In existence since the early 1930s, Jive styles have evolved and adapted with Modern Jive finding immense popularity over the last two decades. The Jive category includes 1940s Jive, Leroc, Modern Jive, Rock n Roll and Smooth Modern Jive.
Classes, dances and other dance events in or near Kent for Jive. Please click on the event name for more information which may include a map.
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Sat 22 Sep |
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J7VE Big Birthday Happening,Horsham Broadbridge Heath Village Centre Horsham, West Sussex |
Saturday dance Leroc, Modern Jive, Rock n Roll, Smooth Modern Jive |
J7VE | 48.0 | ||
Sun 23 Sep |
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Adult Beginners Ballroom & Latin Adult Beginners Ballroom and Latin Leigh on Sea, Southend on Sea |
Brand new Adult ballroom and latin class for beginners Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Foxtrot, Jive (Ballroom), Modern Jive, Modern Tango, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Viennese Waltz, Waltz |
Strictly Smartz | 28.0 |  |
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Swingland - Lindy hop Chiswick Boston Room @ The George IV Chiswick, London W |
Monthly beginners swing dance (Lindy hop) class and dance party 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 45.0 |  |
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Elysian Den - swing dance party Boston Room @ The George IV Chiswick, London W |
Monthly Sunday night swing dance party (West London) 1940s Jive, Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll |
Swingland | 45.0 | |
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Swingland - Lindy hop Twickenham The Cabbage Patch Twickenham, Middlesex |
Learn to swing dance in Twickenham - every Sunday! 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 47.0 | |
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Mon 24 Sep |
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Food Bank Dance Canterbury Baptist Church Hall Canterbury, Kent |
Dance & class in aid of the Canterbury Food Bank 1940s Jive, Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll, West Coast Swing |
Canterbury Jive Class and Events | 16.0 | |
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Adult Beginners Ballroom & Latin Adult Beginners Ballroom and Latin Leigh on Sea, Southend on Sea |
Adult ballroom and latin class for beginners/improvers Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Foxtrot, Jive (Ballroom), Modern Jive, Modern Tango, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Viennese Waltz, Waltz |
Strictly Smartz | 28.0 | |
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Ceroc Basildon Basildon Sport & Leisure Club Basildon, Southend on Sea |
Adult modern jive dance classes Modern Jive |
Ceroc - Adult Jive Classes | 25.0 | |
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Jive Club Hamptons Leisure (formerly Marconi) Chelmsford, Essex |
Jive Club Monday Class Modern Jive |
The Jive Club | 35.0 | |
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40's Swing Jive - Ashingdon Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall Rochford, Essex |
40's swing jive 1940s Jive |
Mr Dickie Bows (Mrs) | 35.0 | |
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Swingland - Lindy hop Brixton Market House Brixton Brixton, London SW |
Learn to swing dance in Brixton - every Monday! 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 41.0 | |
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Sneaky Swingout The Mesmerist Brighton, Sussex |
Sneaky swing out to live 5 piece band 1940s Jive, Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, East Coast Swing, Jazz Steps, Leroc, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing |
The Soultastics | 48.0 | |||
Tue 25 Sep |
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LeRoc Surrey Modern Jive Classes Dorking Halls Dorking, Surrey |
LeRoc Modern Jive & Smooth Classes & Freestyle Grand Hall, Dorking Halls Leroc, Modern Jive, Smooth Modern Jive |
LeRoc Surrey (The Jive In Dance Co) | 43.0 |  |
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Canterbury Jive Class Canterbury Baptist Church Hall Canterbury, Kent |
Drop-in 1940's/50's Jive Class 1940s Jive, Rock n Roll |
Canterbury Jive Class and Events | 16.0 | |
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Ceroc @ Bourne Hall, Ewell Bourne Hall Epsom, Surrey |
Ceroc classes - No Partner Required - No Need to Book Modern Jive |
Ceroc Surrey | 42.0 | |
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Learn to Jive Black Market VIP Hastings, East Sussex |
1950's jive class for absolute Beginners / Improvers Rock n Roll |
Cinque Ports Swing Jive | 28.0 | |
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P J's Dance Club Rock n Roll and Sw Nutley War Memorial Hall Nutley East Sussex, Sussex |
beginners lesson stroll lesson and intermediate lesson + free dancing 1940s Jive, East Coast Swing, Rock n Roll |
Peter Crowhurst | 32.0 | |
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Ceroc Chelmsford King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) Chelmsford, Essex |
Adult modern jive dance classes Modern Jive |
Ceroc - Adult Jive Classes | 35.0 | |
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WeJig Harlow Club Night The G.P.C.A. Centre Harlow Harlow, Essex |
