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Absolute Beginners Swing Jive

Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive with Partner Rotation - Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive with Partner Rotation - Havant

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm - Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

Want a free trial? Book here! Return here to pay for the course after the trial at the early rate.*


Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive with Partner Rotation – Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive with Partner Rotation – Havant

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:50 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:50 pm

Want a free trial? Book here! Return here to pay for the course after the trial at the early rate.*

Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive with Partner Rotation – Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive with Partner Rotation – Havant

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:50 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:50 pm

Want a free trial? Book here! Return here to pay for the course after the trial at the early rate.*

Details Price Qty
Open: Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00  
Leader: Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00  
Follower: Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00  
Open: Course Fee (Wk1-10) Early Rate* £85.00  
Leader: Course Fee (Wk1-10) Early Rate* £85.00  
Follower: Course Fee (Wk1-10) Early Rate* £85.00  
Open: Course Fee After Trial (Early Rate*) £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Leader: Course Fee After Trial (Early Rate*) £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Follower: Course Fee After Trial (Early Rate*) £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Open: Course Fee (Standard Rate) £99.00  
Leader: Course Fee (Standard Rate) £99.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Follower: Course Fee (Standard Rate) £99.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

Discount When You Book On Free Trial Night! Expand

Book the full course in advance or on the evening directly after your free trial (up to midnight) to enjoy a discount off the standard rate.

The standard rate applies to all bookings completed from the day after your free trial.

Complimentary 12-Month Access to Online Course, Anywhere, Anytime! Expand

As a valued participant in our paid courses, you’ll receive exclusive free access to the complete online course. This means you can conveniently catch up on lessons and indulge in extra practice at your own pace, no matter where you are!

Explore our online school by clicking on the images below:

On Your Own, With Friends! Expand

This course is designed to be sociable! Featuring partner rotation throughout, you can book on your own, with a partner or with friends.

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…

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the 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:

Tickets & Lead/Follow Roles

  • A similar number of leaders and followers make the class enjoyable for everybody.
  • To keep Lead/Follow roles evenly distributed, “Follower” tickets are only offered when there are enough leaders, and vice-versa.
  • “Open” tickets are always available, where you might be requested to lead or follow, contributing to a balanced class experience.

Swing Dance Party Fun Dancing helps us be happier and healthier!

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 so that dancers rotate partners at regular intervals for participants, which makes it a great opportunity to socialise. Partner rotation courses are open to any number of participants.

Although we may offer “lead” or “follow” tickets that specify your role, anybody booking an “open” ticket could be asked to dance either role.

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.

volunteer dancing

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.

Isle of Wight Festival Team

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

Advanced Violet

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.

IMG_20160507_201707988-320x180

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.

DSC_0068

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.

Details Price Qty
Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00  
Leader: Course Fee (Wk1-10) Early Rate* £85.00  
Follower: Course Fee (Wk1-10) Early Rate* £85.00  
We Pick Your Role: Course Fee (Wk1-10) Early Rate* £75.00  
Leader: Course Fee After Trial (Early Rate*) £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Follower: Course Fee After Trial (Early Rate*) £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
We Pick Your Role: Course Fee After Trial (Early Rate*) £75.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Leader: Course Fee (Standard Rate) £99.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Follower: Course Fee (Standard Rate) £99.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Course Fee (Standard Rate) £99.00  
We Pick Your Role: Course Fee £89.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

Discount When You Book On Free Trial Night! Expand

Book the full course in advance or on the evening directly after your free trial (up to midnight) to enjoy a discount off the standard rate.

The standard rate applies to all bookings completed from the day after your free trial.

Complimentary 12-Month Access to Online Course, Anywhere, Anytime! Expand

As a valued participant in our paid courses, you’ll receive exclusive free access to the complete online course. This means you can conveniently catch up on lessons and indulge in extra practice at your own pace, no matter where you are!

Explore our online school by clicking on the images below:

On Your Own, With Friends! Expand

This course is designed to be sociable! Featuring partner rotation throughout, you can book on your own, with a partner or with friends.

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…

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the 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:

Tickets & Lead/Follow Roles

  • A similar number of leaders and followers make the class enjoyable for everybody.
  • To keep Lead/Follow roles evenly distributed, “Follower” tickets are only offered when there are enough leaders, and vice-versa.
  • “Open” tickets are always available, where you might be requested to lead or follow, contributing to a balanced class experience.

Swing Dance Party Fun Dancing helps us be happier and healthier!

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 so that dancers rotate partners at regular intervals for participants, which makes it a great opportunity to socialise. Partner rotation courses are open to any number of participants.

Although we may offer “lead” or “follow” tickets that specify your role, anybody booking an “open” ticket could be asked to dance either role.

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.

volunteer dancing

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.

Isle of Wight Festival Team

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

Advanced Violet

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.

IMG_20160507_201707988-320x180

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.

DSC_0068

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.

Details Price Qty
Leader: Course Fee After Trial (Early Rate*) £85.00  
Follower: Course Fee After Trial (Early Rate*) £85.00  
Leader: Course Fee (Standard Rate) £99.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Follower: Course Fee (Standard Rate) £99.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
We Pick Your Role: Course Fee £89.00  
Follower: Course Fee After Trial (Early Rate*) £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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...

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the 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:

Tickets & Lead/Follow Roles

  • A similar number of leaders and followers make the class enjoyable for everybody.
  • To keep Lead/Follow roles evenly distributed, "Follower" tickets are only offered when there are enough leaders, and vice-versa.
  • "Open" tickets are always available, where you might be requested to lead or follow, contributing to a balanced class experience.
Swing Dance Party Fun
Dancing helps us be happier and healthier!

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 so that dancers rotate partners at regular intervals for participants, which makes it a great opportunity to socialise. Partner rotation courses are open to any number of participants.

Although we may offer "lead" or "follow" tickets that specify your role, anybody booking an "open" ticket could be asked to dance either role.

