Modern Jive, Blues and Alt Tango events in Central Scotland
About us
Personal Profile
Demon Dance Co is run by John & Irene Porterfield. John & Irene have been dancing for over 20 years and have tried many different dance styles, from Modern Jive, Lindy Hop, Blues, West Coast Swing, Latin, Ballroom and Argentine Tango. They have been running dance events in Edinburgh and Central Scotland since 2002 when they started Route 66 in the Westfield Halls, in Edinburgh.
Since then they have run many different dance nights, including Red Hot & Blue, Inferno, LeRoc, the Soul Lounge and Alt Tango Edinburgh. They also run Scotland's biggest two room freestyles at The Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline, where they also run an annual Christmas Charity Ball called "Jive Aid” raising funds for local charities.
John is also well renowned as a one of the UK’s top DJs and has been part of the DJ team at many weekenders and dance events all over the UK. He's equally at home playing top notch sets in a main modern jive room, late night blues rooms or Alt Tango Milonga.
Just call him Mr Versatile !
At all Demon Dance Co events, you are assured of a warm welcome and first class music.
Upcoming Events
Sat, 07 DecLifecare Centre07 Dec 2024, 20:00 – 08 Dec 2024, 00:00Lifecare Centre, 2 Cheyne St, Edinburgh EH4 1JB, UK
Sat, 14 DecGlen Pavilion14 Dec 2024, 20:00 – 15 Dec 2024, 01:00Glen Pavilion, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH, UK14 Dec 2024, 20:00 – 15 Dec 2024, 01:00Glen Pavilion, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH, UKThe Demon Dance Co Modern Jive Charity Christmas Ball is back. This is the twelfth Charity Ball and this year we will be raising money for Genetic Alliance UK A whole night of all your favourite music with DJ Dance Demon in the beautiful Glen Pavilion Dunfermline
Tue, 31 DecPortobello Town Hall31 Dec 2024, 20:00 – 01 Jan 2025, 01:00Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1AF, UK