Home›Dance classes›Jive dance classes›Jive Dance Classes – Beginners Jive Dance Classes - Beginners BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Jive is a high-energy dance that started in the United States in the 1940s, taking inspiration from dances such as the Boogie, Rock & Roll, African/American Swing, the Jitterbug and the Lindy Hop. In our Jive Dance Classes for Beginners you'll learn exciting moves such as ‘The American Swim’, ‘Throwaway’, ‘Comb’,’ Chicken Walks’, ‘Arm Breaker’ and ‘Jig Walks’ as well as basic 6-step footwork and partner twirls. All accompanied by the unmistakable rhythms of the Boogie Woogie and Rock n’ Roll music. As with all our jive dance courses, Jive dance is a fantastic way to build your fitness, tone your body and build your confidence. You’ll also get the chance to socialise as you partner with new people to show off your fancy footwork. JIVE DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINEERS CONTENT Our Jive Beginners course is perfect if you have had very little or no jive dance experience at all: Understand the fundamentals of essential jive dance Learn about posture and musicality of jive and movement, through warm-up, footwork, partner work and combinations Learn the basic jive 6-step and master turns, separations, spot turns, and right and left turns Improve your confidence in yourself and in your movement You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the course. Continue your journey After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Jive Dance Classes – Improvers Jive Dance Classes – Intermediate Jive Performance Course VIEW ALL JIVE CLASSES ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. 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ENQUIRE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Paola Lizza Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 13 Jul 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 Mon 18:30-19:45 7 weeks Paola Lizza City Academy, Farringdon £119.00 15% OFF Book Now 14 Sep 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 Mon 18:30-19:45 7 weeks Paola Lizza City Academy, Farringdon £140.00 Book Now 02 Nov 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 Mon 18:30-19:45 7 weeks Paola Lizza City Academy, Farringdon £140.00 Book Now 13 Jul 13 Jul 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 £119.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:7 weeks Tutor: Paola Lizza Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:15% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Sep 14 Sep 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 £140.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:7 weeks Tutor: Paola Lizza Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 02 Nov 02 Nov 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 £140.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-19:45 Duration:7 weeks Tutor: Paola Lizza Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Jive Dance Classes – Beginners' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * Book Your Spot X Select Role -- Choose -- Leader Follower Quantity Check Availability Book Now Your Email Join Waiting List PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 . CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) Continue your journey After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Jive Dance Classes – Improvers Jive Dance Classes – Intermediate Jive Performance Course VIEW ALL JIVE CLASSES ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions Continue your journey After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Jive Dance Classes – Improvers Jive Dance Classes – Intermediate Jive Performance Course VIEW ALL JIVE CLASSES ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Paola Lizza View Profile Continue your journey After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Jive Dance Classes – Improvers Jive Dance Classes – Intermediate Jive Performance Course VIEW ALL JIVE CLASSES ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE
