Jive Buddies

The Jive Buddies go behind the scenes as Kieran Moore tells the story of how his ‘Effortless Style’ workshops with Charlie Brownlee were developed in to the SILC style of smooth slotted dancing. We get to hear some fascinating background to how Kieran, Charlie and Tim Sant put the SILC Syllabus together and how it led to a boom in chill-out dance venues and events like the Hemsby Chill weekender.

 

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Jive Buddy Paul and our special friend Debbie were on the Ceroc River Cruise holiday. Hear what they and other dancers had to say about his combination of sightseeing, fun and dancing all set on the beautiful River Danube.

 

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Hear how this much-loved entertainer established the first ever successful jive class in Liverpool. This modest, self-effacing figurehead has always recognising the team around him: "I'm so blessed by these people".

 

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Listen to Lucy as she tells the Jive Buddies the exact moment she realised she found herself again after dancing. Discover which songs brings out her fun side, her sassy side and her powerful side.

 

Got a tax return to do? Deal with it tomorrow. Give yourself permission to enjoy yourself with your dancing and this podcast first!

 

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We meet a fit and healthy Bill, who is over 90 years old, dancing in the Liverpool area. Take a trip down dance memory lane with Ted Heath, Ray Ellington, winklepickers, and brothel creepers, as we find out the secret to his dancing longevity.

 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What makes a good dance? What makes a bad dance? We get a female perspective from Britta. She also talks about her strategy of picking the right dancer for the right songs to ensure a fabulous dance.

 

Listen to the original Good Dances at https://open.spotify.com/episode/33etaKYNcOSDVfrn2kr2K5 or the Bad Dances at https://open.spotify.com/episode/7a8PYzgYQVYqZq3nuxU39o

 

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Anna had her confidence destroyed, when her dancing was critisiced. Find out how she got her self-belief back and was able to enjoy herself on the dance floor again.

 

Listen to the original episode from Season 1 about Confidence at  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ePRfOZhFYE9J4ohox92Pr.

 

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Joanne tells us how she was a shy little girl who wouldn’t even go to ballet classes. She eventually does line dancing before gingerly starting Ceroc, but some confidence-busting belly dancing and burlesque along the way changes everything!

 

Want to dance? Just do it!

 

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Hear about Dan's introduction to dancing, the event that finally made him addicted to Ceroc and what is the most satisfying part of teaching new dancers.

 

Dan's bachata classes can be found at https://www.jddance.co.uk/.

 

Listen to more about Dan's local venue, Ceroc Inspire, when we interviewed their owner in 2024 on their launch party: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1S0n2ecgg6fkfLkj4O9lBh

 

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All beginners at Ceroc love their taxi dancers - dancers who give their time and effort to help newbies feel welcome and confident. Christine tells us some of her secrets.

 

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It all starts with the beginners. How did you find out about Ceroc? Why did you to give it a try? What was that first class like? Melanie gives us all these answers and more!

 

Find your local Ceroc class at https://www.ceroc.com

 

Listen to the previous episode where the Jive Buddies give their thoughts on classes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xZqJ4MVT7MqFMPhXPEdBT

 

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Listen to Dan's dance journey from his first steps at Ceroc to his competition winning performance!

 

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The Jive Buddies interview Rose, as she reveals some of her secrets in dancing, where she found out about Ceroc and how roller skating helped her take off.

 

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While at the SWISH weekender the Jive Buddies chat with one of Ceroc’s top DJ and teacher. You’ll hear how he almost gave up dancing at his first freestyle and that he had no intention of ever being a DJ. It’s another great dance story. 

 

If you want to hear more about the Ceroc team at SWISH then listen to last year's Episode 7 where we chat with organiser Paul Brooks about the history of this amazing weekender: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-7-paul-brooks/id1726754861?i=1000648035687

 

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While at the Ceroc Swish Weekender 2025, the Jive Buddies interview a Gen Z dancer about how she started on her dance journey and it became the highlight of her week: "Tuesdays were the weekend for me"! Hear how her Nan was so influential. It's a heartwarming tale of 3 generations of women - 100%!

 

If you want to hear more about last year's Swish 2024, listen to Episode 6 where we chat with our Jive Buddy Ian about the most wonderful weekend of fun on the dance floor: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-6-swish/id1726754861?i=1000647189899

 

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The Jive Buddies give a sneak preview of what's in store for Season 2!

