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Modern Jive News August 16 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:41:00 GMT

modernjive.com Newsletter - 16th August 2008 "All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing." Molière * <a href="#Clubs">New or Moved Clubs</a>     Lots of Changes in the South * <a href="#Hol">Weekenders, Holidays and Competitions</a>        Jive Craft Bank Holiday Day of Dance        Xmas Dance & Ski Holiday * <a href="#DVD">Dance DVDs</a>        Jango DVD Reduced to £20        <big><a href="http://www.modernjive.com/videos-Jango.html"><img alt="Jango DVD" src="http://www.modernjive.com/images/Videos/Jango-Ad.jpg" style="border: 2px solid ; width: 140px; height: 110px;"></a> </big>       New: Steve Lampert DVD - Blues - Signature Moves - Baby Aerials        <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/videos-SteveLampert.html"><img alt="Steve Lampert's DVD" src="http://www.modernjive.com/images/Videos/SteveLampert-Ad.jpg" style="border: 2px solid ; width: 140px; height: 110px;"></a> <a href="http://www.modernjive.com"></a> * <a href="#info">Information Sources</a> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 <a href="http://www.modernjive.com">http://www.modernjive.com</a> for your area.  The feedback I am getting says that they are a great way to finding new places to dance during the week.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   <big><big style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><big><a name="Clubs"></a>New or Moved Clubs</big></big></big> <big><big></big></big>Lots of Changes in the South Darren & Claire are off to Canada, so 1st Move in Uckfield will be run by Steve & Julie of Jive Craft. Dance Riviera has merged with Jules Jive and is now run by Julian Hansford. Colleen and Ashley, under the name Dance Infinity, are running the Worthing class previously run by Jules Jive. Mikey’s Dance Dedication now covers Yorkshire and Kent, with new venues in Swanley (with Clem & Tracy teaching) and Ashford. Lynne and Cheryl have moved to the south-west, so Smiles in Harlow is now run by Jive Nation with Seamus teaching. Details below. - - - - - - - <big><big>UK:</big></big> Added to the UK maps at <a style="font-family: Arial;" href="http://www.modernjive.com">http://www.modernjive.com</a> since the last newsletter: Antrobus (South of Warrington) - Jivetastic! Every Monday at Antrobus Village Hall, School Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire CW9 6LB Starts Monday September 1 2008 <a href="http://www.jivetastic.com/">http://www.jivetastic.com/</a> Ashford, Kent – Dance Dedication Every Thursday at St. Simon Stock Church Hall, Brookfield Rd, Ashford, Kent TN23 4EU Starts Thursday September 18 2008 <a href="http://dancededication.co.uk/">http://dancededication.co.uk/</a> Gainsborough - JiveMania Every Thursday at The Trinity Suite, Gainsborough Trinity Supporters Club, North Street, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21 2HU <a href="http://www.jive-mania.com/">http://www.jive-mania.com/</a> Harlow – Jive Nation GSK, New Frontiers Leisure Club, Paringdon Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 4QT <a href="http://www.jivenation.co.uk/">http://www.jivenation.co.uk/</a> Herne Bay – Ceroc Kent Every Tuesday at Kings Hall, Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6BA <a href="http://www.cerockent.co.uk">http://www.cerockent.co.uk</a> Kent - Jules Jive Every Monday: Alexandra Suite St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent BR8 7BU Every Wednesday: Dance Junction, 681 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent ME1 3QJ Every Thursday: Acacia Hall Ballroom, 67a High Street, Dartford, Kent DA1 1DJ Every Thursday: Kings Hall, Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6BA <a href="http://www.evolutiondance.co.uk/">http://www.evolutiondance.co.uk/</a> London - Jive Nation Every Monday at Sugar Reef, 42-44 Great Windmill Street, London, W1D 7NB. Nearest tube is Piccadilly Circus. Every Tuesday at Tiger Tiger, 29 The Haymarket, London SW1Y 4SP. Nearest tube is Piccadilly Circus. Every Wednesday at Kensington College of Business, Wesley House, 4 Wild Court, Holborn, London WC2B 4AU. Nearest tube is Holborn. Every Thursday at Sway, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5BZ. Nearest tube is Holborn. First Firday of the Month: VIBE! at Ealing Town hall, Ealing Broadway, Ealing. Nearest Tube/Rail is Ealing Broadway. <a