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Dance Related Events in the South West Region
IMPORTANT NOTE: Whilst South West Swing tries to maintain accuracy in the details of the events listed below, it cannot be held responsible for cancellations or changes made by organisers. Rights Of Admission Reserved (ROAR) and Errors & Omissions Excepted (E&OE) may be cited by some organisers. We advise you to check with the organiser or venue that the event is taking place as listed.
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| Friday 10th February 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 10th February 2012 | The Globe Inn, The Strand, Lympstone | Swing jazz, a glass of wine - the perfect setting for live music from swing/jazz band Just Misbehavin' featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | 8:30pm-11pm | FREE | 01395 263166 |
| Saturday 11th February 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 11th February 2012 | The Parkhouse Centre, Bude | The annual Bude RnR Jive Club's Valentine Dance with live band 'The Kingcats' + DJ Eddy Falcon. Licensed bar, all dance styles welcome. 2011 was a complete sell out, so buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Strictly limited numbers and advance ticket entry only! | 8pm-midnight | £11 (in advance only please) | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 |
| Saturday 11th February 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 11th February 2012 | St Thomas Centre (behind United Reformed Church), Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter | The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Sunday 12th February 2012 | Clyst St George Parish Hall, Woodbury Road, Clyst St George | Beginners / improvers Lindy Hop workshop with Lynn and Paul. Come and learn the basics of this great swing dance in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, biscuits and fruit included! Booking in advance essential. | 2pm-5:30pm (doors 1:45pm) | £7 per person (booking in advance essential) | 07792 211032 or learnlindy.sws@gmail.com |
| Thursday 16th February 2012 | The Livermead House Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay | The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Saturday 18th February 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 18th February 2012 | Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester | Leroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. A large sprung wooden dance floor, excellent acoustics & lighting, lots of sociable seating, a licensed bar, and nearby on-road parking and car parks. | 8pm-midnight | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 18th February 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £6.50 before 8:30pm on the night, £7.50 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or jivenelson@hotmail.co.uk |
| Saturday 18th February 2012 | Longdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr Exeter | Longdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available. | 8pm-11pm | £5 | 01392 273282 or 01392 811523 |
| Saturday 18th February 2012 | Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Stowford Rise, Sidmouth | The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Saturday 18th February 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | The Dancing Duo 'February Romance' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £6 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Saturday 18th February 2012 | Garrison Club, Omaha Road, Bodmin | "Let's Party... Let's Dance" jive dance with DJ Mike Haywood. Fantastic evening of dancing to music chosen by you. Bar with cheap drinks, large free car park. | 8:30pm-11:45pm | £2 for non-members, free for members | 07966 757318 |
| Sunday 19th February 2012 | The Matchroom,12 Newnham Road, Colebrook Plympton, Plymouth | Plymouth Jazz Club dance night with traditional jazz dancing to live band 'The Liberty Street Jazz Band'. | 7:30pm-late | £8 on the door | 01752 774343 or 01752 290181 |
| Friday 24th February 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 24th February 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Friday 24th February 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £4 | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Saturday 25th February 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 25th February 2012 | St Matthew’s Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Newtown, Exeter | The South West Lindy Hoppers 'All The Cats Join In' dance with possible live band and DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing. Dance to the best in swing from lindy, jump jive, blues and rock 'n' roll - something for everyone. All welcome, BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS, large car park opposite venue (free after 6pm). | 8pm-11:45pm | TBC (contact organiser) | 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
| Saturday 25th February 2012 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | "Party 'till you drop" jive dance with DJ Mike Haywood. Fantastic music and a fun night out. Free tea and coffee, or bring your own drinks and glasses. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 07966 757318 |
| Sunday 26th February 2012 | Axminster Conservative Club, Silver Street, Axminster | Lyme Bay Lindy tea dance. Bar downstairs, dancing upstairs. Closest free car park is at the Co-operative store 2 minutes walk away. | 2pm-4pm | £4 on the door | 01297 23376 / 07933 727479 or lyme.bay.lindy@hotmail.co.uk |
