When you get addicted to dance you want to be able to enjoy lots of different forms, and there are many that are related to Ceroc, often under the name of "Jive" or "Swing". This website is for friends and dancers who want quick access to interesting links and information on these dance-related activities in Scotland, as well as links to main sites in London (especially for those who want to take advantage of some of the dance tuition south of the border).

I like blending other forms of dance into Ceroc. My personal favourites for this are aerial moves, dips and drops, "Blues" and "Dirty Dancing". Only basic aerials and drops, that can be attempted by anyone, are taught in Ceroc classes. The more adventurous dancer may want to take additional workshops.

Aerials are special moves involving jumps and throws and add a spectacular touch to a jive routine. If you intend to include aerials in your dancing, it's best, for safety's sake, to practice the particular move in slow motion first with the partner you will be dancing it with. The bigger aerials are not suitable for social dancing (unless you want to make yourself unpopular very quickly!) but the smaller jumps can often be practiced without danger to other dancers. The principle teachers of aerial moves in the UK include Andy and Rena of Jump 'n' Jive, who run regular weekend classes on a wide number of aerial moves together with extensive instruction in the necessary safety precautions.

Dips and Drops are a category of moves that can add much grace and elegance to a dance routine. As the drops usually involve the lady's head swaying toward the floor, she should remember that she can always say "no"! If the lady doesn't feel comfortable and confident doing a particular drop with that partner, even if he is an experienced dancer, it is quite OK for her to refuse to do the move, even in the middle of a dance - after all - it's her head that gets damaged if anything goes wrong! Some of the principle teachers of Drops are Peter and Maria of Drop-in-n-Jive who do regular workshops at different locations throughout the year.

Blues is a form of dance currently enjoying a resurgence. Principally researched and taught by Nina and Nigel of Jump 'n' Jive, Blues allows for slow, atmospheric dancing with sizzling (and sometimes spectacular) flourishes and tempo changes.

Dirty Dancing refers to dance moves and styles popularised by the movie of the same name. It includes many romantic and sexy moves but avoiding tackiness. Dirty Dancing teachers in the UK include Nina and Nigel of Jump 'n' Jive. There is also a training video available called "Swayze Dancing", taught by Patrick Swayze (a dancer of many years experience before he entered movies) and his mother, a world-famous choreographer and dance instructor.


There are many, many dance styles and no one dancer can learn all of them, but at Ceroc you will find a friendly atmosphere to practice all modern jive related dance, expert tuition and help and encouragement while you learn. Because Ceroc is a franchise and a business (unlike many dance classes) it is able to provide a reliable and consistent form of instruction across the country. Every Ceroc night has the same format and, once you have mastered a few basic steps, you will find it easy to join in at almost any major city at least one night of the week. In London, Ceroc is on every weekday evening as well as weekend parties. Edinburgh has three nights of Ceroc a week with weekend, monthly parties and additional venues within easy reach. Ceroc has also been the stepping stone for many people who now enjoy one of the many similar dance forms - although Ceroc is quite distinct, the newtork of friendship amongst dancers spreads beyond the borders of any one style.




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Jivers in the Edinburgh and surrounding area may wish to subscribe to the Dancers' List (hard copy only). This is a list of dancers' phone numbers and e-mail addresses for extramural dance activities. It is mainly South East Scotland and mainly French jivers. If you want to be on the list and also be entitled to get a copy, or to change the details, contact Chris on Email: jive@gateway.to

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