Next Freestyles/Socials:

NOT TO BE MISSED BANDS/EVENTS FOR 2025

November: Saturday 29: TWO EVENTS:

Introduction to Airsteps for complete beginners with Graeme and Ann (Hoppin' Mad, Bristol). Professional Lindy Hop teachers from the 1990's at the start of the Swing revival to the present day. International teachers and performers, having taught and performed around the world from New York to New Zealand. With a friendly, relaxed and light hearted style, Graeme and Ann will give you the knowledge and skills to make you feel confident using these new moves in your dancing on the social dance floor. 

Venue: Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane, Alphington, EXETER EX2 8UP. Free parking behind the hall.

Times: 11.30-4.30. Times may vary.

THEN IN THE EVENING, TRY OUT THOSE NEW MOVES AND DANCE TO THE DING DONG DADDIOS ON OUR 21st BIRTHDAY

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 8 - 11.30pm

Dress code (optional): Sparkly

December: Sunday 7: Christmas Tea Dance with Marvin Muoneke, 'The Young Man With The Old Soul', International jazz vocalist with a rich, deep and smooth style that really swings, at the TLH Victoria Hotel, Belgrave Rd. TQ2 5HL Torquay.

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

Next 4 week course starts Oct 29th. 7.15/7.30 - 9.30pm. No experience necessary, just bring your own magic.

New dancers. 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. Next 6 week course starts Nov 6th. 7.15/7.30 - 10pm. No experience necessary, just bring your own magic. 

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

New dancers 7.30pm - 8.30. Practice. 8.30-8.45. 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.