Victorian Mo'Jive Tea Dance

for 2 hours
St Mary's, Portsea
Fratton Road Portsea Portsmouth, PO1 5PH, United Kingdom

As part of our Annual Organ Festival, and following the success of our 2022 Tea Dance, we are excited to be hosting another alternative interpretation of the Victorian Tea Dance, taking inspiration from the Mo’Jive dance style.

During the Victorian era, dance halls across the country were opened for people to come in, enjoy tea and small sandwiches, and dance to the latest music trends. Derived from swing, lindy hop, salsa, and more, Mo’Jive relies on certain key moves which will be taught during the event, allowing people of all ages and skills to take part together.

So join us for an alternative interpretation of the Victorian Tea Dance - a fun jive class, light tea and dancing!

The Masters of Ceremonies will be Dave Bennett and Julie Bulmer, with Andy Kale as the DJ

Tickets, £6 per person, must be booked beforehand online on The Organ Project's website (https://orgproj.co/vmtd), or in-person at St Mary's Church, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA.

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Victorian Mo'Jive Tea Dance

for 2 hours
St Mary's, Portsea
Fratton Road Portsea Portsmouth, PO1 5PH, United Kingdom

As part of our Annual Organ Festival, and following the success of our 2022 Tea Dance, we are excited to be hosting another alternative interpretation of the Victorian Tea Dance, taking inspiration from the Mo’Jive dance style.

During the Victorian era, dance halls across the country were opened for people to come in, enjoy tea and small sandwiches, and dance to the latest music trends. Derived from swing, lindy hop, salsa, and more, Mo’Jive relies on certain key moves which will be taught during the event, allowing people of all ages and skills to take part together.

So join us for an alternative interpretation of the Victorian Tea Dance - a fun jive class, light tea and dancing!

The Masters of Ceremonies will be Dave Bennett and Julie Bulmer, with Andy Kale as the DJ

Tickets, £6 per person, must be booked beforehand online on The Organ Project's website (https://orgproj.co/vmtd), or in-person at St Mary's Church, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA.

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We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and adults. We also follow the Church of England's guidance and policies, as set out by the House of Bishops, and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). More information about national policy, links to wider resources, and Portsmouth-specific information (including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors, who advise our PSOs), can be found on the Diocese of Portsmouth's safeguarding page.

If you have a safeguarding concern about an adult or child, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officers - Jenny, Mandy & Linsey - at [email protected]

Alternatively, you can contact the Diocese's safeguarding team at [email protected] or 023 9289 9665

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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