Modern Jive Club night. Modern Jive |
WeJig | 35.0 | |
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Modern Jive Surrey class The Old Whitgiftians Club House South Croydon, Surrey |
Class + Freestyle Leroc, Modern Jive |
Modern Jive Surrey | 35.0 | |
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C Jam The Exhibit London, London SW |
The home of Savoy-style Lindy hop in London! - swing dance classes and dancing 1940s Jive, Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 41.0 | |
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Swingland - Lindy hop Balham The Exhibit London, London SW |
Learn to swing dance in Balham - every Tuesday! 1940s Jive, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 41.0 | |
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Beginners 1950s Jive/R'n'R (1b) The Cavendish Arms London, London SW |
45 minute class in 1950s Jive / Rock n Roll for Absolute Beginners (1b) - South London 1940s Jive, Rock n Roll |
Hula Boogie | 41.0 | |
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Learn Swing Jive Rockin' Roadiolers Ramsgate, Kent |
Beginners swing jive lessons 1940s Jive, West Coast Swing |
Canterbury Hep Cats | 30.0 | |||
Wed 26 Sep |
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Wingham Jitterbug Jive Class The Anchor Inn Wingham, Kent |
Easy drop-in classes in 1940's/50's style Jive. 1940s Jive, Rock n Roll |
Canterbury Jive Class and Events | 21.0 | |
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Under 8's Leigh Dance Studio Leigh on Sea, Essex |
Under 8's fun dance class, Latin and street Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Rock n Roll, Waltz |
Strictly Smartz | 35.0 | |
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Ceroc @ Assembly Rooms, Surbiton The Assembly Rooms Surbiton, Surrey |
Ceroc classes - No Partner Required - No Need to Book Modern Jive |
Ceroc Surrey | 45.0 | |
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Ceroc Romford Reloaded Romford United Services and Social Club Romford, Essex |
Adult modern jive dance classes Modern Jive |
Ceroc - Adult Jive Classes | 32.0 | |
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SLD's Tea Dance Marks Tey Village Hall Colchester, Essex |
An enjoyable afternoon of Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dancing 1940s Jive, Argentine Tango, Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Foxtrot, Jive (Ballroom), Modern Tango, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Popular Sequence, Viennese Waltz, Waltz, Modern Sequence |
Starlight Dancing | 43.0 | |
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The Powder Room Club The Powder Room Club at The Ladies Mile Brighton, Sussex |
A mid week social dance club with a weekend feel! 1940s Jive, Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll, West Coast Swing |
The Powder Room Club | 46.0 | |||
Thu 27 Sep |
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Street and Latin Leigh Dance Studio Leigh on Sea, Essex |
Fun childrens class in Latin and Street,working towards exams and competitions. American Smooth, Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Foxtrot, Freestyle, Jive (Ballroom), Modern Tango, Old Time Dancing, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Rock n Roll, Rumba, Samba, Popular Sequence, Viennese Waltz, Waltz, Modern Sequence |
Strictly Smartz | 35.0 | |
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Jive Club Classes Poplars Hall Hutton Shenfield, Essex |
Modern Jive Classes Beginners WELCOME Modern Jive |
The Jive Club | 31.0 | |
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WeJig Stanford le Hope Club Night The Crooked Billet Stanford le Hope. Stanford le Hope, Essex |
Modern Jive club night. Modern Jive |
WeJig | 35.0 | |
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A-Train The Hammersmith Club London, London W |
West London's Premier Swing Dance Night! - Lindy hop classes and dancing 1940s Jive, Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 44.0 | |
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Swingland - Lindy hop Hammersmith The Hammersmith Club London, London W |
Learn to swing dance in Hammersmith - every Thursday! 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 44.0 | |
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J7VE Modern Jive dance and lesson Broadbridge Heath Village Centre Horsham, West Sussex |
Modern jive freestyle and lesson, all standards welcome. Modern Jive |
J7VE | 48.0 | |||
Fri 28 Sep |
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Jive Club Freestyle Hampton Leisure Chelmsford, Essex |
Jive Club Freestyle Modern Jive |
The Jive Club | 33.0 | |
Sat 29 Sep |
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Afternoon Fun and Dance Kanaloa Bar City of London, London EC |
A fantastic afternoon of dancing to 40s and 50s music 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll, West Coast Swing |
Rock n Revellers | 40.0 | |
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Rock Around The Dock - Band Night Park Pavilion , Essex |
Shane & The Korrados Rock n Roll |
Rock Around The Dock | 35.0 | |
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WeJig at Danbury Danbury Sports and Social Centre. Danbury, Nr Chelmsford., Essex |
Modern Jive Dance night. Modern Jive |
WeJig | 35.0 | |
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10th Anniversary Freestyle Coulsdon Community centre Coulsdon, Surrey |