href="http://www.jivenation.co.uk/">http://www.jivenation.co.uk/</a> Portslade (Brighton) - Portslade Wednesday Every Wednesday at Portslade Town Hall, Victoria Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1YF 01273-453-733    <a href="mailto:ian@computerexperts.co.uk">ian@computerexperts.co.uk</a> Selby - Dance Dedication Every Wednesday at Drax Sports & Social Club, Main Road, Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire    YO8 8PQ <a href="http://dancededication.co.uk/">http://dancededication.co.uk/</a> Shoreham-By-Sea – Danceaholics Every Wednesday at Shoreham Community Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WU <a href="http://www.danceaholics.co.uk/">http://www.danceaholics.co.uk/</a> Stamford - Sara White's Jive Nites Every Wednesday at The Danish Invader, Empingham Road, Stamford, Lincs  PE9 2SX <a href="http://www.jivenites.co.uk/">http://www.jivenites.co.uk/</a> Swanley - Dance Dedication Every Tuesday at The Woodlands, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent BR8 7BT <a href="http://dancededication.co.uk/">http://dancededication.co.uk/</a> Woodmansterne, Surrey - Simply LeRoc Every Wednesday at The Old Walcountians Rugby Club, Carshalton Road, Woodmansterne SM7 3HU Starts Wednesday September 17 2008 <a href="http://www.simplyleroc.co.uk/">http://www.simplyleroc.co.uk/</a> Worthing - Dance Infinity Every Wednesday at Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, Sussex BN11 1HE <a href="http://www.dance-infinity.com/">http://www.dance-infinity.com/</a> Worthing – Rocsters Every Thursday at the Davison School, Selbourne Road, Worthing, West Sussex  BN11 2JX <a href="http://www.rocsters.com/">http://www.rocsters.com/</a> -------------------------------- New Freestyle Clubs: Crosland Music – DJ Chris French Monthly freestyles in Rugby. Complete mix of music: Modern Jive, Latin, Blues & West Coast Swing. <a href="http://www.croslandmusic.com/">http://www.croslandmusic.com/</a> <big><big style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><big></big></big></big><big><big style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><big></big></big></big> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <big><big style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><big><a name="Hol"></a>Weekenders, Holidays and Competitions</big></big></big> <big>Jive Craft Bank Holiday Day of Dance</big> Workshops, Barbecue & Tea Dance, plus Evening Freestyle Monday 25th August 2008 at Hickstead Showground, West Sussex RH17 5NU Workshops with <ul style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> <li>Steve & Julie – Jive Craft</li> <li>Lee & Claire – South Coast Dance</li> <li>John & Karen Sweeney - modernjive.com</li> </ul> Details at <a href="http://www.jivecraft.co.uk/">http://www.jivecraft.co.uk/</a> or 07515-967-689, 07751-234-928 E-mail <a href="mailto:info@jivecraft.co.uk">info@jivecraft.co.uk</a> to reserve before 23rd August - freestyle tickets available on the door subject to availability. ----------------------------------- <big>Xmas Dance & Ski Holiday</big> 21-28 December 2008 Clavier/Montgenevre, Milky Way, Italy The Ski & Rock Co. <a href="http://www.skiandrock.co.uk/">http://www.skiandrock.co.uk/</a> For full listings and links for the 30 major events still to come this year, please see <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a> If you are going on holiday, check at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a> for local clubs - as well as the countless clubs in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, there are now Modern Jive clubs in Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Spain and Dubai. They are all listed at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a>. --------------------------------------- <big>2009 Dates</big> I haven't started listing 2009 events at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a> 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! <big>Note to organisers:</big> Is your event listed at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a>?  