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Addicted to dance? Want to learn more? Try a dance holiday or dance weekend!
There are lots to choose from. Here are some of the ones that have been announced so far.
Competitions are marked "Competition" on the left.
Note: If it says "TBA??" then it happened in 2011 - click on the Web site link to see if any announcements have been made yet about 2012.

2011
November December
2012
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July August September October November December

November 2011
Modern Jive Weekender
4-7 November 2011
Torquay, England
Rock Bottoms
3 whole nights with the best DJs we can find
2 full days with today's top teachers
1 super weekend of fun, frolics and dancing!
Jive & Tango Weekender
4-7 November 2011
Scarborough, England
Jive Addiction
  • Top class teachers
  • Superb Classes
  • Fantastic Music
  • Dancing Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Two Rooms
  • Hotel Accomodation Available
This has been a very popular dance weekender and in November will concentrate on Modern Jive and Argentine Tango only, throughout Saturday and Sunday with freestyle/Milonga dancing untill 2am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Ceroc Bliss
11-13 November 2011
Camber Sands, Rye, England
Ceroc UK
Check Web site for details.
Modern Jive Weekender
11-15 November 2011
San Remo, Italy
Easy Dance

Fabulous 4 Day Party Weekender On The Italian Riviera!
3 Nights Of Fun Freestyle Dancing!
4 Star Hotel On The Coast In San Remo.
Taster Dance Workshops & Classes in Modern Jive-Salsa-Swing-Ballroom and more TBC.
Optional Excursions To Monte Carlo, Monaco & Cannes.
Beach Dance Holiday
17 November (7 or 14 nights) 2011
Antigua, Carribean
Dance Action Holiday
Perfect Beach Holiday in a Beautiful Location.

Antigua last year provided us with our biggest and most successful dance holiday ever, with 140 guests at Dickenson Bay.

The hotel facilities and the food are of the highest standard and the daytime activities and sailing equipment provided are exceptional. Add to this, the dance programme with a Jive & West Coast Swing Dance hall and a separate Salsa, Bachata & Tango Dance Hall, you will have the most amazing holiday experience in a dream location.
Modern Jive Dance Holiday
18-25 November 2011
Tenerife, Canary Islands
Jivestyle

If you are looking for a winter sun & fun dance holiday...then look no further. Here it is. We have booked this fabulous four star hotel on the Costa Adaje, just 150 mtrs from the sandy beach on this very popular Canary island of Tenerife.

And... to complement this holiday we have also booked some of the best dance teachers in the country to join us, teaching Modern Jive, West Coast Swing, Tango etc.
St Lucia Caribbean Dream
18-30 November 2011
St Lucia, Caribbean
Dance Action Holiday

Another compelling dance holiday is set to seduce you, with dance classes, sport activities, two air conditioned dance halls, and dancing under the stars.
Midlands Ceroc Champs VI 2011
19 November 2011
Stoke-on-Trent, England
Ceroc Midlands

Competition
At the Magnificent Kings Hall Stoke-on-Trent, the day will kick off with the first round of the ‘Lucky Dip’ Competition at 11.30am and from there on it is a full day of non-stop dancing, entertainment, fun and competition until midnight.

Open to competitors and dancers from all organisations. There are 8 competiton categories for all levels of experience and a top-drawer panel of judges who will spend the day deliberating over just who has that Ceroc "X-Factor" in each of the categories.

Whether you come along to compete, freestyle, watch or just socialise you are guaranteed a FANTASTIC DANCE EXPERIENCE!
Jivin' Munich's Winter Warmer
25-27 November 2011
Munich, Germany
Jivin' Munich

Jivin' Munich's "Winter Warmer" - modern jive, Christmas markets, the Munich winter festival, glühwein and lots more.

The "Winter Warmer" mixes workshops, parties, freestyles and the great Christmas atmosphere around this fine old city. You'll have the chance to visit the Christmas markets and winter festival, skate on thick ice, and warm up with gluhwein afterwards. And dance at every opportunity with our international visitors and Munich's own, very friendly, M-Jivers.

