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.

Showing posts with label Jiveoholics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jiveoholics. Show all posts

Monday, 5 November 2012

The Jiveoholics, Sunday 18 November, Hereford


Don't leave it too late to get your tickets to see the fabulous 'Jiveoholics' who play our next dance on Sunday, 18 November at The Richmond Club, Hereford (see separate tab for venue details). The Monmouth based band bill themselves as the hottest jump jive and swing dance in Wales, and their packed dances show this to be true - they sold out for us in Hereford last year - so make sure you get your ticket in time. Ring me on 01432 357859 or email herefordjive@btinternet.com or see Coolmoves Dance Jive teachers at Bartestree, Ludlow, Bishop's Frome, Leominster or Leigh & Bransford. See www.jiveoholics.co.uk for sample tracks and band info. Hope to see you there.

Thursday, 24 May 2012

Tickets are available for tomorrow night with the Jiveoholics

There's a good crowd booked to come along tomorrow night, but there will still be tickets available on the door - so you can risk just turning up if you want to. If you pre-book by ringing me before 5pm tomorrow on 01432 357859 I will put them on the door for you at £8.00 each, thereafter they will be unreserved tickets for sale on the door at £10 each. It's a big venue with a huge dance floor, so lots of space for everyone, and I'm looking forward to some great dancing. See you there!

Monday, 7 May 2012

The Jiveoholics, Leominster, 25 May

Don't leave it too late to get your tickets for our next band night with the fantastic 'Jiveoholics' on Friday, 25 May. Describing themselves as 'the hottest jump jive band in Wales' they regularly pack dance halls around the country, and played 3 fantastic gigs for us in Hereford over the last couple of years. The Leominster venue is even bigger, so hopefully they'll prove just as popular and we'll have a packed dance floor once more. See www.jiveoholics.co.uk for more details on the band and to sample their tunes. Tickets are £8 in advance or £10 on the door, and are available from jive classes in Bartestree, Leominster, Ludlow and Bishops Frome and from Susan on 01432 357859 or email herefordjive@btinternet.com. The evening runs 8-11.30 pm, with doors open at 7.45 pm. Hope to see you there.

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Still tickets available for Jiveoholics THIS Sunday


If you want to come along to the hottest jive & swing band around, there are still tickets available. Booking in advance is cheaper, at ONLY £6.00 ... what a bargain! But there will be some available on the door at £8.00. We've sold loads, so there will be a good crowd there, and jivers, lindy hoppers and balboa dancers are all well represented in the sales. The band is really great ... see www.jiveoholics.co.uk for sample tunes ... and you can just come and listen/watch if you're not a dancer. Ring me (Susan) on 01432 357859 or email herefordjive@btinternet.com for more details or to reserve tickets on the door.

Monday, 5 September 2011

The Jiveoholics - Sunday, 9 October 2011


Tickets are now on sale for this gig with the popular Monmouth-based 'Jiveoholics'. Back by popular demand after a sell-out gig last year, they bill themselves as Wales' hottest jump-jive and swing band. See www.jiveoholics.co.uk for sample tunes. They have a new lead singer since last year ... but their quality is undiminished! Should be a great party atmosphere, and the band name says it all really ... though there'll be plenty for all styles of swing dancing.

Tickets are just £6.00 in advance or £8.00 on the door, and I'd recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Contact me (Susan) on 01432 357859, email herefordjive@btinternet.com or get tickets at jive classes in Bartestree, Leominster, Bishop's Frome or Ludlow.

Monday, 10 May 2010

Jiveoholics dance night a great success




Thanks to everyone who turned up for the our first live band night with the fantastic Jiveoholics. It was a great night, and the feedback we've had has been great .... fantastic atmosphere, venue, band and DJ music. Definitely a worth going to. And the place was almost to packed to capacity, so we managed to make a small profit ... which is a bonus, and we'll put that towards the next live band!

A photographer friend of Rob's came and took some fabulous pictures during the first part of the evening, see the samples above .... the full lot very soon (when I've worked out how to do it!) ... so you can see if you can spot yourself! If anyone wants high resolution versions emailing to them, email me.

Sorry not to have done this sooner ... not been very well for a couple of weeks ... but hopefully back on track now! Obviously done too much dancing!

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

The Jiveoholics playing for us on 18 April

It's time to get your tickets for what should be a fantastic evening with the wonderful Monmouth-based jive band 'The Jiveoholics'. As their own publicity says, they're '1 bus, 6 nutters, 5 instruments and a couple of chickens', and they do a great gig - the best of jump jive and r&b, and definitely all very danceable music. If you've not seen them, it's worth giving them a try, and if you don't dance you can just come and enjoy the music.


Support will be provided by our fabulous DJ 'Chalky' White, and the evening will start at 7.30 pm, with the band onstage at 8.00 pm. Kick-out time is 11.00 pm. Venue, as usual is the Richmond Club, details to the left.


Tickets are just £6.00 in advance and £7.50 on the door. Contact any of the numbers or the email at the top of the screen to get tickets or for info.

We look forward to seeing you there .....