Street Jive workshop. A fusion of modern jive and hip hop / street dancing - no previous experience necessary. This workshop will focus on interpretation and will get your body moving in a new dimension. We are recommending this is a fixed couples workshop, but this is not essential. | Midday-4pm | £20 per couple, £12 per person | 07970 289108, 01823 462926 or holly@lerocjive.com |
| Friday 31st October 2008 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Red Hot Rhythm's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Mark Williams. | 8pm-midnight | £8 or £7 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Friday 31st October 2008 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Exeter Rock 'n' Roll Club freestyle with guest DJ 'Eddie Falcon'. Good, friendly atmosphere - best dancefloor in the south west - hot & cold beverages & food available. | 7pm-late | £3.50 | Chris - 01392 425025 |
| November 2008 | |||||
| Saturday 1st November 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 1st November 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's freestyle night - 2 dance floors. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 1st November 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Core Intermediate Jive Part 2 workshop. 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 10am-4pm | £30 per couple or £17 per singleton | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 1st November 2008 | Herrison Hall, Sherren Avenue, Charlton Down, Dorchester | The Jive Riot monthly Dorset freestyle. A superb sprung dance floor and as there is no bar, drinks are provided free! | 8pm-11pm | £8 | 08000 728728 |
| Sunday 2nd November 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Strolls workshop - no partner required - Night Fever Stroll, The Madison and The Shim Sham to name but a few. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 11am-5pm | £17 | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Thursday 6th November 2008 | St Mary The Virgin Primary School Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham | The Mad About Dance 'Late Night Jive Cafe'. Beginners class 8pm to 8:45pm followed by a mix of pop, latin, soul, swing and jazz numbers to keep you dancing - playing your favourite tunes on request! Soft drinks bar and complimentary late night cafe (coffee, tea and biscuits) at 10pm to recharge the batteries. | 8pm-11pm | £7, freestyle only (after 9:30pm) £5 | 07970 296669 or mad.mail@tiscali.co.uk |
| Friday 7th November 2008 | Havens Holiday Park, Warmwell, Near Weymouth, Dorset | Until 10th November - The 'Jive Club' presents its Party Weekender. | Weekend event | From £79 | 0208 593 1947 or office@partyweekender.com |
| Saturday 8th November 2008 | Lydney Town Hall, Church Road, Lydney | Forest of Dean Jive and Swing present the Lydney Hop 'Forties Frolics' dance with live band 'Sticky Wicket' and DJ Gary 'The Duke' Boon of Gloster Jive & Swing Dance. 1940's fancy dress night! Bar and food available. 'Come and bop @ the Lydney Hop'. | 8pm-midnight | £10 (by limited advance ticket only) | 01594 833765 (organiser) or 01594 842234 (venue) |
| Saturday 8th November 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 8th November 2008 | St Mathew's Hall, Fore Street, Topsham | Vida de Tango Milonga. 6:30-7:15pm absolute beginners class. Soft drinks, tea and coffee supplied. | 6:30pm-11:45pm | £8 in advance, £10 on the door | 01803 782097 or tangoevents@btinternet.com |
| Friday 14th November 2008 | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | 8pm-midnight | £6 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 14th November 2008 | North 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. | 8pm-midnight | £3 | 01823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk |
| Saturday 15th November 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 15th November 2008 | Indian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, Cornwall | Newquay Jive freestyle party night with guest DJ Gary Marsden of Riviera LeRoc. | 8pm-midnight | £5 (advance ticket advisable) | 01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275 |
| Saturday 15th November 2008 | Starlight Ballroom, Beverley Park, Goodrington Road, Paignton | In association with the South West Lindy Hoppers - 'The Big Jive Tour' with live music from The Jive Aces - 'the UK's no. 1 jive and swing band'. With support from DJs Paul 'Zoot' Thornton and Tim 'Sky Blue Jive' Thornton (no relation honestly). | 7:30pm | £10 in advance, £12 on the door | 0871 230 0010 or 01342 300075 |
| Saturday 15th November 2008 | Bitton Football Club, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol | Bristol Jive Club live band night with 'The Crown Top Kings' - a first class rock'n'roll, swing-jive band. LIMITED NUMBERS! | 7:30pm-midnight | £7 in advance or £8 on the door if available | 01179 380483 or 07909 774326 |
| Sunday 16th November 2008 | Tythe Barn, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham | Gloster Jive & Swing Dance presents 'Dukes Place - Jazz Café' dance with DJ Gary 'The Duke' Boon'. Hot & cold drinks... but only cool tunes! | 6:30pm-10pm | £5 | 01452 311136 or info@jiveandswing.co.uk |
| Friday 21st November 2008 | Bridgwater Sports & Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | 8pm-midnight | £6 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 21st November 2008 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Red Hot Rhythm's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Mark Williams. | 8pm-midnight | £8 or £7 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Friday 21st November 2008 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £5 in advance and before 8:30pm on the night, £6 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 22nd November 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 22nd November 2008 | Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester | Red Hot Rhythm freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. | 8pm-midnight | £6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Friday 28th November 2008 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Exeter Rock 'n' Roll Club freestyle with guest DJ 'Blue Jean Bop'. Good, friendly atmosphere - best dancefloor in the south west - hot & cold beverages & food available. | 7pm-late | £3.50 | Chris - 01392 425025 |
