Dance with Jenny Thomas on 22nd and 23rd March 2025.

A unique opportunity to learn from one of world’s top choreographers in Charleston & Authentic Jazz. She has devised several top scoring Charleston routines for BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and now is the chance for you to dance with her. Join either:

Saturday 22nd March 

- Open Level Charleston at 10-12pm - £40 pp
- Intermediate Level Charleston at 1-3pm - £40 pp

Sunday 23 March

- Partner Dancing: Charleston Masterclass - 10-12pm - £40 pp

Octagon Dance Studio at Cardinal Newman School, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND

About Jenny

Strictly Choreographer Jenny Thomas is an ambassador for keeping the Charleston alive and kicking. She is one of the world’s top choreographers in Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston and Authentic Jazz. Her ability to create a dance routine for beginners and make it look amazing is a unique talent. In this workshop she takes classic moves and adds a modern twist to create a routine which celebrates the Twenties.

With more than 30 years of professional dance experience, Jenny has worked in almost every genre of dance. She is an acclaimed choreographer in Lindy Hop, Charleston and Authentic Jazz. As a teacher she has worked with a broad range of dance levels and her ability to create a routine which fits your skill level makes her the perfect teacher to get you dancing. This past series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing she choreographed several Charleston and Salsa routines including the top scoring Charlestons.

LEVEL - OPEN

All levels welcome at our Masterclass. You have either done some Charleston dancing with us with us or have some basic experience Tap, Jazz, Commercial, Lindy Hop or other dance forms.

LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE

You are confident in learning choreography at a reasonable pace and have learnt classic moves for example 20s Charleston, Knocky- Knees and Hitchhikes. You have either done some Charleston courses with us or have experience at a entry level of Tap, Jazz, Commercial, Lindy Hop or other dance forms. Refresh your memory of moves here

LEVEL - PARTER

Directions to the Studio

Octagon Dance Studio at Cardinal Newman School, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND