That's Grand!

Grand Hotel, Folkestone Jive classes have come to one of the grandest venues in the South.

Andrew "Reverend Boogie" Hall has weekly lessons at the Grand Hotel in Folkestone, Kent.   Classes are held in Keppels Bar from 7.30-8.30pm with music afterwards until 11.30.   Price is £7 including class, and £5 after 8.30.  

There'll be occasional guest teachers and other dances such as lindy hop, jitterbug, shag, balboa and stroll as well as guest DJs from home and abroad.

Rev Boogie Rev Boogie said: "I approached the venue who were very interested in the idea because it would tie in so well to the Grand's glamourous past.   As far as I know I don't think that anyone has done jive tuition or jive dances there before.   The Grand is an amazing venue.   It was built in the 1890s with one of the first steel frames and was infilled with reinforced concrete (said to be a world first) and had suspended ceilings to improve sound proofing.

Keppels Bar, Grand Hotel, Folkestone "Other firsts included the first sprung dance floor in Europe in 1909 and the first public telephone box installed just outside on the Leas.   Edward VII was a regular visitor along with his wife and mistress Mrs Keppel (after whom the bar is named)!   During the Great War the Belgium royal family used the hotel as a refuge and later regular visitors included Edward VIII, Princess Margaret & Agatha Christie (who wrote Murder on the Orient Express at the time she was staying).   The Palm Court Orchestra was founded to play at the hotel."

The Grand's Jane Ivor-Jones said: "We are very excited about holding the new jive and swing dance classes here at the Grand.   It will be a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to come along and try something new and have a great time."

More info from revboogie@hotmail.co.uk or call 07896 654571

Kav's a class act

Kav

Kav Kavanagh is bringing his r'n'r dance classes to Rochester, Kent.

The former British and 3rd place European Rock'n'Roll Dance Champ and his partner Suzy Q are starting classes at a brand new dance venue.   On Mondays 9pm from March 3rd they're at Dance Junction, 681 Maidstone Road, Rochester ME1 3QJ.

On Tuesdays 8.30pm continuing in his seventh successful year he's at the Mick Jagger Centre in Shepherds Lane, Dartford DA1 2JZ.   On Wednesdays at 9pm following repairs after storm damage Kav is back at Jacksons Lane Arts Centre, 269a Archway Road, London N6 5AA - opposite Highgate Tube, where he's taught for the past 23 years.   On Thursdays 8.30pm he's at the Memorial Hall, Crossroads, Dormansland near Lingfield in Surrey.

All lessons £6/£7.   Details on www.jiveafter5.com or call 07721 489 489 10am-7pm most days.

Swingin' in Penge

Caron and Steve 52nd Street Jump has expanded its programme of swing dances and lindy classes across South London and Surrey.

New to the stable is a monthly dance at the Westow House pub in Crystal Palace.   "We are hoping that this club will bring new dancers into the SE London dance scene," say newly wed organisers Steve and Caron Mason.   "Having just returned from our honeymoon (we got married in January) we are really excited to be starting a new club as we start married life."

The couple also run the South East London Lindy Hop Club at Penge's historic Royston Ballroom.   There are Thursday night drop-in classes for beginners and intermediates followed by a freestyle dance afterwards - plus a monthly Nosey Joe's weekend dance.   Address is 85 Royston Road, Penge, London SE20.  

On Tuesday nights Swingin' In Salfords features lindy lessons at Perrywood Sports and Social Club, Honeycrock Lane, Salfords, Redhill.

More info at www. 52ndstreetjump.co.uk or call Caron on 07859 814239 or Steve on 020 8265 4020.

Bristol stomp

Bristol Jive Club has a new weekly jive and stroll lesson followed by record hop on Monday evenings from June 9th at The Bitton AFC, Bath Road, Bitton BS30 6HX.   Start time 7.30pm.


Jive and stroll in Biggleswade

Kaz Pritchett teaches you how to rock'n'roll, jive and stroll at the Biggles R'n'R Venue.

Lessons happen on the last Thursday of each month at the Biggleswade United WMC, Church Street SG18 0JS.   The evening ends with Strollin' Steve's record hop.   More info from Kaz on 07895 088636.

Backstep Boogie

The Backstep Boogie Club has Monday night lessons in Bradford.

Venue is the West Bowling WMC, Dovesdale Road, West Bowling Bradford BD5 9QB   Doors open 7.30pm.   Among the styles on offer are boogie woogie, 20s Charleston, 30s Charleston, jitterbug, rock'n'roll and swing.   More info from Trina on 07719 457688.