| March 2012 | |||||
| Friday 2nd March 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Friday 2nd March 2012 | Shrubbery Hotel, Station Road, Ilminster | Leroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. Excellent venue with a large wooden dance floor and a friendly atmosphere. Large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 3rd March 2012 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing present their 'Triple Step Fundamentals Fast Track Workshop'. An in-depth workshop exploring the eight-beat triple step basics with the objective of helping beginners to incorporate them in their social dancing and for more experienced dancers to make their swingouts more effective and polished. | 9:30am-1:45pm | Various prices, so see website for full details | 01752 491739, 07855 722512 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Saturday 3rd March 2012 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing's 'Sugar Foot Stomp' - the new monthly social on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your own drinks... we'll provide the glasses. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm. | 7:30pm-11pm (doors 7:20pm) | £5 in advance or £7 on the door | 01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Saturday 3rd March 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 3rd March 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 3rd March 2012 | St Thomas Centre (behind United Reformed Church), Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter | The Dancing Duo 'First Signs of Spring' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 9th March 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Saturday 10th March 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 10th March 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 10th March 2012 | Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth | The Dancing Duo 'First Signs of Spring' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £7 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Saturday 10th March 2012 | Perranporth Memorial Hall, Wheal Leisure, Perranporth | "Pirate's Party" jive fancy dress dance with DJ Mike Haywood. Ahoy me hearties and scurvy dogs, an invitation to all gentlemen and ladies of fortune. Prizes for the best costumes, but fancy dress is optional. Free tea and coffee, or bring your own drinks and glasses. Huge free car park. | 8pm-11:30pm | £5 (or pieces of eight) on the door | 07966 757318 |
| Sunday 11th March 2012 | Clyst St George Parish Hall, Woodbury Road, Clyst St George | Beginners / improvers Lindy Hop workshop with Lynn and Paul. Come and learn the basics of this great swing dance in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, biscuits and fruit included! Booking in advance essential. | 2pm-5:30pm (doors 1:45pm) | £7 per person (booking in advance essential) | 07792 211032 or learnlindy.sws@gmail.com |
| Saturday 17th March 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 17th March 2012 | Lydney Town Hall, Church Road, Lydney | Forest of Dean Jive and Swing present the Lydney Hop dance with live band The Numbers Racket and DJ TBC. Bar and food available. 'Come and bop @ the Lydney Hop'. | 8pm-midnight | £12 (by limited advance ticket only) £14 on the door (if available) | 01594 833765 |
| Saturday 17th March 2012 | The Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, Cheltenham | The Balboa Bunch dance with live music from 'The Remi Harris Trio' playing gypsy jazz, swing and bebop standards. Tea and coffee provided, but as there is no bar please feel free to bring your own refreshments. | 8pm-11:30pm | £8 | 01242 506279, 07980 801522 or balboabunch@googlemail.com |
| Saturday 17th March 2012 | Longdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr Exeter | Longdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available. | 8pm-11pm | £5 | 01392 273282 or 01392 811523 |
| Saturday 17th March 2012 | Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham | The South West Swing 'Jive and Swing Dance' with live music suitable for jive and swing dancing from local band Just Misbehavin' + DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Squash, water and nibbles provided, but no bar so please feel free to bring your own drinks. (click here for poster) | 8pm-11:30pm | £10 | learnlindy.sws@gmail.com or 07790 796992 |
| Saturday 17th March 2012 | Garrison Club, Omaha Road, Bodmin | "Let's Party... Let's Dance" jive dance with DJ Mike Haywood. Fantastic evening of dancing to music chosen by you. Bar with cheap drinks, large free car park. | 8:30pm-11:45pm | £2 for non-members, free for members | 07966 757318 |
| Friday 23rd March 2012 | The Grapevine, 2 Victoria Road, Exmouth | Live music from Devon soul band 'Souled' featuring vocalists Richie Evans, Clair McColl and Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | 9pm-11:30pm | FREE | 01395 222208 |
| Saturday 24th March 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 24th March 2012 | Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth | The Dancing Duo 'Spring At Its Best Ball' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - time to dress up, so evening wear please. | 8pm-11pm | £7 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 30th March 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 31st March 2012 | Bullers Arms, Marhamchurch, Near Bude | Bude RnR Jive Club's rock 'n' roll dance with live band 'The Class Of 58' + DJ Eddy Falcon. Licenced bar, all dance styles welcome. Please book in advance if possible as only limited numbers on the door. | 8pm-midnight | £9 in advance or ring to reserve and pay on door | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 |