Aer Lingus, easyJet and Ryan Air all have plenty of cheap flights from England, Scotland and Ireland - but book early to get the best deals.
MJRoc Warmwell Modern Jive Weekender
25-28 November 2011
Warmwell, Dorset, England
MJRoc.com

Excellent Warmwell site
Two Dance Halls
Top Teachers & DJs
Enjoyable, Exciting, Exhilarating
On site activities include swimming, fishing & dry slope skiing
Fantastic generous-sized Wooden Chalets in Woodland Park & Lake location
New Zealand Ceroc National Championships
26 Nov 2011
Auckland, New Zealand
Ceroc Dance New Zealand

Competition
See Web site for details.
Gran Canaria Dance Holiday
28 November - 5 December 2011
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Jive Addiction
Gran Canaria enjoys a spring climate all year round with average annual temperatures that fluctuate between 18 and 25 degrees centigrade.

Staying at superb 4-star hotels in a tranquil setting, overlooking the beach right in the heart of the Valle del Taurito, providing magnificent panoramic views across the Atlantic.

Two dance classes are held each day throughout the week, with freestyles during the evenings, all within our exclusive facilities at the hotel.
December 2011
Twixmas Meltdown
27-30 December 2011
Somerset, England
Holiday Rock
The Best Western Webbington Hotel, Loxton, Axbridge, Somerset
Dance instruction from top teaching couples: Neil & Diane, Mikey & Holly, Mark & Jax, Kevin & Linda
Dance with a Stranger Competition
LeRoc Ball
January 2012
Tango & Modern Jive Weekender
13-16 January 2012
Torquay, England
Rock Bottoms
Mainly Modern Jive
3 whole nights with the best DJs we can find
2 full days with today's top teachers
1 super weekend of fun, frolics and dancing!

This event is offering Tango and Modern Jive dancers the chance to immerse themselves in a weekend of top quality workshops and freestyles. Workshops in Tango are aimed at all levels from beginner to advanced, whereas Jive is at intermediate and advanced level only.In the evenings, Tango and Jive freestyles run simultaneously with Tango dominating the main ballroom at peak times. Blues will run late into the night in the smaller venue.
Metropolis
27-30 January 2012
Manchester, England
Jive Addiction
In the heart of the vibrant and buzzing city of Manchester. Classes and dancing throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 6am!

TEACHERS - only the very best
CLASSES - Modern Jive, Latin, Blues
MUSIC - best DJ line-up EVER!
THREE SUPERB DANCE FLOORS - fully air-conditioned
DANCE into the early hours
February 2012
Ceroc Blush
3-5 February 2012
Southport, England
Ceroc UK
Check Web site for details.
2012 ACC New Zealand Masters Games
4-12 February 2012
Wanagnui, New Zealand
ACC New Zealand Masters Games

Competition
The 2012 ACC New Zealand Masters Games is a nine day event comprising 64 different sports and over 530 individual events.

One of the Ceroc NZ dancers negotiated for Ceroc to be added to the Dancesport category. Age groups: 30 - 49 and 50+.
Ceroc Swish
17-19 February 2012
Potters Leisure Resort, Suffolk, England
Ceroc UK
This is a weekend for people looking for true quality combined with the usual varied workshops and terrific freestyle sessions of an Escape weekender.

Rebel Yell
TBA?? November 2012
Woking, England
Ceroc Surrey

Over 30 exciting 1-hour workshops covering a variety of different dance styles including Ceroc ~ West Coast Swing ~ Tango ~ Street Dance ~ Swing ~ Dance Technique ~ Drops and Dips ~ Latin Jive and many more!

The workshops are designed to expand your dance reportoire as well as offering you a taste in other styles so that you can add your own flair and style to your dancing.

There is something for everyone whether you are a complete beginner or an intermediate as the FULL DAY programme offers many classes in different levels. Four workshops run every hour from 10am until 5pm so there is plenty to chose from. We have an amazing line up of teachers this year - even better than ever including 3-time US Open champions Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake who are flying over from Fresno California especially and are EXCLUSIVE to Rebel Yell!
The 18th Annual South West and Wales LeRoc Challenge
TBA?? Feb 2012
Bristol, England
Clifton LeRoc in association with Planet LeRoc

Competition
A whole evening of freestyle dancing and one of the friendliest competitions around.

Advanced Competition
For those who compete at national level in Advanced level or above or who have been placed in other levels of national competitions (not including over-40s etc.).

Intermediate Competition
Open to everyone else, apart from regular teachers, this level is aimed at encouraging new competitors to take part and for those who are less experienced. Have a go!
March 2012
UK Open Modern Jive Championships
2-3 March 2012
Blackpool, England
Blackpool MJ Champs

Competition
No lessons - but you can learn lots by watching and dancing with the best!

Friday - Freestyle & Battle of the Sexes Competition
Saturday - UK Open Modern Jive Championships
Sunday - Tea dance in the Tower Ballroom
LeRoc Modern Jive Dance Weekend
2-4 March 2012
Paignton, England
Cardiff Dance Club
Our ever popular LeRoc / Modern Jive weekend at the fabulous Redcliffe Hotel.

Look forward to a time full of fun, dance, relaxation and good food in wonderful surroundings.
Jive Ski Val Thorens - Les Menuires
3-10 March 2012
Val Thorens, France
Dance Action Holiday
Exclusive use of all the hotel to Dance Action Holiday. Dancing every night, afternoon lessons for beginner to improvers. Dance styles on this holiday are: Modern Jive, West Coast Swing and Argentine Tango.
Ceroc Storm
9-11 March 2012
Camber Sands, Rye, England
Ceroc UK
The biggest Ceroc dance weekend.

Over 30 varied and exciting workshops.
Over 50 hours of freestyle in three dance venues.
Three different standards of accommodation from Budget to Club.
Hemsby Dance Weekend
9-12 March 2012
Great Yarmouth, England
Jive Addiction
A holiday village that's EXCLUSIVE to our dancers!
  • Great teachers
  • Great DJ Line-up
  • Three Great Dance Floors
  • Great Meeting Place
Easy Dance Holiday
23-25 March 2012
Scarborough, England
Easy Dance

2 Nights Hotel Accommodation - Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal
Loads of Workshops
2 Nights of Fun Fantastic Freestyle Dancing!
Great social scene
All contained in one venue
Jive & Swing Weekender
23-26 March 2012
Torquay, England
Rock Bottoms
3 whole nights with the best DJs we can find
2 full days with today's top teachers
This weekender is aimed mainly at Modern Jive dancers and is intended to help you improve your jive, whilst also giving you an opportunity to try out a selection of Swing dances. The evening freestyles running late into the night will feature Jive in the main venue and various Swing styles and Blues in the other.
Melbourne Dance Weekender
TBA? March 2012
Melbourne, Australia
Le Bop
A non-stop dance workshop weekend with over 52 workshops to pick from over the entire weekend

There are 4 rooms of workshops running on each day, you can select to stay in one workshop room all day or switch every hour:
  • an Intro Room for those of you that would like to try a new style of dance
  • a Hip Hop Room where you can try house, new school and old school hip hop as well as popping and locking just to name a few
  • a Mash Up Room where you can find styles from Lyrical and Jazz, from Salsa & Latin American to African
  • and a Modern Jive Room where you can learn dips and tricks, moves from all over Australia and New Zealand and even aerials.
Kapi-Hutt Regional Champs
TBA? March 2012
Wellington, New Zealand
Ceroc Stars

Competition
This Ceroc Competition is an annual event. It is a social competition, open to dances of all levels and various styles. For overseas contestants it is an opportunity to view the admired NZ style of modern jive. The organisers are keen to have teachers for workshops.

It starts with an Ice-Breaker Dance Party on the Friday night.

The Saturday competition will be an exciting evening of non-stop dancing and entertainment and awesome music for everyone to enjoy. Bring a spare pair of lungs to cheer on the dancers!
Dance & Ski Holiday
TBA? March 2012
Alpe D'Huez, French Alps, France
Dance Action Holiday
Fresh snow & lots of it. Snow sure glacier resort.

Teachers:
Susan Atkinson teaching Modern Jive, Tango & Cha cha cha.
Tony Ullman teaching LA Salsa, Rueda & Bachata.
Raija Anelli teaching Ladies styling.
April 2012
Llandudno Dance Weekender
13-16 April 2012
Llandudno, Wales
Smartdanceworks

Brand new dance weekender in the pretty seaside resort of Llandudno. Our hotel offers fabulous seaviews at the front and mountain views to the rear. The fantastic Keith Davies and Bev Lewis from Revolution Dance are our star teachers on this event.
Boogie in Bournemouth
13-16 April May 2012
Bournemouth, England
Monkey Socks
Dance instruction from top teaching couples. Fancy dress night. Dancing until 2am with top DJs. Large sprung dance floor. Dance With A Stranger competition.
Ceroc Australia: 2012 "Cocktail" Weekender
20-22 April 2012
Hunter Valley Wine Country (Sydney), Australia
Ceroc Australia Dance Company
The weekender includes:
* All the workshops you can handle!
* Fri & Sat night's accommodation at the 5 star Cypress Lakes Resort
* Fantastic variety of dance workshops all weekend
* Interesting and talented teachers for the workshops
* Great locations for workshops

The last 7 years have been a sellout event, with crowds of 300+ in attendance, attracting dances from around Australia to the weekend - don't miss out!

