Date: September 22nd 2008
modernjive.com Newsletter
- September 2008
"Any problem in the world can be solved by dancing." James Brown
* The Modern Jive Timeline
The most detailed record ever of how Ceroc and Le Roc developed into a worldwide phenomenon.
* New or Moved Clubs
* Double Trouble Workshop in West Drayton
With champions John & Karen Sweeney, on October 5th
* Weekenders, Holidays and Competitions
Lots of weekenders happening in October, plus competitions:
Australasian Open Modern Jive Championships - Sydney - September 27
BritRock 2008 - Brighton - October 11
Ceroc Scotland Championships 2008 - Edinburgh - October 18
Midlands Ceroc Champs 2008 - Stoke-on-Trent - November 15
* Dance DVDs
* Information Sources
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Information provided by event organizers - please confirm or discuss details with them!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please Help Me Keep The Maps Up To Date!
Please let me know of any errors in the maps at http://www.modernjive.com for your area.
The feedback I am getting says that they are a great way to finding new places to dance during the week.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Modern Jive Timeline
The first draft is now at http://www.modernjive.com/history/timeline.html.
Please help by sending me updates, additions, corrections, key dates, memories, images and anything else you think would enhance this major work.
If you have old photos or other material that you can't scan, please contact me and I will arrange with you to get them scanned.
Please contact me at john@modernjive.com if you can help.
I hope you enjoy the Modern Jive Timeline.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New or Moved Clubs
Germany:
Munich - M-Jive
From Jolyon: “So, my local brand of modern jive, which I'm calling M-Jive (has a nice double meaning for Munich, where I'm starting out) kicks off with 5 taster sessions during September, and then - so far confirmed - 2 regular nights (Monday and Tuesday) beginning 13/14 October, both in very nice bar/clubs...at opposite ends of the town.”
http://www.m-jive.de
Munich - Swing and the City
Jolyon tells me that the Friday 'Roc' class is also Modern Jive.
http://www.swingandthecity.de
- - - - - - -
UK:
Added to the UK maps at http://www.modernjive.com since the last newsletter:
Brentwood - Ceroc Nights
Every Thursday at the Club House, Herongate Athletic Football Club, Billericay Road, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3PS
http://www.cerocnights.com
Bourne - UK Smoooth
Every Monday at Bourne Corn Exchange, Abbey Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9EF
http://www.uk-smoooth.co.uk
Cambridge – Ceroc Central
Every Wednesday at The Cambridge Motel, London Road (A10), Shepreth, nr Royston, Herts. SG8 6QT
http://www.ceroccentral.com
Cirencester – Ceroc Live
Every Friday at the Phoenix Centre, Beeches Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1BN
http://www.ceroclive.com
Denbigh - Strictly Modern Jive
Every Tuesday at Denbigh Town Hall, Crown Lane, Denbigh, Wales LL16 3TB
http://www.strictlymodernjive.org
Hastings - South Coast Dance
Every Thursday at Harleys Social Club, 190 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonards-On-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex TN38 8BL
http://www.southcoast-dance.co.uk
Kentish Town – Ceroc London
Every Tuesday at Expressions Studio, 39/51 Highgate Road, London NW5 1RT
http://www.ceroclondon.com
Morpeth - Leroc North
Every Thursday at Wansbeck Riverside Social Club, High Stanners, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1QL
But recent flooding in Morpeth means it is closed while they find an alternate venue
http://www.lerocnorth.co.uk
Newbury - Dance Envy
Every Tuesday at Liberty Ballroom, New Greenham Park, Newbury RG19 6HW
info@danceenvy.com
Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Leroc North
Every Monday at Dance City, Temple street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 4BR
http://www.lerocnorth.co.uk
Norwich – Ceroc Fusion
Every Monday at the Wild Stallion Dance Ranch, 193 Plumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 4AB
http://www.cerocfusion.co.uk
Norwich – Ceroc Fusion
Every Tuesday at Wensum Valley Hotel, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6HP
http://www.cerocfusion.co.uk
Norwich – Ceroc Fusion
Every Thursday at The Talk, Oak Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 3BP
http://www.cerocfusion.co.uk
Norwich – Foot-loose
Every Monday at the Royal British Legion Club, Aylsham Road, Norwich NR3 2HF
http://www.foot-loose.org.uk
Oxford – Jive+
Every Sunday at The Rover Sports & Social Club, Empress Ballroom, Roman Way, Horspath Rd, Cowley, Oxon OX4 6NL
Smooth Jive with national champs Simon & Nicole
http://www.jiveplus.com
Swindon – Ceroc Live
Park South Community Centre, Cranmore Avenue, Swindon, Wilts SN3 2ES
http://www.ceroclive.com
Warminster – Ceroc Live
Every Monday at The Assembly Hall, Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wilts. BA12 8LB
http://www.ceroclive.com
Wrexham - Strictly Modern Jive
Every Monday at Llay British Legion, Watts Dyke, Llay, Wrexham, Wales LL12 0RL
http://www.strictlymodernjive.org
York - EC2Jive
Every Wednesday at The Folk Hall, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ
http://www.ec2jivedance.co.uk
--------------------------------
New Freestyle Clubs:
Wetherby – Dr. Chill Dance Co
"Chilled Sunday" freestyles at The Engine Shed every last Sunday of the month - a cool mix of Smooth Jive, Chilled Latin, Rhythm 'n' Blues, WCS and Tango Fusion.
