Dancing in London

I have, after a bit of a break, taken up dancing again. London is one of the best cities in the world to dance. Partly because hidden away in the South of my lovely city is the fabulous Rivoli Ballroom. The Rivoli shines like a twinkling diamond in the pile of dust and crowded dwellings that is South London. In the otherwise unremarkable area of Brockley you can spot guys and gals on a Saturday night in 40s and 50s gear sweating out on the street trying to recover from their exertions. Buy yourself a ticket for a mere £15 and hear a live Big Band, get a lesson (beginners VERY welcome) and then dance until you drop till 1am in the morning.

Built in 1913 as a picture palace, The Rivoli is one of the few dance halls in London with original 1950s decor. The dancers, especially on Jive Night go all out to recreate the fashions and hairstyles of an era which feels like it wants to have fun, fun, fun. You could easily imagine Diana Dors sashaying in on the arm of one of her gangster boyfriends. I love it, go on, don't be shy, give it a go! Here's where you can find out more about the Rivoli h ttp://www.therivoli.co.uk/