If not, please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description). (But please check first at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a> - 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <big style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><big><big><a name="DVD"></a>Dance DVDs</big></big></big>   <big>Jango DVD Reduced to £20 <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/videos-Jango.html"><img alt="Jango DVD" src="http://www.modernjive.com/images/Videos/Jango-Ad.jpg" style="border: 2px solid ; width: 140px; height: 110px;"></a> </big>Click on the image to get this great DVD  - buy online from <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/videos-Jango.html">modernjive.com</a> Add a touch of drama and class to your Modern Jive with this exclusive workshop DVD! ----------------------------------- <big>New: Steve Lampert DVD - Blues - Signature Moves - Baby Aerials</big> <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/videos-SteveLampert.html"><img alt="Steve Lampert's DVD" src="http://www.modernjive.com/images/Videos/SteveLampert-Ad.jpg" style="border: 2px solid ; width: 140px; height: 110px;"></a> 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 <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/videos-SteveLampert.html">modernjive.com</a> <big></big>----------------------------- <big><big></big></big>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 <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">http://www.modernjive.com</a>   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) ------------------------------------------------------------- <big style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><big><big><a name="info"></a>Modern Jive Freestyle and Workshop Information Sources</big></big></big> Worldwide: Lists of Dance Weekends, Dance Holidays, Modern Jive Clubs across the UK and around the world at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com">http://www.modernjive.com</a> UK Jive: Jon White's site  at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uk-jive.co.uk">http://www.uk-jive.co.uk</a> 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): <a target="_blank" href="http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/">http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/</a> Kent, Surry & Sussex: Jive Hive - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jivehive.co.uk">http://www.jivehive.co.uk</a>   Kingdom of Dance: As well as a great selection of shoes, the site also has a dance diary at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kingdomofdance.co.uk/">http://www.kingdomofdance.co.uk/</a> London & the South Coast: Lynda's List - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lyndaslist.com/">http://www.lyndaslist.com/</a> Midlands: contact Wes on <a href="mailto:Wes@jivestyle.co.uk">Wes@jivestyle.co.uk</a> or 07973 254195 for a monthly listing of what's on   SalsaJive: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.salsajive.co.uk/">http://www.salsajive.co.uk/</a> 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: <a href="http://www.planetleroc.biz">http://www.planetleroc.biz</a> for information and events South West: <a href="http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/">http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/</a> Southern UK Jivers Calendar: <a href="http://www.southernjive.co.uk">http://www.southernjive.co.uk</a> Forums: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/"></a><a href="http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/">Ceroc Scotland Forum</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ceroc.com.au/forum"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/forum/">LeRoc in Bristol Forum </a><a href="http://forum.uk-jive.co.uk/">UK Jive Forum</a> Are there any more Modern Jive information sources that I should list here? ---------------------------------------------------------------        Happy dancing,          John John Sweeney, Dancer <a href="mailto:john@modernjive.com">john@modernjive.com</a>            <a href="http://www.modernjive.com">http://www.modernjive.com</a>

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New Modern Jive DVDs + Lady Needed For Double Trouble Workshop

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:55:00 GMT