So, with food, dancing, top notch accom, fun, wineries .. what more could you want?
JiveTime Riot Jive Weekend
20-23 April 2012
Hayling Island, Hampshire, England
JiveTime
Lakeside is a beautiful Resort with a charming village feel and FIVE venues, the largest of which has a mammoth size sprung dance floor - 3 times the size of the main dance floor at Camber.

Riot will be a superior experience in terms of accommodation compared to what you have been accustomed in the modern jive weekend market so far. The Resort is geared up to provide a more personal service with accommodation for 432 dancers.

Our Top Teachers and DJs will deliver a vast range of daily workshops on various styles, with particular attention to Modern Jive.

Dedicated venues for daily freestyle in Jive and other dance styles, followed by evening freestyle until the early morning.
MJRoc Warmwell Modern Jive Weekender
20-23 April 2012
Warmwell, Dorset, England
MJRoc.com

Excellent Warmwell site
Olympic Themed Weekend (Weymouth is part of this event in August 2012)
Three Dance Halls
Top Teachers & DJs
Fantastic variety of workshops, many different styles: MJ, Smooth, WCS, Tango...
Enjoyable, Exciting, Exhilarating
On site activities include swimming, fishing & dry slope skiing
Fantastic generous-sized Lodges in Woodland Park & Lake location with a range of Economy to Prestige (out this world quality) Lodges
Late night dancing. Quality weekender yet affordable prices.
Super Ceroc Weekend
TBA? April 2012
Christchurch, New Zealand
Ceroc Christchurch

Inspiring workshops, fun socials, great value!
May 2012
Victorian Modern Jive Championships
4-6 May 2012
Melbourne, Australia
VMJC

Competition
Le Bop Melbourne & Ceroc Melbourne are proud to host the eighth combined Victorian Modern Jive Dance Championship Weekend!

We would like to extend an invitation to all Modern Jive dancers from Australia, New Zealand & the UK to part take in this prestigious event. The weekend will consist of variety a of spectacular events including the dance championships, dance parties, cocktail ball & workshops.

Friday: Dance Party: Meet & greet the interstate & overseas dancers.
Saturday: Dance Championships: See amazing dancers from Australia, NZ & UK.
Sunday: Workshops: Learn hot new moves from guest teachers from Australia, NZ & UK. Open to all levels and then continue dancing the evening away at the vic tea party.
Dance Holiday in Halkidiki
5-12 May 2012
Greece
Jive Addiction
* 4/5-Star Hotel
* Exclusive Use
* 7 nights - all inclusive
* Free Watersports
Luxury Yachts & Dance Holidays
5-12 May 2012
Malta
Jiveuwild

Sail the Maltese Islands.
Jive Weekender
11-14 May 2012
Torquay, England
Rock Bottoms
3 whole nights with the best DJs we can find
2 full days with today's top teachers
1 super weekend of fun, frolics and dancing!

This event is offering Modern Jive dancers the chance to immerse themselves in a weekend of top quality workshops and freestyles. Workshops in Modern Jive are at intermediate and advanced levels. You also get the opportunity to try West Coast, Tango, Aerials, and could even take part in a performance. Freestyles run in two halls - main hall for Jive, and the other hall for trying out your new skills. Blues will run late into the night in the smaller venue.
Luxury Yachts & Dance Holidays
12-19 May 2012
Malta
Jiveuwild

Dance! 4* Hotel in Malta.
Ceroc UK Dance Championships
TBA? May 2012
London, England
Ceroc UK

Competition
The Fabulous Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London E1 0HX
** 15.5 hours of competition, freestyle and entertainment.
** 11 exciting competition categories
** Over 8 hours of freestyle during the event.
** 100s of dancers from across the country
** 800m2 of dance floor
** Hi-tech in-house sound and light system

Make it a weekend:
** dancing in London on the Friday and Saturday nights
** on Sunday is the Champs.
Waikato Championships
TBA? May 2012
Hamilton, New Zealand
Ceroc Dance New Zealand

Competition
The weekend will be starting off with a Pre-Competition Mega Party on Friday night, 8:00pm - Midnight. Supper and Drinks provided. If you are competing this is a great opportunity to check out the dance floor before the comp. If you are not competing and will be in town for the weekend head along and join in for a dance in this fantastic venue.
Ceroc Scorch
TBA? May 2012
Southport, England
Ceroc UK
Check Web site for details.
Modern Jive Dance Holiday
TBA? May 2012
Mallorca, Spain
Jivestyle

An exciting cocktail of sun, sea and dance, blended with the opportunity to make new friends (and perhaps see old friends too) for a holiday experience never to be forgotten.

