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Sold Out 10wk SwingJive Course Inters Plus Purple – Botley
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10wk SwingJive Course Inters Plus Purple - Botley
Sunday, January 16, 2022 5:00 pm - Sunday, March 27, 2022 6:00 pm
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10wk SwingJive Course Green Inters Plus Purple – Botley
Sunday, January 16, 2022 7:30 pm – Sunday, March 20, 2022 8:30 pm
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Sunday, January 16, 2022 7:30 pm – Sunday, March 20, 2022 8:30 pm
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Join Us At Botley Market Hall, SO30 2EA – Click For More Venue Details
£10pp Early Bird Discount
Pay for the course by 11.55pm on New Years Eve to get an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.
Booking Closes Prior To Lesson 3
Your course fee requires payment prior to attendance. Bookings will close prior to Lesson 3 so you can pay to join anytime up to then, but the standard course fee applies regardless of how many sessions you attend in total.
Limited Spaces with COVID-safe Classes
Making our classes COVID-safe is a high priority and we have a plan in place to help achieve this. Our COVID-safe plan means we have just a limited number of spaces.
Please check over our plan. By booking, we understand that you are happy to go ahead with classes on the basis of the plan. This course is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and numbers will be limited in line with our COVID-safe plan.
Venue-based learning will be supported by free online, pre-recorded on-demand learning.
Standard 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.
When To Join Inters Plus SwingJive Courses
The Inters Plus level is ideal if you have been dancing with us for 3 or more terms. This should mean you have completed Absolute Beginners, Yellow Intermediate and Green Intermediate Courses.
We run THREE 10 week Inters Plus SwingJive courses, “Orange”, “Purple” and “Blue”. These can be taken in any order and they are designed to follow on from our Intermediate SwingJive courses, where you will have learned basic Charleston and 6 beat rhythms which are essential foundation steps for the Inters Plus level.
We rotate Inters Plus SwingJive courses from one term to the next, so the Purple course starts in January, the Blue course starts after Easter and the Orange Intermediate Plus course starts in the Autumn.
Inters Plus SwingJive Course Content
Each Inters Plus SwingJive Course builds on what you have learned at the lower levels.
This level gives you new techniques. You will learn tips for responsible social dancing. We add popular strolls so you can start dancing without a partner! Variations on the basic Charleston are lots of fun and there are new moves including the occasional flashy dip or lean.
We’re always referring back to moves you have already learned so you’ll never forget them. Every time we show you a new move we will draw on moves that you already know to create new sequences. This course shows you how to extend those old moves. It challenges you to think about linking moves in ways you haven’t done before.
We still maintain the popular format and structure of the Absolute Beginners and Intermediate SwingJive Courses so if you enjoyed those courses, the Intermediate Plus level courses will be a joy to take too.
£10pp Early Bird Discount
Pay for the course by 11.55pm on New Years Eve to get an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.
Booking Closes Prior To Lesson 3
Your course fee requires payment prior to attendance. Bookings will close prior to Lesson 3 so you can pay to join anytime up to then, but the standard course fee applies regardless of how many sessions you attend in total.
Limited Spaces with COVID-safe Classes
Making our classes COVID-safe is a high priority and we have a plan in place to help achieve this. Our COVID-safe plan means we have just a limited number of spaces.
Please check over our plan. By booking, we understand that you are happy to go ahead with classes on the basis of the plan. This course is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and numbers will be limited in line with our COVID-safe plan.
Venue-based learning will be supported by free online, pre-recorded on-demand learning.
Standard 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.
When To Join Inters Plus SwingJive Courses
The Inters Plus level is ideal if you have been dancing with us for 3 or more terms. This should mean you have completed Absolute Beginners, Yellow Intermediate and Green Intermediate Courses.
We run THREE 10 week Inters Plus SwingJive courses, "Orange", "Purple" and "Blue". These can be taken in any order and they are designed to follow on from our Intermediate SwingJive courses, where you will have learned basic Charleston and 6 beat rhythms which are essential foundation steps for the Inters Plus level.
