I've been a DJ for over 25 years and noticed there wasn't much opportunity in North Wales to go jiving.

I know there are a lot of jivers in the area because you'll see them having a go when the music's right during the country and western night at the Wellman's Club in Llangefni. There's a bit of a cross-over between the two and I'm sure there'll be some up line-dancing during my set.

There are a few different sorts of jive. I prefer 50s teddy-boy rock'n'roll dancing, but French-style rock jiving is also popular. You can sometimes tell where someone learnt to jive by the moves they do.

There's a teacher in Reading who's taught some really distinctive moves and you can spot his pupils a mile away on the dance floor. And only jivers from Newport, Gwent, bounce around lots, sort of like kangaroos!

It's all down to having good co-ordination with your partner. I've known fantastic individual male and female jivers who've come together and been terrible. You're turning and twisting so much, you've got to be in tune with your partner.

Unfortunately, my wife and I are both disabled now so we can only join in with the slower dances, but it still doesn't stop us enjoying the music.

I've DJd all over Europe and America. There are far more bands in Europe who still play pure rock'n'roll - the difference is all in the rhythm. Some say the Rolling Stones are the best rock'n'roll band in the world, but they're not real rock'n'roll, not like we had in the 50s.

I've been at gigs where three generations of the same family have come dressed as teddy boys - it's fantastic. They come in all colours today though - that's a trend set in the 70s by bands like Showaddywaddy.

You don't have to be a jiving expert to come along. Basic jiving is very easy and I'm hoping that if a great dancer does turn up, we'll be able to arrange lessons. Mike Russell

The jive nights are every third Sunday of the month at the Wellman's Sports and Social Club, Llangefni, 7.30 to 11.30pm.