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.

Saturday 8 January 2011

16 January - first dance of 2011

Come along to our first 'record hop' of the new year on Sunday, 16 January from 7.30-11.00 pm. As usual it will be at the Richmond Club, Hereford (see details to the left), and it will cost £4.00 on the door. As our resident DJ has decided not to continue in the new year, we will be experimenting with different ways of providing the music, and will welcome feedback from attendees of how successful this is. The intention is to play a good mix of jive, swing, rock 'n roll and more modern tracks to satisfy a broad range of tastes and jive/swing dance styles. We'll never please everyone all the time, but hopefully most people most of the time ... and will work towards this - so please tell us what you want hear, and be patient as we move to a new way of doing things. The Club has a great dance floor and we get a good crowd coming along, so hopefully the dances will continue to go from strength to strength.

On 13 February, we have our first 'live band night' of the year, with 'Steady Edd & The Boogie Men' back by popular demand. He sold out last year, so get your tickets up front at £6.00 in advance or (if there's any left) £8.00 on the door. Tickets available w/c 10 January from Susan tel. 01432 357859, email herefordjive@btinternet.com.
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