We rotate Inters Plus SwingJive courses from one term to the next, so the Purple course starts in January, the Blue course starts after Easter and the Orange Intermediate Plus course starts in the Autumn.
What To Expect From Inters Plus Courses
Each Inters Plus SwingJive Course builds on what you have learned at the lower levels.
The popular format and structure of the Absolute Beginners and Intermediate SwingJive Courses continue at Inters Plus level, with class warm-ups, recapping previous moves and learning new ones, building routines as well as freestyle practice time. So if you enjoyed those courses, the Intermediate Plus level courses will be a joy to take too.
This level gives you new techniques. You will learn tips for responsible social dancing. You can add popular strolls to your repertoire so you can even dance without a partner! Variations on the basic Charleston are lots of fun and there are new moves including the occasional flashy dip or lean.
We're always referring back to moves you have already learned so you'll never forget them. Every time we show you a new move we will draw on moves that you already know to create new sequences. This course shows you how to extend those old moves. It challenges you to think about linking moves in ways you haven't done before.
Sold Out 10wk SwingJive Course Green Intermediate – Botley
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10wk SwingJive Course Green Intermediate - Botley
Sunday, January 16, 2022 6:15 pm - Sunday, March 27, 2022 7:15 pm
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Sunday, January 16, 2022 6:15 pm – Sunday, March 20, 2022 7:15 pm
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10wk SwingJive Course Green Intermediate – Botley
Sunday, January 16, 2022 6:15 pm – Sunday, March 20, 2022 7:15 pm
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10wk SwingJive Course Green Intermediate – Botley
Sunday, January 16, 2022 6:15 pm – Sunday, March 20, 2022 7:15 pm
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Join Us At Botley Market Hall, SO30 2EA – Click For More Venue Details
Free 12 Month Course Repeat Guarantee
Free Catch-Up Classes at Alternative Locations
Free 12 Month Access to Online Course, On-Demand
Join Intermediate Courses After Completing Beginners!
We run TWO 10 week intermediate SwingJive courses, “Green” and “Yellow”. They are the perfect follow on for anybody who has completed the Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course. They are the next level up from Beginners, and at the same level as each other. The Green and Yellow Intermediate courses are available on alternate terms.
£10pp Early Bird Discount
Pay for the course by 11.55pm on New Years Eve to get an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.
Extra Lessons Free!
All paying participants can benefit from free access to the full course online, free catch-up lessons at alternative venues and a 12-month free repeat guarantee, meaning you have a massage range of opportunities to learn the content on this course.
Booking Closes Prior To Lesson 3
Your course fee requires payment prior to attendance. Bookings will close prior to Lesson 3 so you can pay to join anytime up to then, but the standard course fee applies regardless of how many sessions you attend in total.
Limited Spaces with COVID-safe Classes
Making our classes COVID-safe is a high priority and we have a plan in place to help achieve this. Our COVID-safe plan means we have just a limited number of spaces.
Please check over our plan. By booking, we understand that you are happy to go ahead with classes on the basis of the plan. This course is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and numbers will be limited in line with our COVID-safe plan.
Venue-based learning will be supported by free online, pre-recorded on-demand learning.
Standard 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.
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.
What To Expect
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 six-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, ladies 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!
Join Us At Botley Market Hall, SO30 2EA – Click For More Venue Details
Free 12 Month Course Repeat Guarantee
Free Catch-Up Classes at Alternative Locations
Free 12 Month Access to Online Course, On-Demand
Join Intermediate Courses After Completing Beginners!
We run TWO 10 week intermediate SwingJive courses, “Green” and “Yellow”. They are the perfect follow on for anybody who has completed the Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course. They are the next level up from Beginners, and at the same level as each other. The Green and Yellow Intermediate courses are available on alternate terms.
£10pp Early Bird Discount
Pay for the course by 11.55pm on New Years Eve to get an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.
Extra Lessons Free!
All paying participants can benefit from free access to the full course online, free catch-up lessons at alternative venues and a 12-month free repeat guarantee, meaning you have a massage range of opportunities to learn the content on this course.
Booking Closes Prior To Lesson 3
Your course fee requires payment prior to attendance. Bookings will close prior to Lesson 3 so you can pay to join anytime up to then, but the standard course fee applies regardless of how many sessions you attend in total.
Limited Spaces with COVID-safe Classes
Making our classes COVID-safe is a high priority and we have a plan in place to help achieve this. Our COVID-safe plan means we have just a limited number of spaces.
Please check over our plan. By booking, we understand that you are happy to go ahead with classes on the basis of the plan. This course is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and numbers will be limited in line with our COVID-safe plan.
Venue-based learning will be supported by free online, pre-recorded on-demand learning.
Standard 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.
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.
What To Expect
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 six-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, ladies 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!
Join Intermediate Courses After Completing Beginners!
We run TWO 10 week intermediate SwingJive courses, "Green" and "Yellow". They are the perfect follow on for anybody who has completed the Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course. They are the next level up from Beginners, and at the same level as each other. The Green and Yellow Intermediate courses are available on alternate terms.
£10pp Early Bird Discount
Pay for the course by 11.55pm on New Years Eve to get an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.
Extra Lessons Free!
All paying participants can benefit from free access to the full course online, free catch-up lessons at alternative venues and a 12-month free repeat guarantee, meaning you have a massage range of opportunities to learn the content on this course.
Booking Closes Prior To Lesson 3
Your course fee requires payment prior to attendance. Bookings will close prior to Lesson 3 so you can pay to join anytime up to then, but the standard course fee applies regardless of how many sessions you attend in total.
Limited Spaces with COVID-safe Classes
Making our classes COVID-safe is a high priority and we have a plan in place to help achieve this. Our COVID-safe plan means we have just a limited number of spaces.
Please check over our plan. By booking, we understand that you are happy to go ahead with classes on the basis of the plan. This course is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and numbers will be limited in line with our COVID-safe plan.
Venue-based learning will be supported by free online, pre-recorded on-demand learning.
Standard 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.
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.
What To Expect
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 six-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, ladies 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!
Expired Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course incl Free Trial – Botley
Welcome!
If you landed here you've heard about our amazing Absolute Beginners Jive Course, including a free trial class. Look through the content below to find out what to expect.
Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course
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.
Limited Places in Venues... or Learn Online!
To maximize your enjoyment we limit the number of places depending on the size of the hall. Our 'Fixed Partner' courses are designed so that you stay with your partner throughout. Our 'Partner Rotation' courses feature partner rotation throughout, so you can book on your own, with a partner, or with friends. Venue-based learning is supported by free online, on-demand access to the same course at our online school. If venue-based learning doesn't suit you, then join our online school to learn exactly the same content at any time, anywhere in the 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." Kind Regards, Angela, Farnham
"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
See What You Can Learn on The Free Trial...
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:
Open To All Adult Ages and Levels of Fitness
As long as you can walk 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!
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!
Who Typically Attends Venue-Based Classes?
Our 'Fixed Partner' courses are popular with couples keen to share a hobby, spend quality time together and rebuild a social life, often at the end of the child-rearing years. We also welcome many couples preparing for wedding receptions, other celebrations and holidays.
Pairings include parent/offspring, sibling/sibling, friend/friend pairings as well as couples who are life partners.
Our 'Partner Rotation' courses are popular with individuals, couples and groups of friends who are looking to get active while expanding their social circle.
These are adult-only classes, so all participants must be at least 18. There is no upper limit.

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...
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.
Teachers will demonstrate moves for the continuation course, or you can view them on this link. There is a series of 9 x 10-week courses, progressing along a pathway that you can follow, explained on this link.
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.
You can visit our home page for more info about lots more classes and events.

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! There are are more playlists on this link.
Have Any Queries? Send Us a Message!
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.
Expired 10wk SwingJive Course Orange Inters Plus – Botley
Join Inters Plus Courses After Completing Intermediates!
The 3 Inters Plus level courses, coloured Orange, Blue and Purple are the perfect follow on for anybody who has completed both the Intermediate Green and Yellow SwingJive Course. This Orange Inters Plus course is the next level up from Intermediates, and at the same level as Inters Plus Blue and Purple. The 3 Inters Plus courses are available on rotation on consecutive terms and can be taken in any order before heading up to the Super Course level.
Check out the course moves for Orange Inters Plus Here...
Each Inters Plus course features a different range of moves. Watch the Orange Inters Plus Course moves here...
Building on the Intermediate Courses
Our 10-week courses are well-structured and build week-on-week. The first week will include a recap of key moves from both the Intermediate Courses. A new move is taught each week and this is added to moves from earlier in this course, as well as across the Absolute Beginners and Intermediate courses, to form short sequences. We also ensure plenty of free practice time to let you add the moves to your existing repertoire.
COVID-safe Classes
Making our classes COVID-safe is a high priority and we have a plan in place to help achieve this. Please check over our plan, by booking we understand that you are happy to go ahead with classes on the basis of the plan. This course is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and numbers will be limited in line with our COVID-safe plan. Everybody signing up for location-based classes will have access to our online courses this term.
Standard 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.
Sold Out Refresher Beginners Workshop – Botley
Get Back Into The Swing With a Beginners Refresher Workshop!
If your SwingJive moves need a bit of practice then our Beginner's Refresher Workshop is perfect for you! This is a stand-alone evening workshop, open to anybody who has started a 10-week Absolute Beginners SwingJive course with us at any time, no matter how long ago!
With a running time of 2 hours 15 minutes, the instructors will have time to run through the key parts of the Absolute Beginners SwingJive course. This workshop would suit you if:
- your Absolute Beginners SwingJive course was interrupted prior to the first lockdown
- you're planning on joining a continuation SwingJive course this term and want a quick brush-up on the basics
- you took our Beginners Course in the past and want to jog your memory without spending 10 weeks learning
This workshop is not suitable for complete beginners who have never started one of our courses before. We recommend that you book the free trial coming up next week.
Check out the course moves for Absolute Beginners SwingJive Here...
Run-Through of the Beginners Course
This workshop evening is a great opportunity for you to get back in the dance hall and practice your moves after the enforced absence. The instructor will cover the contents of the Absolute Beginners 10-week SwingJive course. This will be covered at a tempo that suits those who have enjoyed our classes in the past but whose SwingJive has since lapsed. We also ensure plenty of free practice time to let you add the moves to your existing repertoire.
COVID-safe Classes
Making our classes COVID-safe is a high priority and we have a plan in place to help achieve this. Please check over our plan, by booking we understand that you are happy to go ahead with classes on the basis of the plan. This workshop is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and numbers will be limited in line with our COVID-safe plan.
Standard Terms & Conditions
By booking a workshop we understand that you accept our terms and conditions, which can be viewed on the link below. Terms and conditions cover issues such as payments and refunds, class sizes, arranging dance partners and health and safety.
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Expired 10wk SwingJive Course Yellow Intermediate – Botley
Join Intermediate Courses After Completing Beginners!
The Intermediate Yellow and Intermediate Green 10 week SwingJive Courses are the perfect follow on for anybody who has completed the Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course. This Yellow Intermediate course is the next level up from Beginners, and at the same level as Intermediate Green. The Green and Yellow Intermediate courses are available on alternate terms and can be taken in either order before heading up to the Inters Plus level.
Check out the course moves for Inters Yellow Here...
Yellow and Green Intermediate courses feature a different range of moves. Watch the Yellow Course moves here...
Building on the Beginners Course
Our 10-week courses are well-structured and build week-on-week. The first week will include a recap of key moves from the Absolute Beginners Course. A new move is taught each week and this is added to moves from earlier in this course, as well as the Absolute Beginners course, to form short sequences. We also ensure plenty of free practice time to let you add the moves to your existing repertoire.
COVID-safe Classes
Making our classes COVID-safe is a high priority and we have a plan in place to help achieve this. Please check over our plan, by booking we understand that you are happy to go ahead with classes on the basis of the plan. This course is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and numbers will be limited in line with our COVID-safe plan. Everybody signing up for location-based classes will have access to our online courses this term.
Standard 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.