Does Ceroc music deserve its bad reputation?
Does ceroc music deserve its poor reputation, and is there really a difference between ceroc and independent modern jive music
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Filling the ceroc dance funnel – getting and retaining dancers
We all come to ceroc or modern jive via different routes. Some have danced forever but want to try something new, or a friend has asked them to come along for moral support. Others have never danced but have been inspired by a tv show, or theatre performance or have even seen a display at…
Why is modern jive dance / ceroc good for you
When I used to help out on the door at a Ceroc venue, we quite often had beginners coming through the door and asking how quickly they would lose weight and whether doing modern jive would get them fit. I always used to say that dance can count toward exercise goals, and can help weight…
9 things I didn’t know before Ceroc
When you first start a dance class, if it’s a new style to you, you’re never sure what it’s going to be like. I was 2 years into salsa before someone there tried to get me to a modern jive class. I went along thinking it might be fun, but really didn’t enjoy it. My…
Milton Keynes Kings Centre ceroc class review
One of the reasons I love where I live is because it’s so easy and quick to drive to a lot of places. Within an hour I can be in about 7 counties. So while there are no modern jive classes in my nearest towns, with a 45 minute drive I can be at any…
The A-Z of modern jive dance – an introduction
For those new to modern jive, here’s a simple A-Z of modern jive. Hopefully it’ll provide a guide and glossary on what to expect once you start to dance. Arm-ography – with modern jive being a fusion of many dance styles, and being a partner dance, connection through the arms tends to be the main method…
Think before you speak while social dancing
Some people think it’s a terrible habit to chat away on the dance floor. But does it really matter? Generally it doesn’t bother me. Modern jive (and west coast swing) is a social dance after all. I think it’s good to get to know the people you’re dancing with week in week out. However there…
