Next Freestyles/Socials:

NOT TO BE MISSED BANDS/EVENTS FOR 2025

June: Friday 27. Just for you. The Jive Aces The UK's No.1 Jump, Jive and Swing band @ Forde Hall Social Club, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AG. Lindy Hop. Swing. Boogie Woogie. Jive. Rock 'n' Roll. On-site parking. Full bar facilities.

Tickets only available from South West Lindy Hoppers. Contact Jane janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com  Advanced: £20. On door: £22.

Theme: 1950's/Hawaiian (optional)

Doors open 7pm. Jive Aces on stage at 8.30pm.

June: Saturday 28: Boogie Woogie workshop Part 2 with Ichtiandras Veliulis & Aggie.

Venue: St James' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, EXETER EX4 7AH.

Times: Doors open 2pm. More details soon.

July: Saturday 26. The Rooster's. Local band. Jump, Jive and Swing.

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

Next Next 6 week course starts Weds 28 May. 7pm - 10pm. Prompt start 7.30pm. Beginners 7.30-8.30. Improvers/Intermediates 8.45-9.45 Times may vary. Cost £45. £10 drop-in rate. Student discounts.

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

Exeter:

Thursdays. Next 6 week course starts Thurs 22 May 7.15 - 10pm. Venue: St James' Church Hall Mount Pleasant Rd Exeter EX4 7AH.

Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm prompt start. Beginners: 7.30-8.30. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.50-9.50. Times may vary. No need to bring a partner.

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.