Hereford Jive & Swing was founded in December 2009 by a group of local dancers (not teachers) frustrated at the lack of local dances. During 2010 we organised a series of dances in Hereford, mainly 'record hops' but some bands also. In January 2011 Susan took over the solo running and organisation of the group and, after a year of several sell-out band nights alongside regular 'record hops', 2012 sees an expanded programme (see below). The Group is non-profitmaking with any proceeds going to cover investment in equipment and music, and to subsidise an increasing programme of live bands. The more support the dances get, the more we can organise - so come along and have some fun! And please give feedback!

Dancers of all styles are welcome, as are non-dancing partners who want to listen and watch. If you're a beginner or rusty, the dances are a great place to gain confidence and practise moves - especially the 'record hops' which are more relaxed than 'band nights'. If you have no partner, don't worry - we're a friendly lot and there are plenty of 'singles', so you won't be left out.

Thursday 26 August 2010

Sunday, 12 September - Jive 'Taster' Lesson & Dance

Our next regular DJ Dance night is on Sunday 12 September, at the Richmond Club in Hereford as usual(see details to the left).

As a special one-off treat (as it's the time of year when people are looking for new activities), we've invited a couple of local teachers to come and give a jive 'taster' lesson at the start of the evening. So if you're not sure what jive is, but fancy finding out, or if you know what it is and want to start learning, come along on 12 September. You'll be taught a couple of basic moves, and you can then stay on for the dance afterwards and put them into practice, and you can watch those that have had more experience really going for it .... see what you're aiming at. If you already jive, it's an opportunity to try some different moves or different teachers, if you want. Information about various local classes will be available.

The lesson is 7.15-8.00 pm, and the dance 8.00-11.00 pm. Come for the lesson, come for the dance, or come to both .... whatever you feel like, you'll be welcome. It costs £4.00 on the door for the whole evening ... what a bargain! Regulars can be assured that from 8.00 we'll have our normal selection of great dance tracks for you to dance to. We're a friendly lot so don't worry if you've no partner or are a beginner - it's a great place to learn.

Look forward to seeing you there, and getting back to dancing after the 'summer' slow down!