Ceroc Beginners Top Tips

1. Remember always use a loose grip and definitely no thumbs.
2. Try and keep your hands at waist level especially during double handed moves like the Armjive and the Octopus.
3. Try and keep your elbows tucked in during moves, it looks more stylish.
4. You get hot and sweaty when dancing so it's a good idea to bring a towel or a change of top.
5. Don't be shy - go and ask the Teachers and Taxi Dancers for advice if you need to, that is what they are there for.
6. Avoid eating garlic or smelly food before a dance, unless you can hold your breath for a long time : )
7. Men... Learn a set of 2 or 3 anchor moves like the Armjive, Octopus and First Move, that you can always revert back to, or use consistently if your mind goes blank.
8. Women... you must ask men to dance. Ask a good dancer to dance, saying that you are a beginner and would they have one dance with you. Ask all the men in the room and you will have danced all night.
9. Don't be shy asking people to dance, that is why they are all there and women do the asking as much as the men.
10. Go to Beginner's Cerocshops. They are great for refining your basic moves and great for making new friends.
11. Men... this is a male led dance, try to be a strong but gentle lead.
12. Women... don't be floppy, there must be a certain amount of resistance between dancers to make the dance flow and to help you spin.
13. Don't be judgemental, Modern Jive is a dance you can't get wrong,
14. If you make a mistake don't stop, keep moving, spin, offer your hand and smile.
15. Have fun, smile a lot, look at and acknowledge your partner and most of all ENJOY YOURSELF!