Devon

LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset)

LeRoc modern jive classes in Yeovil and Dorchester, with a Wednesday Axminster class currently closed and occasional Axminster freestyles.

Modern Jive

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Teaches in: Yeovil, Dorchester, Axminster
Weekly nights: Tuesday, Wednesday
Listings: 6 (5 confirmed)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026

About LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset)'s classes and events

LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset) runs 3 regular weekly sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with 3 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Modern Jive.

Tuesdays: LeRoc Yeovil at 19:45–21:45 (Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil) and LeRoc Dorchester at 20:00–23:00 (Dorchester Corn Exchange, Dorchester). Wednesdays: LeRoc Axminster (Axminster Guildhall, Axminster).

Starting out? LeRoc Yeovil on Tuesdays at 19:45–21:45, LeRoc Dorchester on Tuesdays at 20:00–23:00 and LeRoc Axminster on Wednesdays are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.

Prices listed by organisers here run from £2 to £10 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Westlands Entertainment Venue (BA20 2DD), Dorchester Corn Exchange (DT1 1HF) and Axminster Guildhall (EX13 5NX). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: The GROOVE freestyle on Saturday 24 October 2026, Axminster Freestyle on Saturday 21 November 2026 and Rock Night! freestyle on Friday 27 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance with LeRoc (Devon, Dorset & Somerset)?

LeRoc Yeovil at Westlands Entertainment Venue, LeRoc Dorchester at Dorchester Corn Exchange and LeRoc Axminster at Axminster Guildhall. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Listed prices run from £2 to £10. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 3 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

The GROOVE freestyle, Axminster Freestyle and Rock Night! freestyle. Socials often start with a short taster class.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and shoes that turn on a wooden floor – suede or leather soles are ideal, trainers with smooth soles are fine. See our guide to what to wear.