The Jive Buddies reveal some of their favourite moments over the past year, and have a little bit of news of what the future holds.

The Jive Buddies interview Kim, a counsellor and therapist, as she tells us her professional and personal story about dance.

The Jive Buddies explain some of the other types of fun you can have on the dance floor, like Tagging, Double Trouble and Fatman!

 

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Two of the Jive Buddies go on a holiday to get a bit of sun, sea and ... dance!

 

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The Jive Buddies chat about how relationships can blossom from meeting and dancing. This one is controversial!

 

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Live from Rock Bottoms 2024! We interview one of the organisers of the Rock Bottoms weekender, the effervescent Hev Mate. Hear some of the background stories of the setup and evolution of this most loved event.

 

Listen to the review of Rock Bottoms at https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xonN2CPge4g5lEs5cTMfN 

 

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Live from the 2024 Rock Bottom weekender in Torquay! The Jive Buddies, with their special guests Anna and Fran, rave about this event and talk about the different music rooms, the cabaret, the lessons and, of course, the dancers!

 

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After the "good dance" discussion last time, this time Ton, Paul and Ian talk about what makes a bad dance. Is it the song? What about followers that don't let the lead do the leading? Listen out for a funny story about a sweaty dance too...

 

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The Jive Buddies discuss what makes a good dance. Find out why connection is so important. Do you need to know the dancer beforehand? Listen to why the guys like eye contact and smiles!

 

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The Jive Buddies tell us their favourite dancing moments of Summer 2024:

 

• "Moments" Sunday afternoon freestyle in Cambourne
• Busking in Derby, run by Ceroc Inspire
• Ceroc Weekender in Pakefield
• Rolls Royce Motown and Soul Night
• More new dancers at Ceroc Derby

 

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The Jive Buddies return to the airwaves, as Ton comes home from his travels and tells us about some of his international dancing exploits. 

 

Hear about Ton's Ceroc adventures in New Zealand & Australia, and his Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and Kizomba classes in Manila and Bali. Dance is an international language!

 

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Find out why the Jive Buddies are taking a break from recording.

 

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The Jive Buddies tell us about their favourite bits in May:

• A Neon Night themed Ceroc freestyle at Burton-on-Trent
• The Beginner's refresher session at Ceroc Derby
• A Ceroc freestyle at Grange Hall at Radcliffe-on-Trent in Nottingham
• A mini-weekend away for Ian and Ton to Ceroc St Albans freestyle, where we bumped into some old friends...

 

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Based on a listener's feedback, the boys explain how Ceroc classes are not as scary as you think. There is a lot of support, the Taxi Dancers are a life line, and other dancers are usually very patient.

 

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After a couple of serious topics recently, the Jive Buddies lighten it up and wonder if dancing is like sex...

 

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Sadly, the Jive Buddies heard about some negative comments made during a class. We discuss what can be done and how we can be better in supporting each other. It should be about having fun.

 

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Based on a listener's feedback, the Jive Buddies discuss how dancing can have a huge benefit on people's mental health. Hear how it can increase your social circle, that there is a sense of belonging, that it can melt your stresses away.

 

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The Jive Buddies recall some of their favourite highlights of April, including:

• the 313 Ceroc Groove in Longbridge, Birmingham
• the Speedwell Rooms in Staveley, Chesterfield
• the Ceroc Inspire launch party
• and Ton's special birthday celebration!

 

This is the first of our regular monthly highlights, as we talk about our favourite dance events in April.

While on holiday at Fuerteventura, we get an exclusive interview with Teresa. She tells us about how it is a safe and friendly environment, gives some great hints on how to avoid walking off the dance floor alone, and her experience of being "tagged".

 

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The Jive Buddies report on their dancing holiday in the Canary Islands.

 

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From the Launch Party, we present a special episode with Liz Taylor, the new owner of the Ceroc Inspire franchise in Derby and Burton-on-Trent. She tells a bit of their history, their philosophy and their plans for the future!

 

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The Jive Buddies talk about some of the spoken and unspoken etiquette on the dance floor. Let us know if you use any other rules on our Facebook page.

 

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The Jive Buddies are on the road! We headed to Stockport for our favourite freestyle and we talk about the venue, the people and the music with our special guest, the owner of Revolution Dance, Keith Davies.

 

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Introducing our special guest Tina! She is here to tell us about her adventures in dancing from a female perspective, starting at salsa then leading to Ceroc.

 

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