| Friday 28th November 2008 | Penventon Park Hotel, West End, Redruth | Modern Jive Cornwall presents 'Synchronicity II' - a great opportunity to meet dancers from far and wide, glam up, and have lots of fun dancing in a classy social atmosphere. Only 150 tickets available, so book early! In the main room DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton from South West Swing will be playing a mix of club, latin, pop, swing, disco, rock and soul tunes. Downstairs in Room 41 you’ll find a mixture of R&B, black roots music, blues, slow rock, swing and soulful smooth sounds for those of you that want to dance west coast swing and groove to easier tunes. Accommodation is available, please contact the Penventon Hotel to arrange (quote SYNC 2 for discounted rates). | 8pm-midnight | £6 in advance, £8 on the door (if available) | 01736 366784 (Dan Tolchard), 01736 332989 (Rose Ginn), 01209 203000 (venue for accomodation) or check web site |
| Saturday 29th November 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 29th November 2008 | Bullers Arms, Marhamchurch, Near Bude | Bude Jive Club dance with live band 'Class of 58' + DJ support. Licenced bar, all dance styles welcome. | 8pm-midnight | £8 in advance or ring to reserve and pay on door | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 / 07815 733185 |
| Saturday 29th November 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Moose Salsa freestyle dance night. Rueda for 1 hour from 7:30pm-8:30pm, then dancing until midnight. Cheap bar and nearby parking. | 7:30pm-midnight | £5 on the door | 01647 24129, 07768 265911 or moose_salsa@yahoo.co.uk |
| Sunday 30th November 2008 | Indian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, Cornwall | Newquay Jive Tea Dance with DJ Ian - freestyle in an informal atmosphere. Tea and coffee provided, but the bar will be open as usual. Informal tuition available. | 2pm-5pm | £4 on the door | 01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275 |
| December 2008 | |||||
| Thursday 4th December 2008 | St Mary The Virgin Primary School Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham | The Mad About Dance 'Late Night Jive Cafe'. Beginners class 8pm to 8:45pm followed by a mix of pop, latin, soul, swing and jazz numbers to keep you dancing - playing your favourite tunes on request! Soft drinks bar and complimentary late night cafe (coffee, tea and biscuits) at 10pm to recharge the batteries. | 8pm-11pm | £7, freestyle only (after 9:30pm) £5 | 07970 296669 or mad.mail@tiscali.co.uk |
| Friday 5th December 2008 | North 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. | 8pm-midnight | £3 | 01823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk |
| Saturday 6th December 2008 | 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, 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 6th December 2008 | Herrison Hall, Sherren Avenue, Charlton Down, Dorchester | The Jive Riot monthly Dorset freestyle. A superb sprung dance floor and as there is no bar, drinks are provided free! | 8pm-11pm | £8 | 08000 728728 |
| Saturday 6th December 2008 | Chudleigh Community Hall, Lawn Drive, Chudleigh | Apasionada salsa dance - all styles of salsa from Cuban to New York. Please bring nibbles - home baking is much appreciated. Bottled water is provided. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 01626 854755 |
| Friday 12th December 2008 | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | 8pm-midnight | £6 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 12th December 2008 | Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester | Red Hot Rhythm Christmas Special freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. | 8pm-midnight | £6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Saturday 13th December 2008 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing 'Christmas Party Dance' - 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. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 13th December 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Dirty Dancing Part 7 workshop - day 1. FIXED COUPLES, 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 10am-4pm | £30 per couple or £17 per singleton | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 13th December 2008 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | The Mad About Swing Christmas Party. A swingin’ festive dance with the return of awesome live music from the highly talented "Jaspers Jazz Septet". The evening begins with a jolly merry class to get you in the mood, followed by social dancing to the best lindy tunes from past and present. Your alcoholic and soft drinks are included in the price (while they last…although we don’t intend for them to run out!) Don your glad rags and join the party. Further details to follow. | TBA | TBA | 01752 892575, 07855 722512 or duncanandlouise@madaboutswing.com |
| Sunday 14th December 2008 | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Exeter Jive's Dirty Dancing Part 7 workshop - day 2. FIXED COUPLES, 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS. | 11am-5pm | £30 per couple or £17 per singleton | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Friday 19th December 2008 | Bridgwater Sports & Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | |||