In short......Smooth Jive is a fusion between Salsa, Latin, Swing, Jive, Tango, and dirty dancing! This means that it's Hot, Fun, Sexy, and Modern, but above all very easy to learn.

Smooth Jive uses similar if not the same dance moves/patterns as other partner dances, but
are performed and taught with a different style and technique. The Smooth Jive style can be
closely compared to West Coast Swing, but without the need for the slot and the step
patterns. It is highly stylish and as the name suggests it is very smooth.

The biggest differences between Smooth Jive and Modern Jive is that the latter can look
boppy and undisciplined. Smooth Jive uses body weight, connection, footwork, musicality and
is constantly evolving to produce improved technique.

The results are easy to see and we believe, as founders of Smooth Jive, that it will become
the preferred way to dance for all those looking to move on from Modern Jive. We are aiming
to provide, time permitting, advanced workshops in Smooth Jive in the near future, but for
those that didn’t know, we are already teaching Smooth Jive in our weekly classes.

Well the biggest reason is that there is no complicated footwork. If you think you have
2 left feet... No Problem! This is just the dance for YOU.

It also allows for a great deal of freedom for both the male lead and the female follow.
The final reason is that we only employ the best teachers. They are fun, informative
and extremely helpful.

Beginner classes start at 8.00pm at all our venues, last for 45 minutes and are aimed at
people that have never danced before.

Here you will learn 4 dance moves each week, which can be linked together and danced
over and over again as a routine or individually.

Guys will learn how to Lead the lady into the various moves and learn style.

Ladies will learn how to follow the Guy's lead, spin and the feminine touches that make
the simplest moves look fantastic.

This is all followed by 15 minutes of freestyle for people to have a quick practice and
watch the intermediates warm up for their class.

At 9.00pm our Riviera Dance Coaches then go through with YOU the very same 4 moves
you have just learnt.

That's right! You get extra tuition and our Riviera Dance Coaches are picked for their very
friendly nature, so they will help you to relax and they will dance the moves with you all
night long.

Intermediate classes start at 9.00pm at all our venues, last for 30 minutes and are aimed
at people who are confident with the beginner moves.

Here you will learn 3-4 dance moves each week, which can be linked together and danced
over and over again as a routine or individually. The moves will vary from easy, medium to
hard, but the routine will never contain more than 2 hard moves.

Guys will learn how to Lead the lady into the various moves with style, a little footwork
and musical interpretation.

Ladies this is where you will learn show off..!

After the class our Dance Riviera Teachers will be available to go over the moves again
and dance freestyle with you all night long.

You don't need to bring a partner. For both the beginner class and the intermediate class
we regularly move people around so that you get to meet new people and have a partner.
If this sounds a little intimidating, then don't worry.

One of the biggest reasons people come to Dance Riviera is because of the very friendly
atmosphere at all our venues. You will feel right at home in no time at all....Honest!

Smooth Jive can be danced to all types of music ranging from Kylie Minogue to Frank Sinatra.
On any regular night you will hear a mix of Modern POP tunes all the way through to the
Rat Pack era.

This makes Smooth Jive very flexible and allows you to dance it at Weddings, Night Clubs,
Tea Dances, Parties and many other occasions.