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 Fri, 18 May 2012 04:59:57 +0000 Fri, 18 May 2012 04:59:57 +0000 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, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1215091115 Time: 9pm-11:30pm
Event Type: Live Band
Dance Style: Jive and Rock 'n' Roll
Location: The Grapevine, 2 Victoria Road, Exmouth (venue map)
Cost: FREE
Contact: 01395 222208

Live 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!
]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1214143234 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, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1013155214 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Indian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, Cornwall (venue map)
Cost: £5
Contact: 01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275

Newquay Jive freestyle dance with DJ Derek.
]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0319121229 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth (venue map)
Cost: £7 on the door
Contact: 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com

Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking.
]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0109175432 Time: 7:30pm-11pm (doors 7:20pm)
Event Type: Dance
Dance Style: Swing and Lindy Hop
Location: Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth (venue map)
Cost: £5 in advance or £7 on the door
Contact: 01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com

Mad 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. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm.
]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1025090022 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, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0926104937 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Evening Dance
Dance Style: Swing and Lindy Hop
Location: Lydney Town Hall, Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire (venue map)
Cost: £12 in advance, £14 on the door (if available)
Contact: 01594 833765

Forest 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'.
]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0912161331 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Live Band and Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive, Swing and Rock 'n' Roll
Location: The Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude (venue map)
Cost: £10 in advance or ring to reserve and pay on door
Contact: Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568

The 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.
]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0909113956 Time: 9:30pm-midnight
Event Type: Live Band
Dance Style: Jive and Swing
Location: The Sorry Head, 10 Blackboy Road, Exeter (venue map)
Cost: FREE
Contact: 01392 420484

'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!
]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1214142750 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton (venue map)
Cost: £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter
Contact: 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com

Tiverton 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.
]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0916114525 Time: 11am-5pm
Event Type: Class / Workshop
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Cossington Village Hall, Middle Road, Cossington, Near Bridgwater (venue map)
Cost: £25 per person (pre-book only)
Contact: 07821 071251 or info@ceroclebeat.net

Ceroc Le Beat dips and drops workshop. Free coffee and tea, lovely sprung floor and free parking. No food available, so please bring your own.
]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0425144252 Time: 7:45pm-11:15pm
Event Type: Evening Dance
Dance Style: Ballroom Mixed Social
Location: Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter (venue map)
Cost: £7 on the door
Contact: 01803 325905

The 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.
]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0430083058 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Pollyfield Centre Social Club, Avon Road, Bideford (venue map)
Cost: £5 on the door
Contact: 07875 201328 or easytiger333@hotmail.com

Atlantic Jive freestyle night. Non-dancers and beginners welcome! Big dance floor, fab music, friendly atmosphere and licensed bar.
]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0206093702 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: £6 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, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0926110555 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, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0109175415 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, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1013162733 Time: 11am-5pm
Event Type: Class / Workshop
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Cossington Village Hall, Middle Road, Cossington, Near Bridgwater (venue map)
Cost: £20 per person (pre-book only)
Contact: 07821 071251 or info@ceroclebeat.net

Ceroc Le Beat strictly close-up workshop. Free coffee and tea, lovely sprung floor and free parking. No food available, so please bring your own.
]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0425144150 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 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.
]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0222095520 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 'Frenchmen Street Jazz Band'.
]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1025093415 Time: 8pm-11:30pm
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: £7 on the door
Contact: 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com

The 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).
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1214151919 Time: 8pm-11:30pm
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Victory Hall, Victoria Road, Roche (just off A30, 5 miles south of Bodmin), Cornwall (venue map)
Cost: £5 on the door
Contact: 07984 470281 / 01326 251180 or info@cerocconexion.co.uk

Ceroc 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.
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0312132822 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 '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.
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0110140223 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 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1110173656 Time: 8pm-midnight
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne (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 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.
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1013162507 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, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0926104918 Time: 8pm-1am (doors 7:45pm)
Event Type: Freestyle
Dance Style: Jive
Location: Edger Hall, Somerton Business Park, Somerton (venue map)
Cost: £8
Contact: 07821 071251 or info@ceroclebeat.net

Ceroc Le Beat freestyle. Fun class at 8:20pm plus free coffee, tea, ham and chips. After midnight the music becomes slower and more bluesy. Huge sprung dance floor, low cost bar, fully air conditioned, loads of parking and a wonderful atmosphere.
]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=0425143305 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.
]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/tw.php?i=1028133829