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, 18 November 2012

Jiveoholics Dance in Hereford TONIGHT

There's still a few tickets available for this dance, so you can turn up on the door - price £10, if not pre-booked. Full details are in my previous post below. It should be a good night, so hopefully see you there.

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.

Friday, 12 October 2012

Still Tickets Available for Tonight's Dance

There are still tickets available for our dance in Leominster with Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys, so you can just turn up on the door. Entry will be £10 on the door. There's a good crowd going, so it should be a good night ... but there's still room for more, as it's a huge hall. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

12 October, Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys

Our next jive & swing dance will be on Friday, 12 October with the fabulous 'Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys' at The Royal British Legion Club in Leominster - see separate tab for full details of venue and map. The band are all very experienced and have played with some seriously big names, including Robert Plant. More locally they headlined the Upton Blues Festival this last year, which is a really popular festival with jive and swing dancers. For sample tunes and more info on the band, see www.rickycoolandthehoolaboolaboys.com.

As usual tickets are £8 in advance or £10 on the door, if they're still available, and can be bought from Susan on 01432 357859 or email herefordjive@btinternet.com or from the Coolmoves Dance teachers around the area, i.e. Bartestree (nr Hereford), Ludlow, Leominster, Malvern and Bishop's Frome. Doors open at 7.45 pm and the evening finshes around 11.30pm and there will be DJ support. It's a fantastic venue for dancing, and numbers will be limited to ensure comfort on the dance floor, but those just wanting to come and listen to the band will also be welcome.

Saturday, 22 September 2012

Tickets still available for tomorrow night

There'll be a good crowd there tomorrow night for The Sultana Brothers at The Richmond Club, Hereford, but there are still tickets available, so you can just turn up on the door. Hope to see you there.