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I absolutely LOVE a Modern Jive weekender. Since I went to my very first one (Ceroc Bliss at Camber Sands in November 2022), I have been hooked. Part of the fun after you’ve booked and you’re excited is working out what to pack - and this can go on for a long time if you’ve booked well in advance! There’s something special about the energy and the feel of a weekender, especially if you’re going with other dancers you know. Obviously it is a weekend of dancing, (always great!

Going to a new dance class or event can be intimidating, especially if you’re going alone. In an ideal world, we’d all have at least one friend or a partner to bring with us; but sometimes life just isn’t like that. And honestly, even if you’re a confident dancer, going to a new dance venue and have someone to go with you, it can still be nerve-wracking! You’re not alone if you’re thinking of trying a new dance class, or maybe trying a freestyle when you’re away on holiday

Dancing at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom wasn’t something I had ever thought about doing. As a modern jive dancer, it wasn’t something that felt like a priority to me. But having finally got started watching Strictly in 2023 and getting quite excited about it, I booked a break in Blackpool for my partner’s birthday, and booked afternoon tea at the Tower, with the thought that we would have a dance there as well. We’ve been learning ballroom dancing since 2022, and so I thoug

When you’re thinking about starting partner dancing, you have to like the music that you’re going to be dancing to – it is such a massive...

When you’re thinking about learning how to dance with a partner, there’s a lot to consider – not least, which is going to suit you best,...

Dancing and grief rarely go together, right? Except for many dancers, dancing is what helps them cope. I talk about my experience here.

I know a lot of dancers consider a quiet night a rubbish night when it comes to the modern jive scene, and I can understand why people...

Last night, I did something I didn’t think I would ever do… I took a class learning a Chair Burlesque routine with a view to learning to...

Keeping a dancefloor safe and happy for everyone means there are some dos and don’ts that need to be followed. While the Modern Jive...

Confidence is one of those things that doesn’t come naturally to many of us, especially when we’re starting out and if we choose a dance...

Dancing in the summer is a massive challenge. Not only is it hot, making you more likely to opt for staying in the garden with a cool...

Buying your first pair of dance shoes can be a tricky thing, and I’ve had a number of conversations recently with a few new lady dancers,...

I have absolutely, totally, and utterly ADORED dancing modern jive and Ceroc for so many years – fifteen years and counting, in fact –...

The first time I ever attended a class, I know I had the same thought I think many women do – what on Earth do I wear? Now, 15 years on,...

I wrote this during a particularly busy class night, where there were more than 20 followers over during the intermediate class, and I...

Dance weekenders are something that I’d not considered attending before, even though I’ve been dancing for over 15 years. That’s partly...

I’ve been thinking recently about dancing and what lessons it can teach me for life. I realised that as a writer, there’s a huge...