[Mad4dance]Mad4Dance List

Fri, 17 Jan 2003 09:02:03 +0000

Hi Folks

Bognor was fantastic, exceeding all my expectations. The campus is a go=
od size, perhaps twice that of Camber. Accommodation is new or recently=
 refurbished, which is sited together with the parking on the outskirts=
 of the site. The centrepiece of the
campus was a dome structure containing many attractions, but except for=
 the main venue was closed the weekend. Two venues were available for J=
ivers - the big Centrestage and smaller Rendezvous. As it's name sugges=
ts the Centrestage is a huge venue with a
large stage, with a extended dancefloor opposite, but (and a slight gri=
pe here) much of the room designed as a tiered seating area. Total danc=
efloor area was therefore about half Camber's main extended dancefloor.=
 There is room however to extend this
beyond the stage to cover the whole lower level - now you'd be cooking!=
 However, unlike Camber the main venue partied until 4:30 every night -=
 and the air conditioning was fantastic - the best I've ever seen - lit=
erally cool! Classes were good as ever,
with a cabaret on Saturday night the highlight of which was Paul Weaver=
 as Elvis - which was wonderful. Rendezvous was across the road and typ=
ical of a medium sized dance venue (but with a stage 12 inches high). O=
verall, top marks with potential to be
even better.

As for this weekend I'll be over to the Rivoli with a few friends, but =
there's lots on, take your pick.

Fri 17th January

**Ceroc, The Park Langley Club, 44a Wickham Way, Beckenham, Kent

-- Small but perfectly formed new Friday venue

**Rebel Roc, Civic Hall, The Boulevard, Crawley, Susssex, 8-11

-- Rebel Roc's fun new venue that has a good atmosphere

**LeRoc, Fairlands FLG Centre, Fairlands Ave (off A232)

-- Friendly venue, popular with the Guildford crowd

**Drop n'Jive, Manor Barn, De La Warr Road  Bexhill,  8.00 to 11.30, ti=
ckets =A35 in advance (Email Dropinnjive@btinternet.com to reserve)

-- Licensed bar, plenty of parking, sprung floor, great music.

Saturday 18th January

**LeRoc, The King Alfred Ballroom, Kingsway, Hove Seafront

-- Quality dance venue, popular with the Bighton crowd, cabaret with Ad=
am & Sean

**JiveBug, Hip Hop Fusion W/hop, Harlington Centre, Fleet Rd, Fleet 8- =
12

-- Good modern venue, fun

**Jive Party, Rivoli Ballroom, 350 Brockley Road, SE4 ? 8pm ? 1am

-- Old fashioned ballroom venue, attracts dancers from Jive, Lindy and =
Swing

Useful links:
Our own home page:
http://www.mad4dance.org/

Video Clips:
http://www.cerocnet.co.uk/

For listings
http://www.lyndaslist.com
http://www.dancefloor.org.uk/dancetimes.html

For specific Jive outfits:
http://www.ceroc-horsham.ndirect.co.uk/ceroc/index.htm
http://www.cerockent.co.uk/
http://www.ceroc-guildford.com/
http://www.lerocdance.co.uk/
http://www.leroc-uk.com
http://www.rebelroc.com/
http://www.geocities.com/jagjive/
http://www.rocstar.co.uk
http://www.danceparty-dance2000.co.uk/
http://www.jiveriot.com/
http://www.2jive4.co.uk/
http://www.gazzabash.com/
http://www.eventsforcharity.co.uk
http://www.jivehive.co.uk/

For East Coast Swingers:
http://www.jiveconnection.co.uk

For weekend breaks (ie Camber Sands in May/Nov, Bognor Regis in Jan):
http://www.jivetime.co.uk/
http://www.partyweekender.com

For dance fans:
http://www.thethirdrow.co.uk

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