South West Lindy Hoppers

Lindy Hop - The Original Big Band Swing Dance

We are a group of Lindy Hop enthusiasts founded in 2004, based in the Exeter area who enjoy and promote this unique social dance for all age groups.

Formed in 2004 because there was no Savoy Style Lindy Hop in the area. We attract dancers from the whole of the South West region, holding regular Beginner's & Intermediate classes in EXETER & TOTNES as well as practice sessions, workshops, demonstrations and swing dances that include music from the Big Band era, Jump Jive and Blues.

Guest teachers have included:

Graeme and Ann (Hoppin' Mad), Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas, Gary and Sarah Boon, Andy and Tor from Rock Bottoms, Mel and Jo Calanglang, Russell and Delores from the Jiving Lindy Hoppers, Paul and Fae and Christine from Rug-Cutters Lindy Hop. David Zilkha from Swing Dance Bristol. Velody from Manchester. Trisha Sewell from Savoy Hop Hertfordshire. Martyn Nelson from Manchester.

All ages and abilities are welcome. No need to bring a partner. Meet like minded dancers in helpful and friendly surroundings.

You Can't Stop the Lindy Hop

NEW YORK TIMES

(May 23rd 2014)

THE FRANKIE MANNING FOUNDATION

The Vision (“In our wildest dreams…”)

The Lindy Hop will be danced all over the world to live big band music. Everywhere that Lindy Hop is danced, on the dance floors and off, people of diverse backgrounds will treat each other with respect and warmth. The history of Frankie Manning and the originators of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom will be well known to dancers and non-dancers everywhere.

Frankie: The ambassador of Lindy hop’s fabulous dancing and radiant smile have served as inspiration to generations of Lindy hop enthusiasts, but Frankie modestly claimed, “I’m not interested in fame and glory. It’s just that I would like others to know what a happy dance this is.”

Top Tips For Lindy Hoppers: A one: SMILE. A two: Be courteous. A we know what to do: Enjoy.

We are looking for new members all the time

If you want to enhance your dancing (be it Jive, Ceroc, Leroc or Rock 'n' Roll) add that extra something, stand out from the crowd then Lindy Hop is the dance for you!

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A one. A two. Swing is what we do!

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Go to our links page and click on WBGO-88.3FM. America's Greatest Jazz Radio Station (24/7 broadcasting) Put a SMILE on your face - LINDY HOP "It's not difficult to spot Swing Dancers... look for the couple with the biggest smiles having the most fun" For further details about our events and other events listed below, go to our Classes & Events page. SOUTH WEST LINDY HOPPERS FREESTYLES/EVENTS IN EXETER: Saturday 21st March: Lindy Charleston workshop with Derek and Jane followed by 'Round the World Swing Dance' with live band 'Just Misbehavin' and DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton April: Details T.B.C. Saturday 30th May: Live band - The Paper Moon Band. June: Details T.B.C Saturday 25 July: Live Band - The Roosters. CLASSES (on-going 6 week courses until July) Totnes: Every Tues. 7.15pm. New 6 week courses for Beginner's and Intermediates starts Tues. 24 January. Venue: The Mansion (on the first floor in the Old School Hall), Fore Street Totnes, TQ9 5RP Exeter: Every Thurs. 7.30pm. New 6 week courses for Beginner's and Intermediates starts Thurs 26 February. *Venue: 'First Floor Swing Club' Heavitree Conservative Club, 7 Church Street* Heavitree, Exeter, EX2 5EH We look forward to dancing with you.**