Ashford Jive
Wednesday 28 October 2026, 19:00 at The Elwick Club, Ashford – run by Canterbury, Ashford & Sandwich Jive (Andrew Hall).
Confirmed on the organiser's page
- When
- Wednesday 28 October 2026
- Time
- 19:00
- Where
- The Elwick Club, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1RD
- Level
- Beginner and intermediate classes plus social
- Price
- £7 (£6 reduced), cash only
- Booking
- Pay on door
Listings desk note: Listing says venue moved temporarily to the Elwick Club for a few months; check before attending. Weekly pattern not stated.
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What to expect
A social is an evening of dancing for fun rather than a lesson. Many start with a short taster class for newcomers, then the DJ or band takes over. It is normal to ask anyone to dance – and to say no thanks politely – and nobody minds if you are new; most dancers remember their own first social.
Rock'n'Roll Jive is the bouncy, energetic partner dance of 1950s dance halls, danced to rock'n'roll, rockabilly and jump blues. Its roots are in the wartime jitterbug, and today it lives on at record hops, weekenders and vintage events with plenty of spins and kick-steps. Read our full guide.
About Canterbury, Ashford & Sandwich Jive (Andrew Hall)
Meetup group running weekly 1940s/50s-style jive classes in Canterbury, Ashford and Sandwich, with taster nights. We list 4 of their sessions, running on Mondays. See everything from Canterbury, Ashford & Sandwich Jive (Andrew Hall).
Questions about this social
When is Ashford Jive?
Wednesday 28 October 2026, 19:00.
Where is it?
The Elwick Club, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1RD.
How much does it cost?
£7 (£6 reduced), cash only
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes – the organiser describes it as: Beginner and intermediate classes plus social.
Do I need a partner?
Usually not – swing and jive classes rotate partners, and at socials you can ask anyone to dance.
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Checked against meetup.com on 23 Oct 2026. Times change – confirm with the organiser before you travel. Run this? Update the listing.