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.

volunteer dancing

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.

Isle of Wight Festival Team

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

Advanced Violet

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 trialsimply 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 courseclick 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.

IMG_20160507_201707988-320x180

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.

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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.

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Upcoming 10wk SwingJive Course Inters Plus Orange – Havant


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10wk SwingJive Course Inters Plus Orange - Havant

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:50 pm - Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:50 pm


Book Inters Plus Orange SwingJive Course – Havant

10wk SwingJive Course Inters Plus Orange – Havant

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

Details Price Qty
Super Early Booking – Expires 01/07 £85.00  
Early Booking – Expires 31/08 £90.00   Goes On Sale
Monday, July 1, 2024
Standard Rate £99.00  

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Early Bird Discount! Expand

Pay for the course before the early booking rate expires to get a discount off the standard rate.

Extra Lessons Free! Expand

All paying participants can benefit from:

  • Free access to the full course online – everybody on an Inters Plus 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 Inters Plus course is welcome to take an unlimited number of catch-up classes at other locations during the term.

Book Early to Secure Your Place! Expand

Your course fee can ONLY be paid from this page.

All courses have a limited number of participants due to hall size, and places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Courses that don’t achieve minimum numbers by the early booking rate deadline are at risk of being cancelled.

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.

Take a Look at the Moves on the Course…

What to Expect from Inters Plus Courses

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.

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.

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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.

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Standard Rate £99.00  





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.

Take a Look at the Moves on the Course...

What to Expect from Inters Plus Courses


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.

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.

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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.

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Active Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant (fixed partner)

Absolute Beginners Swing Jive

Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course - Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course - Havant (fixed partner)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm - Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

Want a free trial? Book here! Return here to pay for the course after the trial at the early rate.


Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant (fixed partner)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

Want a free trial? Book here! Return here to pay for the course after the trial at the early rate.

Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant (fixed partner)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

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Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant (fixed partner)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

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Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant (fixed partner)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

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Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant (fixed partner)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

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Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant (fixed partner)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

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Book Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant

Absolute Beginners SwingJive Course – Havant (fixed partner)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:45 pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:45 pm

Want a free trial? Book here! Return here to pay for the course after the trial at the discounted rate.

Details Price Qty
Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00  
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Early Rate £85.00  
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Standard Rate £99.00  

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Details Price Qty
Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Early Rate £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Standard Rate £99.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

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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…

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the lesson.

£14pp 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 an extra £14 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.

…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 our 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:

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

Details Price Qty
Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Early Rate £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Standard Rate £99.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

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…

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the lesson.

£14pp 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 an extra £14 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.

…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 our 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:

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

Details Price Qty
Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Early Rate £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Standard Rate £99.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

Details Price Qty
Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Early Rate £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Standard Rate £99.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

£14pp Discount When You Book On Free Trial Night! Expand

Book the full course in advance or on the evening directly after your free trial (up to midnight) to enjoy a £14pp discount. The standard rate of £99pp applies to all bookings completed from the day after your free trial.

Extra Lessons Free! Expand

All paying participants can benefit from:

  • Free access to the full course online – everybody on an Absolute Beginners 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 Absolute Beginners course is welcome to take an unlimited number of catch-up classes at other locations during the term.
  • A 12-month free repeat guarantee

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

Book with a Dance Partner! Expand

When joining our venue-based classes, please ensure you are attending with a dance partner.

Some people are lucky enough to find a dance partner easily. For those without an obvious dance partner, asking within their own network of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours can reveal somebody who is interested to give the class a go.

Details Price Qty
Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Early Rate £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Standard Rate £99.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

£14pp Discount When You Book On Free Trial Night! Expand

Book the full course in advance or on the evening directly after your free trial (up to midnight) to enjoy a £14pp discount.

The standard rate of £99pp applies to all bookings completed from the day after your free trial.

Extra Lessons Free! Expand

All paying participants can benefit from:

  • Free access to the full course online – everybody on an Absolute Beginners 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 Absolute Beginners course is welcome to take an unlimited number of catch-up classes at other locations during the term.
  • A 12-month free repeat guarantee

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

Book with a Dance Partner! Expand

When joining our fixed-partner classes, please ensure you are attending with a dance partner.

Some people are lucky enough to find a dance partner easily. For those without an obvious dance partner, asking within their own network of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours can reveal somebody who is interested to give the class a go. You can also look out for dedicated partner rotation courses, where you can book on your own.

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…

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the 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:

There are several ways to keep up with your learning, even if you miss a regular class. We offer:

Free 12 Month Access to Online Course, On-Demand! Expand

All paying course participants will benefit from free access to the full course online, so you can catch up and get extra practice anytime, anywhere!

The online course provides full tuition with a thorough breakdown of the moves, plus warm-ups, brief recaps, and routines for you to learn.

Click on the pics below to check out our online school:

 

 

 

 

 

Free Catch-Up Classes at Alternative Locations! Expand

If you have to miss any of the 10 planned sessions for any reason, you are welcome to take an unlimited number of catch-up classes at other locations during the term. So you’ll have every opportunity to catch up!

12-Month Free Repeat Guarantee! Expand

All paying participants can benefit from a 12-month free repeat guarantee, enabling you to repeat the full course within 12 months – perfect for consolidation of your moves or if you have to miss a few sessions during the course.

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. You’ll stay with the partner you bring throughout the course.


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 with a Dance Partner

When joining our fixed-partner classes, please ensure you book and attend with a dance partner. We set a 2-person minimum booking for our fixed-partner courses so please book both places at the same time using our online booking system. 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.

Some people are lucky enough to find a dance partner easily. For those without an obvious dance partner, asking within their own network of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours can reveal somebody who is interested to give the class a go.

Don’t have a partner? You can also look out for dedicated partner rotation courses, where you can book on your own.

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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?

