Jive Buddies

Episode 53: Christine and Simon - Thoughts About Their First Competition

The Jive Buddies find out how Christine and Simon got on with their first ever dancing competition at the Ceroc Northern Champs. Hear why they wanted to have a go, what it was like to see the venue for the first time and what support they had. It's "One of those life experiences you'll never forget"!
 
Listen to Christine's earlier interview at https://open.spotify.com/episode/53blE8qRX6Obh9Bsfx77O3 and Simon's interview at https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VR7ydaZ3QH3PSPdh3Sjxl
 
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Episode 52: Holly - Etiquette on the Dance Floor

The Jive Buddies revisit the topic of etiquette on the dance floor, but with a female perspective. Is there any obligation to dance with everyone? When something goes wrong, is it always the lead's fault? Holly gives us her thoughts. It's all about being polite and respectful.
 
Hear our previous episode on Etiquette at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cQsxrXYfB49IAcO9IJUj4
 
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Episode 51: Highlights for May/June 2025 - Hemsby, EOS, Hemingford, Fuego Shoes, Dan's Teaching, Stockport Classes

The Jive Buddies, with special co-host Dan Dearing, discuss their favourite highlights of May and June 2025. This includes:
Hemsby Chill Weekend (00:31)
EOS in Nuneaton (02:50)
Fuego dance sneakers (04:58)
Hemingford workshop by Own Your Dance (07:49)
Dan's teaching at Illumination Dance (10:52)
Stockport classes at Stockport Town Hall for Revolution Dance (15:07)
 
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Episode 50: Simon - High Energy Sportsman to Smooth Dancer

Have two left feet? Like sports but don't know if you can dance? Join us as we hear how sporty Simon started his dance journey. He applied his motivation techniques from his hockey background to learning in classes, and then moved to workshops to enhance his smooth techniques and is now entering competitions with his taxi dancer friend Christine. It's an inspirational story.
 
Listen to Christine talking about Simon in her episode at https://open.spotify.com/episode/53blE8qRX6Obh9Bsfx77O3
 
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Episode 49: Essie Jo - Not Just the Blues

Essie Jo is a much-loved dance teacher and puts on what we think is the best Sunday afternoon freestyle in the East Midlands. Essie, is, of course, known for her Blues Teaching but we find out about all the other styles of dancing and music she loves which is the foundation for her must-go-to "Essie's" Sundays.
 
The video in this episode can be found at https://www.facebook.com/share/r/198KqoHLDY/
 
Details for Essie's charity fundraiser on 22nd June 2025 can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/s/essies-tangomoon-fundraiser-2-/9137999246235487/
 
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Episode 48: Jan - Why We Love the NRG Windsor Weekender

This was one of the best weekenders! It's called NRG, organised by Jive Addiction, and it is based in the Beaumont Hotel in Windsor. We ask one of the dancers here, the effervescent Jan, to help us review our time here.
 
Listen to our previous episode of another dance holiday organised by Jive Addiction in Fuerteventura: https://open.spotify.com/episode/13FwAyjeBVKmcL2weAu7lw
 
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Episode 47: Lesley - A Female View of Dating on the Dance Floor

Is dancing being used as a pick up joint? When is it okay to slip into DMs? Some people come just to dance. Lesley tells us what it is like to be propositioned.
 
Listen to the previous episode about Dating at https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e5uA1hgjzaIcdycj3DHF8
 
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Episode 46: Chris Jones - His Part in the Development of Expressive Dance

Chris Jones, or CJ to his friends, is the owner and DJ for Illumination Dance in Cambridge. He tells us what expressive dancing is all about and how he developed this evermore popular style of dancing.
 
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Episode 45: David Walker - The Story Behind Moments, the Must-Go-To Sunday Chillout Event

One of the most popular chill out freestyles in the country is Moments, near Cambridge. David tells us how it all started and why it is a must-go-to event. Find the next Moments freestyle at: https://www.ceroc.com/27/41/events?filter=freestyle&radius=10&postcode=cambourne#search_events
 
This episode includes our special co-host, Dan Dearing.
 
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Episode 44: Janey Davies - The Energy Behind Stockport, Great Weekenders and Fabulous Dance Holidays

We go behind the scenes to talk to Janey Davies of Revolution Dance and find out what makes their much-loved freestyles, great weekenders and fabulous holidays so special. Janey tells us how her team ensures their events are all memorable!
 
Watch the video where her dancers say why they love Stockport so much at https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1WeNebNAi9
 
Listen to the earlier interview about Stockport with Keith Davies at https://open.spotify.com/episode/093hWscFd6FLwcQogOdMSZ
 
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