Schedule 6wk Beginner RnR Jive Course Starting Wed 22nd Feburary Venue: Liffey Trust Studios, Liffey Trust Centre, North Wall, Dublin 1 (beside O2 - 2 mins walk from last stop on luas line) Time: 19:15-20:00 Beginner Jive (Level 3) AKA Lindy Hop 20:00-20:45 Beginner Jive (Level 2) AKA Jump Swing 20:45-21:30 Beginner Jive (Level 1) AKA East Coast Swing 21:30-22:15 Social Dancing Start Date: Wed 22nd Feburary Please book online (we accept all major credit & debit cards), click here RnR Jive Clip 6-Week Beginner West Coast Swing Starting Thursday 23rd Feburary Venue: Liffey Trust Studios, Liffey Trust Centre, North Wall, Dublin 1 (beside O2 - 2 ... Read more...

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What is Rock n Roll Jive (AKA East Coast Swing)? • East Coast Swing was derived from the Jitterbug, which grew out of the dance halls of Harlem during the 1920’s. Essentially, the terms East Coast Swing and Jitterbug are synonymous. • East Coast Swing (6-Count) is intermixable with all forms of swing dancing, though primarily with Lindy Hop • East Coast Swing is a circular, rotating swing dance that has many wraps, tunnels, and turns. • The music is diverse and includes oldies (Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry), jump blues, country, big band, and top 40. • East Coast Swing is a ... Read more...

What is West Coast Swing • West Coast Swing is a contemporary swing dance derived from Lindy Hop. As smoother styles varied throughout the states, West Coast Swing developed in the 1950's, following the music trend as it veered away from Swing Music. • WCS is danced to modern pop music - singers like Gaelle, Lisa Shaw, Akon, Justin Timberlake, Duffy, Jennifer Lopez and Chris Brown. How It Works • West Coast Swing is a smooth partner dance performed to slower tempo music with an emphasis on follower initiated improvisation, tight turns, and rolling footwork. Basic moves include whips and sugar pushes, often ... Read more...