Age ranges vary wildly, from our minimum of 18*-80. Our classes are particularly popular with couples keen to share a hobby and spend quality time together. This covers both young professionals as well as couples rebuilding a fun social life, perhaps after years of child-rearing. We also see lots of mother/daughter, sister/sister, girl/girl, boy/boy & girl/boy friend pairings.

Often reluctant husbands are dragged along by enthusiastic wives, yet by the end of the free trial, it is the gents who can’t wait to sign up for the course.

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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

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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.

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 massive range of opportunities to learn the content on our Absolute Beginners 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.
  • Take a free trial at an alternative venue – book your free trial at the alternative venue and notify us of the switch when paying. A full list of locations with free trials can be found on this link.
  • 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.

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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.

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.

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, so you’re sure to have a great night whether you come on your own, with a partner, or with friends. 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.

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Details
Price
Qty
Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00  
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Early Rate £85.00  
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Standard Rate £99.00  






Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

Discount When You Book On Free Trial Night!
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Book the full course in advance or on the evening directly after your free trial (up to midnight) to enjoy a discount off the standard rate.

The standard rate applies to all bookings completed from the day after your free trial.

Extra Lessons Free!
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All paying participants can benefit from:

  • Free access to the full course online – everybody on an Absolute Beginners 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 Absolute Beginners course is welcome to take an unlimited number of catch-up classes at other locations during the term.
  • A 12-month free repeat guarantee

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

Book with a Dance Partner!
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When joining our fixed-partner classes, please ensure you are attending with a dance partner.

Some people are lucky enough to find a dance partner easily. For those without an obvious dance partner, asking within their own network of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours can reveal somebody who is interested to give the class a go. You can also look out for dedicated partner rotation courses, where you can book on your own.

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…

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the 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:

There are several ways to keep up with your learning, even if you miss a regular class. We offer:

Free 12 Month Access to Online Course, On-Demand!
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All paying course participants will benefit from free access to the full course online, so you can catch up and get extra practice anytime, anywhere!

The online course provides full tuition with a thorough breakdown of the moves, plus warm-ups, brief recaps, and routines for you to learn.

Click on the pics below to check out our online school:

 

 

 

 

 

Free Catch-Up Classes at Alternative Locations!
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If you have to miss any of the 10 planned sessions for any reason, you are welcome to take an unlimited number of catch-up classes at other locations during the term. So you’ll have every opportunity to catch up!

12-Month Free Repeat Guarantee!
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All paying participants can benefit from a 12-month free repeat guarantee, enabling you to repeat the full course within 12 months – perfect for consolidation of your moves or if you have to miss a few sessions during the course.

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. You’ll stay with the partner you bring throughout the course.


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 with a Dance Partner

When joining our fixed-partner classes, please ensure you book and attend with a dance partner. We set a 2-person minimum booking for our fixed-partner courses so please book both places at the same time using our online booking system. 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.

Some people are lucky enough to find a dance partner easily. For those without an obvious dance partner, asking within their own network of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours can reveal somebody who is interested to give the class a go.

Don’t have a partner? You can also look out for dedicated partner rotation courses, where you can book on your own.

volunteer dancing

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?

Age ranges vary wildly, from our minimum of 18*-80. Our ‘Fixed Partner’ classes are particularly popular with couples keen to share a hobby and spend quality time together. This covers both young professionals as well as couples rebuilding a fun social life, perhaps after years of child-rearing. We also see lots of mother/daughter, sister/sister, girl/girl, boy/boy & girl/boy friend pairings.

Often reluctant husbands are dragged along by enthusiastic wives, yet by the end of the free trial, it is the gents who can’t wait to sign up for the course.

Isle of Wight Festival Team

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

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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.

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 massive range of opportunities to learn the content on our Absolute Beginners 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.
  • Take a free trial at an alternative venue – book your free trial at the alternative venue and notify us of the switch when paying. A full list of locations with free trials can be found on this link.
  • 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.

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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.

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.

DSC_0068

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.

Details
Price
Qty
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00  
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) - Standard Rate £99.00  





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...

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the 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:




There are several ways to keep up with your learning, even if you miss a regular class. We offer:

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. You'll stay with the partner you bring throughout the course.


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 with a Dance Partner

When joining our fixed-partner classes, please ensure you book and attend with a dance partner. We set a 2-person minimum booking for our fixed-partner courses so please book both places at the same time using our online booking system. 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.

Some people are lucky enough to find a dance partner easily. For those without an obvious dance partner, asking within their own network of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours can reveal somebody who is interested to give the class a go.

Don't have a partner? You can also look out for dedicated partner rotation courses, where you can book on your own.

volunteer dancing

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?

Age ranges vary wildly, from our minimum of 18*-80. Our 'Fixed Partner' classes are particularly popular with couples keen to share a hobby and spend quality time together. This covers both young professionals as well as couples rebuilding a fun social life, perhaps after years of child-rearing. We also see lots of mother/daughter, sister/sister, girl/girl, boy/boy & girl/boy friend pairings.

Often reluctant husbands are dragged along by enthusiastic wives, yet by the end of the free trial, it is the gents who can't wait to sign up for the course.

Isle of Wight Festival Team

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

SDC Round Logo - BG and DG either side

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.

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 massive range of opportunities to learn the content on our Absolute Beginners 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 trialsimply 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.
  • Take a free trial at an alternative venue - book your free trial at the alternative venue and notify us of the switch when paying. A full list of locations with free trials can be found on this link.
  • Book the course without taking a free trial - use the "Course Fee" ticket option when booking your preferred course
  • Wait for a future courseclick 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.

IMG_20160507_201707988-320x180

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.

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.

DSC_0068

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.