<big><big>Lady Needed</big></big> We need one more lady for a Double Trouble Workshop on Sunday July 20th. 2pm-5pm at Hurst Green RH8 0LB - only a few minutes from J6 on the M25. If you would like a free Double Trouble workshop please call John on 07802 940 574. There are still spaces for triples as well - only £48 per triple. For full details please see <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/workshops/index.html">http://www.modernjive.com/workshops/index.html</a>  = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = <big style="font-weight: bold;"><big>New DVDs</big></big> <big>Australian Ceroc Cocktail & Just Jiving Weekenders</big> These Ceroc Australia Weekender DVDs contain dozens of classes, covering hundreds of moves, taught by some of the top teachers in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. There are classes on every topic, so you are bound to find some useful moves to add to your repertoire, or information on style, musicality, spinning or technique that will help you improve your dancing. Close moves, drops, baby aerials, Latin moves - they are all here, plus lots of fantastic new ideas to use in your dancing, whether you just want to improve your freestyle, or you are planning for cabaret or competition. <ul> <li>Australian Ceroc Cocktail Weekender 2008 DVD - 22 Workshops</li> <li>Australian Ceroc Cocktail Weekender 2006 DVD - 19 Workshops</li> <li>Australian Ceroc Cocktail Weekender 2005 DVD - 20 Workshops</li> <li>Australian Ceroc Just Jiving Weekender 2007 DVD - 21 Workshops</li> <li>Australian Ceroc Just Jiving Weekender 2006 DVD - 23 Workshops</li> </ul> Limited supply - order now. Full details with lists of workshops and teachers, plus on-line ordering, are at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.modernjive.com/videos-mark-weekender.html">http://www.modernjive.com/videos-mark-weekender.html</a>     Happy dancing        John

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Modern Jive News June 22 2008

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:45:00 GMT

modernjive.com Newsletter - 22nd June 2008 "A good education consists in knowing how to sing and dance well."  Plato * <a href="#Clubs">New or Moved Clubs</a>     Dance Birthday Parties in the Sunshine     Teacher Needed on Costa del Sol * <a href="#Ladder">The Swing Dance Ladder</a>     Recognise anyone you know? * <a href="#Workshops">Workshops from John & Karen Sweeney - book now</a>        Double Trouble - July 20th        <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE6Iu6Fh6bw"><img alt="Double Trouble Cabaret" src="http://www.modernjive.com/images/Videos/DTStills2.jpg" style="border: 2px solid ; width: 200px; height: 71px;"></a> * <a href="#Hol">Weekenders, Holidays and Competitions</a>        Four Weekenders on November 7-10th!        2009 Dates * <a href="#DVD">Dance DVDs</a>        New: Nicky Haslam's Close Moves Workshop 3 DVD * <a href="#info">Information Sources</a> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 <a href="http://www.modernjive.com">http://www.modernjive.com</a> for your area.  The feedback I am getting says that they are a great way to finding new places to dance during the week.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   <big><big style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><big><a name="Clubs"></a>New or Moved Clubs</big></big></big> <big><big>Worldwide:</big></big> Spain – Marbella: LetsDanceRoc has expanded: Tuesday: Estepona Wednesday: Benalmadena (invitation only) Thursday: Marbella Check the Web site for details: <a href="http://www.letsdanceroc.com">http://www.letsdanceroc.com</a> or contact <a href="mailto:info@letsdanceroc.com">info@letsdanceroc.com</a> Spain - Alicante: Paso a Paso Modern Jive Club has expanded: Monday: Los Arcos Avda Baleares, Torrevieja Wednesday: Bar Castilla, Lemon Tree Rd (CV895), Campo de Guardamar Sunday: Bar Castilla, Lemon Tree Rd (CV895), Campo de Guardamar +34(0)-9667-34530    +34(0)-662-541-688 (mobile)       <a href="mailto:pasoapaso@hotmail.co.uk">pasoapaso@hotmail.co.uk</a> Dance Birthday Parties in the Sunshine Fancy a weekend in the sunshine with some great dancing? Ceroc France 3rd Birthday Party Saturday 28th June, you still have time to book your Easyjet or Ryanair flights, accomodation suggestions are at <a href="http://www.cerocfrance.com/English.htm">http://www.cerocfrance.com/English.htm</a> Paso a Paso Modern Jive Club 2nd Anniversary They are making it a Black and White ball at their Los Arcos venue on Monday 8th September.  Details from <a href="mailto:pasoapaso@hotmail.co.uk">pasoapaso@hotmail.co.uk </a> Teacher Needed on Costa del Sol Michelle wants to start some Modern Jive classes in the Malaga, Nerja region of the Costa del Sol.  