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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 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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Hope to see you on the dance floor soon!        Paul "Zoot" Thornton signature

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LISTED BELOW 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


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KEY:    South West region events     Devon-Plus region club events     Highlight events 
DateTimeVenueDetailsCostContact
Friday 29th August7:45pm-midnightSt Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter So the weather isn't great and we can't afford to go on holiday, but we can always dance! This Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle will have a Holiday theme. Dig out your Hawaiian shirts and your sombreros and come dressed for your ideal holiday. Whether it's doing the Samba in Rio, scuba-diving off the coral reef or riding a Camel across Morocco, pretty much anything goes! We might have to draw the line at 'topless sunbathing in Nice' for decency's sake (that goes for you too guys, if you want the ladies to dance with you!), but feel free to get creative. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking.£5 in advance or £6 on the door07939 522520 or contact@cerocdevon.com
Friday 29th August8pm-midnightNorth 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. Beginner / intermediate dance tuition at 7:15pm.£301823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk
Saturday 30th August7:30pm-midnightThe Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, ExeterMoose Salsa freestyle dance night. Rueda for 1 hour from 7:30pm-8:30pm, then dancing until midnight. Cheap bar and nearby parking.£5 on the door01647 24129, 07768 265911 or moose_salsa@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 30th August8pm-midnightBarrington Village Hall, Barrington, nr IlminsterDance 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.£607821 071251 or info@dancelebeat.net
Sunday 31st AugustMidday-4pmRoyal British Legion, Mary Street, TauntonRiviera 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!£20 per fixed couple07970 289108, 01823 462926 or holly@lerocjive.com
Sunday 31st August11:30am-3:30pmWestland Leisure Complex (Carling Suite), Westbourne Close, YeovilRed Hot Rhythm Jango workshop. Jango is a fusion of Modern Jive with Argentinean Tango. It allows you to dance intricate footwork patterns as well as turns, twists, and arm styling. You will recognize many movements from modern jive, but there is a very clear lead & follow throughout, which creates a strong connection and a smooth and elegant style.£32 per couple, £18 per person (advance bookings only, limited numbers)01404 831480 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk
Thursday 4th September8pm-11pmSt Mary The Virgin Primary School Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, GillinghamThe 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.£7, freestyle only (after 9:30pm) £507970 296669 or mad.mail@tiscali.co.uk
Thursday 4th September7:30pm-11pmBitton Recreation Club, Bath Road, Bitton, BristolBitton Swing Dance Club occasional Thursday evening dance - 'get Bitton by the Jitter-Bug!'£5swing@sarawallen.com
Friday 5th September8pm-midnightBridgwater Sports & Social Club, Bath Road, BridgwaterRiviera LeRoc Summer Bash with live band 'The Sneakers'. Strictly ticket only event.Advance ticket only £12.5007970 289108, 01823 462926 or holly@lerocjive.com
Friday 5th September7pm-lateSt 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.£3.50Chris - 01392 425025
Friday 5th September8pm-midnightRoyal British Legion, 51 Dowell Street. HonitonDance 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.£607821 071251 or info@dancelebeat.net
Saturday 6th September8pm-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, 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.£601626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Saturday 6th September8pm-midnightThe Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, ExeterExeter Jive's freestyle night - 2 dance floors.£501404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk
Saturday 6th September7:45pm-12:30am (doors 7:30pm)Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, DorchesterSalsa 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.£10 per person07811 987931 or 07967 282585
Saturday 6th September7:30pm-midnightThe Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, ExeterMoose Salsa freestyle dance night. Rueda for 1 hour from 7:30pm-8:30pm, then dancing until midnight. Cheap bar and nearby parking.£5 on the door01647 24129, 07768 265911 or moose_salsa@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 6th September10am-4pmThe Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, ExeterExeter Jive's Jive Toolbox workshop. 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS.£30 per couple or £17 per singleton01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk
Saturday 6th September8pm-midnightIndian Queens Social Club, St Francis Road, Indian Queens, CornwallNewquay Jive freestyle party night with guest young DJs and top dancers Nick "Smooth Mover" Stephens and Darren Mountford who will be mixing some great tunes.£5 (advance ticket advisable)01326 374174, 01726 861020 or 07811 696275
Saturday 6th September8pm-11pmHerrison Hall, Sherren Avenue, Charlton Down, DorchesterThe Jive Riot monthly Dorset freestyle. A superb sprung dance floor and as there is no bar, drinks are provided free!£808000 728728
Sunday 7th September11am-5pmThe Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, ExeterExeter Jive's Intermediate Jive Part 3 workshop. 10 couple limit. PLEASE BOOK & CONFIRM WORKSHOP DETAILS.£30 per couple or £17 per singleton01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk
Friday 12th September8pm-midnightRoyal British Legion, Mary Street, TauntonRiviera LeRoc freestyle party night.£6 on the door07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk
Friday 12th September8pm-midnightNorth 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.£701823 332180 or mail@trrc.fsnet.co.uk
Friday 12th September8pm-1amBAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, BristolTrinity 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.£701179 078368 or 07736 788574
Saturday 13th September8pm-midnightLydney Town Hall, Church Road, LydneyForest 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'.£501594 833765 (organiser) or 01594 842234 (venue)
Saturday 13th September8pm-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, 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.£6 on the door01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com
Saturday 13th September8pm-midnightDorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, DorchesterRed Hot Rhythm freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne.£6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk
Saturday 13th September6:30pm-11:45pmSt Mathew's Hall, Fore Street, TopshamVida de Tango Milonga. 6:30-7:15pm absolute beginners class. Soft drinks, tea and coffee supplied.£8 in advance, £10 on the door01803 782097 or tangoevents@btinternet.com
Sunday 14th SeptemberMidday-4pmRoyal British Legion, Mary Street, TauntonRiviera 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.£20 per couple, £12 per person07970 289108, 01823 462926 or holly@lerocjive.com
Thursday 18th September7:30pm-11pmBitton Recreation Club, Bath Road, Bitton, BristolBitton Swing Dance Club occasional Thursday evening dance - 'get Bitton by the Jitter-Bug!'£5swing@sarawallen.com

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



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