 ![[Valid RSS]](images/rss-valid.png "Validate my RSS feed")  LISTED BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF EVENTS OCCURING IN THE NEXT 21 DAYS
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| KEY: South West region events Devon-Plus region club events Highlight events |
| Date | Time | Venue | Details | Cost | Contact |
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| Friday 10th September | 8pm-midnight | Blakes Dance Hall, St Saviours Avenue, Bridgwater | Dance Le Beat freestyle. Short class between 8-8:30pm and free coffee and food at 10:30pm. Wonderful venue with a superb dance floor and seating all around. Parking outside and 2 car parks in easy walking distance. | £7 | 07821 071251 or info@dancelebeat.net |
| Saturday 11th September | 8pm-midnight | Lydney Town Hall, Church Road, Lydney | Forest of Dean Jive and Swing present the Lydney Hop dance with DJ Gary 'The Duke' Boon of Gloster Jive & Swing Dance. Bar and food available. 'Come and bop @ the Lydney Hop'. | £5 on the door | 01594 833765 (organiser) or 01594 842234 (venue) |
| Saturday 11th September | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual with tie. | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 11th September | 8pm-11pm | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | 'Party 'till you drop' Jive Dance with DJ Mike Haywood - fantastic music and a fun night out. Free ice creams, tea & coffee or bring your own drinks & glasses. | £5 on the door | 07966 757318 or mike@mikehaywoodart.co.uk |
| Saturday 11th September | 10am-2pm | Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, Wonford Road, Exeter | Sponsored Dance-A-Thon: Dig out your dancing shoes and come join the fun for 4 hours of disco, bollywood, zumba, latin and street dance to raise money for Cancer Research UK. No previous experience necessary, all the routines will be led by professional dance teachers starting right from the basics, but minimum age is 12 years old. Cream teas, drink and BBQ food available for dancers and spectators + break time performances from local dance troupes. The individual dancer who raises the most sponsorship will be awarded a voucher to receive a free standard breast screening package worth £599. | £5 registration (with a minimum of £25 sponsorship raised) - includes a special event t-shirt | Helen on 01392 262131 for further info and to order your registration pack |
| Monday 13th September | 7:45pm-10pm | Alphington Community Centre, Church Road, Alphington, Exeter | The South West Lindy Hoppers FREE introductory Lindy Hop class. To be followed by a 6 week beginner's / improver's Lindy Hop course running on Monday evenings at the same venue (click here for further details). | FREE | 01392 490022, 07821 721043 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
| Tuesday 14th September | 7:15pm-9:45pm | Upper Hall, The Mansion House, 36 Fore Street, Totnes | The South West Lindy Hoppers FREE introductory Lindy Hop class. To be followed by a 6 week beginner's / improver's Lindy Hop course running on Tuesday evenings at the same venue (click here for further details). | FREE | 01392 490022, 07821 721043 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
| Friday 17th September | 8pm-midnight | Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Tiverton | Tiverton Jive freestyle party night. Fantastic wooden dancefloor, great atmosphere, large range of fab music from smooth to boppy, huge free car park and a fully licensed bar. Come join the fun and smiles. | £5 before 9pm, £6 thereafter | 01884 252544 or 07723 602059 |
| Friday 17th September | 8pm-midnight | Royal British Legion, Mary Street, Taunton | Riviera LeRoc freestyle party night. | £7 on the door | 07887 995849 or gary@rivieraleroc.co.uk |
| Saturday 18th September | 8pm-midnight | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Exeter Jive's 'Big Night Out' freestyle from FloorPlay. Great DJ's and guest cabaret subject to availability. | £5 before 8:30pm on the night, £6 thereafter | 01404 850077, 07966 289995 or info@floorplayjive.co.uk |