If you are a Modern Jive teacher in that area and are interested, please contact Michelle at michelle@tantara.me.uk - - - - - - - <big><big>UK:</big></big> Added to the UK maps at <a style="font-family: Arial;" href="http://www.modernjive.com">http://www.modernjive.com</a> since the last newsletter: Amesbury (near Salisbury) - Jivetastic Every Wednesday at the Bowman Community Centre, Shears Drive, Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7XT Starts Wednesday July 30 2008 <a href="http://www.jivetastic.co.uk/">http://www.jivetastic.co.uk/</a> Cowley - Ceroc Oxford Every Monday at The Regal, 300 Cowley Rd, Cowley, Oxford OX4 1US <a href="http://www.cerocoxford.com/">http://www.cerocoxford.com/</a> East Grinstead – Jive-Co Every Tuesday at Meridian Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT <a href="mailto:jiveco1@yahoo.co.uk">jiveco1@yahoo.co.uk</a>        07973-338-605 Solihull - JiveFever Every Wednesday at The Meadows Function Suite, Solihull Ice Rink (access through car park at rear), Hobs Moat Road, Solihull    B92 8JN Starts Wednesday July 16 2008 <a href="http://www.jivefever.com/">http://www.jivefever.com/</a> Ware – Ceroc Metro Every Tuesday at The Priory & Fletchers Lea, High Street, Ware, Herts SG12 9AL <a href="http://www.cerocmetro.com/">http://www.cerocmetro.com/</a> Wembley – Club Ceroc Every Tuesday at Brent Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 9HD <a href="http://www.clubceroc.com/">http://www.clubceroc.com/</a> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <big><big style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><big><a name="Ladder"></a>The Swing Dance Ladder</big></big></big> I reckon this applies equally well to Modern Jivers.  Recognise anyone? Lindy Hop and Blues instructor Noëlle Gray gives us her insight as to what defines the various levels of dance within the swing dance community. Beginner: Has taken one class but is still afraid of everyone and probably won't ask anyone to dance. They see better dancers and hope one day they will be half as good! Novice: Has taken a couple of classes and has started to build a knowledge base. They have started to get past the fear and are starting to watch the dancers they think are better than them to see if they can pick up some flashy or new stuff. They only try the flashy stuff on each other. They want to dance with the better dancers and when they get up the courage they feel really happy! Beginner-Intermediate: They think they know more than they actually do and as a result, try stuff that hurts their partner. They are beginning to take risks which is good, but don't have enough knowledge base to understand that moves they are trying are still probably beyond their technical level, which is very bad. These are the dancers that tell the beginners, novices and intermediates what they are doing wrong. They haven't quite developed the humility it takes to move on. Intermediate: They've realized they only know what they know and it isn't as much as they thought they knew. They keep dancing because it's still loads of fun, they have friends in the scene, and they are beginning to understand there is more technique to learn and they have enough of a knowledge base where they can discover those techniques while social dancing. They are open to feedback and while they still take risks (which is great), they do so with concern for their partner. They recognize there are subtleties in lead/follow and want to know more about them. Intermediate-Advanced: "Oh my god! If I take lessons I'll improve more! Gimmie classes! Lots and lots of classes!" OR "I know enough. I just want to have lots of fun and learn by social dancing. Boy am I lucky to have this awesome fun thing to do!" OR possibly "God, I'm bored. It used to be fun but now it's just not. Maybe I'll go learn Tango." (or possibly all of these at once) Advanced: Don't ask me. I'm not there yet! Thanks Noëlle! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <big><big style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><big><a name="Workshops"></a>Workshops from modernjive.com - book now!</big></big></big> <big style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><big><big><big><big><big>Learn Champions John & Karen Sweeney's TRADE SECRETS!</big></big></big></big></big></big> <big style="font-weight: bold;"><big><a href="http://www.modernjive.com/workshops/index.html#DTBeg">Double Trouble</a></big></big>    <big>Sunday July 20       2pm-5pm</big> Learn all the basics plus how to lead and follow a wide range of moves including double seducers. Click through to see a full description and booking details at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/workshops">http://www.modernjive.com/workshops</a>: The workshop will be held at St Agatha's Hall, Hurst Green RH8 0LB - only a few minutes from J6 on the M25. Easily accessible from Surrey, Sussex, Kent, London and elsewhere. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="25"><img style="width: 250px; height: 230px;" alt="Drop" src="http://www.modernjive.com/News/WSAlina2.jpg"> </td> <td> </td> <td width="10"> </td> <td> John and Karen Sweeney are freelance Modern Jive teachers, running workshops for countless organizations across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and America. Their successes include multiple Double Trouble championships, Aerials medallists, Jive Masters finalists, and Dance With A Stranger winner. John’s clear and detailed teaching means that you can benefit from three hours of excellent personalised tuition in a small group environment. Extend your repertoire; improve your technique; develop real style with empathy for your partner and the music - become a truly great dancer! </td> <td width="45"><img style="width: 250px; height: 230px;" alt="Flashy" src="http://www.modernjive.com/News/dt.jpg"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Or contact Karen at <a href="mailto:karen@modernjive.com">karen@modernjive.com</a> or 01233 625 362. <big><big><big>Double Trouble in Bristol</big></big></big> John & Karen will also be teaching a Double Trouble Workshop for <a href="http://lerocuk.com/">LeRoc UK</a> on Saturday 28th June from 2pm - 6pm. Contact <a href="http://lerocuk.com/">LeRoc UK</a> to book: <a href="http://lerocuk.com/">http://lerocuk.com/</a>   0845 431 3010 <big><big style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><big></big></big></big> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <big><big style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;"><big><a name="Hol"></a>Weekenders, Holidays and Competitions</big></big></big> There are now FOUR weekenders planned in England for the same weekend in November! For the weekend of November 7th to 10th you have a choice of: Ceroc Bliss @ Camber Sands, Rye Modern Jive Party Weekender @ Weymouth Rock Bottoms @ Torquay 'East Coast Jive' Weekender @ Scarborough Modern Jive has come a long way over the last 10 years to be able to support this many simultaneous events!  Congratulations to all club organisers for helping to grow this wonderful dance style! For full listings and links for the 30 major events still to come this year, please see <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a> If you are going on holiday, check at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a> for local clubs - as well as the countless clubs in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, there are now Modern Jive clubs in Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Spain and Dubai. They are all listed at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a>. --------------------------------------- <big>2009 Dates</big> I haven't started listing 2009 events at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a> 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! Here are a few I have heard about: Modern Jive ‘n’ Cruise Holiday No. 2 - Thomson Cruises and Stylz Jive Thursday 2nd July 2009 for 7 or 14 nights, visiting the Jewels of the Mediterranean: Sicily, Naples, Sardinia, Toulon, Barcelona, Majorca, Villefranche, La Spezia, Civitavecchia (for Rome), Corsica and Palamos After the fantastic success of our first jive cruise we are pleased to announce Jive Cruise No. 2 again on board their largest ship the Destiny. We can take our own music and jive the night away… every night. Please contact Derek Davies on 01625 850890 or 07810100749 or <a href="mailto:derekdavies@ukonline.co.uk">derekdavies@ukonline.co.uk</a> Modern Jive in Weymouth, The Riviera Hotel, Bowleaze Cove. April 17th-20th 2009 We are returning to this venue once again for another weekend packed full of dancing and entertainment! We will also have qualified beauticians on site offering massages, facials, manicures and much more, as well as professional photography,  shoes, clothes and jewellery stalls (where possible)  Details out soon!  Call Holly on 07970 289 108 or e-mail <a href="mailto:holly@holidayrock.co.uk">holly@holidayrock.co.uk</a> for more info. Jive Addiction - Dance Holiday 3-10 May 2009 See the Web site for details: <a href="http://www.jiveaddiction.com/">http://www.jiveaddiction.com/</a> Ceroc Swish - Norfolk 20-22nd February 2009 - SOLD OUT - But check the Web site for cancellations: <a href="http://ceroc.com/swish/">http://ceroc.com/swish/</a> <big>Note to organisers:</big> Is your event listed at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a>?  