Classes and Events

Next Freestyles/Socials:

NOT TO BE MISSED BANDS/EVENTS FOR 2026

Saturday 17 January: Swing into 2026 with the South Devon Big Band. Led by the legendary clarinetist and saxophonist Neil Maya. Dance the night away to the authentic sounds of the Big Band era.

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): 1940/50's Movie Night.

Saturday 21 February: The Hot House Combo. This lively 4 piece band will have you toe tapping, swinging and dancing to the jazzier sounds of the 1930's/40's

Saturday 21 March: The Roosters.

Saturday 30th May: Marv's Big Fat Band. Marvin Muonuke. 'The young man with the old soul'. For the first time in the heart of the South West, South West Lindy Hoppers are proud to announce this new and exciting 18 piece Big Band, led by Marvin Muoneke. With Marvin on vocals and top musicians in his band you will just want to dance all night long to classical swinging tunes played in a new way.

Saturday 27th June: T.B.C.

July T.B.C.

Saturday 24 October: The Drat Pack starring Mama Tokus.

December. Venue and date T.B.C.

CLASSES FOR 2026

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

WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY. 7.30-9.30pm FREE INTRODUCTORY EVENING FOR EVERYBODY. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Come along and meet the team do a few moves and see what it's all about.

Next 4 week course starts Jan 14th. 7.15/7.30 - 9.30pm. No experience necessary, just bring your own magic.

Class 1: 7.30-8.30. For all levels. Whether you are a complete beginner or more experienced. Practice 8.30-8.45.

Class 2: Improvers/Intermediates 8.45-9.45. Times may vary. Student discounts.

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

Exeter:

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

THURSDAY 8 JANUARY. 7.30-9.30pm FREE INTRODUCTORY EVENING FOR EVERYBODY. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Come along and meet the team do a few moves and see what it's all about.

Thursdays. Next 4 week course starts Jan 15th. 7.15/7.30 - 10pm. No experience necessary, just bring your own magic.

Class 1: 7.30pm - 8.30. For all levels. Whether you are a complete beginner or more experienced. Practice. 8.30-8.45.

Class 2: 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.

KEEP THE RHYTHM GOING, YOU CAN'T STOP THE LINDY HOP, KEEP THE RHYTHM GOING, YOU CAN'T STOP THE LINDY HOP