Four-star hotel and fine beach with rolling sand dunes.

Dance classes each day with freestyle dancing each evening between 10pm and 2am.

Plus: Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Solarium, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Children's Playground, Billiards, Table Tennis, Darts, Jacuzzi, Hiking, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool, bike rides etc.
Jivin' Munich's Spring Fling
TBA? May 2012
Munich, Germany
Jivin' Munich

Jivin' Munich's "Spring Fling" brings modern jive to the Bavarian beer garden... so to speak! With workshops, parties and freestyles, fab teachers and Munich's lovely lakes, gardens and summer street festival all on offer, it's going to be a great weekend.

Aer Lingus, easyJet and Ryan Air all have plenty of cheap flights from the England, Scotland and Ireland - but book early to get the best deals.

4 hours of workshops on Friday and Saturday with teachers from the UK, France, Germany and New Zealand - take a look at the Web site to see details of the programme, the teachers booked and videos of past events, teachers and more! Plus parties every night, lakeside and open-air dancing, street fests, swimming and boating. Get on over!
June 2012
Hemsby Dance Weekend
1-4 June 2012
Great Yarmouth, England
Jive Addiction
A holiday village that's EXCLUSIVE to our dancers!
  • Great teachers
  • Great DJ Line-up
  • Three Great Dance Floors
  • Great Meeting Place
Ceroc Dance X-Treme
1-4 June 2012
Rotorua, New Zealand
Dare 2 Dance

Competition
An Xtreme weekend of Ceroc Dance, Rotorua Style

NSW Ceroc Modern Jive & West Coast Swing Championships
8-10 June 2012
Sydney, Australia
Ceroc & Modern Jive Dance Company

Competition
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Pre Champs Party: Friday 10th June at Willoughby

Ceroc Modern Jive Champs: Saturday 11th June at Kensington

West Coast Swing Champs: Sunday 12th June at Dee Why

Post Champs Celebration Party: Sunday 12th June at Dee Why
Dance Action Holiday
9 or 16 - 23 June 2012
Foca, Turkey
Dance Action Holiday
Club Phokia Hotel
Sociable dance holidays. You can just relax between dance classes or try the local activities.
Dance Lessons & Freestyles.
Have a relaxing day under sail with other guests. Imagine a mediterranean beach club holiday where you can be as active or relaxed as you want to be.
Windsurf, waterski or cycle for an hour or two, then play tennis or simply relax by the pool with a good book. Add the social dynamics of a Ski & Rock holiday with daytime and evening dance workshops, comfortable, stylish accommodation, excellent food, genuinely caring staff
Pool Bar - Restaurants - Gardens the hotel is spacious but has a compact friendly feel.
Blackpool Dance Weekender
29 June - 2 July 2012
Blackpool, England
Smartdanceworks

We are pleased to announce an awesome teacher line up for this event. Simon and Nicole, 11 times Modern Jive champions, Keith & Bev from Revolution Dance, Paul & Sue from Pulse Dance, Curlywurly Lisa Graydon and Frank Blueshoes! 3 Amazing dance floors! All contained in one fabulous venue. An event not to be missed!
Viva Las Vegas
TBA? June 2012
Camber Sands, Rye, England
Ceroc UK
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A High Rolling weekend extravaganza with lots of pizazz, energy and not a little risk!
This is a new event, with a fun Casino and Glamourous ball on the Saturday night * OVER 30 varied and exciting workshops
* 'Showgirls and High Rollers' Ball on the Saturday evening
* Fun Casino on the Saturday night (subject to our obtaining a licence - pending)
* Teachers from all across the Globe.
* Over 12 different dance styles taught
* 3 different rooms playing different styles of music
* DJs from across the world
* Over 50 hours of freestyle
* Large gathering of Ceroc teachers
Viva Espana!
TBA? June 2012
Majorca
Club Dance Holidays
An amazing week of workshops, parties and entertainment.

