Sarah's Modern Jive is in its 10th year and going from strength to strength, one of the 1st to bring on-line payments, it is now merging with sister company to form 'BritRock Modern Jive Dance Company'.
The new company continues to be run by Sarah Johnson, who ensures a gentle merger of the renowned friendly weekly classes of Sarah's MJ, to the high profile BritRock Ltd, of corporate and national events.
The BritRock Dance Co. offers a complete solution for jive enthusiasts and newcomers alike, running weekly classes every Wednesday and Thursday for all abilities and holding workshops and Dances at great locations. With friendly and talented crew to assist we consider all members as friends and offer encouragement to all.
With a dedicated DJ and professional sound system, we hold a cross section of events from the fun and frivolous Themed Party Nights where we encourage dressing up (see web gallery) to the three prestigious annual Balls at the magnificent Winter Gardens Eastbourne. Well known as 'Putting on the Ritz' this is an extremely popular black tie event and a great chance to dress up and impress.
BritRock MJ Dance Company also hold Sunday afternoon Tea Dances at the picturesque village of Alfrison and other Grand annual Dances at the Hove Centre, one of the largest dance floors in the South, called 'The Brighton Ball'. Another fantastic opportunity for dancers to meet up from other areas and happy to travel 50/60 miles to get to this popular dance.
BritRock Awards Ltd is an acclaimed National Independent Modern Jive Competition, an annual event held in the Great Hall, Hove Centre, near Brighton. Entering into it's 7th year BritRock is one of the UK's most popular, professional and respected leading Modern Jive competitions. As well as receiving valuable local support, this two day UK National Championship also attracts competitors from as far afield as Australia.
Great fun, Great music, Great friends, amazing atmosphere and keeps you fit,The BritRock Dance Company believes in a safe and quality environment with teaching second to none. Why not come along to our next evening and we will be very glad to welcome you.
Passionate about helping others, The BritRock MJ Dance Company is committed to assisting orphaned children and the 'Flying Kites' community project in Jabini, Kenya. See charity web page 'Build a Future in Kenya' Registered Number 1112412, which in November 2009 transferred £21,000.
The most important thing to remember is to have fun and enjoy yourself!
Sarah Johnson Proprietor of BritRock Modern Jive Dance Company & Director of BritRock Awards Ltd
UK Freestyle Jive Champion. UK Spotlight Jive Champion. Qualified Professional Instructor, Competition Judge & Member of LeRoc Federation. UKA. Director of 'BritRock' Independent Championships Trustee of 'Build A Future in Kenya Reg' 1112412
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Dance Classes Run by Sarah’s Modern Jive (South East)
Learn a performance routine choreographed by Nina Daines & Nigel Anderson. Taught by Sarah Johnson, fixed partners, track 2.5 mins long, 102bpm, with Dips, Drops, Stops & Breaks. A little challenge to your dancing. Guaranteed to bring your dancing on. see
Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, PEVENSEY, BN24 5EG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.816335 / Long. 0.291741
Starts at : 14:30
Advance Tickets : £22
2 days before, & on the door : £25
BritRock MJ Dance Co. - FREESTYLE DANCE
MJ & any style dancing encouraged at this fabulous & friendly venue. 8.20pm icebreaker at 8.20pm, BYO picnic, Hot Pizza, fabulous wooden sprung floor. Dedicated DJ with 10 speaker surround sound, DVD visual & latest tracks. 12 finish
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £8
2 days before, & on the door : £10
combined Workshop & Dance
Performance Workshop and freestyle dance, hosted and attended by BritRock MJ Dance Co. Option to dine all together at a local bar or restaurant after (not inclusive) prior to the Town Hall dance. online www.modernjive.biz/dairy
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 14:30
Advance Tickets : £28
2 days before, & on the door : £30
Saturday 14 August 2010
Aussie Outback BBQ & MJ Freestyle
Joint venture with 2 of the Souths leading organisers BritRock & Rocsters. Australian hall theme with BBQ sausages, burgers and chicken wings inc and freestyle Modern Jive dancing. Bring your own alcolhol and friends ALL WELCOME 16+
Selmeston Village Hall, The Street, Near Polegate, East Sussex, POLEGATE, BN26 6UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.838872 / Long. 0.139828
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £8
on the door : £10
Saturday 21 August 2010
Themed party night -Hawaiian Beachwear & Coconuts
Following the successful Turkish delight nite, another fun partyat Stone Cross Memorial Hall. Decorated in Hawaiian colours & coconuts to set the scene. Fancy dress optional but preferable. Dedicated DJ, professional sound system, jiving until 11.45pm. BY
Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, PEVENSEY, BN24 5EG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.816335 / Long. 0.291741
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £6
2 days before, & on the door : £8
Saturday 28 August 2010
2nd Performance Routine workshop
Learn a performance routine choreographed by Nina Daines & Nigel Anderson. Taught by Sarah Johnson, fixed partners, track 2.5 mins long, 102bpm, with Dips, Drops, Stops & Breaks. A little challenge to your dancing. Guaranteed to bring your dancing on.
