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NOT TO BE MISSED BANDS/EVENTS FOR 2026 

 

Saturday 24 October: Dance into Autumn, let go and shine with The Drat Pack starring Mama Tokus.

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).

Time: Doors open 8pm. Bands' 1st set 9pm

Prices: Advance tickets £17. On the door £20

Dress code (optional): Autumnal colours

No bar. You are welcome to bring your own drinks, but please take home your empties. All welcome.

Saturday November 21: Celebrate our 23 years of SWLH with the Deanne Big Band.

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).

Time: Doors open 8pm. Bands' 1st set 9pm

No bar. You are welcome to bring your own drinks, but please take home your empties. All welcome.

December. Sunday 13th. Afternoon Tea Dance

Venue: Richmond Lounge, TLH Victoria Hotel, Belgrave Rd. TQ2 5HL

Time: 2-5pm

More information soon.

CLASSES FOR 2026

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. Let your worries drain down through your feet into the floor and the floor will respond by refreshing you, giving you energy and fun.

Miles of smiles.

Totnes: No experience necessary, just bring your own magic. Drop-in rates. Student discount. NHS Blue Card Discount.

Class 1. 7.30-8.30pm. For all levels. Whether you are a complete beginner or more experienced. Join at any time.

Break/Practice 8.30-8.45

Class 2. Improvers/Intermediates 8.45-9.30

Times may vary

Wednesdays. New classes start Weds 16 Sept.

Venue. Royal 7 Stars Hotel, Ballroom, Totnes.

Car parks and free on-street parking nearby (after 6pm)

Come along and meet the team do a few moves and see what it's all about.

 

EXETER

No experience necessary, just bring your own magic. Drop-in rates. Student Discount. NHS Blue Card Discount.

Sept 17. Start of 6 week course.

Class 1: 7.30-8.30. For all levels. Whether you are a complete beginner or more experienced. Join at any time. Practice 8.30-8.45.

Class 2: Improvers/Intermediates 8.45-9.45. Times may vary.

Thursdays. Venue: St James' Church Hall Mount Pleasant Rd Exeter EX4 7AH. On-site parking. Doors open 7.15

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.