http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/ents.php This 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 on the South West Swing web site. Copyright 2012 South West Swing http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification South West Swing Web Site zoot@southwestswing.org.uk (Paul Thornton) zoot@southwestswing.org.uk (Paul Thornton) en-gb Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:25:55 +0000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:25:55 +0000 Time: 2pm-4pm
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Swing and Lindy Hop
Location: Axminster Conservative Club, Silver Street, Axminster (venue map)
Cost: £4 on the door
Contact: 01297 23376 / 07933 727479 or lyme.bay.lindy@hotmail.co.uk

Lyme Bay Lindy tea dance. Bar downstairs, dancing upstairs. Closest free car park is at the Co-operative store 2 minutes walk away.
]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0105174518 Time: 8pm-11pm
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth (venue map)
Cost: £5 on the door
Contact: 07966 757318

"Party 'till you drop" jive dance with DJ Mike Haywood. Fantastic music and a fun night out. Free tea and coffee, or bring your own drinks and glasses.
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0202174713 Time: 8pm-11:45pm
Event Type: Dance
Dance Style: Jive, Swing, Lindy Hop and Rock 'n' Roll
Location: St Matthew's Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Newtown, Exeter (venue map)
Cost: TBC (contact organiser)
Contact: 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com

The South West Lindy Hoppers 'All The Cats Join In' dance with possible live band and 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).
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1214151626 Time: 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm)
Event Type: Evening Dance
Dance Style: Ballroom Mixed Social
Location: Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter (venue map)
Cost: £7 on the door
Contact: 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com

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. 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.
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0926104648 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive and Swing
Location: Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple (venue map)
Cost: £4
Contact: 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk

Let'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.
]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1013154127 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter (venue map)
Cost: £7 on the door
Contact: 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com

Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking.
]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0109174926 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive and Swing
Location: Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil (venue map)
Cost: £9 or £8 with voucher
Contact: 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com

Leroc.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.
]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1013162127 Time: 7:30pm-late
Event Type: Live Band and Dance
Dance Style: Jive, Swing and Lindy Hop
Location: The Matchroom,12 Newnham Road, Colebrook Plympton, Plymouth (venue map)
Cost: £8 on the door
Contact: 01752 774343 or 01752 290181

Plymouth Jazz Club dance night with traditional jazz dancing to live band 'The Liberty Street Jazz Band'.
]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1025092441 Time: 8:30pm-11:45pm
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Garrison Club, Omaha Road, Bodmin (venue map)
Cost: £2 for non-members, free for members
Contact: 07966 757318

"Let's Party... Let's Dance" jive dance with DJ Mike Haywood. Fantastic evening of dancing to music chosen by you. Bar with cheap drinks, large free car park.
]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0202174322 Time: 8pm-11pm
Event Type: Evening Dance
Dance Style: Ballroom Mixed Social
Location: City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth (venue map)
Cost: £6 on the door
Contact: 01803 325905

The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' 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.
]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0110140542 Time: 8pm-11pm
Event Type: Evening Dance
Dance Style: Ballroom Mixed Social
Location: Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Stowford Rise, Sidmouth (venue map)
Cost: £5 on the door
Contact: 01803 325905

The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' 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.
]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0110135930 Time: 8pm-11pm
Event Type: Dance
Dance Style: Ballroom
Location: Longdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr Exeter (venue map)
Cost: £5
Contact: 01392 273282 or 01392 811523

Longdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available.
]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1110173550 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter (venue map)
Cost: £6.50 before 8:30pm on the night, £7.50 thereafter
Contact: 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or jivenelson@hotmail.co.uk

Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability.
]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1028133644 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester (venue map)
Cost: £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter
Contact: 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com

Leroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. A large sprung wooden dance floor, excellent acoustics and lighting, lots of sociable seating, a licensed bar, and nearby on-road parking and car parks.
]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1013162054 Time: 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm)
Event Type: Evening Dance
Dance Style: Ballroom Mixed Social
Location: City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth (venue map)
Cost: £7 on the door
Contact: 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com

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. 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.
]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0926110823 Time: 8pm-11pm
Event Type: Evening Dance
Dance Style: Ballroom Mixed Social
Location: The Livermead House Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay (venue map)
Cost: £5 on the door
Contact: 01803 325905

The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' 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.
]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0110133818 Time: 2pm-5:30pm (doors 1:45pm)
Event Type: Class / Workshop
Dance Style: Swing and Lindy Hop
Location: Clyst St George Parish Hall, Woodbury Road, Clyst St George (venue map)
Cost: £7 per person (booking in advance essential)
Contact: 07792 211032 or learnlindy.sws@gmail.com

Beginners / improvers Lindy Hop workshop with Lynn and Paul. 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.
]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1031231743 Time: 8pm-11pm
Event Type: Evening Dance
Dance Style: Ballroom Mixed Social
Location: St Thomas Centre (behind United Reformed Church), Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter (venue map)
Cost: £5 on the door
Contact: 01803 325905

The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' 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.
]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0110134638 Time: 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm)
Event Type: Evening Dance
Dance Style: Ballroom Mixed Social
Location: Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter (venue map)
Cost: £7 on the door
Contact: 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com

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. 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.
]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0926104634 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Dance
Dance Style: Jive and Rock 'n' Roll
Location: The Parkhouse Centre, Bude (venue map)
Cost: £11 (in advance only please)
Contact: Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568

The annual Bude RnR Jive Club's Valentine Dance with live band 'The Kingcats' + DJ Eddy Falcon. Licensed bar, all dance styles welcome. 2011 was a complete sell out, so buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Strictly limited numbers and advance ticket entry only!
]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0909111511 Time: 8pm-1am
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive, Swing and Rock 'n' Roll
Location: Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster (venue map)
Cost: £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter
Contact: 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com

Leroc.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 and blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee and 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.
]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0614091558 Time: 8:30pm-11pm
Event Type: Live Band
Dance Style: Jive and Swing
Location: The Globe Inn, The Strand, Lympstone (venue map)
Cost: FREE
Contact: 01395 263166

Swing jazz, a glass of wine - the perfect setting 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!
]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0116142100 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton (venue map)
Cost: £7 on the door
Contact: 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk

Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden.
]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1215091022