http://www.drchill.co.uk/
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Double Trouble Workshop in West Drayton
John & Karen Sweeney will be teaching you how to dance with one leader and two followers on Sunday October 5th.
This four-hour workshop covers all the basics, plus how to lead and follow a wide range of moves including double seducers.
Double Trouble is challenging for the men, but ladies also find lots to learn: left-handed moves; working stylishly with another lady; filling the gaps; new signals; choreographed moves; etc.
The emphasis is on lead-and-follow so most of the moves can be used easily in freestyle. No previous experience of Double Trouble is required, but you should be able to dance Intermediate Modern Jive moves well.
The workshop covers
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Weekenders, Holidays and Competitions
Weekenders
New Weekender dates from Jive Addiction and Ceroc - check their Web sites for the details!
Lots happening in October!
Get out and dance:
Rebel Yell 2008 - 4 October 2008 - Woking, England
Dance Holiday - 4-11 October 2008 - Mallorca, Spain
Ceroc Breeze - 10-13 October 2008 - Brean Sands, Somerset, England
JiveTime Spree Jive Weekend - 10-13 October 2008 - Hayling Island, Hampshire, England
Easy Dance Weekender - 17-19 October 2008 - Scarborough, England
Day of Workshops - 18 October 2008 - Northwich, England
Modern Jive Dance Cruise - 18-25 October 2008 - Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Simply Ceroc 2008 - 24-27 October 2008 - Wellington, New Zealand
Details and links at modernjive.com.
-----------------------------------
Competitions
Still time to compete in 2008! Whether you wish to join in or just watch all the fabulous dancers, these are great events:
Australasian Open Modern Jive Championships - Sydney - September 27
The Ceroc Australia Dance Company Modern Jive Dance Championships 2008, including the VII Australian Masters.
This annual event increases in popularity every year, with competitors from all around Australia as well as overseas.
The latest innovation, this year, has been the introduction of the 'People's Choice Competition', which replaces the Showcase section, offering, approximately, $3,000 in prizes.
With this new innovation, the roll of the Spectators has increased in importance. YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Yes, you will be able to vote for your favourite dancers and be part of the selection process. Judges will be making comments and voting for their favourite couples too. The Spectator vote is worth 50% and the Judges' vote is also worth 50%.
Competitors at all levels of modern jive, from almost raw beginner to the very best of dance masters compete to take the Australian titles. These Championships are open to competitors from all over the world.
As well as the competitive element, the Championships day is also a fabulous spectator event for competitor supporters, friends, family as well as regular dance enthusiasts. Starting at approx 3pm and running through 'til late, the North Sydney Leagues Club provides us with fabulous supporting amenities and numerous bars, bistros and restaurants.
There will also be plenty of time for freestyle dancing on the day.
Details at http://www.cerocaustralia.com.au/champs/
-----------------------------------
BritRock 2008 - Brighton - October 11
From Sarah:
BritRock - What You Said
"I've been to all the jive competitions - BritRock has the best competition music by far"
"I'm having a brilliant day"
"It's a good friendly atmosphere, isn't it?"
"Just got in from a great evening. Thanks to all for my lovely dances (I had lots of them)"
"It was a great day all round...The competition seemed to be very well organised"
"Well done to everyone who competed and helped with the organising, I'm really glad I made the trip down!"