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 02:30
Advanced : £22
2 days before, & on the door : £25
Saturday 4 September 2010
Joint workshop and dance
Both performance workshop (£22) and evening dance tickets (£8) combination discount price £25
Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, PEVENSEY, BN24 5EG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.816335 / Long. 0.291741
Starts at : 14:30
Advance Tickets : £25
2 days before, & on the door : £
BritRock MJ Dance Co - Charity Ball
100% proceeds to 'Build a Future in Kenya' every penny you bring to this event will go directly to Charity.* BritRock's got talent Perfomance Team demo * BritRock Champs 2009 Debbie & John demo* In support of charity Battle of the Bands Champion DJ Warren
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £8
2 days before, & on the door : £10
Performance workshop
Sarah Johnson teaching a performance routine workshop to show at the E/B Town Hall Charity Ball that evening
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 14:30
Advance Tickets : £22
2 days before, & on the door : £25
Saturday 25 September 2010
The Brighton Ball - Table x 10 £110/
One of the largest venues in the South & hosted by Sarah Johnson & Andy McGregor. Icebreaker at 8.20pm, complimentary tea, coffee & chocolates, beautifully decorated and fabulous music. Table of 10 @£110/£120 www.modernjive.biz/diary
The Hove Centre (Hove Town Hall), Norton Road, HOVE, BN3 4AH
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.828761 / Long. -0.170357
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £12
2 days before, & on the door : £15
Saturday 2 October 2010
combined Workshop & Dance
Simon Rich & Nicole Becky workshop and freestyle dance, hosted and attended by BritRock MJ Dance Co. Option to dine altogether at a local bar or restaurant after (not inclusive) prior to the Town Hall dance. online www.modernjive.biz/dairy
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 14:30
Advance Tickets : £28
2 days before, & on the door : £30
BritRock MJ Dance Co - Freestyle Dance
MJ & any style dancing encouraged at this fabulous & friendly venue. 8.20pm icebreaker bythe AMAZING Simon & Nicole designed for everyone to join in & meet every-one in the room. Dedicated DJ with 10 speaker surround sound, DVD visual & latest tracks. 12
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £8
2 days before, & on the door : £10
Smooth Jive workshop with Simon & Nicole
Has your dancing plateaued? learn what you need to know to progress your dancing forwards. This fun & Friendly, 3 hour workshp taken by 10xUK Jive champions Simon & Nicole, then dinner (optional not inc) & dancing at the Town Hall. Pls bring video camera
Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, PEVENSEY, BN24 5EG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.816335 / Long. 0.291741
Starts at : 14:30
Advance Tickets : £22
2 days before, & on the door : £25
Saturday 16 October 2010
Themed party night - Village People!
Party night at Stone Cross Hall. Theme 'Village People' as in the 90's track or as you see fit, fancy dress optional but preferable. Dedicated DJ, prof sound system, jiving -11.45pm. BYO alcohol & picnic. Tickets limited www.modernjive.biz/diary
Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, PEVENSEY, BN24 5EG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.816335 / Long. 0.291741
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £6
2 days before, & on the door : £8
Friday 22 October 2010
BritRock Awards, Themed pre- Championship Ball
The Ugly Bug Ball is this years theme with prizes for the best Bug or Ladybird costume. Freestyle dancing until 12 midnight & mini DWAS competition with winners through. Official BritRock DJ Bunnie playing tracks from the competition selection.
