The Advanced SwingJive level is ideal if you have completed all THREE 10-week Inters Plus SwingJive courses, "Orange", "Purple" and "Blue" in our series of SwingJive courses.

Dancers with experience that have not been following our courses should only consider this level if they are already comfortable with basic Charleston and the 6-beat rhythm.

The new Advanced level features 3 x 10-week courses containing the most challenging content on our regular courses. Each lesson features a challenging routine containing a new move. You'll also recap moves learned earlier on the same course and from Intermediate or Inters Plus levels. The remainder of each session is dedicated to freestyle practice, with our team on hand to offer personalised guidance.

Just like at the Inters Plus level, there are three courses and each course contains different content. The three courses rotate during the year, they are colour coded as follows:

Violet in the Autumn term every year
Teal in the Spring term every year
Magenta in the Summer Term every year

That's right, we've had to dig deep in our pencil case to find some more colours!

As these three Advanced level courses are at the same level of difficulty, they can be taken in any order. That is, it doesn't matter which term of the year you start learning at the Advanced level.

Please book and pay before the first lesson.

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What to Expect from 10-Week Advanced SwingJive Courses

Each Advanced SwingJive Course builds on what you have learned at the lower levels. In particular, the Advanced SwingJive courses use the foundations of basic Charleston and 6-beat rhythm to bring you into the world of lindy hop.

The weekly format will see a routine at the start of the session followed by freestyle practice time. Just like in other courses, we repeat the new move from the previous lesson and a move from an earlier course, alongside the new move of the week. This means you are always enjoying a fresh move while reinforcing content learned in the past.

You will learn the Tandem Charleston, triple steps and the eight-beat rhythm, learning how to apply these appropriately and integrate them with your existing dancing. You'll be learning core lindy hop moves such as the swing out. You can consider yourself a lindy hopper after having completed your Advanced level courses.

Terms & Conditions

By booking a course we understand that you accept our terms and conditions, which can be viewed on this link. Terms and conditions cover issues such as payments and refunds, class sizes, arranging dance partners, and health and safety.

It also makes clear that our classes are for your enjoyment only, and there are no other permissions, for example, to promote, advertise, sell or gather data for anything, whether for profit or not.

Franchise Owner

Dance Maestro Debbie

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Absolute Beginners SwingJive - Farnham

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Thursdays in Farnham 7.15-8.15pm

Course Duration: 8th Oct (Lesson 1) to 10th Dec (Lesson 10).

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On Your Own, With a Partner or With Friends!

This course is formatted to accommodate everyone, so whether you want to learn exclusively with a partner you bring, or if you come alone and want to dance with others, everyone is welcome!

How It Works: Our instructors will signal for leaders and followers to change partners in an organised rotation throughout the lesson.

Your Choice: There is no obligation to join the rotation. If you attended with a partner and wish to stay together for the whole class, you are very welcome to do so.

Welcome!

If you're here then you've heard about our amazing Absolute Beginners Swing Jive Course, including a free trial class. Look through the content below to find out what to expect.

Key Details...

Reserve Your Spot - Risk-Free!

Simply book your free trial to secure your place(s). You can decide if you want to continue (at the discounted rate!) after you've enjoyed your first lesson.

Discount For Booking Directly After Your Free Trial

Pay for the course by midnight on the evening of the Week 1 Free Trial date to get a discount off the course fee, compared to the standard rate. Prices are shown in the ticket selector.

...Or Book The Full Course In Advance

If you don't need a free trial, you can book and pay before the first lesson at the same discounted rate.

See What's Coming Up On The Free Trial SwingJive Lesson...

Whether you attend one of our venue-based classes, or trial online, you should be able to dance the following moves by the end of our free trial class:

Leader & Follower Roles

In partner dance styles, every duo consists of two roles working together: the leader and the follower. For a visual illustration, watch the video above, where Brooke (on the left) leads, while Debbie (on the right) follows.

Leaders are the architects of the dance—you learn the blueprint. For you, it’s less about 'performance' and more about 'navigation'.

Followers act as the interpreters of the music—you take the leader's suggestion and infuse it with your own intuition and style, bringing the joy that turns a simple step into a conversation.

Find Out More Below!

Have Fun, Get Active, Be Sociable!

The Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course is designed for you if you have never done any jive or swing dance before. In fact, most new starters have never done any kind of dance class at all. These courses are a perfect starting point for a weekly adult, evening partner dance class and they lead into an exciting, fun and sociable new world.

See What Others Had To Say...

"Hi, Just wanted to say how much my husband and I enjoyed our first dance session last night and what a fun night we had and to thank you." Angela, Farnham

"Bob and Bridgette are very good and patient teachers. They made the course fun and gave lots of encouragement. We thought the method of teaching, concentrating on and perfecting one move at a time, worked." Anita & Mike, Farnborough

"The best thing I ever did was to learn to swing jive, I just love it. Thank you for all the great courses, keep up the good work." Denise, Fareham

Book Your Free Trial Space in Advance

Simply book your spaces on our free trial class at the class that suits you best. Our system will send a registration email to confirm the venue, date and time details - please check your spam filter if these don't arrive in your inbox within an hour of booking.

You can book this course with or without a dance partner. On the 'Partner Rotation' courses, teachers will organise the room. You’ll meet everyone in the class naturally. It’s a zero-pressure way to break the ice. Partner rotation courses are open to any number of participants.

Want to stay with your dance partner throughout? You can also lookout for our 'Fixed Partner' courses, where you book with your partner and stay with them for the duration of the course.

Open To All Adult Ages and Levels of Fitness

As long as you can walk and you are 18 or over you should be able to take part. The beauty of this style of dancing is that you can push yourself to whatever energy level you are comfortable with. Dancing is a great form of exercise, you'll be having so much fun that you won't notice all those calories you are burning!

Click Here to Find Your Nearest Free Trial Class Location!

Who Typically Attends Venue-Based Classes?

Our 'Partner Rotation' classes are perfect for anyone who wants to experience the joy of dance, regardless of who you come with. Whether you're flying solo, or bringing a group of friends, you can still join the fun!

Solo Participants: Meet new people in a supportive environment.

Groups: Bond with your friends and family while learning a new skill together.

Couples (who want to dance with others): Share a hobby and meet new people.

Limited Spaces at Venue-Based Classes... or Learn Online!

Venue-based learning is supported by free access to the same online course, which is pre-recorded and available on-demand. If venue-based learning doesn't suit you, then join our online school to learn exactly the same content anywhere in the world!

Click Here For An On-Demand Online Free Trial

Get a Head Start!

If you would like to get a head start before attending a trial, you can take our online free trial, which contains the same content, or even book a private lesson first before your trial class, either in-person or online!

Click Here to Book Your Free Trial Class in a Local Venue!

Paying For The Course

Most people pay for the full course directly at the end of the beginners' trial session. Enjoy a discounted price if you pay on or before the night of your trial. If you wait until the following day or week the full price is charged.

If you are committed to joining the course regardless of the free trial on the first week you can pay in advance via the relevant course booking page. Payment secures your place on the course.

Can't Make The Free Trial?

As location-based courses run over a set 10-week period, the free trial evening is one specific date each term for each beginner's course. If you are unable to attend that date then other options could be open to you:

Free trials may be offered for the 2nd or 3rd week. Tickets would only be made available after the previous week's lesson, and subject to availability.
Take an online, on-demand free trial - simply click on this link and take a trial on-demand. You'll still be able to book and pay the course fee for classes at your local venue. Make sure you return back to THIS PAGE to book for your local venue, as paying for the online-only course won't register you at a local venue.
Book the course without taking a free trial - use the "Course Fee" ticket option when booking your preferred course
Wait for a future course - click here to join our mailing list for notifications

Joining Late

After the free trial, you'll need to pay the course fee before attending again. You can pay to join late and catch up with our online course, but the standard course fee at your venue applies regardless of how many sessions you attend in total. We recommend that you take our online free trial if you miss the free trial at your local venue.

What To Expect...

What to Expect on Free Trial Day

Arrive just before the advertised start time for your lesson so the teachers can greet you. Groups are typically between 12 and 30 people, everybody is an absolute beginner so everybody will be experiencing similar nerves and excitement. Once it's time to start we do a gentle warm-up and teach a couple of simple moves which you can dance on a loop. Before the end of the session, the teachers will demonstrate all the moves coming up on the course.

See What You Can Learn on The Full 10-Week Course...

Building Your Abilities Week-By-Week

The Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course continues on the same day, time, and place for 9 further one-hour sessions after the free trial week. The course builds week by week, recapping the move from the previous lesson as part of the standard format, and drawing on moves from earlier in the term as you start to build sequences.

For this reason, we don't want any participants to get left behind, so we are looking for people who can commit to attending most weeks (or can catch up via online learning). This ensures a higher quality learning experience for the whole group. For this reason, we only accept payment for the full course. Most customers understand the benefit of attending every week and pre-payment is a great incentive.

Each evening we run 2 or 3 x 1-hour classes. There is normally a 15-minute handover between classes. During this interval, (either before or after your lesson) we will leave music running, you are welcome to practice and chat with the team.

You'll Love The Music

You'll recognise most of the music we play. At the beginner level, we use big songs from big artists of the swing and rock'n'roll eras of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

As you progress to higher levels we'll introduce you to more amazing music for dancing, some you may not have heard before! This includes original music from current jive, swing and rock'n'roll bands and less well-known retro music too.

Check out some of the typical music we use on this Spotify playlist below!

Beyond Absolute Beginners

Once you've completed the Absolute Beginner SwingJive Course, you'll be able to follow on to the natural continuation course, either Intermediate Yellow or Intermediate Green, which can be taken in either order.

Swingeasy, our weekly PAYG class and dance format, is a great sociable alternative too.

Beyond these courses, you can find new challenges via workshops and mini-courses, and have fun at our live band events. Swinging Balls are open to all. Our celebrated Swinging Balls have been running for over 20 years. They have built a splendid reputation, attracting the UK's finest jive and swing bands along with huge attendances.

Terms & Conditions

It also makes clear that our classes are for your enjoyment only, and there are no other permissions, for example, to promote, advertise, sell or gather data for anything, whether for profit or not.

Franchise Owner

Dance Maestro Debbie

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Inters Green SwingJive - Farnham (10wk Course)

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Thursdays in All Hallows School 8.30-9.30pm

Course Duration: 8 Oct (Lesson 1) to 10 Dec (Lesson 10)

Either stay with your partner OR Come on your own and dance with others - it's your choice!

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Early Bird Discount!

Extra Lessons Free!

All paying participants can benefit from:

Free access to the full course online - everybody on an Intermediate course will be given free access for 12 months to the equivalent online course. So you can catch up if you miss a class or want to check back on any moves.
Free catch-up lessons at alternative venues - everybody on an Intermediate course is welcome to take an unlimited number of catch-up classes at other locations during the term.

These benefits mean you have a massive range of opportunities to learn the content of this course.

Book Early to Secure Your Place!

When to Take The Intermediate Courses

The Green and Yellow Intermediate courses can be taken in either order. They are designed to follow on from our Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course. It is best to complete both of the Intermediate courses before moving on to the Inters Plus level SwingJive courses. We alternate Intermediate Green & Yellow courses, if the current term offers one colour, expect the other colour to be available the following term.

An Intermediate course is normally the best option if you have been dancing with us for one or two terms. That is, you have just completed the Absolute Beginners Course only, or the beginner's course plus the other colour Intermediate Course.

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What to Expect from Intermediate Courses

Each Intermediate Course contains a similar number of moves to the Absolute Beginners Jive Course. The format and structure continue in the same pattern too.

On the beginner's course, we keep the footwork simple. Most of the moves on the intermediate course have simple footwork too. However, we do add in new footwork rhythms. The 6-Beat rhythm is added early in each Intermediate course, as is the Basic Charleston rhythm.

These new rhythms are great because they allow you to keep on dancing without having to keep on spinning all the time! Leaders can do a simple repeated rhythm and give themselves thinking time, followers get a rest from all the spins!

So if you loved the beginner's course you are sure to love the Intermediate SwingJive courses even more!

Everybody on an Intermediate course will receive a fun weekly email! It's packed with video reminders of your moves, sneak peeks of next week's steps, and your free access to our online course. Plus, we'll share other useful info about our classes and The Swing Dance Company, helping your dance journey flow smoothly!

When Can You Access Your Online Course?

The accompanying online course, which is offered free with every Beginner, Intermediate and Inters Plus level SwingJive course booked at your local venue, will be available to access before the 2nd lesson of the term at your local venue.