| Saturday 31st March 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 31st March 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive freestyle night with live band TBC. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | TBC (contact organiser) | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Saturday 31st March 2012 | St Matthew’s Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Newtown, Exeter | The South West Lindy Hoppers 'All The Cats Join In' dance with possible live band and DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing. Dance to the best in swing from lindy, jump jive, blues and rock 'n' roll - something for everyone. All welcome, BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS, large car park opposite venue (free after 6pm). | 8pm-11:45pm | TBC (contact organiser) | 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
| Saturday 31st March 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. The multi-award winning Simon & Nicole will be teaching a class of flashy moves, followed later by a special performance from Simon & Marika. The largest and liveliest freestyle in the South West! Magnificent ballroom, huge dance floor, licensed bar, large free car park, friendly atmosphere. | 8pm-midnight | £10 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| April 2012 | |||||
| Wednesday 4th April 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | The Dancing Duo Easter dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £6 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Thursday 5th April 2012 | The Livermead House Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay | The Dancing Duo Easter dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 6th April 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Friday 6th April 2012 | The Globe Inn, The Strand, Lympstone | Swing jazz, a glass of wine - the perfect setting for live music from swing/jazz band Just Misbehavin' featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | 8:30pm-11pm | FREE | 01395 263166 |
| Saturday 7th April 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 7th April 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 7th April 2012 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing's 'Sugar Foot Stomp' - the new monthly social on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your own drinks... we'll provide the glasses. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm. | 7:30pm-11pm (doors 7:20pm) | £5 in advance or £7 on the door | 01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Thursday 12th April 2012 | The Livermead House Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay | The Dancing Duo 'Birthday Bash' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 13th April 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £4 | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Saturday 14th April 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 14th April 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Exeter. Sprung dance floor, licensed bar and nearby parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 14th April 2012 | St Thomas Centre (behind United Reformed Church), Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter | The Dancing Duo 'Birthday Bash' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Sunday 15th April 2012 | The Matchroom,12 Newnham Road, Colebrook Plympton, Plymouth | Plymouth Jazz Club dance night with traditional jazz dancing to live band 'The Sunset Cafe Stompers'. | 7:30pm-late | £8 on the door | 01752 774343 or 01752 290181 |
| Sunday 15th April 2012 | Clyst St George Parish Hall, Woodbury Road, Clyst St George | Beginners / improvers Lindy Hop workshop with Lynn and Paul. Come and learn the basics of this great swing dance in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, biscuits and fruit included! Booking in advance essential. | 2pm-5:30pm (doors 1:45pm) | £7 per person (booking in advance essential) | 07792 211032 or learnlindy.sws@gmail.com |
| Friday 20th April 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £6.50 before 8:30pm on the night, £7.50 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or jivenelson@hotmail.co.uk |
| Friday 20th April 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Saturday 21st April 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 21st April 2012 | The Sorry Head, 10 Blackboy Road, Exeter | Live music from Devon soul band 'Souled' featuring vocalists Richie Evans, Clair McColl and Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | 8:30pm-11pm | FREE | 01392 420484 |
| Saturday 21st April 2012 | Axminster Conservative Club, Silver Street, Axminster | Lyme Bay Lindy freestyle lindy hop dance with DJ 'The Swing Doctor', aka Ian Bruton. Bar downstairs, dancing upstairs. Closest free car park is at the Co-operative store 2 minutes walk away. | 8pm-midnight | £6 on the door | 01297 23376 / 07933 727479 or lyme.bay.lindy@hotmail.co.uk |
| Saturday 21st April 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 21st April 2012 | Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Stowford Rise, Sidmouth | The Dancing Duo 'England Celebrates' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 27th April 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 27th April 2012 | The Grapevine, 2 Victoria Road, Exmouth | Live music from Devon soul band 'Souled' featuring vocalists Richie Evans, Clair McColl and Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | 9pm-11:30pm | FREE | 01395 222208 |
| Friday 27th April 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 28th April 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 28th April 2012 | Longdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr Exeter | Longdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available. | 8pm-11pm | £5 | 01392 273282 or 01392 811523 |
| Saturday 28th April 2012 | St Matthew’s Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Newtown, Exeter | The South West Lindy Hoppers 'Swing Into Spring' dance with DJ TBC. Dance to the best in swing from lindy, jump jive, blues and rock 'n' roll - something for everyone. All welcome, BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS, large car park opposite venue (free after 6pm). | 8pm-11:45pm | TBC (contact organiser) | 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
| May 2012 | |||||
| Friday 4th May 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Friday 4th May 2012 | Uplowman Village Hall, Uplowman | Paul & Marie's Rock'n'Roll Events present a dance night with live band 'Colin Paul and the Persuaders' + DJ support. | 7:30pm-late (doors 7pm) | £12 | 07875 199546 |
| Friday 4th May 2012 | The Globe Inn, The Strand, Lympstone | Swing jazz, a glass of wine - the perfect setting for live music from swing/jazz band Just Misbehavin' featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | 8:30pm-11pm | FREE | 01395 263166 |
| Saturday 5th May 2012 | Uplowman Village Hall, Uplowman | Paul & Marie's Rock'n'Roll Events present a dance night with live german band 'Lenny Rockers' + DJ support. | 7:30pm-late (doors 7pm) | £12 | 07875 199546 |
| Saturday 5th May 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 5th May 2012 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing's 'Sugar Foot Stomp' - the new monthly social on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your own drinks... we'll provide the glasses. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm. | 7:30pm-11pm (doors 7:20pm) | £5 in advance or £7 on the door | 01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Saturday 5th May 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Sunday 6th May 2012 | Uplowman Village Hall, Uplowman | Paul & Marie's Rock'n'Roll Events present a dance night with live band 'The King Cats and Abbie Marie' + DJ support. | 7:30pm-late (doors 7pm) | £12 | 07875 199546 |
| Sunday 6th May 2012 | The Matchroom,12 Newnham Road, Colebrook Plympton, Plymouth | Plymouth Jazz Club dance night with mainstream / swing dancing to live band 'The Truro College / Plymouth University Big Band'. | 7:30pm-late | £7 on the door | 01752 774343 or 01752 290181 |
| Saturday 12th May 2012 | The Parkhouse Centre, Bude | Bude RnR Jive Club's Spring Ball with live band 'The Bobcats' + DJ Eddy Falcon. Licensed bar, all dance styles welcome. Strictly limited numbers and advance ticket entry only! | 8pm-midnight | £10 (in advance only please) | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 |
| Saturday 12th May 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 12th May 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 12th May 2012 | St Thomas Centre (behind United Reformed Church), Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter | The Dancing Duo 'Lilactime' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Saturday 12th May 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive 7th birthday 'Saturday Special Party Night' freestyle night. Live music from local North Devon band 'Barely Legal' featuring vocalist Carly Jeffery playing regular covers and todays current sounds. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £8 per person | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Wednesday 16th May 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | The Dancing Duo 'Lilactime' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £6 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Thursday 17th May 2012 | The Livermead House Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay | The Dancing Duo 'Lilactime' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 18th May 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £6.50 before 8:30pm on the night, £7.50 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or jivenelson@hotmail.co.uk |
| Saturday 19th May 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 19th May 2012 | Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne | Leroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. A large hall with a sprung wooden dance floor, lots of sociable seating, a licensed bar, large car park (40p evening) and free nearby on-road parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 19th May 2012 | Longdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr Exeter | Longdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available. | 8pm-11pm | £5 | 01392 273282 or 01392 811523 |
| Saturday 19th May 2012 | Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Stowford Rise, Sidmouth | The Dancing Duo 'Lilactime' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Sunday 20th May 2012 | The Matchroom,12 Newnham Road, Colebrook Plympton, Plymouth | Plymouth Jazz Club dance night with traditional jazz dancing to live band 'Frenchmen Street Jazz Band'. | 7:30pm-late | £8 on the door | 01752 774343 or 01752 290181 |