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Details Price Qty
Full Course (17 Apr – 19 June) £85.00  
Short Strolls Combo (17 April) £9.00  
Ooh Aah Charleston (24 Apr – 8 May) £27.00  
Shim Sham (15 – 29 May) £27.00  
Jitterbug Stroll (5 – 19 June) £27.00  
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Details Price Qty
Full Course (17 Apr – 19 June) £85.00  
Short Strolls Combo (17 April) £9.00  
Ooh Aah Charleston (24 Apr – 8 May) £27.00  
Shim Sham (15 – 29 May) £27.00  
Jitterbug Stroll (5 – 19 June) £27.00  
All 3 x 3 Week Mini-Courses (24 Apr-19 June) £76.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Shim Sham & Jitterbug Stroll Mini-Courses (15 May -19 June) £49.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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10 Weeks of Jazz Stroll Routines – Short courses available too!

Want to learn classic jazz strolls? Book the full 10 weeks, or pick and mix your preferred mini-courses, which is perfect if there are routines you don’t need to learn or if you are going to be away during term.

The comprehensive 10-week option is perfect for those who want to learn all the routines on offer! No matter which option you choose, jazz routines help improve your all-around dancing through better timing, balance, co-ordination and movement!

17th April – Short Strolls Compilation

Want a Taste of Several Simpler Solo Strolls? Join our one-evening workshop on April 17th and learn three iconic routines:

  • Rock’n’Roll Stroll (Revival Day): Probably the most commonly danced solo routine.
  • Charleston Stroll (King of the Swingers): Master the playful spirit of the Charleston era with this simple, yet fun routine.
  • New York Stroll (Candyman): Add a swagger to your dance repertoire with this classic stroll.

The pace of the class should allow us to teach all three routines, no previous dance experience is required to learn them. Take a peek at the routines, check out our video here…

24th April – 8th May – Ooh Aah Charleston Stroll

Unleash Your Inner Flapper! – 3-Week Mini-Course Learn the “Put A Lid On It” Charleston Routine created by world-famous dancer Sing Lim! This perfectly adorable 1920s routine is packed with classic Charleston moves guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Why Choose This Course?

  • Globally-Renowned Choreography: Master a fun and playful routine designed by dance star Sing Lim from Singapore.
  • Learn at Your Own Pace: This 3-week mini-course allows you to break down the routine step-by-step.
  • Proven Popularity: Our demonstration video of this routine has over 28,000 views, making it one of our most popular demonstrations!

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to:

  • Learn a classic Charleston routine in a manageable format.
  • Add some fun and energy to their dance repertoire.
  • Experience the joy of the 1920s flapper style.

Ready to Charleston like a star? Sign up today!

15th – 29th May – The Shim Sham

Master the Shim Sham: The Iconic Jazz Stroll Routine from the original Swing Dance era! (3-Week Course) This 3-week mini-course will teach you the legendary Shim Sham routine, danced by all the jazz and lindy hop greats. More than just steps, it’s a piece of swing history you can make your own! Why Choose This Course?

  • Become Part of Swing Legacy: Master the Shim Sham, a dance enjoyed by swing icons for generations.
  • Quick Learning: This 3-week format makes learning this iconic routine manageable.
  • Unleash Your Inner Swinger: Add some playful swing moves to your dance vocabulary and elevate your swing dancing.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Take your swing dancing to the next level with this classic routine.
  • Dance History Buffs: Immerse yourself in a historical dance form and learn a legendary routine.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Move: Add some fun and energy to your dance repertoire with this playful swing classic.

Ready to join the Shim Sham legacy? Enroll today!

5th – 19th June – Jitterbug Stroll

Learn Ryan Francois’ Signature Jitterbug Routine! (3-Week Course) Move like a Swing Legend! Channel your inner Jitterbug with this dynamic routine choreographed by world-famous UK dancer, Ryan Francois, for the iconic Jitterbugs Club in London. This is one of our favourites, and it could be yours too! Our 3-week mini-course will break down the routine step-by-step, making it accessible for dancers of all levels. Why Choose This Course?

  • Master Ryan Francois’ Choreography: Learn a unique and dynamic routine from a renowned swing dancer.
  • Fun & Energetic: This playful routine is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and enhance your swing dancing.
  • Accessible Learning: Our 3-week format makes learning this exciting routine manageable.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Expand your swing repertoire with a fresh and exciting routine.
  • Fans of Ryan Francois: Learn directly from a swing star and master his signature moves.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Dance: Add some high-energy swing moves to your dance vocabulary and have a blast!

Ready to become a Jitterbug star? Enroll today!

Details Price Qty
Full Course (17 Apr – 19 June) £85.00  
Short Strolls Combo (17 April) £9.00  
Ooh Aah Charleston (24 Apr – 8 May) £27.00  
Shim Sham (15 – 29 May) £27.00  
Jitterbug Stroll (5 – 19 June) £27.00  
All 3 x 3 Week Mini-Courses (24 Apr-19 June) £76.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Shim Sham & Jitterbug Stroll Mini-Courses (15 May -19 June) £49.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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10 Weeks of Jazz Stroll Routines – Short courses available too!

Want to learn classic jazz strolls? Book the full 10 weeks, or pick and mix your preferred mini-courses, which is perfect if there are routines you don’t need to learn or if you are going to be away during term.

The comprehensive 10-week option is perfect for those who want to learn all the routines on offer! No matter which option you choose, jazz routines help improve your all-around dancing through better timing, balance, co-ordination and movement!

17th April – Short Strolls Compilation

Want a Taste of Several Simpler Solo Strolls? Join our one-evening workshop on April 17th and learn three iconic routines:

  • Rock’n’Roll Stroll (Revival Day): Probably the most commonly danced solo routine.
  • Charleston Stroll (King of the Swingers): Master the playful spirit of the Charleston era with this simple, yet fun routine.
  • New York Stroll (Candyman): Add a swagger to your dance repertoire with this classic stroll.

The pace of the class should allow us to teach all three routines, no previous dance experience is required to learn them. Take a peek at the routines, check out our video here…

24th April – 8th May – Ooh Aah Charleston Stroll

Unleash Your Inner Flapper! – 3-Week Mini-Course Learn the “Put A Lid On It” Charleston Routine created by world-famous dancer Sing Lim! This perfectly adorable 1920s routine is packed with classic Charleston moves guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Why Choose This Course?

