Next Freestyles/Socials:

NOT TO BE MISSED BANDS/EVENTS FOR 2025

January: Saturday 25. Start the year off with the South Devon Big Band. Dance to the energy of a full 21 piece Big Band. Led by Neil Maya (clarinet).

Venue: St Jamess' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd. Exeter. EX4 7AH. On-site parking (no double parking please). Extra parking at The Mount Pleasant Health Centre EX4 7BW just 2 mins from the venue. No bar. You are welcome to bring your own drinks. Please remember to take your empties home with you. Thank you. All welcome. R.O.A.R.

More info in the new year.

Time: 8-11.30pm  

February: Saturday 22: Marvin Muoneke Jazz singer. Plus afternoon Balboa workshop (includes Lindy into Balboa and Balboa into Lindy) with Graeme and Ann (Hoppin' Mad) Not suitable for complete beginners.

March: Saturday 29:  The Sultans

April: Saturday 26: The Drat Pack

May: Saturday 31 Deanne Big Band

June: Saturday 28 T.B.C. Plus afternoon Lindy Hop workshop with Bic and Simone

July: Saturday 26 T.B.C.

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. New venue. The Ballroom, Royal Seven Stars Hotel, The Plains TQ9 5DD

Introductory evening Weds 8 January. 7pm - 10pm. Come along and give it a go. Prompt start 7.30pm. Only £5pp or if you bring a friend, one of you gets in FREE!Full 6 week courses start Weds 15 January. 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. Introductory evening Thurs 9 January 2025. 7.15 - 10pm. Come along and give it a go. Prompt start 7.30pm. Only £5pp or if you bring a friend, one of you gets in FREE! Full 6 week courses for Beginners/Intermediates start Thurs 16 January 2025. £38. £8 drop-in rate. Booking preferred. Contact Jane: janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com

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.

Venue: St. James' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, EXETER EX4 7AH. On-site free parking. Lots of space for dancing. Great floor.

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 & Florence based in Andover and London. 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.