| Friday 25th May 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 25th May 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 26th May 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 26th May 2012 | St Matthew’s Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Newtown, Exeter | The South West Lindy Hoppers 'All The Cats Join In' dance with possible live band and DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing. Dance to the best in swing from lindy, jump jive, blues and rock 'n' roll - something for everyone. All welcome, BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS, large car park opposite venue (free after 6pm). | 8pm-11:45pm | TBC (contact organiser) | 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
| June 2012 | |||||
| Friday 1st June 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Friday 1st June 2012 | The Sorry Head, 10 Blackboy Road, Exeter | 'It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing' - the perfect night for live music from swing/jazz band Just Misbehavin' featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | 9:30pm-midnight | FREE | 01392 420484 |
| Saturday 2nd June 2012 | The Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude | The Bude RnR Jive Club Queens Diamond Jubilee Dance Party with live band 'Company B' + DJ Paul Down. Licenced bar, all dance styles welcome. Please book in advance if possible as only limited numbers on the door. | 8pm-midnight | £10 in advance or ring to reserve and pay on door | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 |
| Saturday 2nd June 2012 | Lydney Town Hall, Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire | Forest of Dean Jive and Swing present the Lydney Hop dance with live band Just Misbehavin' featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton, plus DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing. Bar and food available. 'Come and bop @ the Lydney Hop'. | 8pm-midnight | £12 in advance, £14 on the door (if available) | 01594 833765 |
| Saturday 2nd June 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 2nd June 2012 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing's 'Sugar Foot Stomp' - the new monthly social on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your own drinks... we'll provide the glasses. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm. | 7:30pm-11pm (doors 7:20pm) | £5 in advance or £7 on the door | 01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Saturday 2nd June 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Friday 8th June 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £4 | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Friday 8th June 2012 | The Grapevine, 2 Victoria Road, Exmouth | Live music from Devon soul band 'Souled' featuring vocalists Richie Evans, Clair McColl and Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | 9pm-11:30pm | FREE | 01395 222208 |
| Friday 8th June 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Saturday 9th June 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 9th June 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 9th June 2012 | Longdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr Exeter | Longdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available. | 8pm-11pm | £5 | 01392 273282 or 01392 811523 |
| Saturday 9th June 2012 | St Thomas Centre (behind United Reformed Church), Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter | The Dancing Duo 'Flaming June' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Wednesday 13th June 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | The Dancing Duo 'Flaming June' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £6 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Thursday 14th June 2012 | The Livermead House Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay | The Dancing Duo 'Flaming June' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 15th June 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £6.50 before 8:30pm on the night, £7.50 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or jivenelson@hotmail.co.uk |
| Saturday 16th June 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 16th June 2012 | St Matthew’s Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Newtown, Exeter | The South West Lindy Hoppers 'Swing Into Spring' dance with DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing. Dance to the best in swing from lindy, jump jive, blues and rock 'n' roll - something for everyone. All welcome, BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS, large car park opposite venue (free after 6pm). | 8pm-11:45pm | TBC (contact organiser) | 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
| Saturday 16th June 2012 | Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Stowford Rise, Sidmouth | The Dancing Duo 'Flaming June' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 22nd June 2012 | Duvale Priory, Bampton, Near Tiverton | Paul & Marie's Rock'n'Roll Events present a dance night with live band 'Jive Street' + DJ support. | 7:30pm-late (doors 7pm) | £12 | 07875 199546 |
| Saturday 23rd June 2012 | Duvale Priory, Bampton, Near Tiverton | Paul & Marie's Rock'n'Roll Events present a dance night with live band TBC + DJ support. | 7:30pm-late (doors 7pm) | £12 | 07875 199546 |
