The Jive Buddies revisit the topic of dating on the dance floor, by talking about the etiquette of it, with guests Joanne and Jane. This is a frank discussion about some of the things that may be going on while you're having fun dancing.

Chapters:

• Why have so many people dated after meeting on the dance floor? [2:00]
• "Just because it's social doesn't meant it is a dating place, it's a place for everybody to meet" [7:45]
• Signals [8:15]
• Eye contact [15:25]
• "Like a love affair in 3 minutes" [15:45]
• Flirting [16:06]
• Getting to know someone [21:16]
• After a freestyle, getting a friend request on Facebook [22:58]
• Slipping into DMs [26:54]
• Setting boundaries [33:54]
• Being asked [37:44]
• Handling rejection [39:46]
• "In all walks of life, no means no" [42:50]
• Etiquette of dancing when in a relationship [43:08]
• What happens if a relationship ends? [46:18]
• Summary [52:51]
• Up next [54:05]

Listen to the previous episodes of dating, with 3 guys: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e5uA1hgjzaIcdycj3DHF8?si=YcyvQljGSEOCqgVKWFCA9w

And with Lesley: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71mZJGowcWKH4Cz7Lc9hQg?si=zDuLbF_MTeupGPdlZOkrvA

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Our guest today, Kris, was semi-paralysed due to an accident. But this is a great story of how he overcame the challenges, identifying the need for a passion, and finding dance. And wait till you hear about how he practises his Ceroc moves!

Chapters:

• What happened with his injury? [0:57]
• Losing his passion, Kris looks for a new activity to do [6:11]
• Kris tries his first Ceroc class, to avoid getting old [10:14]
• Ceroc send videos to beginners, so find out how Kris practises (hint: not with his wife) [13:59]
• How long did it take Kris to think Ceroc was his new passion? [17:48]
• Kris loved Ceroc so much, he does lots of other classes, freestyles and workshops [19:12]
• Has dancing improved Kris' flexibility? [22:53]
• Summary [27:16]
• Up next [28:34]

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The Jive Buddies have wanted to talk to Bapi for a long time and so we were at his Be In Time & Be Connected workshop to find out what the fuss was all about. This is a special episode, recorded straight after the class, in Penkridge village - it's a fascinating discussion about thoughts on the workshop and dance connections, interwoven with some of this well loved teacher's history.

Chapters:

• Bapi tells us about the workshop [1:29]
• Where did Bapi's expressive dancing come from? [5:56]
• Paul learns the difference between pressure and touch [11:51]
• Find out why Bapi got all the workshop attendees to skip around the room [16:22]
• An exercise with using an invisible string between two dancers [20:21]
• Being in time with the partner, not the music [24:25]
• Can you take lessons from this workshop into a Ceroc main room? [28:45]
• Bapi as a social dancer, not a competition dancer [32:18]
• Summary [35:43]
• Up next [37:01]

YouTube video of Fred Astaire dancing with a hatstand: https://youtu.be/faN0kPOQykM

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For our 100th episode, we had an extra special guest: Tim Sant. And we ask him the questions that only the Head of Dance at Ceroc can tell us: Why do you keep changing the beginner's syllabus? Why was SILC developed? Has the dance styles changed with the music, or is music changing the dance? Who thinks of new ideas to implement in Ceroc classes?

But we also find out some of Tim's personal history: his dance journey at 14 years of age; how it changed the course of his education and his life; what are the proudest bits of his job.

This is a great chat to celebrate our milestone.

Chapters:

• Where did Tim's dance journey start? [0:54]
• Listen to how dancing impacted Tim's education choices [4:58]
• As Head of Dance, Tim explains part of the process of changing moves [11:11]
• What is the process for updating the beginner's syllabus? [16:38]
• Has dance styles changed with the music? [18:28]
• Tim gives some examples of new ideas and how to roll them out to Ceroc classes [22:06]
• Why was SILC developed? [27:13]
• Find out why Tim thinks music is ruined for dancers! [30:32]
• What is Tim's proudest moment as the head of Ceroc? [35:42]
• Summary [38:29]
• Up next [40:14]

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Jive Buddy Ton, with his friend Jane, went to the Scarborough Awesome Weekender, organised by Pulse Dance. This is their review of the venue, the lessons, the 2 rooms, the music, and of course, the dancing.