BritRock Ball - Friday 10th October - 8pm until 1am
Icebreaker with your host ‘Sarah’ at 8.25pm, at 9pm straight into the sounds of Sarah’s exclusive House Band RetrOactive, the fabulous 11 piece band with West End music Director ‘Simon Pickering’. The music is Latin, Swing, Rock, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Pop and Rat Pack the perfect opportunity to try out the floor, soak up the buzzing atmosphere and observe the opposition
Competition Day - Saturday 11th October - from Noon
Competitions will run throughout the afternoon and early evening, finishing around 8.30pm with the awards. Your mid afternoon Guest BritRock Host is 'Charles Shirvell' associate Director of 'Chicago' in the west End. There will be regular slots of freestyle music for everyone interspersed throughout the competition rounds. Entry is £20 per person (if booked in advance £25 otd) and included entry to the Apres Comp Freestyle.
The Big Day boasts Nine Titles along with over £3000 in prize money up for grabs.
New for 2008 is the Youth Freestyle category and West Coast Swing.
Trade Stands
There are stands available for any traders that believe they have an interesting product or service that could enhance the BritRock week-end. Contact us on
01323 723161 or mobile 0771 24 979 34.
More details at http://www.modernjive.biz/britrockcompetition.
Contact BritRock (sara@modernjive.biz) for more information and details of special rates for accommodation.
---------------------------------------
Ceroc Scotland Championships 2008 - Edinburgh - October 18
Ceroc in Scotland are proud to announce the 7th Scottish Championships in aid of The Aberlour Child Care Trust.
Aberlour works in Scotland with and for children, young people and families who need additional support, to promote their development
and well being:
This is a dance event you really do not want to miss! There will be over twelve hours of non-stop dancing, entertainment and fun and whether you are coming along to compete, to freestyle or just to watch, you are guaranteed a great day out.
The MacRobert Pavilion is a fabulous venue, right next door to Edinburgh Airport. Doors open at 11am and the Competition kicks off at 12 noon sharp. Food and drink will be available to keep you going throughout the day and into the evening.
As in previous events, the competitions will be running throughout the day with the chance to take part in various categories or watch some fabulous dancing, with plenty of freestyle dancing for everyone in between.
Details at http://www.cerocscotland.com
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Midlands Ceroc Champs 2008 - Stoke-on-Trent - November 15
The Magnificent Kings Hall Stoke-on-Trent is the venue.
The day will kick off with the first round of the ‘Lucky Dip’ Competition at 11.30am and from thereon it is a full day of non-stop dancing, entertainment, fun and competition until midnight.
We have eight competiton categories this year for all levels of experience and we have a ‘top-drawer’ panel of judges who will spend the day deliberating over just who has that Ceroc ‘X-Factor’ in each of the categories.
You, meanwhile, can just revel in the excitement of the day.
A fully licensed bar is open for the duration of the day, there are male and female changing facilities and a fast food servery on site. Footwear and clothing stalls will be available, plus photographers to record the whole day and onsite massage facilities.
Whether you come along to compete, freestyle, spectate or just socialise you are guaranteed….. a FANTASTIC DANCE EXPERIENCE!
New for 2008: "Junior Freestyle" Trophy (under 18s only)
Details at http://www.cerocmidlands.co.uk/midlandschamps.htm.
---------------------------------------
2009 Dates
I haven't started listing 2009 events at modernjive.com yet, but if you have a favourite holiday then check the company's Web site for details of their 2009 plans. Some events like Ceroc Swish are already sold out!
Note to organisers:
Is your event listed at modernjive.com? If not, please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description).
(But please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!)
We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see the bottom of this note for a list).
Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.
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Dance DVDs
Jango DVD Reduced to £20
Click on the image to get this great DVD - buy online from modernjive.com
Add a touch of drama and class to your Modern Jive with this exclusive workshop DVD!
-----------------------------------
New: Steve Lampert DVD - Blues - Signature Moves - Baby Aerials
Steve has been competing for four years and has been place six times at the highest level. He has also won several Aerials and Blues categories over this time, as well as Lucky Dip / Dance With A Stranger events.
Steve is best known for his musicality, smooth style and sense of fun on the dance floor, together with the shownmanship that makes watching him an experience in itself.
