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You have discovered a partner dance here which is fun and easy to learn.
For people of all ages, this is a great way to get out and meet people
while having fun and getting fit. You will be dancing after the first class, it's that easy!!!
Ceroc Australia Dance Company teaches modern jive - a funky and eye-catching partner dance generally done to top forties, nightclub, blues and swing music, etc. You can dance it at parties, nightclubs, on the street or just about anywhere!
A Ceroc evening provides a great way to meet people, have fun and keep fit.
So why is Ceroc so great?
- Complete beginners are welcome at any of our venues, every week
- You can start at any time, our classes run year round
- You're not required to purchase a contract of classes
- It's fun and easy to learn and there are complete beginners every week so you are never alone
- It's very social, a complete night out
- You don't need to bring your own partner, but you can if you wish
- Coming to class can change your life, so get up and get out and start having some real fun!
What to look at in the web site - especially for beginner dancers:
- Venues - this tells you where, when and what time all our classes are on
- Learn a Move - see an online video of a move being taught
- Events & Calendar - keeps you up to date with what's happening
- Rewards & Free Classes - how to earn yourself free classes
What to do now
Have a look at the Venues Page on our website for your nearest location. You can take a friend or come on your own. Our "Door Staff" at our venues are friendly and are there to help you. We also have "Taxi Dancers" at our venues, specially to help first time dancers.
Classes cost between $7 -$15 see our class price information for full details.
Available through the Ceroc Australia Dance Company office there's a Special First Timers Pass $14 for 2 classes where your 2nd class is valid at the same venue, the following week.
Call the office during working hours on 02 9905 2468, if you have any questions.
Read through our beginner's survival guide below, to assist you through your first class.
Ceroc Australia Dance Company will not only teach you how to dance, but will provide you with many opportunities to put your dancing into practice.
We have heaps of regular dance parties - grab a flyer at class - see if there's one near you, where you can meet lots of people and dance the night away. Details are announced at class, by email and are on our web site.
Click here to join our newsletter email list, to be kept up to date with all the Dance parties and other events.
Beginner's survival guide
It is very important to us that you enjoy your first few lessons,
but with so much new information, some of you may find it all a bit
daunting. In fact your first Beginners class is probably the hardest
class you will ever do! Please don't be afraid or embarrassed to ask
questions before or after class. Everyone was a beginner once and
nobody will mind you asking.
General Information for Everyone
A Ceroc class is meant to be fun so relax and smile. Believe it or not, it is
easier to dance if you don't try so hard!
Don't worry if you don't get all the
moves in the Beginners class - you can ask all your questions in the Learn to
Freestyle Class, which is taught just after the Beginners class and goes over
the Beginners routine again, but in a smaller group.
Footwear
Girls and guys - you need to be able to spin so no grippy soles.
Clothing
Cool comfortable clothing works best - anything too restrictive, and you will find it uncomfortable as you get hotter.
Jewellery
Jewellery would be best removed so you don't catch, gouge, or endanger anyone else with your rings, bracelets, chunky belts or even watches.
You are partner dancing, so remember:
- Fresh breath and the use of deodorant will be appreciated by all your dance partners
- Fluids are important - and water is best of all
- Guys - you may like to bring an extra shirt to change into, if you get too sweaty
The Beginners Class and After
- A Ceroc class is fun - so relax and enjoy yourself
- The Beginners Class lasts about 45 mins, followed by ...
- A Learn to Freestyle Class which lasts about 45 mins (this class takes place while the "Intermediate" class is taking place )
- When you rotate to a new partner please follow the lines
- Please come back, no matter how difficult you found the class. It gets much easier each time you come - ask anyone and they will tell you. It will take about 6 weeks to feel totally at ease, then, there will be no stopping you!
- Click here for a list of beginner moves to help you remember what you have learnt
Information for Guys
- In classes we teach you the footwork for all moves, but when you are just starting out this can be a little confusing - don't worry!
- What is really important is that you lead the girl through the moves as well as you can, footwork is not as important initially
- The secret to a good lead is to keep your hands low, around the girls waist height - it gives the girl good tension and keeps her close to you Try and stay close to your partner and take small steps - it really helps
- It's not that easy for the girls in the beginning-they have to spin & turn & they sometimes get dizzy etc
- Try and give them as much help as possible and be understanding - just have a look at what they have to do (see below)
Information for Girls
- Turning and spinning are the hardest things to do when you first start - don't worry!
- Everyone finds it hard to begin with but if you follow the 3 rules to turning and spinning (see below) you will pick it up in no time
- It really helps to take small steps in the beginning & don't step back too far, as this makes for "jerky" dancing
- Give the guy some tension (by keeping your hands low and arm bent) as it will help you to follow the guys lead more easily. Think of your hand as a communicator to the rest of your body, so if it is floppy the communication is lost. A bit of tension allows you to feel the lead
- It's not that easy for guys in the beginning - they have to lead a move, think of the next move and do footwork all at the same time
- Try and give your partner as much help as possible and be understanding - just have a look at what they have to do (see above)
Turning and Spinning
Turning and Spinning are very important in Modern Jive, but here are a few simple points to help you.
Top Turn a clockwise turn when the guy is holding onto the girl's right hand
Return an anti-clockwise turn for the girl that usually occurs at the end of a move
Spin a free turn in either direction (for both girls and guys) when there is no handhold at all.
There are just three simple rules to remember - they apply to both girls and guys.
- You spin on the foot you turn towards
- You spin with both feet together
- Afterwards, you step back on the foot that you have just spun on