  • Globally-Renowned Choreography: Master a fun and playful routine designed by dance star Sing Lim from Singapore.
  • Learn at Your Own Pace: This 3-week mini-course allows you to break down the routine step-by-step.
  • Proven Popularity: Our demonstration video of this routine has over 28,000 views, making it one of our most popular demonstrations!

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to:

  • Learn a classic Charleston routine in a manageable format.
  • Add some fun and energy to their dance repertoire.
  • Experience the joy of the 1920s flapper style.

Ready to Charleston like a star? Sign up today!

15th – 29th May – The Shim Sham

Master the Shim Sham: The Iconic Jazz Stroll Routine from the original Swing Dance era! (3-Week Course) This 3-week mini-course will teach you the legendary Shim Sham routine, danced by all the jazz and lindy hop greats. More than just steps, it’s a piece of swing history you can make your own! Why Choose This Course?

  • Become Part of Swing Legacy: Master the Shim Sham, a dance enjoyed by swing icons for generations.
  • Quick Learning: This 3-week format makes learning this iconic routine manageable.
  • Unleash Your Inner Swinger: Add some playful swing moves to your dance vocabulary and elevate your swing dancing.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Take your swing dancing to the next level with this classic routine.
  • Dance History Buffs: Immerse yourself in a historical dance form and learn a legendary routine.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Move: Add some fun and energy to your dance repertoire with this playful swing classic.

Ready to join the Shim Sham legacy? Enroll today!

5th – 19th June – Jitterbug Stroll

Learn Ryan Francois’ Signature Jitterbug Routine! (3-Week Course) Move like a Swing Legend! Channel your inner Jitterbug with this dynamic routine choreographed by world-famous UK dancer, Ryan Francois, for the iconic Jitterbugs Club in London. This is one of our favourites, and it could be yours too! Our 3-week mini-course will break down the routine step-by-step, making it accessible for dancers of all levels. Why Choose This Course?

  • Master Ryan Francois’ Choreography: Learn a unique and dynamic routine from a renowned swing dancer.
  • Fun & Energetic: This playful routine is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and enhance your swing dancing.
  • Accessible Learning: Our 3-week format makes learning this exciting routine manageable.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Expand your swing repertoire with a fresh and exciting routine.
  • Fans of Ryan Francois: Learn directly from a swing star and master his signature moves.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Dance: Add some high-energy swing moves to your dance vocabulary and have a blast!

Ready to become a Jitterbug star? Enroll today!

Details Price Qty
Full Course (17 Apr – 19 June) £85.00  
Short Strolls Combo (17 April) £9.00  
Ooh Aah Charleston (24 Apr – 8 May) £27.00  
Shim Sham (15 – 29 May) £27.00  
Jitterbug Stroll (5 – 19 June) £27.00  
All 3 x 3 Week Mini-Courses (24 Apr-19 June) £76.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Shim Sham & Jitterbug Stroll Mini-Courses (15 May -19 June) £49.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

10 Weeks of Jazz Stroll Routines – Short courses available too!

Want to learn classic jazz strolls? Book the full 10 weeks, or pick and mix your preferred mini-courses, which is perfect if there are routines you don’t need to learn or if you are going to be away during term.

The comprehensive 10-week option is perfect for those who want to learn all the routines on offer! No matter which option you choose, jazz routines help improve your all-around dancing through better timing, balance, co-ordination and movement!

17th April – Short Strolls Compilation

Want a Taste of Several Simpler Solo Strolls? Join our one-evening workshop on April 17th and learn three iconic routines:

  • Rock’n’Roll Stroll (Revival Day): Probably the most commonly danced solo routine.
  • Charleston Stroll (King of the Swingers): Master the playful spirit of the Charleston era with this simple, yet fun routine.
  • New York Stroll (Candyman): Add a swagger to your dance repertoire with this classic stroll.

The pace of the class should allow us to teach all three routines, no previous dance experience is required to learn them. Take a peek at the routines, check out our video here…

24th April – 8th May – Ooh Aah Charleston Stroll

Unleash Your Inner Flapper! – 3-Week Mini-Course Learn the “Put A Lid On It” Charleston Routine created by world-famous dancer Sing Lim! This perfectly adorable 1920s routine is packed with classic Charleston moves guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Why Choose This Course?

  • Globally-Renowned Choreography: Master a fun and playful routine designed by dance star Sing Lim from Singapore.
  • Learn at Your Own Pace: This 3-week mini-course allows you to break down the routine step-by-step.
  • Proven Popularity: Our demonstration video of this routine has over 28,000 views, making it one of our most popular demonstrations!

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to:

  • Learn a classic Charleston routine in a manageable format.
  • Add some fun and energy to their dance repertoire.
  • Experience the joy of the 1920s flapper style.

Ready to Charleston like a star? Sign up today!

15th – 29th May – The Shim Sham

Master the Shim Sham: The Iconic Jazz Stroll Routine from the original Swing Dance era! (3-Week Course) This 3-week mini-course will teach you the legendary Shim Sham routine, danced by all the jazz and lindy hop greats. More than just steps, it’s a piece of swing history you can make your own! Why Choose This Course?

  • Become Part of Swing Legacy: Master the Shim Sham, a dance enjoyed by swing icons for generations.
  • Quick Learning: This 3-week format makes learning this iconic routine manageable.
  • Unleash Your Inner Swinger: Add some playful swing moves to your dance vocabulary and elevate your swing dancing.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Take your swing dancing to the next level with this classic routine.
  • Dance History Buffs: Immerse yourself in a historical dance form and learn a legendary routine.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Move: Add some fun and energy to your dance repertoire with this playful swing classic.

Ready to join the Shim Sham legacy? Enroll today!

