Swing out!

17 May 11:28: A-Train tonight @ The Hammersmith Club.

15 May 07:31: Live music at C Jam tonight. Classes as usual 7.45pm-9pm, dancing + band (Shirt Tail Stompers) from 9pm.

14 May 08:41: Classes in Windsor and Brixton tonight. Live music at C Jam tomorrow.

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10 May 14:27: A-Train tonight.

8 May 12:54: C Jam @ The Bedford tonight.

6 May 09:20: Bank Holiday dancing - Swing Cellar is on as usual tonight as are our classes in Windsor tomorrow. Sunday - 6pm ...

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1 May 13:36: C Jam tonight. Details of our Saturday night party "Bring on the Sunshine!" on 26th May at The Hammersmith Club ...

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(This joint is) JUMPIN' @ The Bedford

(This joint is) JUMPIN' is Swingland's monthly Friday night swing dance party at The Bedford - featuring the very best music from top swing DJs! Includes FREE taster dance class in separate room. Look out for occasional live bands, cabaret and dance competitions too! Non-dancers are very welcome so bring your friends to see what swing dancing is all about and how much fun it is!
Formerly called The 2 O'Clock Jump, we have recently changed the opening times to make it easier for those using public transport - hence the name change!

(This joint is) JUMPIN'

At our monthly dance party you'll find everyone from complete beginners to experienced dancers. Expect great swing music and a fun and friendly atmosphere. Depending on the time of year, anything from 40-100 people attend.

There is no need to book - just turn up.

  • 8pm-12am Music and dancing (in the Ballroom)
  • As regulars to our Tuesday night classes C Jam will know, The Bedford's Ballroom has one of the best dance floors around. Top swing DJs play "the best swing music in town" and are happy to take requests too.

  • 8.15pm Taster swing dance class (in the Map Room)
  • If you're new to swing dancing this is an opportunity to learn a few simple, fun steps to try out later on. You don't need a partner and there is no need to book - just turn up. The class is aimed at absolute beginners.

    Live music

    Sometimes we have a live band - see Dates for details.

    Cabaret/dance competitions

    Occasionally there is a little extra entertainment! - again, see Dates for details.


    JUMPIN' takes place every month, usually on the 3rd Friday - please see Dates.

    There is no specific dress code, but an effort is much appreciated on a Friday night - see What to wear.

How to get to JUMPIN'

JUMPIN' is held at The Bedford in Balham - one of London's best live music and comedy venues - and home for the last 12 years to our Tuesday night classes and club C Jam!

The Bedford is an amazing Victorian venue incorporating several fully-licensed bars, a wonderful period Ballroom upstairs (where you'll find JUMPIN') - and even a Shakespearean Globe Theatre!

Website www.thebedford.co.uk


The Bedford is at 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD.

By tube - Northern Line to Balham, 2 minutes walk. Turn right out of the station and walk up Balham Station Road. The Bedford is easily visible ahead of you.

By train - Balham (10 minutes to Waterloo or Victoria via Clapham Junction), 2 minutes walk as for tube.

By bus - Buses 315 (Bedford Hill), 355, 249 or 155

By car - Just off the South Circular (A205), Balham is easily accessible by car from all directions. There is plenty of parking in local streets, free after 6.30pm - or use the Sainsbury's car park opposite.

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Bar and eating

An extensive food menu is available in the main bar (on the ground floor) from 6.30pm - and between 8pm and 9pm on Friday nights you can buy excellent food from the hot buffet upstairs adjacent to the Ballroom (£7 per person).

Grab a drink on the way up from the bar downstairs, which is open from early evening til late.

See Food & Drink at The Bedford

Admission to JUMPIN' (pay on the door)

Doors open from 8pm.

  • DJ only nights - £5
  • Live band nights - £10
  • Group discounts available - please contact us.

  • Concessions - £8
  • Available to NUS/Equity members - please show your ID on the door.

Please see Dates to see whether we have a band or just DJs.

The taster dance class is included in the price.

On live band nights the band is on stage for two sets, first set 9.30pm, second set 10.30pm.

Last admission is 11pm.

JUMPIN' - Dates

Shown below are dates for the next three months - for dates after that, please see our calendar.

18 May, 22 Jun - (This joint is) JUMPIN' @ The Bedford

8.00pm - 12.00am Dancing to top swing DJs - in The Ballroom

8.15pm - 9.00pm Beginners swing dance class - in The Map Room


 
 

This week

Thursday 17 May

A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club

West London`s Premier Swing Dance Night!

7.30pm Beginners classes

8.30pm Intermediates class

9.00pm Dancing


Friday 18 May

(This joint is) JUMPIN' @ The Bedford

Our new format Friday night social - dancing to top swing DJs 8pm-midnight!

Sunday 20 May

Solo Charleston class (routine)

6pm Solo Charleston - learn some fun Charleston steps for when the music gets hot and you don't feel like swinging out!

Swing Cellar

Monday 21 May

Swing & Jive in Windsor

Lindy hop in Brixton

Tuesday 22 May

C Jam

The home of Savoy style Lindy hop in London

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