This DVD contains some of the Blues for which Steve is so well known, as well as some of his favourite "Signature" moves, including some dips and drops, and a few "baby" Aerials.
You can now buy it from modernjive.com
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Choose from over 30 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Double Trouble and Weekenders. Details of all these great DVDs are at http://www.modernjive.com
Club Organisers: Price reduction: Please note that the packs of 10 Beginner DVDs (for only £74) and 10 Modern Jive Toolkits (for only £104) can be purchased on the Web site - down at the bottom of the list of DVDs.
Note: You can pay online (credit card/debit card/PayPal)
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Modern Jive Freestyle and Workshop Information Sources
Worldwide: Lists of Dance Weekends, Dance Holidays, Modern Jive Clubs across the UK and around the world at http://www.modernjive.com
UK Jive: Jon White's site at http://www.uk-jive.co.uk has class and event listing for the whole of the UK. The information is provided by the dance organizations - if you run one make sure you have your information on the site!
Bristol (and surrounding area): http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/
Kent, Surry & Sussex: Jive Hive - http://www.jivehive.co.uk
Kingdom of Dance: As well as a great selection of shoes, the site also has a dance diary at http://www.kingdomofdance.co.uk/
London & the South Coast: Lynda's List - http://www.lyndaslist.com/
Midlands: contact Wes on Wes@jivestyle.co.uk or 07973 254195 for a monthly listing of what's on
SalsaJive: http://www.salsajive.co.uk/ has a goal to bring comprehensive, up-to-date and independent listings of clubs/classes, special events, news and more, for the UK. The site is free to use and is run by dancers, for dancers.
South Wales & surrounding area: http://www.planetleroc.biz for information and events
South West: http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/
Southern UK Jivers Calendar: http://www.southernjive.co.uk
Forums:
Ceroc Scotland Forum
LeRoc in Bristol Forum
UK Jive Forum
Are there any more Modern Jive information sources that I should list here?
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Happy dancing,
John
John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com http://www.modernjive.com
"Any problem in the world can be solved by dancing." James Brown
* The Modern Jive Timeline
The most detailed record ever of how Ceroc and Le Roc developed into a worldwide phenomenon.
* New or Moved Clubs
* Double Trouble Workshop in West Drayton
With champions John & Karen Sweeney, on October 5th
* Weekenders, Holidays and Competitions
Lots of weekenders happening in October, plus competitions:
Australasian Open Modern Jive Championships - Sydney - September 27
BritRock 2008 - Brighton - October 11
Ceroc Scotland Championships 2008 - Edinburgh - October 18
Midlands Ceroc Champs 2008 - Stoke-on-Trent - November 15
* Dance DVDs
* Information Sources
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Information provided by event organizers - please confirm or discuss details with them!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please Help Me Keep The Maps Up To Date!
Please let me know of any errors in the maps at http://www.modernjive.com for your area.
The feedback I am getting says that they are a great way to finding new places to dance during the week.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Modern Jive Timeline
The first draft is now at http://www.modernjive.com/history/timeline.html.
- Pictures of the Ceroc and LeRoc cabaret teams in the early 1980s.
- Details of how the dance grew and spread.
- Key dates and images from nearly 30 years of dancing.
- Insights from key people.
Please help by sending me updates, additions, corrections, key dates, memories, images and anything else you think would enhance this major work.
If you have old photos or other material that you can't scan, please contact me and I will arrange with you to get them scanned.
Please contact me at john@modernjive.com if you can help.
I hope you enjoy the Modern Jive Timeline.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New or Moved Clubs
Germany:
Munich - M-Jive
From Jolyon: “So, my local brand of modern jive, which I'm calling M-Jive (has a nice double meaning for Munich, where I'm starting out) kicks off with 5 taster sessions during September, and then - so far confirmed - 2 regular nights (Monday and Tuesday) beginning 13/14 October, both in very nice bar/clubs...at opposite ends of the town.”
http://www.m-jive.de
Munich - Swing and the City
Jolyon tells me that the Friday 'Roc' class is also Modern Jive.
