Dance Classes Across Berkshire
Jive and Swing dance classes across Berkshire. Easy to reach from south Oxfordshire, north west Surrey and north east Hampshire. Fun and friendly classes with expert tuition. A wide choice of great venues across Reading and Wokingham.
Mondays at Park Lane in Tilehurst.
Tuesdays at Swing Central in Redlands
Wednesdays at Rhythm Ranch in Wokingham
Thursdays at The Heights in Caversham
Sundays at Spencer's Swing in Spencer's Wood
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Classes continue up to our Xmas break - see each class for details of this. Classes will then restart from 5th Jan.
XMAS DETAILS
We have published our schedule changes for 2020 which particularly effect Thursdays.
NEW FOR 2020
For 2020 start dates for NEW BEGINNERS in January, etc. use these links:
BOOK LINDY HOP BOOK JIVE
Charleston on Tuesdays is available as a drop-in class...come on each week that we are open
CHARLESTON VENUE.
Check all of our social events HERE.
Welcome to Jive and Swing in Berkshire
Also serving south Oxfordshire, north west Surrey and north east Hampshire.
Check out our extensive program of classes in five dance styles and pick a start date.
Discounted beginners offers.
Also see our REGULAR BAND NIGHTS and record hops.
We also offer private tuition, DJ services, etc.
Dance Classes
5 evenings of tuition each week and frequent social events with venues across Reading and Wokingham plus some special workshops.
Have you never danced before? Do you have 2 left feet? Are you sometimes dance-shy at parties? Or are you in need of a routine for your wedding or other special event?
Our beginners classes are designed to get everyone social dancing. Join our friendly group sessions and you will soon be part of the action. Dancing benefits your body, your mind and your social life.
JIVE on MONDAYS in Tilehurst: ask for a free taster at this new venue.
SOLO CHARLESTON and LINDY HOP on TUESDAYS in Reading.
JIVE and SOCIAL DANCING on WEDNESDAYS in Wokingham.
JIVE on THURSDAYS in Caversham.
LINDY HOP on SUNDAYS in Spencer's Wood.
INTRODUCTORY DISCOUNTS
If you have past experience og Jive or Linday Hop you may apply to join us on any date.
1950s ROCK 'N' ROLL JIVE
Mondays - Tilehurst in Reading
Wednesdays - Wokingham / Bracknell
Thursdays - Caversham in Reading
Authentic American 6-beat jive, just perfect for dancing to rock 'n' roll and rhythm 'n' blues. Guys and Gals get to grips with this very accessible vintage social dance.
SWING DANCE
Tuesdays - Reading (Redlands)
Sundays - South Reading / Wokingham
Sumptuous swing dancing. Lindy Hop was, born in New York's Harlem ballrooms, full of fun and variety, appealing across generations. A classy free-style partner dance, perfect for playful self-expression. Charleston can be danced solo or partnered and can be used to add extra flash and pizzaz to your Lindy Hop, Jitterbug and Jive.
Regular Social Dances
Live Music Events
In addition to a wide range of classes we also organise top-class social dance events includng live band events.
Reading Rock and Roll
Wokingham Rock and Roll
Goody Goody Swing Dance Practice Sessions
Juke Joint Rent Parties
When to Start and What to Wear