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NOT TO BE MISSED BANDS/EVENTS FOR 2025

 

July: Saturday 26. Lindy Hop Workshop with Bic and Simone and evening dance with The Roosters.

Workshop Venue: Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane, Alphington, EXETER EX2 8UP. Free parking behind hall.

Time: Doors open 11am. First class 11.30am

Classes to include making your Lindy Hop flow. Adjusting to fast and slow tempos. Combination moves.

More info/booking contact janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com

Discount price for workshop and evening dance.

A welcome return to The Rooster's. Local band. Jump, Jive and Swing. With 'Big Dave' on drums.

Evening Dance Venue: St James' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, EXETER EX4 7AH. On-site parking (no double parking please). Extra parking at the Mount Pleasant Health Centre. Mount Pleasant Rd. EX4 7BW, just 2 mins from the venue (no charges). You are welcome to bring your own drinks. Please remember to take your empty bottles home with you. Thank you. All welcome.

Dress code (optional): Hawaiian

DJ: Bic

Timing: 8pm -1130.pm Bands' first set 9pm

October: Saturday 25: Deane Big Band

CLASSES FOR 2025

In our classes you will learn Classic Vernacular Jazz moves, 1930's Charleston, Connection, Musicality, your own magic and lots more from the very first lesson. Miles of smiles.

Totnes:

Wednesdays. Venue. The Ballroom, Royal Seven Stars Hotel, The Plains TQ9 5DD

Last class before summer break Weds 16 July.  Prompt start 7.30pm. Beginners 7.30-8.30. Improvers/Intermediates 8.45-9.45 Times may vary.  £10 drop-in rate. Student discounts.

Parking: Plenty of free parking, close by, after 6pm

Exeter:

Thursdays. Next 4 week course starts Thurs 3 July 7.00 - 10pm. Venue: St James' Church Hall Mount Pleasant Rd Exeter EX4 7AH.

Doors open 7.00pm for a 7.15pm prompt start. For new dancers and Improvers: 7.15-8.15. 8.15 - 8.45 Practice. 8.45-9.45pm Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45 - 9.45. Times may vary. No need to bring a partner. Student discounts.

Contact: janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com for up to date details and booking.

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. Tristan Brightman from Bristol Blues Dancing. Ichtiandras Veliulis & Aggie based in Pembrokeshire. Bic and Simone. Jane & Josef Dance Club Balboa, Bristol. Becky and Jeroen Swing Out Maastricht. Rob and Diane van Haaren. Swing Junction. Texas. Ailsa (Studiohop Toulouse).

No need to bring a partner.