http://www.swingandthecity.de
- - - - - - -
UK:
Added to the UK maps at http://www.modernjive.com since the last newsletter:
Brentwood - Ceroc Nights
Every Thursday at the Club House, Herongate Athletic Football Club, Billericay Road, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3PS
http://www.cerocnights.com
Bourne - UK Smoooth
Every Monday at Bourne Corn Exchange, Abbey Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9EF
http://www.uk-smoooth.co.uk
Cambridge – Ceroc Central
Every Wednesday at The Cambridge Motel, London Road (A10), Shepreth, nr Royston, Herts. SG8 6QT
http://www.ceroccentral.com
Cirencester – Ceroc Live
Every Friday at the Phoenix Centre, Beeches Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1BN
http://www.ceroclive.com
Denbigh - Strictly Modern Jive
Every Tuesday at Denbigh Town Hall, Crown Lane, Denbigh, Wales LL16 3TB
http://www.strictlymodernjive.org
Hastings - South Coast Dance
Every Thursday at Harleys Social Club, 190 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonards-On-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex TN38 8BL
http://www.southcoast-dance.co.uk
Kentish Town – Ceroc London
Every Tuesday at Expressions Studio, 39/51 Highgate Road, London NW5 1RT
http://www.ceroclondon.com
Morpeth - Leroc North
Every Thursday at Wansbeck Riverside Social Club, High Stanners, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1QL
But recent flooding in Morpeth means it is closed while they find an alternate venue
http://www.lerocnorth.co.uk
Newbury - Dance Envy
Every Tuesday at Liberty Ballroom, New Greenham Park, Newbury RG19 6HW
info@danceenvy.com
Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Leroc North
Every Monday at Dance City, Temple street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 4BR
http://www.lerocnorth.co.uk
Norwich – Ceroc Fusion
Every Monday at the Wild Stallion Dance Ranch, 193 Plumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 4AB
http://www.cerocfusion.co.uk
Norwich – Ceroc Fusion
Every Tuesday at Wensum Valley Hotel, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6HP
http://www.cerocfusion.co.uk
Norwich – Ceroc Fusion
Every Thursday at The Talk, Oak Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 3BP
http://www.cerocfusion.co.uk
Norwich – Foot-loose
Every Monday at the Royal British Legion Club, Aylsham Road, Norwich NR3 2HF
http://www.foot-loose.org.uk
Oxford – Jive+
Every Sunday at The Rover Sports & Social Club, Empress Ballroom, Roman Way, Horspath Rd, Cowley, Oxon OX4 6NL
Smooth Jive with national champs Simon & Nicole
http://www.jiveplus.com
Swindon – Ceroc Live
Park South Community Centre, Cranmore Avenue, Swindon, Wilts SN3 2ES
http://www.ceroclive.com
Warminster – Ceroc Live
Every Monday at The Assembly Hall, Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wilts. BA12 8LB
http://www.ceroclive.com
Wrexham - Strictly Modern Jive
Every Monday at Llay British Legion, Watts Dyke, Llay, Wrexham, Wales LL12 0RL
http://www.strictlymodernjive.org
York - EC2Jive
Every Wednesday at The Folk Hall, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ
http://www.ec2jivedance.co.uk
--------------------------------
New Freestyle Clubs:
Wetherby – Dr. Chill Dance Co
"Chilled Sunday" freestyles at The Engine Shed every last Sunday of the month - a cool mix of Smooth Jive, Chilled Latin, Rhythm 'n' Blues, WCS and Tango Fusion.
http://www.drchill.co.uk/
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Double Trouble Workshop in West Drayton
John & Karen Sweeney will be teaching you how to dance with one leader and two followers on Sunday October 5th.
This four-hour workshop covers all the basics, plus how to lead and follow a wide range of moves including double seducers.
Double Trouble is challenging for the men, but ladies also find lots to learn: left-handed moves; working stylishly with another lady; filling the gaps; new signals; choreographed moves; etc.
The emphasis is on lead-and-follow so most of the moves can be used easily in freestyle. No previous experience of Double Trouble is required, but you should be able to dance Intermediate Modern Jive moves well.
The workshop covers
- the basic principles
- lots of simple moves for freestyle
- some more challenging moves for you to work on.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weekenders, Holidays and Competitions
Weekenders
New Weekender dates from Jive Addiction and Ceroc - check their Web sites for the details!
Lots happening in October!
Get out and dance:
Rebel Yell 2008 - 4 October 2008 - Woking, England
Dance Holiday - 4-11 October 2008 - Mallorca, Spain
Ceroc Breeze - 10-13 October 2008 - Brean Sands, Somerset, England
JiveTime Spree Jive Weekend - 10-13 October 2008 - Hayling Island, Hampshire, England
Easy Dance Weekender - 17-19 October 2008 - Scarborough, England
Day of Workshops - 18 October 2008 - Northwich, England
Modern Jive Dance Cruise - 18-25 October 2008 - Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Simply Ceroc 2008 - 24-27 October 2008 - Wellington, New Zealand
Details and links at modernjive.com.
-----------------------------------
Competitions
Still time to compete in 2008! Whether you wish to join in or just watch all the fabulous dancers, these are great events:
Australasian Open Modern Jive Championships - Sydney - September 27
The Ceroc Australia Dance Company Modern Jive Dance Championships 2008, including the VII Australian Masters.
This annual event increases in popularity every year, with competitors from all around Australia as well as overseas.
The latest innovation, this year, has been the introduction of the 'People's Choice Competition', which replaces the Showcase section, offering, approximately, $3,000 in prizes.
With this new innovation, the roll of the Spectators has increased in importance. YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Yes, you will be able to vote for your favourite dancers and be part of the selection process. Judges will be making comments and voting for their favourite couples too. The Spectator vote is worth 50% and the Judges' vote is also worth 50%.
Competitors at all levels of modern jive, from almost raw beginner to the very best of dance masters compete to take the Australian titles. These Championships are open to competitors from all over the world.
As well as the competitive element, the Championships day is also a fabulous spectator event for competitor supporters, friends, family as well as regular dance enthusiasts. Starting at approx 3pm and running through 'til late, the North Sydney Leagues Club provides us with fabulous supporting amenities and numerous bars, bistros and restaurants.
There will also be plenty of time for freestyle dancing on the day.
Details at http://www.cerocaustralia.com.au/champs/
-----------------------------------
BritRock 2008 - Brighton - October 11
From Sarah:
BritRock - What You Said
"I've been to all the jive competitions - BritRock has the best competition music by far"
"I'm having a brilliant day"
"It's a good friendly atmosphere, isn't it?"
"Just got in from a great evening. Thanks to all for my lovely dances (I had lots of them)"
"It was a great day all round...The competition seemed to be very well organised"
"Well done to everyone who competed and helped with the organising, I'm really glad I made the trip down!"
BritRock Ball - Friday 10th October - 8pm until 1am
Icebreaker with your host ‘Sarah’ at 8.25pm, at 9pm straight into the sounds of Sarah’s exclusive House Band RetrOactive, the fabulous 11 piece band with West End music Director ‘Simon Pickering’. The music is Latin, Swing, Rock, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Pop and Rat Pack the perfect opportunity to try out the floor, soak up the buzzing atmosphere and observe the opposition
Competition Day - Saturday 11th October - from Noon
Competitions will run throughout the afternoon and early evening, finishing around 8.30pm with the awards. Your mid afternoon Guest BritRock Host is 'Charles Shirvell' associate Director of 'Chicago' in the west End. There will be regular slots of freestyle music for everyone interspersed throughout the competition rounds. Entry is £20 per person (if booked in advance £25 otd) and included entry to the Apres Comp Freestyle.
The Big Day boasts Nine Titles along with over £3000 in prize money up for grabs.
New for 2008 is the Youth Freestyle category and West Coast Swing.
Trade Stands
There are stands available for any traders that believe they have an interesting product or service that could enhance the BritRock week-end. Contact us on
01323 723161 or mobile 0771 24 979 34.
More details at http://www.modernjive.biz/britrockcompetition.
Contact BritRock (sara@modernjive.biz) for more information and details of special rates for accommodation.
---------------------------------------
Ceroc Scotland Championships 2008 - Edinburgh - October 18
Ceroc in Scotland are proud to announce the 7th Scottish Championships in aid of The Aberlour Child Care Trust.
Aberlour works in Scotland with and for children, young people and families who need additional support, to promote their development
and well being:
- Working with young people
- Children and families affected by disability
- Children and families affected by drugs and alcohol
- Parenting and young children’s development
This is a dance event you really do not want to miss! There will be over twelve hours of non-stop dancing, entertainment and fun and whether you are coming along to compete, to freestyle or just to watch, you are guaranteed a great day out.