| Saturday 23rd June 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 23rd June 2012 | Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis | Leroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. Great venue, easy to find, with a large wooden dance floor and a large free car park. Please note that there is no licensed bar, however free squash and water will be available - or bring your own drinks! | 8pm-midnight | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Sunday 24th June 2012 | Duvale Priory, Bampton, Near Tiverton | Paul & Marie's Rock'n'Roll Events present a dance night with live band 'Bernie Woods and the Forest Fires' + DJ support. | 7:30pm-late (doors 7pm) | £12 | 07875 199546 |
| Friday 29th June 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 29th June 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 30th June 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| July 2012 | |||||
| Friday 6th July 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Saturday 7th July 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 7th July 2012 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing's 'Sugar Foot Stomp' - the new monthly social on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your own drinks... we'll provide the glasses. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm. | 7:30pm-11pm (doors 7:20pm) | £5 in advance or £7 on the door | 01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Thursday 12th July 2012 | The Livermead House Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay | The Dancing Duo 'Summer Ball' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - time to dress up, so evening wear please. | 8pm-11pm | £5 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Saturday 14th July 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 14th July 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £4 | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Saturday 14th July 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 14th July 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Friday 20th July 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 20th July 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 21st July 2012 | Bullers Arms, Marhamchurch, Near Bude | Bude RnR Jive Club's rock 'n' roll dance with live band 'The Atlantics' + DJ Eddy Falcon. Licenced bar, all dance styles welcome. Please book in advance if possible as only limited numbers on the door. | 8pm-midnight | £9 in advance or ring to reserve and pay on door | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 |
| Saturday 21st July 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 21st July 2012 | Longdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr Exeter | Longdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available. | 8pm-11pm | £5 | 01392 273282 or 01392 811523 |
| Saturday 21st July 2012 | Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester | Leroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. A large sprung wooden dance floor, excellent acoustics & lighting, lots of sociable seating, a licensed bar, and nearby on-road parking and car parks. | 8pm-midnight | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 21st July 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £6.50 before 8:30pm on the night, £7.50 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or jivenelson@hotmail.co.uk |
| Friday 27th July 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 27th July 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Sprung dance floor, licensed bar and nearby parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 28th July 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 28th July 2012 | St Matthew’s Church Hall, Lower Summerlands, Newtown, Exeter | The South West Lindy Hoppers 'All The Cats Join In' dance with possible live band and DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing. Dance to the best in swing from lindy, jump jive, blues and rock 'n' roll - something for everyone. All welcome, BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS, large car park opposite venue (free after 6pm). | 8pm-11:45pm | TBC (contact organiser) | 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
| August 2012 | |||||
| Friday 3rd August 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Saturday 4th August 2012 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing's 'Sugar Foot Stomp' - the new monthly social on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your own drinks... we'll provide the glasses. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm. | 7:30pm-11pm (doors 7:20pm) | £5 in advance or £7 on the door | 01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Saturday 4th August 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 4th August 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | The Dancing Duo 'Gipsy Rover Night' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 8pm-11pm | £6 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 10th August 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £4 | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Friday 10th August 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Saturday 11th August 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 11th August 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | The Dancing Duo dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 7:45pm-11:15pm | £7 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Saturday 18th August 2012 | The Parkhouse Centre, Bude | Bude RnR Jive Club after carnival dance with 'Downtown Daddyos' + DJ Eddy Falcon. All dance styles welcome, large sprung dancefloor. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles as there will be no bar available. | From 8pm after carnival | £10 on the door | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 |