Chapters:

• How many times has Jane been to the Scarborough weekender before? [0:43]
• Music in the main room, provided by DJ Lily Duffield [3:00]
• Jane describes the 2nd room [6:32]
• Ton lists some of the different classes available [10:20]
• Jane and Ton like the dedicated break times, to allow social interactions [14:15]
• How does Jane relate to the blues room? [18:29]
• This weekend had 2 themed nights: Hawaiian and Nautical! [21:39]
• Summary [23:02]
• Up next [24:42]

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Jo Emmerson has recently qualified as an intermediate Ceroc teacher. Her dance story illustrates just how much Ceroc keeps evolving. After a hiatus to West Coast Swing, coming back to Ceroc was like walking into a room full of friends she didn't know yet, and a smoother slotted style of dancing.

Listen to her opinions on rotational versus slotted dancing, whether it's harder for leads or followers, and how she balances private life with teaching.

Chapters:

• How did Jo start with Ceroc? [0:40]
• The reasons Jo wanted to be a taxi dancer [4:30]
• Moving to Manchester meant no Ceroc! [7:15]
• Ceroc style had changed when Jo went back to a more slotted style [10:10]
• Jo gives her thoughts on why there is more slotted dancing in Cambridgeshire [12:55]
• How did Jo get into teaching? [15:26]
• What was going through Jo's head when she first taught a class? [17:57]
• Find out why Jo thinks Ceroc is hard for followers, as well as leads [21:56]
• Blood sweat and tears for Jo's intermediate Ceroc training [26:45]
• Shout out to Jo's private classes [28:44]
• Balancing private life with teaching [30:55]
• Summary [31:21]
• Up next [32:31]

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Jive Buddy Paul was at the first ever CORE weekender in Daventry with Carrie and her dance gang. Ton finds out what it was like, how social it was, and what it was like being in a group.

Chapters:

• How did Carrie find the weekender? [0:53]
• Carrie's thoughts on going in a group [3:34]
• Weekenders as an opportunity to meet people, particularly of the same gender [6:27]
• Differences of going to a weekender on your own versus being in a group [12:15]
• Did Carrie get better from her dancing at Core? [14:50]
• Paul praises the responsiveness of the organisers for extending the SILC floor [18:14]
• The top recommendation from Carrie for attending a weekender [19:00]
• Paul's highlight of dancing outside [22:49]
• Carrie has already booked the next Core Daventry weekender! [24:10]
• What time did Carrie stay up until? [26:19]
• Summary [27:25]
• Up next [29:35]

Find out more about Derby Speaker's Club at https://www.facebook.com/p/Derby-Speakers-Club-ASC-61564291809309/

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We got hold of Tor Khan to find out how she first started Ceroc, how she got into blues dancing and who her biggest influencers were. Listen out for "blue fox", "treacle jive", "bugg" and "practicas"!

Chapters:

• How did Tor first get started in dancing? [0:50]
• Some women not keen with Tor leading in the intermediate class [4:23]
• Listen to what got Tor into the Blues room for the first time [7:20]
• What is "treacle jive"? [10:02]
• Blues not having moves, but movements [12:30]
• Becoming a demo then teacher with Sara White [15:10]
• What is "fox"? [17:53]
• What is "blue box"? [20:35]
• Teaching blue fox at weekenders [25:35]
• Tor becomes a Ceroc teacher [28:20]
• How did the free expression classes come about at Burton Town Hall freestyles? [30:55]
• Tor explains the Inspire and Evolve workshop events [33:25]
• Summary [36:38]
• Up next [37:53]

Book on the next Inspire and Evolve workshop on 17th May 2026 at https://facebook.com/events/s/inspire-and-evolve-workshop-an/798823416204742/

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