The MacRobert Pavilion is a fabulous venue, right next door to Edinburgh Airport. Doors open at 11am and the Competition kicks off at 12 noon sharp. Food and drink will be available to keep you going throughout the day and into the evening.
As in previous events, the competitions will be running throughout the day with the chance to take part in various categories or watch some fabulous dancing, with plenty of freestyle dancing for everyone in between.
Details at http://www.cerocscotland.com
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Midlands Ceroc Champs 2008 - Stoke-on-Trent - November 15
The Magnificent Kings Hall Stoke-on-Trent is the venue.
The day will kick off with the first round of the ‘Lucky Dip’ Competition at 11.30am and from thereon it is a full day of non-stop dancing, entertainment, fun and competition until midnight.
We have eight competiton categories this year for all levels of experience and we have a ‘top-drawer’ panel of judges who will spend the day deliberating over just who has that Ceroc ‘X-Factor’ in each of the categories.
You, meanwhile, can just revel in the excitement of the day.
A fully licensed bar is open for the duration of the day, there are male and female changing facilities and a fast food servery on site. Footwear and clothing stalls will be available, plus photographers to record the whole day and onsite massage facilities.
Whether you come along to compete, freestyle, spectate or just socialise you are guaranteed….. a FANTASTIC DANCE EXPERIENCE!
New for 2008: "Junior Freestyle" Trophy (under 18s only)
Details at http://www.cerocmidlands.co.uk/midlandschamps.htm.
---------------------------------------
2009 Dates
I haven't started listing 2009 events at modernjive.com yet, but if you have a favourite holiday then check the company's Web site for details of their 2009 plans. Some events like Ceroc Swish are already sold out!
Note to organisers:
Is your event listed at modernjive.com? If not, please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description).
(But please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!)
We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see the bottom of this note for a list).
Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dance DVDs
Jango DVD Reduced to £20
Click on the image to get this great DVD - buy online from modernjive.com
Add a touch of drama and class to your Modern Jive with this exclusive workshop DVD!
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New: Steve Lampert DVD - Blues - Signature Moves - Baby Aerials
Steve has been competing for four years and has been place six times at the highest level. He has also won several Aerials and Blues categories over this time, as well as Lucky Dip / Dance With A Stranger events.
Steve is best known for his musicality, smooth style and sense of fun on the dance floor, together with the shownmanship that makes watching him an experience in itself.
This DVD contains some of the Blues for which Steve is so well known, as well as some of his favourite "Signature" moves, including some dips and drops, and a few "baby" Aerials.
You can now buy it from modernjive.com
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Choose from over 30 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Double Trouble and Weekenders. Details of all these great DVDs are at http://www.modernjive.com
Club Organisers: Price reduction: Please note that the packs of 10 Beginner DVDs (for only £74) and 10 Modern Jive Toolkits (for only £104) can be purchased on the Web site - down at the bottom of the list of DVDs.
Note: You can pay online (credit card/debit card/PayPal)
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Modern Jive Freestyle and Workshop Information Sources
Worldwide: Lists of Dance Weekends, Dance Holidays, Modern Jive Clubs across the UK and around the world at http://www.modernjive.com
UK Jive: Jon White's site at http://www.uk-jive.co.uk has class and event listing for the whole of the UK. The information is provided by the dance organizations - if you run one make sure you have your information on the site!
Bristol (and surrounding area): http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/
Kent, Surry & Sussex: Jive Hive - http://www.jivehive.co.uk
Kingdom of Dance: As well as a great selection of shoes, the site also has a dance diary at http://www.kingdomofdance.co.uk/
London & the South Coast: Lynda's List - http://www.lyndaslist.com/
Midlands: contact Wes on Wes@jivestyle.co.uk or 07973 254195 for a monthly listing of what's on
SalsaJive: http://www.salsajive.co.uk/ has a goal to bring comprehensive, up-to-date and independent listings of clubs/classes, special events, news and more, for the UK. The site is free to use and is run by dancers, for dancers.
South Wales & surrounding area: http://www.planetleroc.biz for information and events
South West: http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/
Southern UK Jivers Calendar: http://www.southernjive.co.uk
Forums:
Ceroc Scotland Forum
LeRoc in Bristol Forum
UK Jive Forum
Are there any more Modern Jive information sources that I should list here?
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Happy dancing,
John
John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com http://www.modernjive.com
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