Next Freestyles/Socials:

NOT TO BE MISSED BANDS/EVENTS FOR 2025

September: Sunday 28: Solo jazz/charleston workshop. Venue: Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane, Alphington. EX2 8UP. 11.30-4.30. Free parking behind hall. Tea dance at the end of the day to revive you. Early bird price £20. Ends 12 September..

October: Sunday 12: Tea Dance. With Fine Whines Vintage Jazz and Swing Duo. Charity fund raiser for North Tawton Royal British Legion.

Venue: North Tawton Town Hall. The Square, North Tawton, EX20 2EH

October: Saturday 25: In the afternoon join us for a solo jazz/charleston workshop.

Venue: Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane, Alphington. Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane, Alphington. EX2 8UP 11.30-4.30. Free parking behind hall.   11.30-4.30. 

In the evening dance to the Deane Big Band and try out those new moves.

Venue: St James' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, EXETER EX4 7AH. On-site parking (no double parking please). Extra parking at the Mount Pleasant Health Centre. Mount Pleasant Rd. EX4 7BW, just 2 mins from the venue (no charges). You are welcome to bring your own drinks. Please remember to take your empty bottles home with you. Thank you. All welcome.

Times. Doors open 8pm

November: Saturday 29: Ding Dong Daddios

December: Sunday 7: Christmas Tea Dance

CLASSES FOR 2025

In our classes you will learn Classic Vernacular Jazz moves, 1930's Charleston, Connection, Musicality, your own magic and lots more from the very first lesson. Miles of smiles.

Totnes:

Wednesdays. Venue. The Ballroom, Royal Seven Stars Hotel, The Plains TQ9 5DD

Introduction to Lindy Hop evening starts Weds 10 Sept. 7.15/7.30 - 9.30pm. Come along and try it out. Meet the team, have a chat and try a few moves. No experience necessary. Bring a friend and your own magic and you get in for £5.

Full 6 week course starts 17 Sept.

7.30pm. Beginners 7.30-8.30. Improvers/Intermediates 8.45-9.45 Times may vary. Student discounts.

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

Exeter:

Thursdays. Introduction to Lindy Hop evening starts 11 September. 7.15/7.30 - 9.30pm. Come along and try it out. Meet the team, have a chat and try a few moves. No experience necessary. Bring a friend and your own magic and you get in for £5.

Venue: St James' Church Hall Mount Pleasant Rd Exeter EX4 7AH.

Full 6 week course starts 18 Sept.

Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm prompt start. For new dancers and Improvers: 7.15-8.15. 8.15 - 8.45 Practice. 8.45-9.45pm Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45 - 9.45. Times may vary. No need to bring a partner. Student discounts.

Contact: janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com for up to date details and booking.

Guest teachers have included:

Graeme and Ann (Hoppin' Mad), Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas, Gary and Sarah Boon, Andy and Tor from Rock Bottoms, Mel and Jo Calanglang, Russell and Delores from the Jiving Lindy Hoppers, Paul and Fae and Christine from Rug-Cutters Lindy Hop. David Zilkha from Swing Dance Bristol. Velody from Manchester. Trisha Sewell from Savoy Hop Hertfordshire. Martyn Nelson from Manchester. Tristan Brightman from Bristol Blues Dancing. Ichtiandras Veliulis & Aggie based in Pembrokeshire. Bic and Simone. Jane & Josef Dance Club Balboa, Bristol. Becky and Jeroen Swing Out Maastricht. Rob and Diane van Haaren. Swing Junction. Texas. Ailsa (Studiohop Toulouse).

No need to bring a partner.