The Hove Centre (Hove Town Hall), Norton Road, HOVE, BN3 4AH
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.828761 / Long. -0.170357
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £8
2 days before, & on the door : £10
Saturday 23 October 2010
BritRock Awards 2010- Modern Jive Championship
Entering into it's 7th year BritRock is one of the UK's most popular, prof & respected leading Modern Jive comps. As well as receiving valuable local support, this two day UK National Championship also attracts competitors from as far afield as Australia.
The Hove Centre (Hove Town Hall), Norton Road, HOVE, BN3 4AH
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.828761 / Long. -0.170357
Starts at : 10:30
Advance Tickets : £22
On the door : £25
BritRock Finals & Freestyle (evening only)
For an amazing evening of entertainment and dancing this evening will blow your socks off. Everyone watching the Finalist Modern Jivers battling it out for their place in the finals followed by the awards & freestyle dancing & celebrations until 1am
The Hove Centre (Hove Town Hall), Norton Road, HOVE, BN3 4AH
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.828761 / Long. -0.170357
Starts at : 19:45
Advance Tickets : £10
on the door : £12
Saturday 20 November 2010
Smooth Jive workshop with Simon & Nicole
Has your dancing plateaued? learn what you need to know to progress your dancing forwards. This fun & Friendly, 3 hour workshp taken by 10xUK Jive champions Simon & Nicole, then dinner (optional not inc) & dancing at the Town Hall. Pls bring video camera
Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, PEVENSEY, BN24 5EG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.816335 / Long. 0.291741
Starts at : 14:30
Advance Tickets : £22
2 days before, & on the door : £25
BritRock MJ Dance Co - Freestyle Dance
MJ & any style dancing encouraged at this fabulous & friendly venue. 8.20pm icebreaker by Simon & Nicole designed for everyone to join in & meet every-one in the room. Dedicated DJ with 9 speaker surround sound, DVD visual & latest tracks. 12 finish
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £8
2 days before, & on the door : £10
combined Workshop & Dance
Simon Rich & Nicole Becky workshop and freestyle dance, hosted and attended by BritRock MJ Dance Co. Option to dine altogether at a local bar or restaurant after (not inclusive) prior to the Town Hall dance. online www.modernjive.biz/dairy
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £28
2 days before, & on the door : £30
Saturday 4 December 2010
Putting on the Ritz until 1am, table x 10 £110
This prestigious & acclaimed Black Tie event is renowned for it's elegant venue & beautiful decoration. Hosted by BritRock MJ Dance Co. & Rocsters of Brighton. This beautiful ball is always a great success. Table of10 £110/£120 www.modernjive.biz/diary
The Winter Gardens, Compton Street, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4BP
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.762662 / Long. 0.284267
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £12
2 days before, & on the door : £15
Saturday 18 December 2010
Xmas Special
Red, Gold & Green themed Xmas Special. Sherry reception, fun dble trouble icebreaker, hot minced pies, cream & mulled wine. Dedicated DJ - 9 speaker surround sound, beautiful decs to keep, dancing until 12.
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £10
2 days before, & on the door : £12
Monday 27 December 2010
Little In-Betweenie
MJ & any style dancing encouraged at this fabulous & friendly venue. 8.20pm icebreaker designed for everyone to join in & meet every-one in the room. Dedicated DJ with 9 speaker surround sound, DVD visual & latest tracks, alcohol BYO, 12 finish
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG
Sat Nav Data: Lat. 50.766831 / Long. 0.278046
Starts at : 20:00
Advance Tickets : £8
2 days before, & on the door : £10
Friday 31 December 2010
New Year’s Eve
The Big one... 7th year running huge success every year. Bucks fizz reception, Icebreaker 8.45pm, free buffet 10pm, soft drinks bar, tea, coffee all evening. Sparkling fizz to toast the New Year, Balloon drop, Conga and disco tracks to finish.
Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4UG