Jive Frenzy has been running for about ten years. It grew from a passion for dancing. Kane Jenner set up the club before meeting his wife in 2021, and Holly soon became part of the team, having never danced before. Holly Jenner says: “Learning to dance has saved my life, given me a new social scene and a way to keep fit. She adds: “Our vision is to build a club where everyone feels welcome and cared for. Many members have made lifelong friendships.”

The club meets at Adastra Hall. Every Tuesday we run two classes from 8pm for beginners and intermediate dancers with two hours of social dancing. The hall has a lovely sprung wooden floor with a kitchen where we supply complimentary hot and cold drinks and snacks. Once a month on a Saturday we run a freestyle where dancers travel from all over to enjoy the atmosphere and the reputation Kane has for the music he plays. Although you can, there’s no need to book; anyone can turn up and dance.

Modern Jive is a popular, easy-to-learn partner dance derived from swing, rock ‘n’ roll, and salsa, designed to be danced to a wide range of music without complex footwork. It is a social dance, often focusing on simple walking steps to the beat, making it accessible for beginners to learn in one session, focusing on smooth movement to avoid any injuries. Our dances also take influence from West Coast Swing, and the club also runs specific West Coast Swing sessions from a venue in Bolney twice a month.

The club is for all sorts of dancers of all abilities, from 20 to 80 years old. Dancers attend as a couple or by themselves. Anna has been coming for almost two years, and she’s now also introduced her two daughters to the club. Anna says: “Even thinking about dancing makes me smile, and going to Jive Frenzy every week is just joyful.”

The club welcomes all those from complete novices to experienced dancers. The first class is free for new members. Please see the website for more details: www.jivefrenzy.com