20 Years of Dancing

A family run business formed in 2003. Specialising in professionally organised Modern Jive and Argentine Tango Dance Weekenders, WCS Events, Competitions and Dance Holidays, using the best National and International instructors.

In 2007, we launched the first 100% WCS weekend with the introduction of the ‘UK WCS Champs’, and became the very first World Swing Dance Council Registry Event outside the USA. 

Classes, Workshops and Evening Shows

Fun and friendly dance weekenders and if you want to improve your dancing in a short space of time, a Jive Addiction dance weekend could be just what you're looking for!

Jive Addiction dance holidays are carefully planned using more than 16 years of experience, because your enjoyment is the most important thing to us.

  • Thank you John and Mariane Armstrong-Holmes and your team for a fab-u-lous  UK Westie Bootcamp South. Stunning venue, incredible teachers, wonderful dancers and loads of fun. This is my favourite event. Can’t wait for the next one.

    Philippa Sale 2021

     

  • I have mad respect for the way Europeans in general (and Brits :P) attack wcs! I love how they ask for a second dance... like giving me the benefit of the doubt, the hospitality is always unreal, and I would rarely sit a song. I can't wait to make my way back to the UK!

    UK EU Champs 2017

  • Gyuri Dorko is feeling challenged .

    European Swing Challenge 2018 is an event like no others.
    Last weekend, I just had a blast. I remembered that I had a great time the year before, so that’s why I’ve made quite a last minute decision to go there.

    The entire event is a big competition with 5 rounds of challenges. So one would think this creates a competitive environment. Surprisingly not at all, it actually creates a social atmosphere during the whole day. People practicing solo routines together, helping and supporting each other. Such a great idea! Fantastic learning experience.
    The event has a nice social feeling and not because of late night dancing, but because of dancing on the workshops and comps. I love the WCS community that makes this possible.

  • The UK WCS Championships is a major event in this environment and after 11 years, it loses nothing of its richness because thanks to its promoter John Armstrong-Holmes, who seeks all the time to renew itself, he proposes to everyone the same thing, to share His passion for WCS.

    UK EU Champs 2017

  • I‘d wish you would organize your gorgeous workshops in Austria too ❤️
    Still thinking about this fabolous weekend - I‘ve never enjoyed an event that much
    Just wanna thank you again for your wonderful work. Michaela Brunner (Austria)

Upcoming Events

Here is a selection of the upcoming events organised by Jive Addiction. We host a number of events every year including Modern Jive, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango Dance Weekenders to Dance Holidays, there is something for everyone. If you're looking to compete, we also host the UK and European WCS Championships and the European Swing Challenge held in London and the World Modern Jive Championships at the World famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

1–2 Apr 2023

Jive Addiction and Serene Dance join forces again to bring you a fabulous opportunity of a West Coast...

16 Apr 2023

Jive Addiction and Serene Dance join forces to bring you another West Coast Swing workshop before...

16 Apr 2023

Jive Addiction and Serene Dance join forces to bring you an afternoon of sublime music in Radcliffe on...

28 Apr–1 May 2023

A new and exciting dance weekender at the Beaumont Estate, a luxurious 4-star venue. 2022 was a...