Lin-D-Hop

Lin-D-Hop from Quorn Jump Jive & Swing and dance partner Glen teach courses in 1940s swing jive.

Venue is the Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road, Anstey, Leicestershire LE7 7AY.   More info from Lin on 0116 230 2828.

Rock Till You Drop

Rock Till You Drop Beware of low flying women in Glasgow clubs...

They've probably learned their steps from Ray and Nicky at the Rocktiludrop Jive Club.   Classes are on Monday nights at the KSC Social Club in Moodiesburn and on Wednesday nights at the Grand Ole Oprey.   Says Ray: "50s style jive is still alive in Scotland!"

There's more info at www.myspace.com/rocktiludropjiveclub




Mad for it

Robin & Colette Maddy's Jiving School has 10-week beginners and advanced courses in Hammersmith, Slough, Ealing, Watford and Richmond.   Since 1991 Maddy's has taught around 20,000 people to jive.   "We sometimes see ex-students returning to the classes with teenage children who weren't even born when we started," say tutors Robin & Colette Weathersbee.   "That is very scary."

For more details call 020 8566 5226 or see www.learntojive.com

Now That's Jive

In Hampshire Now That's Jive has lessons in 1940s/50s jive, jitterbug and East coast swing, with the odd stroller thrown in.   "We promote a friendly atmosphere where our main emphasis is on fun," says organiser Gwen.   Classes take place every Wednesday from 8pm at Springwood Community Building, Springwood Avenue off Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville PO7 8BJ.   Cost is £5.   Contact Chrissy on 07957 495570 or Gwen on 07766 761650 or go to www.nowthatsjive.com.

Bristol stomp

Bristol Jive Club has a rock'n'roll dance with jive lesson every Friday night at the St Theresa Social Club, Gloucester Road, North Filton, Bristol.

Jump Jive'n'Wales

There's a new place to learn lindy near Cardiff.   Jump Jive'n'Wales has Monday night beginners lessons at the Paget Rooms in Penarth.   More info from Rick on 029 2040 3794.

Revival Night

Yorkshire's Revival Night has Tuesday evening lindy lessons at Sunnybank Social Club, Silsden, BD20 9NX and on Thursdays at High Royds Social Club, Menston LS29 6AQ.

Organiser Jenny Newbould says: "We've put together a fabulous mix of beginners lindy hop, 20s Charleston, 40s jive, jazz steps, strolls and social dancing.   Suitable for Everyone.   Anyone who's just starting, or been dancing a while but wanting more swing steps, will find this course is designed especially for them."   For more info call Jenny & Stuart on 01943 465457.

Big bad wolf

Jean Leclerc pictured in www.jivestories.com video Jean "Mad French Wolf" Leclerc has weekly 50s style rock'n'roll classes across London - with a new venue for Thursday nights.

Classes are on Monday nights at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road SW1.   On Tuesdays lessons are at St Francis Xavier College, Malwood Road, Clapham SW12.   On Thursdays the rock'n'roll dance action moves to Chiswick Tennis Club, Burlington Lane W4 3EU.  On Fridays classes are at the Macbeth Centre, Macbeth Street, Hammersmith W6.   And on Saturdays once a month Jean is back with a rockin' dance party and occasional live bands at the Waterloo Action Centre, 14A Baylis Road, SE1.   More info on 020 7794 1194 / 07944 775556 and www.parisrockclub.com

Connected in Surrey and Sussex

Jive Connection Jive Connection has opened a new venue at East Grinstead.

You can now learn jive, jitterbug and lindy on Monday evenings with Nick Kirby at the Parish Hall, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead.   Nick also offers Wednesday classes at the Comfort Club, Kingston Dance Studio, Regal Cinema, Canbury Park Road, Kingston followed by freestyle from 9.30-11pm.   On Thursdays Nick teaches at the Old Walcoutians Rugby Club, Woodmansterne, Banstead.   More info from Nick on 01342 716464 / 07774 810404.

West coast comes to East Mids

There's a fortnightly dance class in Ashby de la Zouch.   Venue is Hood Park Leisure Centre.   Start time 7pm.   Organiser Liam says: "We are the only club that teaches country and western couples dance for miles around.   The styles we teach are two step, waltz, East coast and West coast swing, cha-cha, polka and more.   Beginners are welcome, only £3.00 each.   For more info please call 07754 051105."

The right moves in Taunton

There's a rock'n'roll dance lesson before each record hop at Taunton R'n'R Club.

Organisers Tony & Cheryl say: "We assume no previous knowledge and teach about 21 moves in total from the very basics to more complicated moves.   The beginners sessions are free to anyone coming to the record hop (£3).   We've taught over 100 people aged 10 to 70."   Venue is North Petherton Rugby Club.   Dates and info at the club website

Hep cat hop

There's an hour-long lindy lesson followed by a 30s/40s/50s record hop every second Wednesday of the month at the Hep Cat Hop in Manchester.   Venue is The Lancaster Club, Broadway, Failsworth.   Admission £2.   Start time 7.30pm.   For information contact Terry on 07703 461833 or terentius@myway.com

Congaroo Club

The Congaroo Club offers weekly lessons in 1940s/50s jitterbug, swing, jive and stroll in Godstone, Surrey.

Venue is the White Hart Barn opposite the village pond and next to the Beefeater restaurant.   For more details contact Chrissie on 07957 495570 or 07908 611562.

Boogie in Bedworth

Dawn & Alistair Mad Hatters Swing Dance Club has East coast swing lessons on Wednesdays.

Venue is Trent Valley House, New Street, Bedworth CV12 9DL.   Admisson is £5.   DJ is Woody and organisers are Dawn and Alistair Fitzgerald (pictured right).   More info at www. madhatters.ukcom.org or call 07737 875569.



Up the junction

Junction 18 is a new monthly dance night for modern jivers who like their music with a bit of a swing.

Venue is the Chorleywood Memorial Hall, Common Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire.   And as the club's name suggests, it's handy for junction 18 of the M25.   More info at www.junction18.org

Hoppin' mad

Graeme Puckett and Ann Peskett have weekly lindy classes in Bristol and Bath.

On Monday nights they're at the Elmgrove Centre, Redland Road, Bristol.   Tuesday night lessons are at the All Saints Centre, High Street, Weston.   For more infomation call 01225 332942 or see www.hoppinmad.co.uk

It's a boon

Gary & Sarah Boon have Thursday night classes in Gloucester.

The venue is Quedgeley Community Centre.   The absolute beginners jive and swing class is at 7pm, lindy improvers at 8.15pm and intermediate and advanced at 9pm.   More info at www.jiveandswing.co.uk or call 01452 311136.

Ginger Jive

Ginger Jive run six modern jive nights a week in Newbury, Thatcham, Andover, Bath and Trowbridge plus many freestyles and themed events in Newbury and Melksham.

For more info call Kerrin or Luci on 01635 877253 / 07970 153518 or see www.GingerJive.co.uk


First Move

There's modern jive on a Thursday night at Uckfield in East Sussex.   First Move happens at the Civic Hall next to Tesco.   There's a beginners class at 8pm, intermediates at 9pm followed by freestyle through till 11pm with Discojive's Bob Ball.   Dance teachers are Darren Sumner, Clair Febre and Ben Beroga.

St Jives

Modern jive has come to St Ives in Cambridgeshire.

There are lessons and a freestyle every Tuesday from 7.30-10.30pm at All Saints Church Hall in Ramsey Road opposite The Aviator pub.   Admission is £5 for the whole evening or £3 for the freestyle only from 9.30-10.30pm.   More info at www.stjives.co.uk

Hollywood jives

Robert & Claire Robert & Claire Austin teach Hollywood style lindy in North London.

Details of the classes - plus the Tuesday night club Swing Cats Corner are on www.londonswingcats.com.   Or call 020 8829 0919 / 07790 762932.








Go west

Monday nights mean lindy in West London.   Andy Fleming and Rena Swanepoel teach at the Drayton Court Hotel in The Avenue, West Ealing W13.   Beginners classes are at 8pm, intermediates at 9pm followed by freestyle until 11pm.

Happy birthday LeRoc

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LeRoc started in November 1995 and is one of the biggest modern jive organisations in the UK.   There are classes in Dorking on Mondays at the Friends Provident Social Club, Pixham Lane and on Tuesdays at Dorking Halls.   Dances are also held in Ashtead.   More info from Colin Shaul on 01883 740559/07944 971195 or e-mail info@leroc.biz








Full circle

Lindy Circle has started teaching the Charleston during the first hour of its weekly classes in West London.   Venue is the Arts Educational School, 14 Bath Road, Chiswick W4.   More info at www.lindycircle.com.


Lyve Jive

Lyve Jive has classes every Thursday near Horsham in West Sussex.   Venue is the Broadbridge Heath village centre on Wickhurst Lane.   It's off the A24.   More info at www.lyvejive.co.uk   The club has been going since 1996.

Cheshire's new jive cats

Mottram Jive is the new place to dance in the heart of Cheshire.

The club meets every Thursday at Mottram Village Hall, mid-way between Wilmslow and Prestbury.   There's a beginners lesson at 7.45pm and intermediates at 9pm.   Dancing continues until 10.30pm.   "Come and join us," says the club's Graham Beech.   More info www.mottramjive.org.uk or from Graham on 01625 531035 (day) or 01625 529462 (evenings and weekends).

Wolverhampton wonder

There are classes in swing, lindy, modern jive and various other dance styles on Thursday evenings at 8pm at the Beacon Centre for the Blind, Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton.   Contact 07729 938735 or e-mail Dancaddiction@aol.com

Meet your Waterloo

Modern Jive Portsmouth has lessons on Tuesdays at Waterlooville Community Centre in Hampshire.   "We're one of the friendliest jive venues on the south coast," says MJP's Becky Kale.

Mo'jive on the move

Mo'jive has Monday and Thursday lessons at the TA Base, Millbrook Road, West Southampton.   There's a Tuesday lesson at the Pavilion Ballrooms, Westover Road, Bournemouth.   On Wednesday Mo'jive is at Minstead Village Hall.    More info on 023 8086 8068.

Brighton up your day

Brighton's jive scene is buzzing.



Janneke & Colin • Brighton Jive's Janneke Saebo and Colin Tenn (pictured right) offer 1940s/50s jive lessons in Peacehaven, in Brighton (at the Hanover Community Centre) and at East Worthing Community Centre - plus monthly Kalamazoo club nights.   For more info call 01273 560480 or see www.brighton-jive.co.uk.

• Lizzie has lindy lessons on Mondays in Rottingdean, Wednesdays in Woodingdean and Fridays in Ovingdean.   Details at www.sussexswing.co.uk

• Jules Jive has modern jive sessions around Brighton and worthing.   "We operate the busiest venue in the Brighton area," says organiser Julian Hansford.   "And it's getting busier all the time."   For more info call 01273 454281 / 07900 993535.

• On Tuesday nights in Brighton you can learn jive and swing dance with Dance 2000 at Citygate Centre, 84-86 London Road (above Blockbuster).   Beginners at 7.30pm, intermediates at 9.00 with free dancing till 10.30.   For more info call 01273 505111 or check out the Dance Party/Dance 2000 website.

Non-stop Norfolk

Norwich is the modern jive capital of East Anglia, with lessons virtually every night of the week.

In Norwich Rock The Block and Foot-Loose jointly run lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Lakenham Sports & Leisure Club on Cricket Ground Road.   Tuesdays feature a swing lesson as well as modern jive.   And there's modern jive only with Foot-Loose on Fridays.   Ceroc Anglia (01362 690171) is at four venues: Earlham School on Mondays, Pinebanks Sports & Leisure Centre on Tuesdays, and the John Innes Centre on Wednesdays.   There's also a Thursday night session at Manor Ballroom, St Margarets Green.   Just Jive has Thursday lessons and dances at Arkwrights in Hobart Square at the city end of Hall Road, and Monday classes for beginners and intermediates at Bawdeswell Village Hall on Reepham Road.

Foot-loose has Sunday dances at The Club, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn and on Thursdays Andy and Adele are at the Carnegie Rooms, Cage Lane, Thetford.   There are Friday dances and swing classes at Capel St Mary Community Centre in Suffolk.   The village is off the A12 between Ipswich and Colchester.   Call Red for more info on 01206 337409.

Rock The Block has lindy classes at the Kings Head Hotel, Bungay on Mondays from 7.30 to 10.30pm.   £5 entrance.   Info on 01603 458637.


Shrop till you drop

Dancejive has opened a Monday night venue at the Lion Hotel, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.   More info on 07812 369702.

Roc it

Elmgrove Elmgrove LeRoc offers one of Bristol's longest running classes.   Lessons take place each Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 - 10.45pm at The Elmgrove Centre, Elmgrove Road, Redland.   There are simultaneous classes in two halls.   Learn beginner and intermediate level jive on Tuesdays and beginner and intermediate/advanced level on Wednesdays.   Elmgrove LeRoc also provides individual tuition on request, and is available for private functions.   For further information contact David on 0117 902 1079.


