Teachers + Crew

Every time you come to Jive Nation you can be confident that you'll have a great night with fast lessons and hours of humming freestyle dancing with awesome up to date modern music and dancers that never leave the dance floor.

Jive Nation uses a combination of techniques and technology to make you a great dancer FAST. In every class we teach at least one or two extra moves so you'd don't get bored. We carry over moves from the week before and re-teach it as part of the next weeks routine to help you reinforce and refresh what you've learnt. Our teachers are dedicated and passionate about dancing and stay on the dance floor until the last song helping you perfect moves and ensuring you look great on the dance floor fast. We also put our moves up online so that you can review them from home. We never use 'off the shelf' or pre-scripted routines.

Ultimately we're here to make you look good and we're do that in anyway we can!

Getting started can feel daunting, but we make ever effort to make you feel at home in no time at all. Jive Nation prides itself on being a sociable, friendly and welcoming place.

Each class is a work of art, crafted by the teacher so you know that you are getting something fresh by our talented, sometimes cheeky, but qualified and independently accredited teachers.

Simon Borland

Internationally renowned for his commitment to dancing 'every song all night long,' Simon's classes are energetic and exciting. He has the stamina, dedication and relentless commitment that makes him second to none.

Simon learnt his advanced Modern Jive repertoire in Sydney and soon became a popular teacher across Australia, New Zealand, Spain and the UK.

In 2006, Simon teamed up with friend Susie and fellow teacher Seamus to launch Jive Nation. After teaching nearly 1500 classes 800 events worldwide, Simon has a knack for knowing what will help you learn FAST, and make you feel most comfortable.

Seamus Waldron

You'll know you've danced with Seamus because he'll have given you a thrilling work out. His breathtaking combos of fast, slow , cool & new moves are all done with a masters touch. He has a wonderful ability to adapt himself to bring the best out of your dance style and ability.

Seamus is well known in the international Modern Jive and Swing Dance community. His unique style was developed while living in the USA where he danced in Boston, New York and San Francisco. During this time he crafted his skill for being able to help an ordinary dancer excel on the dance floor.

Roger Chin

The God Father of Modern Jive, Roger has been teaching this style of dance longer than anybody. He has developed a unique smooth jive style and won several dance championships.

He is also available for private tuition, so if you want to compete, learn a routine for your wedding dance or accelerate your progress - Roger is your man.

Susie Kable

When Susie first started dancing there was only one Modern Jive company in Australia. Modern Jive has since spread all over Australia and developed it's own unique style which Susie is now bringing to the UK.

Taught by Nicky Haslam, Susie quickly went on to be the principle female Modern Jive teacher in Canberra for many years. On her return to Sydney, Susie joined the Demonstration Crew, wowing crowds and taught the Intermediate/ Advanced classes, constantly bringing fresh moves to the Modern Jive circuit.

Susie's is particularly well known for her stunning routines and creative classes that are particularly challenging for the female, with body rolls, funky moves and famous spins.

Sandra Guerreiro

Her energetic and fast pace classes coupled with her relaxed and approachable manner make Sandra a popular teacher at Jive Nation. Trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, Sandra now teaches dance full-time. Her mantra is 'If I can do it, anyone can'. She has an incredible reputation of transforming a self professed 'lost cause' into a confident and competent dancer.

Louise Auty

Arriving in London Louise Aunty soon discovered jive dancing, recognising there was something very special about it. It didn't take long for Louise to have her husband hooked and soon after she chose to train as a teacher. Despite being a full time secondary school teacher and a fully qualified rollerblade instructor for Skatefresh, Louise always find the time for a good jive. She is currently working on bringing her own version of Roller Jive to the Dance Floor.

Aaron Saunders

Aaron aka Fluff has a natural charm and friendliness, that makes him a favourite with beginners. Every night Aaron takes the time to introduce himself to all new comers to take them through the steps, and help to build their confidence. He prides himself on keeping you entertained and grooving with a smile all night long. His dance style incorporates the Blues with the "fast and furious" and his classes always have something for everyone.

Naomi Johnson ~ Business Development Manager

Naomi joined Jive Nation in November 2008 to help support Simon develop the business and make his crazy and wild ideas come to fruition. Since then Jive Nation has introduced many exciting new initiatives with much more to come. Naomi works in the office most days between 11am – 6pm and can be contacted by phone or email. If you have any enquires about classes, workshops, guest teacher spots, charity fundraisers or private lessons then get in contact with Naomi who will be more than happy to help you.

Email: office@jivenation.co.uk Telephone: 020 77 318 374 (Office Hours 11am – 6pm)

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