5th – 19th June – Jitterbug Stroll

Learn Ryan Francois’ Signature Jitterbug Routine! (3-Week Course) Move like a Swing Legend! Channel your inner Jitterbug with this dynamic routine choreographed by world-famous UK dancer, Ryan Francois, for the iconic Jitterbugs Club in London. This is one of our favourites, and it could be yours too! Our 3-week mini-course will break down the routine step-by-step, making it accessible for dancers of all levels. Why Choose This Course?

  • Master Ryan Francois’ Choreography: Learn a unique and dynamic routine from a renowned swing dancer.
  • Fun & Energetic: This playful routine is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and enhance your swing dancing.
  • Accessible Learning: Our 3-week format makes learning this exciting routine manageable.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Expand your swing repertoire with a fresh and exciting routine.
  • Fans of Ryan Francois: Master an awesome routine choreographed by this global swing dance star.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Dance: Add some high-energy swing moves to your dance vocabulary and have a blast!

Ready to become a Jitterbug star? Enroll today!

Details Price Qty
Ooh Aah Charleston (24 Apr – 8 May) £27.00  
Shim Sham (15 – 29 May) £27.00  
Jitterbug Stroll (5 – 19 June) £27.00  
All 3 x 3 Week Mini-Courses (24 Apr-19 June) £76.00  
Shim Sham & Jitterbug Stroll Mini-Courses (15 May -19 June) £49.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

Jazz Stroll Routines – Short courses available!

Want to learn classic jazz strolls? Book the full 10 weeks, or pick and mix your preferred mini-courses, which is perfect if there are routines you don’t need to learn or if you are going to be away during term.

The comprehensive 10-week option is perfect for those who want to learn all the routines on offer! No matter which option you choose, jazz routines help improve your all-around dancing through better timing, balance, co-ordination and movement!

24th April – 8th May – Ooh Aah Charleston Stroll

Unleash Your Inner Flapper! – 3-Week Mini-Course Learn the “Put A Lid On It” Charleston Routine created by world-famous dancer Sing Lim! This perfectly adorable 1920s routine is packed with classic Charleston moves guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Why Choose This Course?

  • Globally-Renowned Choreography: Master a fun and playful routine designed by dance star Sing Lim from Singapore.
  • Learn at Your Own Pace: This 3-week mini-course allows you to break down the routine step-by-step.
  • Proven Popularity: Our demonstration video of this routine has over 28,000 views, making it one of our most popular demonstrations!

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to:

  • Learn a classic Charleston routine in a manageable format.
  • Add some fun and energy to their dance repertoire.
  • Experience the joy of the 1920s flapper style.

Ready to Charleston like a star? Sign up today!

15th – 29th May – The Shim Sham

Master the Shim Sham: The Iconic Jazz Stroll Routine from the original Swing Dance era! (3-Week Course) This 3-week mini-course will teach you the legendary Shim Sham routine, danced by all the jazz and lindy hop greats. More than just steps, it’s a piece of swing history you can make your own! Why Choose This Course?

  • Become Part of Swing Legacy: Master the Shim Sham, a dance enjoyed by swing icons for generations.
  • Quick Learning: This 3-week format makes learning this iconic routine manageable.
  • Unleash Your Inner Swinger: Add some playful swing moves to your dance vocabulary and elevate your swing dancing.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Take your swing dancing to the next level with this classic routine.
  • Dance History Buffs: Immerse yourself in a historical dance form and learn a legendary routine.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Move: Add some fun and energy to your dance repertoire with this playful swing classic.

Ready to join the Shim Sham legacy? Enroll today!

5th – 19th June – Jitterbug Stroll

Learn Ryan Francois’ Signature Jitterbug Routine! (3-Week Course) Move like a Swing Legend! Channel your inner Jitterbug with this dynamic routine choreographed by world-famous UK dancer, Ryan Francois, for the iconic Jitterbugs Club in London. This is one of our favourites, and it could be yours too! Our 3-week mini-course will break down the routine step-by-step, making it accessible for dancers of all levels. Why Choose This Course?

  • Master Ryan Francois’ Choreography: Learn a unique and dynamic routine from a renowned swing dancer.
  • Fun & Energetic: This playful routine is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and enhance your swing dancing.
  • Accessible Learning: Our 3-week format makes learning this exciting routine manageable.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Expand your swing repertoire with a fresh and exciting routine.
  • Fans of Ryan Francois: Master an awesome routine choreographed by this global swing dance star.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Dance: Add some high-energy swing moves to your dance vocabulary and have a blast!

Ready to become a Jitterbug star? Enroll today!

Details
Price
Qty
Shim Sham (15 – 29 May) £27.00  
Jitterbug Stroll (5 – 19 June) £27.00  
Both Mini-Courses (15 May -19 June) £49.00  






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15th – 29th May – The Shim Sham

Master the Shim Sham: The Iconic Jazz Stroll Routine from the original Swing Dance era! (3-Week Course)
This 3-week mini-course will teach you the legendary Shim Sham routine, danced by all the jazz and lindy hop greats. More than just steps, it’s a piece of swing history you can make your own!
Why Choose This Course?

  • Become Part of Swing Legacy: Master the Shim Sham, a dance enjoyed by swing icons for generations.
  • Quick Learning: This 3-week format makes learning this iconic routine manageable.
  • Unleash Your Inner Swinger: Add some playful swing moves to your dance vocabulary and elevate your swing dancing.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Take your swing dancing to the next level with this classic routine.
  • Dance History Buffs: Immerse yourself in a historical dance form and learn a legendary routine.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Move: Add some fun and energy to your dance repertoire with this playful swing classic.

Ready to join the Shim Sham legacy? Enroll today!