| Saturday 18th September | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | City College, Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual with tie. | £6 | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 18th September | 8pm-midnight | The Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis | Red Hot Rhythm's freestyle night with DJ Russell Payne. Fantastic character venue with a good sized dance floor. Stunning sea views, licensed bar and friendly atmosphere. This is an immensely popular venue, so early arrival is highly recommended. | £7 before 9pm, £8 thereafter | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Saturday 18th September | 8pm-11pm | Longdown Village Hall, (on the Exeter to Moretonhampstead Road) Longdown Road, Longdown, Nr Exeter | Longdown Ballroom Dancing Club evening dance with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to CD music. Entry includes tea and biscuits. Licensed bar available. | £5 | 01392 499491 or 01392 811523 |
| Saturday 18th September | 7:30pm-late | Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth | Mad About Swing's Big Third Birthday. Another memorable night of swingin’ tunes. Alcoholic and soft drinks provided free until 11pm. | Early bird price £8.50, otherwise £10 | 01752 892575, 07855 722512 or duncanandlouise@madaboutswing.com |
| Sunday 19th September | 11am-5pm | Sparkford Inn, High Street, Sparkford, Yeovil | Dance Le Beat Jango workshop part 1 - suitable for improvers / intermediates. Lunch will be between 1-2pm. Between 4-5pm there will be cream tea and a freestyle included in the workshop price. Free DVD with all the moves and information. | £13.50 | 07821 071251 or info@dancelebeat.net |
| Sunday 19th September | 2pm-5:25pm (doors 1:45pm) | Clyst St George Parish Hall, Woodbury Road, Clyst St George | Beginners / improvers Lindy Hop workshop with Lynn and Paul. Come and learn the basics of this great swing dance in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and chocolate biscuits included! Booking in advance essential. | £5 per person (booking in advance essential) | 07792 211032 or learnlindy.sws@gmail.com |
| Sunday 19th September | 7:30pm-midnight | Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth | A big jive event with live music from The Jive Aces and support from North Devon based band The Atlantics. Swing, jive and rock 'n' roll altogether in one night - some limited seating available, but plenty of room for dancing! | £12 in advanced, £14 on the door | 01395 222477 |
| Friday 24th September | 7:45pm-midnight | St Thomas Cricket Club, Grace Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter | Ceroc Devon's Friday night freestyle. Beautiful, sprung dance floor, licensed bar and plenty of free, safe on street parking. | £6 standard entry, £5 students, £8 new members | 07564 291918 or contact@cerocdevon.com |
| Saturday 25th September | 8pm-11:30pm (doors 7:15pm) | Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter | Jim's Candlelight Dancing - a lovely mix of Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Latin, Popular Sequence, Jive, Line, Old Tyme, Barn and Party Mixers, all blended together in one evening. The spotlight is on Dancing for fun, rather than on strict technique. These dances are very attractive for singles aged 35+. Many happy relationships flourish today for people who first met at Jim's. Dress - smart casual with tie. | £6 on the door | 01626 335123 or jimfur@btopenworld.com |
| Saturday 25th September | 7:30pm-midnight | The Moose Hall, Spinning Path, Blackboy Road, Exeter | Moose Salsa freestyle dance night. Bachata class for beginner/improver levels starting at 7:30pm sharp, then dancing until midnight. Cheap bar and nearby parking. | Check with organiser | 01647 24129, 07768 265911 or moose_salsa@yahoo.co.uk |
| Saturday 25th September | 8pm-midnight | Westland Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil | Red Hot Rhythm's Big Monthly Westland Freestyle with DJs Russell Payne and Mark Williams. Huge sprung wooden dance floor, fantastic sound and lighting system, plenty of comfortable sociable seating, a fully licensed bar and a large free car park. | £8 or £7 with voucher | 07967 282585 or russell@redhotrhythm.co.uk |
| Saturday 25th September | 8pm-11:45pm | Royal British Legion Club, 1 Legion Way, Alphington, Exeter | South West Lindy Hoppers swing dance with DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton of South West Swing playing the coolest tunes in town. Swing music for all for styles - Jive, Lindy Hop, West Coast, Blues and Rock 'n' Roll. Optional dress theme - 1940's. Cheap bar and some free parking at the venue. | £6 before 9pm, £7 thereafter | 07821 721043, 01392 490022 or janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com |
KEY: South West region events Devon-Plus region club events Highlight events
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