What is Ceroc?
Ceroc is a fun partner dance generally done to the kind of music you hear on the radio – Chart, Nightclub, Soul, R&B. This is a partner dance that you can dance at parties, nightclubs, weddings, bars in town, or just about anywhere where there’s music and space to move!
Do I need to bring a partner?
No! Of course, you are welcome to bring a partner, but we swap everyone around during class.. Rotating allows you to progress much faster than you would if you stay with the same partner for the whole class. It also means it doesn’t matter if on a given night there’s not even numbers, extra people only ever wait out for one turn (maximum of about a minute)
What do I wear to class?
Some people dress casual: jeans, T-shirts and others dress up. You will get warm so wear something cool or have a layer you can take off. Wear comfortable shoes, ideally with a leather sole. If in doubt about your shoes, bring along a spare pair.
When can I start?
You can start any beginners class any time. A new routine is taught in each class each night. So you can also do any beginners class each week (or do more than one). and there’s no need to book or phone ahead – just turn up.
How do classes work?
We will teach you one ‘move’ at a time, stepping you through the moves and having lots of music on for you to practice. Generally you will learn three or four moves in a beginners class. Often some experienced dancers attend the beginners classes, this really helps to bring on the new people.
How much does it cost?
Please check our pricing page for full information.
How many people go along?
Heaps! There can be anything from 20 to 80 people, depending on the night and so there’s a real buzz in our classes. Everyone’s friendly, it’s heaps of fun and easy to learn (and of course the music’s great too!)
What dance experience do I need?
None! We are glad to welcome people with no dance experience. We will have you dancing on your first night, that’s a promise.
If you do have some dance experience, please let us know!
What is freestyle?
Freestyle is dancing ‘off the cuff’. Once the men (who always lead) have built up a repertoire of Ceroc moves they then practice changing the order as they lead. We have freestyle time after every class, every night so there’s plenty of time to put your moves into practice. And you can also come along to classes and dance parties right across NZ.
When can I move to the next level?
Everyone’s progress can be different and there are guidelines. Please talk to our teachers when you feel you might be ready to progress to the next level. We love seeing people improve in their dancing and the progression guidelines keep everyone challenged, as well as safe and confident. We also run a number of limited-participant workshops specifically targeted at different aspects of dancing to help you get better, faster.