| Saturday 18th August 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | The Dancing Duo 'Summer Ball' dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - time to dress up, so evening wear please. | 8pm-11pm | £6 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Saturday 18th August 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £6.50 before 8:30pm on the night, £7.50 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or jivenelson@hotmail.co.uk |
| Saturday 25th August 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | The Dancing Duo dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 7:45pm-11:15pm | £7 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Friday 31st August 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Friday 31st August 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| September 2012 | |||||
| Saturday 1st September 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 1st September 2012 | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing's 'Sugar Foot Stomp' - the new monthly social on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your own drinks... we'll provide the glasses. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm. | 7:30pm-11pm (doors 7:20pm) | £5 in advance or £7 on the door | 01752 491739, 07882 531712 or duncan@madaboutswing.com |
| Saturday 1st September 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Friday 7th September 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Saturday 8th September 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 8th September 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | The Dancing Duo dance. Quality dancing with an element of fun for ballroom, latin and sequence dancers. Most suitable for over 35s who already have some ability and for seasoned dancers who enjoy great music. Dress - smart casual or evening wear. | 7:45pm-11:15pm | £7 on the door | 01803 325905 |
| Saturday 8th September 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 14th September 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £4 | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Friday 14th September 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 14th September 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | 8pm-midnight | £6.50 before 8:30pm on the night, £7.50 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or jivenelson@hotmail.co.uk |
| Saturday 15th September 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 15th September 2012 | Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne | Leroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. A large hall with a sprung wooden dance floor, lots of sociable seating, a licensed bar, large car park (40p evening) and free nearby on-road parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 22nd September 2012 | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 22nd September 2012 | Lupton House, Churston Ferrers, Brixham | As part of the Lupton 1940's Weekend - 'Victory Dance' with local band Just Misbehavin' featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton. Lovely small ballroom venue with bar. Fun jive competition to be held during the evening. Strictly 1940's dress code please. Click here for event poster. | 7:30pm-midnight | £12 in advance | 01626 775268 |
| Friday 28th September 2012 | The Sorry Head, 10 Blackboy Road, Exeter | 'It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing' - the perfect night for live music from swing/jazz band Just Misbehavin' featuring vocalist Lynn Thornton. There is a little bit of space for dancing if you fancy it! | 9:30pm-midnight | FREE | 01392 420484 |
| Friday 28th September 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 29th September 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual, but no blue jeans please. | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | £7 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 29th September 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| October 2012 | |||||
| Friday 5th October 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Friday 12th October 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £4 | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Friday 12th October 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Saturday 13th October 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 13th October 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 20th October 2012 | The Parkhouse Centre, Bude | Bude RnR Jive Club's rock 'n' roll dance with live band 'The Jiveholics' + DJ Eddy Falcon. Licensed bar, all dance styles welcome. Strictly limited numbers and advance ticket entry only! | 8pm-midnight | £10 (in advance only please) | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 |
| Saturday 20th October 2012 | Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis | Leroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. Great venue, easy to find, with a large wooden dance floor and a large free car park. Please note that there is no licensed bar, however free squash and water will be available - or bring your own drinks! | 8pm-midnight | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 26th October 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 27th October 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| November 2012 | |||||