Fun class & Freestyle Jive (Ballroom), Leroc, Modern Jive, Smooth Modern Jive |
Modern Jive Surrey | 38.0 | |
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Sun 30 Sep |
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Adult Beginners Ballroom & Latin Adult Beginners Ballroom and Latin Leigh on Sea, Southend on Sea |
Brand new Adult ballroom and latin class for beginners Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Foxtrot, Jive (Ballroom), Modern Jive, Modern Tango, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Viennese Waltz, Waltz |
Strictly Smartz | 28.0 | |
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Swingland - Lindy hop Twickenham The Cabbage Patch Twickenham, Middlesex |
Learn to swing dance in Twickenham - every Sunday! 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 47.0 | |
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Mon 01 Oct |
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Bramleys Swing Dance Classes Canterbury Baptist Church Hall Canterbury, Kent |
Weekly swing/vintage dance classes, different each month 1940s Jive, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, Rock n Roll, Strolls |
Canterbury Jive Class and Events | 15.0 | |
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Adult Beginners Ballroom & Latin Adult Beginners Ballroom and Latin Leigh on Sea, Southend on Sea |
Adult ballroom and latin class for beginners/improvers Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Foxtrot, Jive (Ballroom), Modern Jive, Modern Tango, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Viennese Waltz, Waltz |
Strictly Smartz | 28.0 | |
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Ceroc Basildon Basildon Sport & Leisure Club Basildon, Southend on Sea |
Adult modern jive dance classes Modern Jive |
Ceroc - Adult Jive Classes | 25.0 | |
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Jive Club Hamptons Leisure (formerly Marconi) Chelmsford, Essex |
Jive Club Monday Class Modern Jive |
The Jive Club | 35.0 | |
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40's Swing Jive - Ashingdon Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall Rochford, Essex |
40's swing jive 1940s Jive |
Mr Dickie Bows (Mrs) | 35.0 | |
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Swingland - Lindy hop Brixton Market House Brixton Brixton, London SW |
Learn to swing dance in Brixton - every Monday! 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 41.0 | |
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Tue 02 Oct |
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LeRoc Surrey Modern Jive Classes Dorking Halls Dorking, Surrey |
LeRoc Modern Jive & Smooth Classes & Freestyle Grand Hall, Dorking Halls Leroc, Modern Jive, Smooth Modern Jive |
LeRoc Surrey (The Jive In Dance Co) | 43.0 | |
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Canterbury Jive Class Canterbury Baptist Church Hall Canterbury, Kent |
Drop-in 1940's/50's Jive Class 1940s Jive, Rock n Roll |
Canterbury Jive Class and Events | 16.0 | |
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Ceroc @ Bourne Hall, Ewell Bourne Hall Epsom, Surrey |
Ceroc classes - No Partner Required - No Need to Book Modern Jive |
Ceroc Surrey | 42.0 | |
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Learn to Jive Black Market VIP Hastings, East Sussex |
1950's jive class for absolute Beginners / Improvers Rock n Roll |
Cinque Ports Swing Jive | 28.0 | |
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P J's Dance Club Rock n Roll and Sw Nutley War Memorial Hall Nutley East Sussex, Sussex |
beginners lesson stroll lesson and intermediate lesson + free dancing 1940s Jive, East Coast Swing, Rock n Roll |
Peter Crowhurst | 32.0 | |
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Ceroc Chelmsford King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) Chelmsford, Essex |
Adult modern jive dance classes Modern Jive |
Ceroc - Adult Jive Classes | 35.0 | |
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WeJig Harlow Club Night The G.P.C.A. Centre Harlow Harlow, Essex |
Modern Jive Club night. Modern Jive |
WeJig | 35.0 | |
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Modern Jive Surrey class The Old Whitgiftians Club House South Croydon, Surrey |
Class + Freestyle Leroc, Modern Jive |
Modern Jive Surrey | 35.0 | |
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C Jam The Exhibit London, London SW |
The home of Savoy-style Lindy hop in London! - swing dance classes and dancing 1940s Jive, Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 41.0 | |
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Swingland - Lindy hop Balham The Exhibit London, London SW |
Learn to swing dance in Balham - every Tuesday! 1940s Jive, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 41.0 | |
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Beginners 1950s Jive/R'n'R (1b) The Cavendish Arms London, London SW |
45 minute class in 1950s Jive / Rock n Roll for Absolute Beginners (1b) - South London 1940s Jive, Rock n Roll |
Hula Boogie | 41.0 | |
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Learn Swing Jive Rockin' Roadiolers Ramsgate, Kent |
Beginners swing jive lessons 1940s Jive, West Coast Swing |
Canterbury Hep Cats | 30.0 | |||
Wed 03 Oct |
