Modern Jive
at the famous
Rivoli Ballroom
Lewisham
at the famous
Rivoli Ballroom
Lewisham
Frequently answered questions
q: Can I book the venue for my private party?
a: Please contact the ballroom direct on 020 8 692 5130.
q: Do you give ballroom dancing lessons?
a: No but each of our nights starts with a short Modern Jive class for beginners. For other styles contact the Rivoli direct on 020 8 692 5130 and they may be able to help.
q: What should I wear? Do I need to dress up in 50's clothes?
a: Wear anything you feel comfortable in to dance in. Leather soled shoes are best. Period clothes are great but definitely not essential.
q: How much is the admission charge?
a: £12 cash or cheque
q: Do I have to be a member?
a: Yes but you can join on your first visit and there is no joining fee.
q: Do I need to book in advance?
a: No, simply because we don't sell tickets in advance. Just turn up and pay on the door.
q: I'm celebrating my birthday/anniversary/divorce. Can I reserve a table?
a: Yes if you are bringing a group of 10 or more. But we only allow a limited number of reserved tables, first come first served. Go to the contacts page and send us a message detailing your requirements.
q: Do you allow smoking?
a: No - from April 2007 it's a non-smoking event.
q: Is there a bar?
a: Yes and on busier nights we will try to have 2 bars open.
q: Are children allowed?
a: Yes, except in the bar. However we would stress that our dance nights are not really aimed at children; anyone under 18 should be supervised by an adult. Young children should not venture on to the dance floor.
q: What about parking?
a: There's no car park but on-street parking is fairly easy to find.
q: How much is the admission charge?
a: £12 cash or cheque
q: Do I have to be a member?
a: Yes but you can join on your first visit and there is no joining fee.
q: Do I need to book in advance?
a: No, simply because we don't sell tickets in advance. Just turn up and pay on the door.
q: I'm celebrating my birthday/anniversary/divorce. Can I reserve a table?
a: Yes if you are bringing a group of 10 or more. But we only allow a limited number of reserved tables, first come first served. Go to the contacts page and send us a message detailing your requirements.
q: Do you allow smoking?
a: No - from April 2007 it's a non-smoking event.
q: Is there a bar?
a: Yes and on busier nights we will try to have 2 bars open.
q: Are children allowed?
a: Yes, except in the bar. However we would stress that our dance nights are not really aimed at children; anyone under 18 should be supervised by an adult. Young children should not venture on to the dance floor.
q: What about parking?
a: There's no car park but on-street parking is fairly easy to find.
q: Where is it?
a: Here's a map to help you find it.
q: I can't dance, does it matter?
a: No it doesn't. Every evening starts with a Modern Jive class aimed at beginners. Come and join in. You'll soon get the hang of it.
q: I dance lindyhop/jitterbug/swing. Is Jive Party for me?
a: Yes but... not all the music we play is swing-based. However enough of it is that you should have a good time, and the more swing dancing we see going on the more we'll play.
q: I am a bit of a rock'n'roll purist. Am I going to have a good night or not?
a: You'll have a great night if you're fairly easy going about other styles of music too, as we do play a wide variety of music.
q: Is Modern Jive the same as C**roc (asterisks to ward off ridiculous threats of litigation)?
a: C**roc is an organisation that promotes a form of Modern Jive too. We invite you to judge for yourself.
q: Do you really go on to 1am? Is it still busy later on?
a: Yes we do, and plenty of people stay, which makes our evenings great value for a night out and a live band.
q: What about security?
a: We employ a professional licensed door supervisor. Furthermore we operate a manned cloakroom so you don't have to leave bags and coats unattended while dancing. However, please don't bring valuable items along.
q: Can you recommend bands for my private party?
a: We would be glad to do so. Just get in touch.
a: Here's a map to help you find it.
q: I can't dance, does it matter?
a: No it doesn't. Every evening starts with a Modern Jive class aimed at beginners. Come and join in. You'll soon get the hang of it.
q: I dance lindyhop/jitterbug/swing. Is Jive Party for me?
a: Yes but... not all the music we play is swing-based. However enough of it is that you should have a good time, and the more swing dancing we see going on the more we'll play.
q: I am a bit of a rock'n'roll purist. Am I going to have a good night or not?
a: You'll have a great night if you're fairly easy going about other styles of music too, as we do play a wide variety of music.
q: Is Modern Jive the same as C**roc (asterisks to ward off ridiculous threats of litigation)?
a: C**roc is an organisation that promotes a form of Modern Jive too. We invite you to judge for yourself.
q: Do you really go on to 1am? Is it still busy later on?
a: Yes we do, and plenty of people stay, which makes our evenings great value for a night out and a live band.
q: What about security?
a: We employ a professional licensed door supervisor. Furthermore we operate a manned cloakroom so you don't have to leave bags and coats unattended while dancing. However, please don't bring valuable items along.
q: Can you recommend bands for my private party?
a: We would be glad to do so. Just get in touch.
