Maddy's Jiving School

"My partner and I went to both the Beginners and Advanced, and had a whale of a time. Colette and Robin are tremendous teachers, full of joy and delight, and as a complete novice myself I found their style to be approachable and engaging. Each step is explained thoroughly and in an accessible way, meaning that you can't help but get thr hang of it eventually! One improvement would be to learn each step in a slightly more musical way; that is, by explaining the beats and rhythms of the dance as it relates to the accompanying music. Sometimes when music was introduced we lost our way because we weren't sure about when exactly to make the move, or when to twist or spin (i.e. on the downbeat or the upbeat?, counting 1-2-3-4 each step, etc.). More precision there would have been welcome. It's possible to finish the whole course and forget some steps, so a brief outline or checklist, with demonstrations/descriptions could be helpful. That said, overall it's a hugely entertaining and uplifting course - perfect for any couple, friend group, or even just on your own! A lovely way to spend a Wednesday evening."

"Colette and Robin are both incredible teachers, fantastic dancers and wonderful people. They will transport you to the 50's and get you grooving in no time at all. Loved their energy and teaching style. Their classes are friendly and inspiring and organised into 5 weeks and 2 levels - so the potential to progress from absolute beginner to intermediate is there. I did both the levels and really enjoyed it. They run only 3 courses a year and there are very few places in London to learn Jive well - so don't miss the opportunity. Highly recommended!"

"I have taken Maddy's classes both beginners and advanced and would highly recommend them for anyone of any age or ability. Robin and Colette's patience and enthusiasm made the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable and they even managed to get someone like me, with two left feet, to a pretty good level."

"It's a number of years since I did this course, Beginners & Advanced both as a follower and lead. Robin and Colette make it very easy and are most entertaining too. I would, and do, highly recommend Maddy's Jiving School."

"I attended both the beginners and the advanced jive courses at Maddy's and got so much out of them. I had never jived before but lesson one soon got me moving on the dance floor. Looking round, everyone else was a beginner too. Colette and Robin gently coaxed the group to get everyone up to the same standard by the end of the lesson. They give clear instructions and offer gentle advice. Next lesson started with a re-cap of the previous week and moved onto some new moves. It gets you moving and keeps you fit. It's great fun and such a laugh in a relaxed atmosphere. Now I can dance with anyone and have met some great people. Give it a go, try something new and get fit having fun."