Next Freestyles/Socials:

NOT TO BE MISSED BANDS/EVENTS FOR 2025

 

May: Saturday 10: 'Lindy In the City'. Noon to 3pm. Join SWLH on the stage in Bedford Street, Exeter. Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and celebrate 'Frankie Month' and dance to those great swinging tunes. All welcome.

May: Saturday 17th. Add to your repertoire of moves for fast dancing. Boogie Woogie and Lindy Hop workshop with Itchiandrus and Agnus from Souyh Wales.

Venue: Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane, Alphington, EXETER EX2 8UP Plenty of FREE parking behind hall.

Times: Doors open 11.30. Class 1. Midday - 1pm. Beginners Boogie Woogie. Class 2. 1.15 - 2.15 Beginners Boogie Woogie. A natural progression from class 1. 2.30 - 3.30.Lindy Hop Shine moves, 'Pops', improvisation and lots of fun. Times may vary. 

May: Saturday 31: Carlton Big Band. Celebrate Frankie Mannings' birthday (May 26) and party. Venue: St James' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd. Exeter. EX4 7AH. Large FAST dance floor, please wear appropriate footwear. Extra parking at The Mount Pleasant Health Centre EX4 7BW just 2 mins from the venue. No bar. You are welcome to bring your own drinks. Please remember to take your empties home with you. Thank you. All welcome. R.O.A.R.

Theme (optional): 1940's. Dress to impress.

June: Friday 27. The Jive Aces @ Forde Hall Social Club Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AG. Tickets only available from South West Lindy Hoppers. Advanced: £20. On door: £22

July: Saturday 26 T.B.C.

October: Saturday 25: Deane Big Band

CLASSES FOR 2025

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

Totnes:

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

Next 6 week course starts Weds 9 April. 7pm - 10pm. Prompt start 7.30pm. Beginners 7.30-8.30. Improvers/Intermediates 8.45-9.45 Times may vary. Cost £45. £10 drop-in rate. Student discounts.

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

Exeter:

Thursdays. Please note change of venue during April (Due to hall upgrade. Apologies for any inconvenience). Next 6 week course starts Thurs 10 April 7.15 - 10pm. Venue: St James' Church Hall Mount Pleasant Rd Exeter EX4 7AH as normal.

Venue change for following dates: Alphington Village Hall (Theatre Hall), Ide Lane, Alphington, EXETER EX2 8UP. Free parking behind hall. Thursday 17 April. 24 April. 1 May Prompt start 7.30pm. Booking preferred. Contact Jane: janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com

Return to St James' Church Hall 8 May. 15 May.

Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm prompt start. Beginners: 7.30-8.30. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.50-9.50. Times may vary. No need to bring a partner.

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

Guest teachers have included:

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

No need to bring a partner.