| Friday 2nd November 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Friday 2nd November 2012 | Shrubbery Hotel, Station Road, Ilminster | Leroc.com freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. Excellent venue with a large wooden dance floor and a friendly atmosphere. Large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 3rd November 2012 | Lydney Town Hall, Church Road, Lydney | Forest of Dean Jive and Swing present the Lydney Hop dance with live band TBC and DJ TBC. Bar and food available. 'Come and bop @ the Lydney Hop'. | 8pm-midnight | £12 (by limited advance ticket only) £14 on the door (if available) | 01594 833765 |
| Friday 9th November 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Friday 9th November 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Axminster Late Lounge freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Saturday 10th November 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £4 | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Saturday 10th November 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Friday 23rd November 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJ Russell Payne. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | 8pm-midnight | £9 or £8 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 30th November 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| December 2012 | |||||
| Friday 7th December 2012 | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive Christmas freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | 8pm-midnight | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 07723 602059 or tivertonjive@googlemail.com |
| Friday 7th December 2012 | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Sprung dance floor, licensed bar and nearby parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 8th December 2012 | Bullers Arms, Marhamchurch, Near Bude | The Bude RnR Jive Club annual rock 'n' roll Christmas Party Dance with live band '59 Ford' + DJ DJ Eddy Falcon. Ticket price includes buffet. Licenced bar, all dance styles welcome. Please book early as we need to know numbers and tickets sell out fast! | 8pm-midnight | £9 (in advance please) | Liz 01288 359966 / 07980 513429 or Judith 01288 353568 / 07815 733185 |
| Saturday 8th December 2012 | Dorchester Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester | Leroc.com festive freestyle night (dress code - smart party wear) with DJ Russell Payne. A large sprung wooden dance floor, excellent acoustics & lighting, lots of sociable seating, a licensed bar, and nearby on-road parking and car parks. Free tea, coffee and biscuits. | 8pm-midnight | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 14th December 2012 | Ex-Services and Social Club, St Georges Road, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple | Let's Dance Jive Christmas party freestyle night. Fantastic venue, large dance floor, great music including all your favourites. Non-dancers and beginners welcome. Sensible bar prices and free parking. | 8pm-midnight | £5 | 07817 144292 or info@letsdancejive.co.uk |
| Friday 14th December 2012 | The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion), Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc Christmas freestyle party night with DJ Gary Marsden. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Saturday 15th December 2012 | The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth | Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 15th December 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Leroc.com Christmas Axminster Late Lounge freestyle (dress theme TBA) with DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. Two spacious dance floors - an uptempo, uplifting mix of floorfillers in the Main Hall from 8pm-midnight - an eclectic mix including swing, soul, latin & blues in the more intimate Dance Lounge upstairs from 10pm-1am. Tea, coffee & biscuits served after midnight - gratis! Licensed bar till midnight, and plenty of free car parking nearby. An incredibly popular event - we may have to close the doors to ensure comfortable numbers, so please arrive early to ensure admission. | 8pm-1am | £7 in advance, £8 on the door (if available) | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Friday 21st December 2012 | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle in Exeter. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | 8pm-midnight | £7 on the door | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Thursday 27th December 2012 | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Leroc.com's Westland Christmas Ball with live band TBA plus modern jive DJ Russell Payne. Smart dress please. The last 8 years were complete sell-outs so don't leave it too late! Licenced bar and large, free car park. | 8pm-1am | TBA (contact organiser) | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
| Monday 31st December 2012 | Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster | Celebrate in style at Leroc.com's with magnificent jive and party music from top DJs Russell Payne and Paul 'Zoot' Thornton (South West Swing) - featuring TWO dance rooms! Smart dress please! Reception drink on arrival, finger buffet, and Champagne toast at midnight. Tickets must be purchased in advance of the event - they are not available on the door. No ticket, no admission - no exceptions! BOOK EARLY - last years dance sold out! | 8pm-1am | TBA (contact organiser) | 07967 282585 or russ@leroc.com |
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