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Modern Jive, Blues and Alt Tango events in Central Scotland

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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.

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Upcoming Events

  • Ignite Christmas Ball
    Ignite Christmas Ball
    Sat, 09 Dec
    Dunfermline
    09 Dec 2023, 20:00 – 10 Dec 2023, 01:00
    Dunfermline, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH, UK
    09 Dec 2023, 20:00 – 10 Dec 2023, 01:00
    Dunfermline, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH, UK
    The big Christmas Freestyle in the fantastic Glen Pavilion with music by DJ Dance Demon
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  • Alt Tango Edinburgh Christmas Milonga
    Alt Tango Edinburgh Christmas Milonga
    Sat, 16 Dec
    Edinburgh
    16 Dec 2023, 20:00 – 17 Dec 2023, 00:00
    Edinburgh, Lifecare Centre 2 Cheyne St, Edinburgh EH4 1JB, UK
    16 Dec 2023, 20:00 – 17 Dec 2023, 00:00
    Edinburgh, Lifecare Centre 2 Cheyne St, Edinburgh EH4 1JB, UK
    A festive tango milonga with a difference! No tandas, no cortinas, no cabaceo, just a whole night of contemporary and Tango Nuevo music!
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  • Modern Jive Hogmanay Ball
    Modern Jive Hogmanay Ball
    Sun, 31 Dec
    Portobello Town Hall
    31 Dec 2023, 20:00 – 01 Jan 2024, 01:00
    Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1AF, UK
    31 Dec 2023, 20:00 – 01 Jan 2024, 01:00
    Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1AF, UK
    The last Modern Jive party of 2023 and the first of 2024 The best way to ring out the old and bring in the new!
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07748 098889

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