5th – 19th June – Jitterbug Stroll

Learn Ryan Francois’ Signature Jitterbug Routine! (3-Week Course)
Move like a Swing Legend! Channel your inner Jitterbug with this dynamic routine choreographed by world-famous UK dancer, Ryan Francois, for the iconic Jitterbugs Club in London.
This is one of our favourites, and it could be yours too! Our 3-week mini-course will break down the routine step-by-step, making it accessible for dancers of all levels.
Why Choose This Course?

  • Master Ryan Francois’ Choreography: Learn a unique and dynamic routine from a renowned swing dancer.
  • Fun & Energetic: This playful routine is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and enhance your swing dancing.
  • Accessible Learning: Our 3-week format makes learning this exciting routine manageable.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Expand your swing repertoire with a fresh and exciting routine.
  • Fans of Ryan Francois: Master an awesome routine choreographed by this global swing dance star.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Dance: Add some high-energy swing moves to your dance vocabulary and have a blast!

Ready to become a Jitterbug star? Enroll today!

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15th - 29th May - The Shim Sham

Master the Shim Sham: The Iconic Jazz Stroll Routine from the original Swing Dance era! (3-Week Course)

This 3-week mini-course will teach you the legendary Shim Sham routine, danced by all the jazz and lindy hop greats. More than just steps, it's a piece of swing history you can make your own!

Why Choose This Course?

  • Become Part of Swing Legacy: Master the Shim Sham, a dance enjoyed by swing icons for generations.
  • Quick Learning: This 3-week format makes learning this iconic routine manageable.
  • Unleash Your Inner Swinger: Add some playful swing moves to your dance vocabulary and elevate your swing dancing.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Take your swing dancing to the next level with this classic routine.
  • Dance History Buffs: Immerse yourself in a historical dance form and learn a legendary routine.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Move: Add some fun and energy to your dance repertoire with this playful swing classic.

Ready to join the Shim Sham legacy? Enroll today!


5th - 19th June - Jitterbug Stroll

Learn Ryan Francois' Signature Jitterbug Routine! (3-Week Course)

Move like a Swing Legend! Channel your inner Jitterbug with this dynamic routine choreographed by world-famous UK dancer, Ryan Francois, for the iconic Jitterbugs Club in London.

This is one of our favourites, and it could be yours too! Our 3-week mini-course will break down the routine step-by-step, making it accessible for dancers of all levels.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Master Ryan Francois' Choreography: Learn a unique and dynamic routine from a renowned swing dancer.
  • Fun & Energetic: This playful routine is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and enhance your swing dancing.
  • Accessible Learning: Our 3-week format makes learning this exciting routine manageable.

This course is perfect for:

  • Swing Dance Enthusiasts: Expand your swing repertoire with a fresh and exciting routine.
  • Fans of Ryan Francois: Master an awesome routine choreographed by this global swing dance star.
  • Anyone Who Loves to Dance: Add some high-energy swing moves to your dance vocabulary and have a blast!

Ready to become a Jitterbug star? Enroll today!


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10wk SwingJive Course Intermediate Yellow – Havant

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:55 pm – Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:55 pm

Details
Price
Qty
Early Booking Rate – Expires 28/03 £85.00  
Standard Rate £95.00  






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Free 12 Month Course Repeat Guarantee

Free Catch-Up Classes at Alternative Locations

Free 12 Month Access to Online Course, On-Demand

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!

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.

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

Details
Price
Qty
Early Booking Rate – Expires 28/03 £85.00  
Standard Rate £95.00  






Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

£10pp Early Bird Discount
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Pay for the course 3 weeks before Lesson 1 to get an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.

Extra Lessons Free!
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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 of this course.

First-Come, First Serve
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Spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Your course fee needs to be paid from this page at the time of booking and prior to attendance.

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!

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

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.

Details
Price
Qty
Early Booking Rate – Expires 28/03 £85.00  
Standard Rate £95.00  






Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

£10pp Early Bird Discount
Expand

Pay for the course 3 weeks before Lesson 1 to get an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.

Extra Lessons Free!
Expand

All paying participants can benefit from:

  • Free access to the full course online
  • Free catch-up lessons at alternative venues
  • A 12-month free repeat guarantee, meaning you have a massive range of opportunities to learn the content of this course.

First-Come, First Serve
Expand

Spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Your course fee needs to be paid from this page at the time of booking and prior to attendance.

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!

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

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.

Details
Price
Qty
Early Booking Rate – Expires 28/03 £85.00  
Standard Rate £95.00  






Join Us At Warblington School, PO9 2RR – Click For More Venue Details

Early Bird Discount!
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Pay for the course before the early booking rate expires to get a discount off the standard rate.

Extra Lessons Free!
Expand

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.
  • A 12-month free repeat guarantee

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

Book Early to Secure Your Place!
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  • Your course fee can ONLY be paid from this page.
  • All courses have a limited number of participants due to hall size, and places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
  • Courses that don’t achieve minimum numbers by the early booking rate deadline are at risk of being cancelled.

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.

Take a Look at the Moves on the Course…

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 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!

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

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.

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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.

Take a Look at the Moves on the Course...

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 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, 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!

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.

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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.

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Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00  
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Friday, January 12, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Friday, January 19, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Early Rate £85.00  
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Standard Rate £95.00  

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Free 12 Month Course Repeat Guarantee

Free Catch-Up Classes at Alternative Locations

Free 12 Month Access to Online Course, On-Demand

Welcome!

If you’re here then 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.

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the lesson.

£10pp 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 an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.

…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 our discounted rate.

Can’t Make The Free Trial At This Venue?

If you can’t attend the first week you can simply take our online, on-demand free trial at a time that suits you instead. Click this link to enrol in the online free trial.

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.

You can also take a trial and pay at an alternative venue, then transfer to your preferred venue subject to availability. A full list of locations with free trials can be found on this link.

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.

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 massive range of opportunities to learn the content on our Absolute Beginners course.

Find Out More!

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. You’ll stay with the partner you bring throughout the course.

“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

“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

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

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 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?

