Dancers For Hire
Next Performance:
Friday 6th December (5 pm - 9 pm)
Cheam Village Christmas Fayre, Station Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8SD
The Jive Squadron
Our dance troupe ‘The Jive Squadron,’ are all are experienced swing dancers who assist us with weekly classes. With an impressive troupe of up to 24 dancers, they make an instant impact on any event they attend. Authentically dressed in period costume from the 1940’s or 1950’s, they bring to life the sheer elegance and flair associated with these bygone eras.
The Jive Squadron have performed at several high-profile corporate events that include The Café Royal, the RAC Club, The Derby, Epsom and Lingfield Ladies Day, RAF Odium, Capel Military Fair, Coutts Bank, and Brooklands Museum, as well as theatre productions at the Other Palace Theatre in London’s West End and Epsom Playhouse. On national television they reached the quarter final stage of Sky TV’s dance competition ‘Got to Dance.’
To find out more or to book us for an event, please email or send us a message via the contact form on our contact page.
Mack the Knife - Swing Performance
Train Kept a Rollin – Jump Jive Performance
It's Showtime - Dancing through the 30's, 40's, 50's & 60's
Meet the Jive Squadron
Sam & Mick
Sam is the longest standing member of ‘The Jive Squadron’ and the most experienced. She learned to dance with Surrey Jive back in 2010 and she has been teaching for the company ever since. Her dance partner Mick or Siggy as he is fondly known, has a sharp wit and he will always lighten the mood especially during rehearsals. He compliments Sam’s dance style, and together they make a great partnership on the dance floor.
Lindsay & Lee
Lindsay started her dance career in modern jive but soon found herself gravitating towards swing jive. Her depth of experience allows her to fuse these two styles with ease. Competent at lead or follow and with great attention to detail, she was an obvious choice to teach for Surrey Jive. Lee has a passion for all things 1940’s and as a WWII re-enactor he can now bring history to life on the dance floor.
Caroline & Phil
Kim & Dave
Kim and Dave are our ballroom champions. It is a testimony to their ability as dancers that they were able to make the transition to swing jive so easily.
With a wealth of experience on the dance floor both as competitors and as teachers, they bring a quiet and unassuming presence to the dance troupe that motivates the others.
Karen & Phil
Karen and Phil first learned to dance as part of the modern jive scene. Wanting to expand their dance repertoire they took up swing jive, and it did not take long before their talents shone through.
They are a graceful couple who show great precision and attention to detail when dancing, and this ensures a solid performance each, and every time.
Mel & Andy
Lynn & Roy
Jo & Phil
As dancers, Jo and Phil are dependable, always prepared, and leave nothing to chance. They are fantastic dancers and really come into their own when they have the chance to freestyle. It is in this arena, that they can really show their depth of experience and the wide variety of dance moves at their disposal.
Izzy & Pascal
Izzy and Pascal provide a European presence to the troupe. As you would expect their style is graceful, and they are able to move effortlessly around the dance floor. Pascal is an accomplished swing dancer and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the music of this period. It is this factor that gives them the edge when it comes to musical interpretation.
Linda & Richard
Linda and Richard have a real warmth about them, and this shines through to their dancing. Their happy demeanour radiates, and this makes them such a lovely couple to watch. No challenge is beyond them, and they will continually strive to overcome these hurdles and take their dancing to the next level.
Tessa & Shaun
Tessa and Shaun are the newest members of our dance troupe, and they bring colour and glamour to the group. Their co-ordinated outfits really do capture the allure of 1950’s fashion. You will not find a more committed pairing and their practice sessions are demanding. Such is their desire to always give their very best performance.
Bookings
Do you want to book ‘The Jive Squadron?’
Up to 24 dancers are available, so please let us know how many dancers you require and whether you would like us dressed in 1940’s or 1950’s period costume. Each show from that period is 15-minutes in duration and both sets are available on the same booking.