If not, please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description). (But please check first at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">modernjive.com</a> - 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <big style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><big><big><a name="DVD"></a>Dance DVDs</big></big></big>   <big>Ceroc & Modern Jive Company - Nicky Haslam - Close Workshop 3 DVD</big> This original and professional instructional DVD is designed, performed and presented by Nicky Haslam, Founder of Ceroc in Australia and 4 times Australasian Champion, partnered by Robert Winter, Australasian Open Ceroc Champion. Together, Nicky & Robert are UK Jive Masters Champions.        <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/videos-nicky-close.html#CLOSEW3"><img alt="Close Moves Workshop 3" src="http://www.modernjive.com/images/Videos/Nicky-Close-W3-thumb.jpg" style="border: 2px solid ; width: 102px; height: 150px;"></a> Also featuring Julie Gunn & Adam Niland, Senior CMJ Teachers and renowned choreographers. With detailed and easy to follow instructions, you can have fun learning some of the most popular Australian Ceroc Close Moves at your own pace Have fun while you learn Modern Jive You can now buy it from <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/videos-HowToJive.html">modernjive.com</a> <big></big>----------------------------- <big><big></big></big>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 <a href="http://www.modernjive.com/">http://www.modernjive.com</a>   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) ------------------------------------------------------------- <big style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><big><big><a name="info"></a>Modern Jive Freestyle and Workshop Information Sources</big></big></big> Worldwide: Lists of Dance Weekends, Dance Holidays, Modern Jive Clubs across the UK and around the world at <a href="http://www.modernjive.com">http://www.modernjive.com</a> UK Jive: Jon White's site  at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uk-jive.co.uk">http://www.uk-jive.co.uk</a> 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): <a target="_blank" href="http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/">http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/</a> Kent, Surry & Sussex: Jive Hive - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jivehive.co.uk">http://www.jivehive.co.uk</a>   Kingdom of Dance: As well as a great selection of shoes, the site also has a dance diary at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kingdomofdance.co.uk/">http://www.kingdomofdance.co.uk/</a> London & the South Coast: Lynda's List - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lyndaslist.com/">http://www.lyndaslist.com/</a> Midlands: contact Wes on <a href="mailto:Wes@jivestyle.co.uk">Wes@jivestyle.co.uk</a> or 07973 254195 for a monthly listing of what's on   SalsaJive: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.salsajive.co.uk/">http://www.salsajive.co.uk/</a> 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: <a href="http://www.planetleroc.biz">http://www.planetleroc.biz</a> for information and events South West: <a href="http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/">http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/</a> Southern UK Jivers Calendar: <a href="http://www.southernjive.co.uk">http://www.southernjive.co.uk</a> Forums: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/"></a><a href="http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/">Ceroc Scotland Forum</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ceroc.com.au/forum"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/forum/">LeRoc in Bristol Forum </a><a href="http://forum.uk-jive.co.uk/">UK Jive Forum</a> Are there any more Modern Jive information sources that I should list here? ---------------------------------------------------------------        Happy dancing,          John John Sweeney, Dancer <a href="mailto:john@modernjive.com">john@modernjive.com</a>            <a href="http://www.modernjive.com">http://www.modernjive.com</a>

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