Have a Hert

Jiveswing duo Joseph and Tricia Sewell run classes on Thursday nights at Digswell Village Hall, Harmer Green Lane, Digswell.   Details at www.jiveswing.com and on 01438 712218.

Get In The Swing runs lindy hop classes at Steeple Morden village hall, Royston, Hertfordshire on Tuesday evenings from 7.30-10.30pm.   Phone 01763 242949 for details.

Great Scots

The Fly Right Dance Company has swing dance lessons on Tuesday nights at the Bongo Club in Holyrood Road, Edinburgh followed by music from DJ Lenny Love.   And on May 21st and 22nd there'll be a weekend of workshops with legendary tap diva and swing dance performer, Rusty Frank.

The Edinburgh Swing Dance Society has Thursday lindy classes at the Calton Centre, Montgomery Street (just off Easter Road), Edinburgh.   Beginners' sessions are at 7.30pm and intermediates and 8.45.   Cost is £4 or £3.50 for members.   After each lesson there's a free dance period where you provide the music by bringing a CD.   More info at www.hopscotch-swing.co.uk or call 0131 661 6027.

Paul and Yasmin's Edinburgh swing dance classes are on Monday evenings at the Espionage Club, 4th floor, 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street and Tuesdays at the Bridge Jazz Bar, 82 South Bridge.   More details at www.swingoutscotland.co.uk.

Jitterbugjive

Jitterbugjive has a Thursday night class at Bentley Memorial Hall near Farnham, Surrey.   There are also Wednesday lessons at the Millennium Hall in Cliddesden near Basingstoke.   Classes are also run at Alton in association with the Community Centre.   See www.jitterbugjive.co.uk for more.

Swing with Sue

Swinging Sue has beginners and intermediate jive classes every Tuesday evening at Shipley Conservative Club in West Yorkshire and on Wednesdays at the Lightcliffe Club in Halifax.   Cost £3.50.   More info on 01274 641800.

Angel of the North

Gateshead is swinging on Monday nights.   Venue for the weekly dance is the Bowes Incline Hotel near the Angel of the North.   It happens in the hotel's newly refurbished function suite.   The night kicks off at 8pm with a class by Lloyd.   Then it's non-stop music until 11.30pm.   There's no need to bring a partner and beginners are very welcome.   Entry £5 (£3.50 concs.)   Venue phone 0191 410 2233.

Hello Ballo

Ballo Jive runs every Tuesday night at the Chesterfield Miners Welfare Social Club, Chester Street (off Ashgate Road), Chesterfield from 7.30-10.30pm.   More info from Jatinder on 0114 266 3489 or ballojive@tiscali.co.uk

Jump jive and rail

Le Roc South Coast has a Thursday night class in Eastleigh, Hampshire at the Railway Institute, 2 Romsey Road.   Doors open 7.30pm.   Beginners lesson is at 8pm.   Intermediates at 9pm followed by dancing until 11pm.   For more info see www.leroc1.co.uk or call 01202 661652.

New in Newark

Jivefusion can be found on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Bridge Street Community Centre, Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Newcastle jive

Newcastle Modern Jive happens every Monday except Bank Holidays at Black Friars Hall, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Cheeky Mikey

Meet Mikey, the "cheekiest dance teacher in the South".   He's got lessons on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 - 11pm at Hurtwood Park, Horsham Lane, Ewhurst Green Surrey.   And on Wednesdays Mikey is at The Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex from 8 - 11.30pm.   More details at www.2jive4.co.uk

Jitterbug with Julie

Julie Julie Oram runs lindy courses in London at the Marylebone Dance Studio and the Drill Hall in Bloomsbury.   Info on 01628 476851 and at www.jitterbugs.co.uk







Allstyle

South West London's Allstyle Dance School has West coast swing lessons on Sundays, 50s r'n'r jive on Tuesdays and modern jive on Thursday evening.   Venue is the Kings College Sports Ground Pavilion, Windsor Avenue, New Malden.   Beginners classes are at 7.30pm, advanced at 9.30.   More info on the Allstyle wesbite or call 020 8330 1018.

Just Jivin'

Just Jivin' has a Monday night class and dance in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.   Venue is the Memorial Hall, The Forebury, off Station Road.   Beginners lesson at 8.15pm, intermediates at 9.15, then freestyle until 11.00.   There's also a Thursday night class in Enfield upstairs at The Royal British Legion Club, Trinity Road, off Chase Side.   Mick can tell you more on 01992 627598.

