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.

Sunday 1 September 2013

Lessons around the area

Hi everyone I've not got any dances organised at the minute, but here's a list of all the lessons around the area, and if you want to go on my email list to get updates of what dances are around and where groups of us are going, then email me on herefordjive@btinternet.com.

Lessons within reach of Hereford

Jive

Tuesday, 3 Sept - new Rock 'n Roll Jive class at Usk Conservative Club, Maryport St, Usk with Kevin Garrod. 7.30-9pm, £5 - 10 week course. Contact Kevin on 07870 552103 or email rusticwoody@live.co.net . No partner required, hour lesson and 30 min practice.

 Sunday, 8 Sept - Jive at Bishopswood Village Hall, west of Ross with Julie and Ross Jive & Swing. Tel 01989 567045, see www.rossjiveandswing.com.  NEW Beginner 7.00, Intermediates 8.30. No partner necessary.
Monday, 9 Sept - Jive at Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford HR1 4BY, 8-9pm beginners, 9-10 intermediates (there's a pilates class from 7-8pm by same teacher).  Matt & Sarah of Coolmoves Dance, 01989 750354, info@coolmovesdance.co.uk. No partner needed.

Tuesday, 10 Sept -Jive at Ludlow Assembly Rooms, SY8 1AZ 7.30-8.30 pm beginners, 8.30-9.30 intermediates Contact Matt at Coolmoves Dance, 01989 750354, info@coolmovesdance.co.uk. No partner needed.
Weds, 11 Sept - Jive at Leominster Community Ctr, HR6 8NJ 8-9pm beginners, 9-10 intermediates Contact Matt at Coolmoves Dance, 01989 750354, info@coolmovesdance.co.uk. No partner needed.

Weds, 11 Sept - Jive at Leigh & Bransford Memorial Hall, Malvern, WR13 5DE 7.30-8.30 pm beginners, 8.30-9.30 intermediates Contact Matt at Coolmoves Dance, 01989 750354, info@coolmovesdance.co.uk. No partner needed.
Thursday, 12 Sept - Jive at Bishop's Frome Community Ctr,  WR6 5AZ 7.30-8.30 pm beginners, 8.30-9.30 intermediates Contact Matt at Coolmoves Dance, 01989 750354, info@coolmovesdance.co.uk. No partner needed.

 
Lindy Hop

 Sundays - 15th September: Lindy Hop @ Callow End Village Hall, between Malvern & Worcester Beginner's @ 7pm, Intermediate @ 8.15pm, £5 one class, £6 for 2. with Izzy & Colin, contact 01594 827725. No partner required. www.rossjiveandswing.com

 Monday 15th September – Lindy Hop at Bishopswood Village Hall, west of Ross with Izzy & Ger of Ross Jive & Swing. Tel 01594 827725 , see www.rossjiveandswing.com.Beginners 7.00, Intermediates 8.30.£5 one class, £6 for 2. No partner required.
Thursdays from 19 Sept, Lindy Hop @ St John's Methodist Churh Hall, St Owen St, central Hereford with Izzy & Colin tel 01594 827725. Beginner's @ 8pm, Improver/intermediate @ 9pm    £5 one class, £6 for 2.  No partner required. www.rossjiveandswing.com

Balboa
Wednesday 11th September– Balboa - at Brampton Primary School,   HR9 7JE (Ross on Wye). Beginners 7.30-8.30,  Intermediates     8.50-10pm. (Practice from 8.30).  See www.justbalboa.co.uk.  No partner needed.


'Collegiate' Class
Keep an eye on www.collegiateclass.co.uk for lessons near Monmouth, but no date fixed yet.