Welcome to Northern Jive

Modern Jive Dancing And Instruction At Its Best

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ABOUT US:

Northern Jive is run by Janice Bywater.  Janice has been involved with delivering Modern Jive for over 9 years, when, after a spell working on the door at Blitz in Sheffield, she took over the reigns as Blitz Sheffield franchisee.  She has carried out all the roles involving running a successful modern jive business, including events organiser, taxi dancer, demonstrator and DJ and she qualified as a modern jive instructor in December 2005.  Janice left Blitz in April 2007 to set up Northern Jive. 

Together with her dedicated, friendly and approachable staff it is her objective to provide you with the very best in Modern Jive instruction whilst you enjoy a great social night out.

Northern Jive run modern jive dance classes, workshops and

freestyle events in Barnsley, Doncaster and Wakefield.

Trained Dance Instructors

Come along on any Class Night and learn beginners and intermediate moves from our highly trained dance instructors.

Easy to Learn

Modern Jive is easy to learn - we guarantee you will be able to dance on your first night or we’ll give you your money back.  And after only a few session you’ll be mixing and jiving freely with lots of other friendly dancers.

No Age Barrier

It doesn’t matter whether you’re 16 or 66; whether you come with a partner or on your own, you’ll find a welcoming and friendly face to greet and encourage you. 

Have Fun and Impress Your Friends

As well as a great social night out, you’ll also be learning a dance that  looks good, feels great and will impress your friends.

Get Fit Without Much Effort

Dancing is also good for stress relief as well as a great way to exercise and burn off those calories - and before you know it you’ll feel fitter and healthier.

A Typical Class Night

A typical Northern Jive evening starts at 7.30pm with a 45-minute beginners’ class followed by freestyle dancing to a range of music from blues, swing, latin to hits from the past and present – there’s something for everyone.  For those who have progressed past beginners, there’s a 35-minute intermediate class finishing around 9.30pm and then freestyle dancing through till 10.30pm.

Cost

The cost of the whole evening including 2 classes and freestyle dancing till 10.30pm is just £6.