Viva Espana! is a new, exciting event launched exclusively by Club Dance Holidays, offering an unforgettable week in the sun on the cosmopolitan island of Majorca.

Viva Espana! is the Ceroc Mediterranean Festival’s more laid-back, cosmopolitan sister. Offering the same fantastic dance workshops and evening entertainment, there is also time for exploration of this beautiful region of Spain, with optional excursions and the opportunity to explore Majorca at your leisure.

July 2012
ITANSE Dance Weekend
27-29 July 2012
Bournemouth, England
ITANSE

A unique dance weekender which gives you the opportunity to socialise and have fun whilst learning Ballroom, Modern Jive, Line Dancing, Fusion and Zumba!
7th Taranaki Regional Ceroc Championships
TBA? July 2012
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Ceroc Dance Taranaki

Competition
See Web site for details.
Thames Valley Challenge
TBA? July 2012
Reading, England
Thames Valley Challenge

Competition
New 2012 Modern Jive Dance Competition

This a fun Modern Jive dance competition which has categories suitable for all levels of dancing. If you do not wish to compete there will be plenty of freestyle dancing in between the competition heats.
Wiggle at Woolacombe
TBA? July 2012
Devon, England
Holiday Rock
The Royal Hotel, Woolacombe, Devon
Dance instruction from top teaching couples:
Adam & Tas
Neil & Ellie
John Miller & Karen
Mark & Jackie
Kevin & Linda
August 2012
DanceMania Weekender
24-26 August 2012
Vision Valley, Arcadia (one hour from Sydney), Australia
Ceroc & Modern Jive Dance Company
DanceMania is a weekend of fun and activity for Dance Maniacs of any level and any style!

From 4pm on Friday until 3pm on Sunday, the schedule is full of fun classes and activities with something for everyone.

Guest teachers and interstate dancers join us from all over Australia and New Zealand, and the social atmosphere is fantastic.
Christchurch Ceroc Championships 2012
TBA? August 2012
Christchurch, New Zealand
Ceroc Christchurch

Competition
Friday 12 August - Pre-champs Dance party
Saturday 13 August - Champs
Sunday 14 August - Sunday groove (afternoon) - to be confirmed
Lux
24-27 August 2012
Wokingham, England
Utopia
Welcome to Lux, the luxury weekend event offering both residential and a limited number of non-residential options. This is a weekend of pure indulgence and luxury set in a stunning 4-star Berkshire hotel, featuring superb accommodation, fine dining, excellent dance spaces and a truly inspirational teacher and DJ line up.

Ceroc/Modern Jive, Blues, Tango, West Coast Swing - classes and Utopia freestyle dancing
Beach Bottoms
TBA? August 2012
Somerset, England
Rock Bottoms
A full-on Summer Holiday in Somerset with dance workshops indoors and outside with extra fun and games thrown in to make the most of this wonderful beach-side location.

This is a holiday predominantly aimed at Modern Jivers, though we appreciate that many of you like to dabble in related styles, so as well as plenty of Modern Jive there are also workshops in West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Lindy & Blues. All this from the UK’s top teachers.
September 2012
Hemsby Dance Weekend
14-17 September 2012
Great Yarmouth, England
Jive Addiction
A holiday village that's EXCLUSIVE to our dancers!
  • Great teachers
  • Great DJ Line-up
  • Three Great Dance Floors
  • Great Meeting Place
Ceroc Med Fest Calpe
16 or 20 - 23 September 2012
Alicante, Spain
Club Dance Holidays
The Ceroc Mediterranean Festival takes the nationwide Ceroc community to Calpe in Spain's Alicante province for a non-stop dance explosion in the sun offering you fantastic, high energy workshops and unforgettable parties at night. There will be competitions, great dance shows, pool parties and more. Your holiday, workshops and parties take place in the elegant four star Hotel AR Diamante Beach, situated on Levante Beach and with three swimming pools, fitness centre, spa and a choice of restaurants and bars.
Ibiza Luxury Dance Holiday
22-29 September 2012
Ibiza
Jive Addiction
Quality workshops from quality teachers, plenty of dancing with music from our top DJs. This is going to be one helluva PARTY!
East & South Auckland Champs
TBA? September 2012
Auckland, New Zealand
Ceroc E&S

Competition
A great weekend of competition and workshops!
Western Australian Modern Jive Championships
TBA? September 2012
Perth, Australia
Ceroc Perth

Competition
Friday - Dance Party
Saturday - Champs
Sunday - Masterclass Workshops & Sunday Social
Ceroc Scotland Championships 2012
TBA? September 2012
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ceroc Scotland

Competition
This year's event will take place at The MacRobert Pavilion, Royal Highland Showground, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB.