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Wingham Jitterbug Jive Class The Anchor Inn Wingham, Kent |
Easy drop-in classes in 1940's/50's style Jive. 1940s Jive, Rock n Roll |
Canterbury Jive Class and Events | 21.0 | |
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Under 8's Leigh Dance Studio Leigh on Sea, Essex |
Under 8's fun dance class, Latin and street Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Rock n Roll, Waltz |
Strictly Smartz | 35.0 | |
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Ceroc @ Assembly Rooms, Surbiton The Assembly Rooms Surbiton, Surrey |
Ceroc classes - No Partner Required - No Need to Book Modern Jive |
Ceroc Surrey | 45.0 | |
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Ceroc Romford Reloaded Romford United Services and Social Club Romford, Essex |
Adult modern jive dance classes Modern Jive |
Ceroc - Adult Jive Classes | 32.0 | |
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SLD's Tea Dance Marks Tey Village Hall Colchester, Essex |
An enjoyable afternoon of Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dancing 1940s Jive, Argentine Tango, Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Foxtrot, Jive (Ballroom), Modern Tango, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Popular Sequence, Viennese Waltz, Waltz, Modern Sequence |
Starlight Dancing | 43.0 | |
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Thu 04 Oct |
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Shake, Battle & Bowl Play Islands Canterbury, Kent |
Dancing, dance classes, bowling, laser tag, free parking and food available all night! 1940s Jive, Balboa, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll |
Canterbury Jive Class and Events | 15.0 | |
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Street and Latin Leigh Dance Studio Leigh on Sea, Essex |
Fun childrens class in Latin and Street,working towards exams and competitions. American Smooth, Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Foxtrot, Freestyle, Jive (Ballroom), Modern Tango, Old Time Dancing, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Rock n Roll, Rumba, Samba, Popular Sequence, Viennese Waltz, Waltz, Modern Sequence |
Strictly Smartz | 35.0 | |
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Rock n Roll Rawreth Village Hall Rawreth Village Hall Rawreth, Essex |
Beginners & Improvers 50's Jive Rock n Roll |
Mr Dickie Bows (Mrs) | 25.0 | |
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Jive Club Classes Poplars Hall Hutton Shenfield, Essex |
Modern Jive Classes Beginners WELCOME Modern Jive |
The Jive Club | 31.0 | |
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WeJig Stanford le Hope Club Night The Crooked Billet Stanford le Hope. Stanford le Hope, Essex |
Modern Jive club night. Modern Jive |
WeJig | 35.0 | |
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A-Train The Hammersmith Club London, London W |
West London's Premier Swing Dance Night! - Lindy hop classes and dancing 1940s Jive, Balboa, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Charleston, Jazz Steps, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 44.0 | |
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Swingland - Lindy hop Hammersmith The Hammersmith Club London, London W |
Learn to swing dance in Hammersmith - every Thursday! 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop |
Swingland | 44.0 | |
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J7VE Modern Jive dance and lesson Broadbridge Heath Village Centre Horsham, West Sussex |
Modern jive freestyle and lesson, all standards welcome. Modern Jive |
J7VE | 48.0 | |||
Fri 05 Oct |
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Guided Practilonga / Freestyle St Luke's Church Hall Sevenoaks, Kent |
Guided practice session for tango and smooth jive Argentine Tango, Tango Nuevo, Smooth Modern Jive |
Jivebeat / Tango Synthesis | 23.0 | |
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Friday Jive Evening The Robertsbridge Club Robertsbridge, East Sussex |
Music for dancing from the jive era 1940s Jive, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll |
Running Wild Record Hop | 28.0 | |
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WeJig Great Baddow. Great Baddow Millenium Centre Chelmsford, Essex |
MJ Dance night Modern Jive |
WeJig | 34.0 | |
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Sat 06 Oct |
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LeRoc Surrey Big Freestyle Nights Tylney Hall, Leatherhead Leisure Centre Leatherhead, Surrey |
First class dance venue Leroc, Modern Jive, Smooth Modern Jive |
LeRoc Surrey (The Jive In Dance Co) | 46.0 | |
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Ceroc Chelmsford Freestyle King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) Chelmsford, Essex |
Adult modern jive - freestyle Modern Jive |
Ceroc - Adult Jive Classes | 35.0 | |
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Sun 07 Oct |
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Adult Beginners Ballroom & Latin Adult Beginners Ballroom and Latin Leigh on Sea, Southend on Sea |
Brand new Adult ballroom and latin class for beginners Cha Cha Cha (Ballroom), Foxtrot, Jive (Ballroom), Modern Jive, Modern Tango, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Rumba, Samba, Viennese Waltz, Waltz |
Strictly Smartz | 28.0 | |
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