Age ranges vary wildly, from our minimum of 18*-80. Our classes are particularly popular with couples keen to share a hobby and spend quality time together. This covers both young professionals as well as couples rebuilding a fun social life, perhaps after years of child-rearing. We also see lots of mother/daughter, sister/sister, girl/girl, boy/boy & girl/boy friend pairings.

Often reluctant husbands are dragged along by enthusiastic wives, yet by the end of the free trial, it is the gents who can’t wait to sign up for the course.

Book Your Free Trial Space in Advance with a Dance Partner

When joining our venue-based classes, please ensure you are attending with a dance partner. We set a 2-person minimum booking for our location-based courses so please book both places at the same time using our online booking system. 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.

Some people are lucky enough to find a dance partner easily. For those without an obvious dance partner, asking within their own network of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours can reveal somebody who is interested to give the class a go.

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!

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.

Paying For The Course

Most people pay for the full course directly at the end of the beginners’ trial session. To make our admin and planning easier we always offer 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.

See What You Can Learn on The Full 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.

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 6 x 10-week courses, progressing along a pathway that you can follow, explained on this link.

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!

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

Can’t Make Free Trial Day?

As location-based courses run over a set 10-week period, the free trial evening is one 1 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:

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

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Free Trial (Wk1) £0.00  
Free Trial (Wk2) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Free Trial (Wk3) £0.00   Goes On Sale
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Course Fee (Wk1-10) – Early Rate £85.00  
Course Fee After Wk1 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Course Fee After Wk2 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Course Fee After Wk3 Trial £85.00   Goes On Sale
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Free Catch-Up Classes at Alternative Locations

Free 12 Month Access to Online Course, On-Demand

Welcome!

If you’re here then 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.

Try Before You Buy

Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the lesson.

£10pp 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 an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.

…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 our discounted rate.

Can’t Make The Free Trial At This Venue?

If you can’t attend the first week you can simply take our online, on-demand free trial at a time that suits you instead. Click this link to enrol in the online free trial.

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.

You can also take a trial and pay at an alternative venue, then transfer to your preferred venue subject to availability. A full list of locations with free trials can be found on this link.

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.

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 massive range of opportunities to learn the content on our Absolute Beginners course.

Find Out More!

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. You’ll stay with the partner you bring throughout the course.

“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

“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

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

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 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?

Age ranges vary wildly, from our minimum of 18*-80. Our classes are particularly popular with couples keen to share a hobby and spend quality time together. This covers both young professionals as well as couples rebuilding a fun social life, perhaps after years of child-rearing. We also see lots of mother/daughter, sister/sister, girl/girl, boy/boy & girl/boy friend pairings.

Often reluctant husbands are dragged along by enthusiastic wives, yet by the end of the free trial, it is the gents who can’t wait to sign up for the course.

Book Your Free Trial Space in Advance with a Dance Partner

When joining our venue-based classes, please ensure you are attending with a dance partner. We set a 2-person minimum booking for our location-based courses so please book both places at the same time using our online booking system. 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.

Some people are lucky enough to find a dance partner easily. For those without an obvious dance partner, asking within their own network of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours can reveal somebody who is interested to give the class a go.

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!

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.

Paying For The Course

Most people pay for the full course directly at the end of the beginners’ trial session. To make our admin and planning easier we always offer 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.

See What You Can Learn on The Full 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.

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 6 x 10-week courses, progressing along a pathway that you can follow, explained on this link.

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!

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

Can’t Make Free Trial Day?

As location-based courses run over a set 10-week period, the free trial evening is one 1 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:

Have Any Queries? Send Us a Message!






    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Subject

    Location: Help Us Respond More Accurately By Telling Us The Location or Area Your Query Relates To

    Your Message

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

    We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.


    Please note that there is no class at Warblington School on Wednesday 7th Feb

    Free 12 Month Course Repeat Guarantee

    Free Catch-Up Classes at Alternative Locations

    Free 12 Month Access to Online Course, On-Demand

    Welcome!

    If you're here then 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.

    Try Before You Buy

    Book a free trial for the first week of the course, then return here to pay your course fee after the lesson.

    £10pp 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 an extra £10 per person off the course fee, compared to the standard rate.

    ...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 our discounted rate.

    Can't Make The Free Trial At This Venue?

    If you can't attend the first week you can simply take our online, on-demand free trial at a time that suits you instead. Click this link to enrol in the online free trial.

    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.

    You can also take a trial and pay at an alternative venue, then transfer to your preferred venue subject to availability. A full list of locations with free trials can be found on this link.

    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.

    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 massive range of opportunities to learn the content on our Absolute Beginners course.

    Find Out More!

    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. You'll stay with the partner you bring throughout the course.

    "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

    "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

    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

    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 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?

    Age ranges vary wildly, from our minimum of 18*-80. Our classes are particularly popular with couples keen to share a hobby and spend quality time together. This covers both young professionals as well as couples rebuilding a fun social life, perhaps after years of child-rearing. We also see lots of mother/daughter, sister/sister, girl/girl, boy/boy & girl/boy friend pairings.

    Often reluctant husbands are dragged along by enthusiastic wives, yet by the end of the free trial, it is the gents who can't wait to sign up for the course.

    Book Your Free Trial Space in Advance with a Dance Partner

    When joining our venue-based classes, please ensure you are attending with a dance partner. We set a 2-person minimum booking for our location-based courses so please book both places at the same time using our online booking system. 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.

    Some people are lucky enough to find a dance partner easily. For those without an obvious dance partner, asking within their own network of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours can reveal somebody who is interested to give the class a go.

    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!

    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.

    Paying For The Course

    Most people pay for the full course directly at the end of the beginners' trial session. To make our admin and planning easier we always offer 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.

    See What You Can Learn on The Full 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.

    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 6 x 10-week courses, progressing along a pathway that you can follow, explained on this link.

    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!

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

    Can't Make Free Trial Day?

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