Every email address provided with a registration on the course at the local venue will receive an email containing a link with a unique voucher code a few days after the first lesson of the term. The link will allow the recipient to enrol in the relevant course free of charge at our online school. The full online course is available on demand as soon as you have enrolled in it at our online school.

Terms & Conditions

It also makes clear that our classes are for your enjoyment only, and there are no other permissions, for example, to promote, advertise, sell or gather data for anything, whether for profit or not.

Franchise Owner

Dance Maestro Debbie

As the leaves turn golden, keep the energy high at our Autumn Tea Dance! It’s the ideal way to stay active and sociable as the season changes. Join our welcoming community for an afternoon of uplifting swing tunes, friendly conversation, and a chance to dance the afternoon away.

We provide complimentary tea and cakes to fuel your dancing feet (please bring your own reusable mug to help us reduce waste!).

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Mytchett Tea Dance October 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:15 pm

Tickets go on sale on or before 31st May

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We provide complimentary tea and cakes to fuel your dancing feet (please bring your own reusable mug to help us reduce waste!).

Book Mytchett Tea Dance – Sunday 11th October

Mytchett Tea Dance October 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:15 pm

Tickets go on sale on or before 31st May

As the leaves turn golden, keep the energy high at our Autumn Tea Dance! It’s the ideal way to stay active and sociable as the season changes. Join our welcoming community for an afternoon of uplifting swing tunes, warm conversation, and a chance to dance away the Sunday blues.

We provide complimentary tea and cakes to fuel your dancing feet (please bring your own reusable mug to help us reduce waste!).

Book Mytchett Tea Dance – Sunday 11th October

Mytchett Tea Dance October 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:15 pm

Tickets go on sale on or before 31st May

As the leaves turn golden, keep the energy high at our Autumn Tea Dance! It’s the ideal way to stay active and sociable as the season changes. Join our welcoming community for an afternoon of uplifting swing tunes, warm conversation, and a chance to dance away the Sunday blues.

We provide complimentary tea and cakes to fuel your dancing feet (please bring your own reusable mug to help us reduce waste!).

Book Mytchett Tea Dance – Sunday 31st May

Mytchett Tea Dance October 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:15 pm

Tickets go on sale on or before 31st May

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Launch Rate	£11.00	Goes On Sale Friday, May 29, 2026
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Chance to Dance and Socialise

This laid-back Sunday afternoon treat is the ideal social hang-out. Whether you are a new dancer building confidence or an experienced jiver, it’s a relaxed environment to enjoy the music. We play a perfect mix of popular swing tunes so you can enjoy the moves you’ve learned in class.

These Sunday socials are very popular and tickets are limited. We recommend booking early to secure your place!

More About The Mytchett Centre

To keep our relationship with this lovely venue sweet (and legal!), we must strictly observe their licensing rules. Please do not bring outside drinks into the hall, as the venue’s licence requires that all other beverages be purchased at the bar.

Thank you for helping us respect their regulations! Complimentary tea, coffee, and water are provided.

Terms & Conditions

By booking, you agree to our terms and conditions. Please read them on this link.

Details	Price	Qty
Launch Rate	£11.00	Goes On Sale Friday, May 29, 2026
Early Booking Rate (ends 2wks before event)	£12.00	Goes On Sale Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Standard Rate	£14.00	Goes On Sale Friday, May 29, 2026

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Chance to Dance and Socialise

These Sunday socials are very popular and tickets are limited. We recommend booking early to secure your place!

More About The Mytchett Centre

Thank you for helping us respect their regulations! Complimentary tea, coffee, and water are provided.

Terms & Conditions

By booking, you agree to our terms and conditions. Please read them on this link.

Details	Price	Qty
Launch Rate	£11.00	Goes On Sale Friday, May 29, 2026
Early Booking Rate (ends 2wks before event)	£12.00	Goes On Sale Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Standard Rate	£14.00	Goes On Sale Friday, May 29, 2026

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Chance to Dance and Socialise

The event kicks off with a fun 30 minute class, suitable for all levels to get you warmed up.

These Sunday socials are very popular and tickets are limited. We recommend booking early to secure your place!

More About The Mytchett Centre

Thank you for helping us respect their regulations! Complimentary tea, coffee, and water are provided. The event closes at 6pm.

