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Jive Buddies

Jive Buddies

Episode 105: Jan Campling - From Classical Ballet To Having Fun On The Modern Jive Dance Floor

Jul 14, 2026 · 33 min · 13 segments

Jan Campling comes from a ballet background, and the Jive Buddies reminisce about attending her workshop at a weekender in York. We find out how Jan has taught ballet to footballers, rugby players…

Jan Campling comes from a ballet background, and the Jive Buddies reminisce about attending her workshop at a weekender in York. We find out how Jan has taught ballet to footballers, rugby players, mixed martial arts fighters, as well has her experience with underwater scuba dancing! Chapters: - Jan remembers Paul and Ton doing a ballet class on a weekender \[0:45] - When did Jan start ballet? \[2:00] - Paul wonders if ballet is good practise for social dancing \[7:05] - Ton admits to going to a couple of ballet classes \[10:15] - Hear about Jan's underwater scuba dancing! \[14:19] - When did Jan move to partner dancing? \[19:40] - Jan explains how she plans the workshops at weekenders \[26:08] - Summary \[31:05] - Up next \[32:58] What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Jan Campling comes from a ballet background, and the Jive Buddies reminisce about attending her workshop at a weekender in York. We find out how Jan has taught ballet to footballers, rugby players…

Speakers: Jan CamplingGuestPaul JeffreyHostTom RoonHost

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Remembering Jan's Ballet Class at the Weekender0:44 – 1:53

Paul JeffreyHost

0:44

Aw.

Paul JeffreyHost

0:45

So I've danced with Jan for quite a few years, but never knew she was a ballet teacher.

Paul JeffreyHost

0:51

Then I was at a Revolution dance weekender with Tom, and we saw Jan was doing a ballet class.

0:58

Yeah, and I said to you, Paul, "Look at this in the program.

1:02

We're gonna have to try this out." So we did, didn't we?

Paul JeffreyHost

1:04

I think you dragged me along a bit, didn't you?

1:06

[laughs]

Jan CamplingGuest

1:07

[laughs] That's usually the way of it.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:09

[laughs]

Paul JeffreyHost

1:09

Can, can you remember me and Tom being in your class, Jan?

Jan CamplingGuest

1:11

I can.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:12

I can particularly remember complimenting Tom on his arms, actually, when we did the arm exercise.

1:17

Oh, yes.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:17

Yeah.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:17

[laughs]

1:17

I think someone took a photo of me as well halfway through that.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:20

Absolutely.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:20

You, you didn't get away without being publicized as being-

1:23

[laughs]

Jan CamplingGuest

1:23

... part of the class, which was very nice.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:25

Yes, I can remember, and I'm so glad that you both took the time to experience that.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:30

It's really rewarding when people join in-

1:32

Mm

Jan CamplingGuest

1:32

... and enjoy it.

Paul JeffreyHost

1:33

I think the thing about weekenders, there's always an opportunity to do something different.

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Remembering Jan's Ballet Class at the Weekender0:44 – 1:53

Paul JeffreyHost

0:44

Aw.

Paul JeffreyHost

0:45

So I've danced with Jan for quite a few years, but never knew she was a ballet teacher.

Paul JeffreyHost

0:51

Then I was at a Revolution dance weekender with Tom, and we saw Jan was doing a ballet class.

0:58

Yeah, and I said to you, Paul, "Look at this in the program.

1:02

We're gonna have to try this out." So we did, didn't we?

Paul JeffreyHost

1:04

I think you dragged me along a bit, didn't you?

1:06

[laughs]

Jan CamplingGuest

1:07

[laughs] That's usually the way of it.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:09

[laughs]

Paul JeffreyHost

1:09

Can, can you remember me and Tom being in your class, Jan?

Jan CamplingGuest

1:11

I can.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:12

I can particularly remember complimenting Tom on his arms, actually, when we did the arm exercise.

1:17

Oh, yes.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:17

Yeah.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:17

[laughs]

1:17

I think someone took a photo of me as well halfway through that.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:20

Absolutely.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:20

You, you didn't get away without being publicized as being-

1:23

[laughs]

Jan CamplingGuest

1:23

... part of the class, which was very nice.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:25

Yes, I can remember, and I'm so glad that you both took the time to experience that.

Jan CamplingGuest

1:30

It's really rewarding when people join in-

1:32

Mm

Jan CamplingGuest

1:32

... and enjoy it.

Paul JeffreyHost

1:33

I think the thing about weekenders, there's always an opportunity to do something different.

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