Pre Comp Party Night - Friday 9th September 2012

Competition and Party - Saturday 10th September 2012

Waffle Party Brunch & Boogie - Sunday 11th September 2012 at St Stephens Centre, Stockbridge, EH3 5AB
Australasian Open Modern Jive Championships
TBA? September 2012
Sydney, Australia
Ceroc Australia Dance Company

Competition
For years this event has attracted people from around the globe. Spring is a great time to visit Sydney. Competitors from interstate and international should contact us early to see if we can help with accommodation.

Remember to get you entry forms in early to avoid disappointment. Spectators are limited to 450 seats. Last year's champs was a sellout.

This year will be different as in addition to the Friday night party and Saturday Championships we are planning to run workshops on the Sunday afternoon followed by a Dance Party until 1am, making a full weekend of dance.

This is a premier event not to be missed!
Ceroc Welsh Champs
TBA? September 2012
Cardiff, Wales
Ceroc South Wales

Competition
Ceroc South Wales presents its first ever Welsh Ceroc championship - open to competitors from around the globe.

Over 15 hours of dance, competitions and entertainment, with more than 10 hours of freestyle through to 1am at a lower cost than you would think!

Whether you compete, freestyle, spectate, or just socialise you are guaranteed a fabulous weekend full of action. There is also a freestyle on the Friday evening to help kick start your dancing weekend and lots of possible ideas of things to do out and about in Cardiff on Sunday to complete your weekend.
Modern Jive Sea Cruise
TBA? September 2012
Mediterranean
Holiday Rock
Mediterranean Discovery Tour visiting Palma, Palermo, Naples, Olbia, Toulon, Barcelona
Dance classes with Holly Marsden, Neil Diack, Tas Beckett, Gary Marsden
Ceroc Breeze
TBA? September 2012
Brean Sands, Somerset, England
Ceroc UK
Home of the UK Open Blues Dance Championships and THE dance event in the South West.

See Web site for details.
Scarborough Dance Weekender
TBA? September 2012
Scarborough, England
Smartdanceworks

Great teachers from around our region, plus our guest teacher for this event will be the fabulous Bill Newby, offering classes in Argentine Tango and Salsa.

En-suite B&B and three course evening meal for two nights - workshops, freestyles and cabaret.
October 2012
LeRoc Modern Jive Dance Weekend
14-16 October 2012
Paignton, England
Cardiff Dance Club
Our ever popular LeRoc / Modern Jive weekend at the fabulous Redcliffe Hotel.

Look forward to a time full of fun, dance, relaxation and good food in wonderful surroundings.
Britroc 2012 Independent Modern Jive Championships
19-20 October 2012
Hove, England
Britroc

Competition
Competition Day: Saturday 20th October
Freestyle on Friday 19th October

Competitions will run through the afternoon and early evening, pausing for dinner break at approx 6:30pm. The finals will commence at 8pm and finish at 9pm, followed by prize-giving and winning performances by team and showcase winners.

There is something for everyone, regular freestyle slots throughout the day, shopping opportunities with shoes and clothes, and why not treat yourself to that well-deserved massage.
Ceroc Splash
TBA? October 2012
Southport, England
Ceroc UK
Check Web site for details.
Simply Ceroc 2012
TBA? October 2012
Wellington, New Zealand
Ceroc Wellington

Get ready for the biggest Ceroc dance weekender in Australasia!
November 2012
The Best in the West
23 November 2012
Bristol, England
Trinity LeRoc

Competition
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MJRoc Warmwell Modern Jive Weekender
23-25 November 2012
Warmwell, Dorset, England
MJRoc.com

