Thinking about coming to one of our beginner Ceroc dance classes in Sydney?
Many people are nervous about coming to their first beginner dance class – and we totally get that! We love to welcome new beginners and we’ll do our absolute best to make you feel at ease, becoming comfortable and confident on the dance floor in no time! We were all beginners once 🙂
Here’s some of the great things about our proven Ceroc format:
- Turn up without a partner and be guided by our experienced instructors to dance with different people throughout the night
- Or turn up WITH a partner (maybe a Date Night…?) for some focussed learning with your favourite person
- Either way you can meet some new people, make some new friends, and learn some simple but impressive dance moves!
The Ceroc Format
Please note below is the USUAL regular format for our midweek classes – keep your eye on our monthly timetable for any occasional changes.
7pm – Doors Open
FOR BEGINNERS:
- 7.15pm-8pm – Beginner Dance Class
- 8pm-8.30pm – Social Dance Time
- 8.30pm-9pm – Beginner Buddy Session – the opportunity to spend up to 30 minutes with our designated Beginner Buddies for the night and get feedback, tuition and general advice
- 9pm-9.15pm – We invite you to watch the remainder of the Intermediate Class*
- 9.15pm-10pm – Social Dance Time
*Generally we advise at least 8 Beginner Classes before moving up to the Intermediate Class, but everyone is different! When you feel confident with all your beginner moves and techniques, chat to your Beginner Buddies to get the ‘Thumbs Up to Move Up‘!
FOR INTERMEDIATES:
- 7.15pm-8pm – Beginner Class – we love that our intermediate dancers participate in this!
- 8pm-8.30pm – Social Dance Time
- 8.30pm-9.15pm – Intermediate Class
- 9.15pm -10pm – Social Dance Time
After Class
Everyone is very social at our classes so there’s also generally some drinks and chat in the bar afterwards – make sure you stick around!
The Ceroc Dance Moves
Practise your moves by viewing our FREE library of beginner Ceroc dance moves on our YouTube channel at THIS LINK
PLUS Intermediate dancers will receive a full video of the intermediate routine taught on the night they attended!
What’s an easy partner dance to learn?
Ceroc! It’s one of the easiest partner dances to pick up. Our classes break the moves down into simple, repeatable steps, and most beginners are dancing a basic repertoire on their first night. Instant results!
Do I need a partner for Ceroc modern jive dance classes?
No, you don’t need a partner — most first-timers come alone. We rotate partners throughout the evening, so you’ll dance with lots of different people. It’s fine to bring a partner too though — you’re welcome to stay together for the lesson if you’d rather not rotate.
What should I wear at Ceroc modern jive dance classes?
With fabulous aircon in our venues, often it can feel a little chilly when you first arrive – but you’ll soon warm up! So, wear layers – a light cardigan/hoodie over smart casual attire is a great idea. Bear in mind also that our locations are registered clubs, so a sensible dress code applies – eg no beach wear, singlets etc.
Do I need dance shoes?
On your first night, no. Try Ceroc dancing first, see whether you like it (but what’s not to like…😛), and then think about investing in a pair of proper dance shoes. In the meantime, wear comfortable supportive shoes that allow you to easily balance and pivot. Gym shoes/runners are NOT recommended as rubber soles can make spins and turns harder on your knees and ankles. High heels are wedge/platform shoes are also not recommended for safety reasons.
Do I need to book?
There’s no need to book for our Ceroc beginner dance classes – just turn up and surprise us! Absolutely zero commitment required! At our midweek classes, doors open at 7pm an the class starts at 7.15pm, so on your first night just arrive around 7.05pm to ensure time to complete a quick registration and not miss the start of the class.
Where can I find dance classes near me?
Our beginner dance classes are located in West Ryde (Tuesdays), Five Dock (Wednesdays), and Ashfield (Thursdays). Go to this link for our current timetable for venue addresses and times.
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