Fused

Fusion Dance offers weekly classes blending salsa, swing and tango.   "Fusion is the newest evolution in modern jive partner dancing yet," says organiser Amir Giles.   "Mixing modern jive with Argentinian tango like a sweet southern cocktail, we dance to house sounds, jazz beats and chart music."   Classes are on Friday nights at Dance Attic, 368 North End Road, Fulham, London SW6.   Beginners at 7.30pm, intermediate at 8.30.   Info at www.fusiondance.co.uk

Jive talking

Jane and David JiveTalk has Friday night dances at a health club in Thames Ditton, Surrey.   There are modern jive lessons at 8pm and 9pm followed by dancing to swing, rock'n'roll and chart music.   Teachers are Jane Dunn and David Stanton.   Venue is Colets Health & Fitness, St Nicholas Road, Thames Ditton.   There's also a Wednesday class at Surrey University in Guildford.   More info on 01483 233909.





Leeds and follow

Swing Jive Leeds has classes on Thursday nights at North West Leeds Liberal Club, Woodhouse Street.   Lindy Fridays are at the Swarthmore Centre near Leeds Town Centre.   The University of Leeds Swing Soc has lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays on campus in the refectory.

East is East

The Jive Club runs lessons on Mondays and Tuesdays at Marconi Sports Club, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, Essex; on Wednesdays at Maldon Town Hall; and Thursdays at Poplars Hall, Hutton, Brentwood.   More info at www.thejiveclub.co.uk or 020 8593 1947.

Jump jive and Wales

Cardiff LeRoc has Tuesday classes at Sully Sports and Leisure Club.   On Wendesday evenings the venue is the Electricity Social Club in Pontcanna and on Thursday nights the joint jumps at Pontprennau Community Centre.     For more info call Michael on 029 3041 5191.

Swingland

Swingland runs weekly swing dance classes (lindy hop and East coast swing) in South and West London.

Beginners and improvers lessons are on Tuesdays 8pm-9pm at C Jam at The Bedford in Balham, South London - followed by dancing till late; on Wednesdays 8.30pm-9.30pm at Dance Attic Studios in Fulham; on Thursdays 8pm-9pm at Swing Thing in Hammersmith - followed by dancing till late; on Sundays 3pm-4pm at the Dance Attic Studios in Fulham.

Intermediates lessons are held on Sundays from 4-5pm at the Dance Attic Studios in Fulham.

The Bedford is at 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12.   The Hammersmith Club is at Kent House, Rutland Grove, London W6.   Dance Attic Studios are at 368 North End Road, London SW6.   More info from Martin Ellis on 07956 952090 / 020 8560 4291 or see the Swingland website.

Local Derby

Derby Dance Centre offers lessons every Monday.   Beginners at 8pm, Intermediates at 9pm.   Info on 01332 370911.   Coventry Jitterbugs meet every Thursday at the Spencer Sports Club, Albany Road.   Info from Andy & Francis on 02476 595022.   In Cambridge Hoc and Mark teach on Thursdays at Grantchester Village Hall.   Beginners 6.45pm.   Call 01767 680013.

Jive 2000

Jive 2000 has modern classes on Mondays at Banbury Rugby Club and Boxmoor Playhouse, Hemel Hempstead; on Tuesdays at The Courtyard Centre in Bicester; Wednesdays at Thame Town Hall; and on Thursdays at the British Legion Club in Loudwater, High Wycombe.   Further details at www.jive2000.co.uk or on 01844 295897.

Hepcat's whiskers

There's good rockin' tonight in East Grinstead, West Sussex.   The Cat's Whiskers Jive Club meets at the Rugby Football Club in Saint Hill Road on Mondays from 7.30-10pm.   There are lessons for beginners and improvers with freestyle and practice to music from the 40s and 50s.   Entry is £3.   For more info call Martin on 01342 303120 or Dave on 020 8651 4916 or check out the club's website at www.catswhiskers-jiveclub.org.uk

Bourne to bop

Modern jive classes are held on Wednesday nights at the Adeline Dance Studios, Adeline Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth.   Beginners at 8pm, intermediates 9pm, freestyle till 11pm.   Julie Perryman has more on 01202 303103 (work) or 01202 392575 (home).

Simon says

Simon Selmon The London Swing Dance Society's Simon Selmon (pictured right) and Taina Kortelainen have Tuesday night lindy lessons at the Urdang Academy, Studio 2, 20 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London.   On Thursday nights there are swing and lindy lessons at Wild Court, 4 Wild Court, Holborn WC2.  

Full details at www.swingdanceuk.com








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