Terms & Conditions

By booking, you agree to our terms and conditions. Please read them on this link.

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Early Booking Rate (ends 2wks before event)	£12.00	Quantity
Standard Rate	£14.00	Quantity

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Join Us At The Mytchett Centre, GU16 6AA - Click For More Venue Details

Chance to Dance and Socialise

The event kicks off with a fun 30 minute class, suitable for all levels to get you warmed up.

These Sunday socials are very popular and tickets are limited. We recommend booking early to secure your place!

More About The Mytchett Centre

To keep our relationship with this lovely venue sweet (and legal!), we must strictly observe their licensing rules. Please do not bring outside drinks into the hall, as the venue's licence requires that all other beverages be purchased at the bar.

Thank you for helping us respect their regulations! Complimentary tea, coffee, and water are provided. The event closes at 6pm.

Terms & Conditions

By booking, you agree to our terms and conditions. Please read them on this link.

Franchise Owner

Dance Maestro Debbie

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Farnborough Class & Dance Evening

Monday, November 30, 2026 7:15 pm

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Class & Dance Evening

Join us for this post-term Class & Dance evening at our regular Farnborough venue, Wavell Hall in Wavell School. This is a lovely venue with parking and a spacious dancefloor!

The evening will feature one 30-minute class starting 7.30pm with participation optional, along with dancing to swinging tunes until 9.30pm.

Spaces need to be pre-booked online via this booking page.

Guests can attend on their own or with a partner. Dancers will be invited to rotate during classes, those preferring to remain with a fixed partner are welcome to do so.

This evening is the perfect opportunity to practice your moves, whether you've just completed the term or getting some practice after a break! Everyone is welcome, but the evening would suit most people who have danced before and want a good fun evening out.

WHAT HAPPENS?

At the start of the evening, there is an initial fun SwingJive class.

Our team will play your favourite tunes for freestyle practice after the class.

You can dance the night away until the last track finishes at 9.30pm. Our friendly team will be on hand too, in case you need help with any moves, or just fancy a dance!

WHO CAN COME?

This evening is aimed at those who have been on recent courses or who wish to resume social dancing. All are welcome, but these evenings are not suited for those who have never danced before.

WHAT TIME?

Doors open 7.15pm
Class 7.30-8.00pm
Finish 9.30pm
Freestyle Dancing to a playlist after the class

Terms & Ticket Cancellation Refund Policy

View full terms and conditions on the link below. This includes Ticket Cancellation Refunds Policy, Event Cancellation, Changes To Advertised Line Up, Aborting Events, and Transfer of Tickets. It also makes clear that a ticket purchase is for your personal enjoyment of the evening and does not provide permission to promote other events or similar.

By purchasing a ticket for this event, you accept the terms and conditions detailed on this link.

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Dance Maestro Debbie

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December Class & Dance Evenings - Fareham

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Wednesday 9th & 16th Dec, 2026 in Fareham

Class & Dance Evening Duration: 7.15-9.30pm

Structure: 2 x 30 minute lessons, each containing a 3-move routine. Freestyle practice / rest between each routine.

Partners: Your choice - either attend with a partner and stay with them, or if you don't have a partner you can join a rotation.

Location: Fareham Social Club, PO16 0TN

Keep on Partying at our post-term Wednesday Class & Dance Evenings in Fareham

Whether you've just completed a course at Fareham or you just love an opportunity for a practice boogie, you're welcome at these special Class & Dance evenings!

Held at our regular Fareham venue, Fareham Social Club, the venue has a lovely spacious dancefloor, lots of social seating and a large car park - it's great for a social evening out!

These evenings will feature two fun classes.

7.45pm-8.15pm class - will include moves at Beginner and Intermediate level.
8.45pm-9.15pm class - will include moves from Intermediate and Inters Plus level.

We'll be running the most uplifting mix of swingin' tunes for freestyle practice between and after class!

Who Can Come?

These evenings are aimed at those people who are on courses currently, social dancers and lapsed dancers who want to get back involved.

Everybody is welcome, but other events would be more suitable for people who have never danced before.

Terms & Ticket Cancellation Refund Policy

By purchasing a ticket for this event, you accept the terms and conditions detailed on this link.