Excellent Warmwell site
Three Dance Halls
Top Teachers & DJs
Fantastic variety of workshops, many different styles: MJ, Smooth, WCS, Tango...
Enjoyable, Exciting, Exhilarating
On site activities include swimming, fishing & dry slope skiing
Fantastic generous-sized Lodges in Woodland Park & Lake location with a range of Economy to Prestige (out this world quality) Lodges
Late night dancing. Quality weekender yet affordable prices.
Modern Jive Weekender
TBA? November 2012
Torquay, England
Rock Bottoms
3 whole nights with the best DJs we can find
2 full days with today's top teachers
1 super weekend of fun, frolics and dancing!
Jive & Tango Weekender
TBA? November 2012
Scarborough, England
Jive Addiction
  • Top class teachers
  • Superb Classes
  • Fantastic Music
  • Dancing Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Two Rooms
  • Hotel Accomodation Available
This has been a very popular dance weekender and in November will concentrate on Modern Jive and Argentine Tango only, throughout Saturday and Sunday with freestyle/Milonga dancing untill 2am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Ceroc Bliss
TBA? November 2012
Camber Sands, Rye, England
Ceroc UK
Check Web site for details.
Modern Jive Weekender
TBA? November 2012
San Remo, Italy
Easy Dance

Fabulous 4 Day Party Weekender On The Italian Riviera!
3 Nights Of Fun Freestyle Dancing!
4 Star Hotel On The Coast In San Remo.
Taster Dance Workshops & Classes in Modern Jive-Salsa-Swing-Ballroom and more TBC.
Optional Excursions To Monte Carlo, Monaco & Cannes.
Beach Dance Holiday
TBA? November (7 or 14 nights) 2012
Antigua, Carribean
Dance Action Holiday
Perfect Beach Holiday in a Beautiful Location.

Antigua last year provided us with our biggest and most successful dance holiday ever, with 140 guests at Dickenson Bay.

The hotel facilities and the food are of the highest standard and the daytime activities and sailing equipment provided are exceptional. Add to this, the dance programme with a Jive & West Coast Swing Dance hall and a separate Salsa, Bachata & Tango Dance Hall, you will have the most amazing holiday experience in a dream location.
Modern Jive Dance Holiday
TBA? November 2012
Tenerife, Canary Islands
Jivestyle

If you are looking for a winter sun & fun dance holiday...then look no further. Here it is. We have booked this fabulous four star hotel on the Costa Adaje, just 150 mtrs from the sandy beach on this very popular Canary island of Tenerife.

And... to complement this holiday we have also booked some of the best dance teachers in the country to join us, teaching Modern Jive, West Coast Swing, Tango etc.
St Lucia Caribbean Dream
TBA? November 2012
St Lucia, Caribbean
Dance Action Holiday

Another compelling dance holiday is set to seduce you, with dance classes, sport activities, two air conditioned dance halls, and dancing under the stars.
Midlands Ceroc Champs VII 2012
TBA? November 2012
Stoke-on-Trent, England
Ceroc Midlands

Competition
At the Magnificent Kings Hall Stoke-on-Trent, the day will kick off with the first round of the ‘Lucky Dip’ Competition at 11.30am and from there on it is a full day of non-stop dancing, entertainment, fun and competition until midnight.

Open to competitors and dancers from all organisations. There are 8 competiton categories for all levels of experience and a top-drawer panel of judges who will spend the day deliberating over just who has that Ceroc "X-Factor" in each of the categories.

Whether you come along to compete, freestyle, watch or just socialise you are guaranteed a FANTASTIC DANCE EXPERIENCE!
Jivin' Munich's Winter Warmer
TBA? November 2012
Munich, Germany
Jivin' Munich

Jivin' Munich's "Winter Warmer" - modern jive, Christmas markets, the Munich winter festival, glühwein and lots more.

The "Winter Warmer" mixes workshops, parties, freestyles and the great Christmas atmosphere around this fine old city. You'll have the chance to visit the Christmas markets and winter festival, skate on thick ice, and warm up with gluhwein afterwards. And dance at every opportunity with our international visitors and Munich's own, very friendly, M-Jivers.

Aer Lingus, easyJet and Ryan Air all have plenty of cheap flights from England, Scotland and Ireland - but book early to get the best deals.
New Zealand Ceroc National Championships
TBA? Nov 2012
Auckland, New Zealand
Ceroc Dance New Zealand

Competition
See Web site for details.
Gran Canaria Dance Holiday
TBA? November 2012
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Jive Addiction
Gran Canaria enjoys a spring climate all year round with average annual temperatures that fluctuate between 18 and 25 degrees centigrade.

Staying at superb 4-star hotels in a tranquil setting, overlooking the beach right in the heart of the Valle del Taurito, providing magnificent panoramic views across the Atlantic.

Two dance classes are held each day throughout the week, with freestyles during the evenings, all within our exclusive facilities at the hotel.
December 2012
Twixmas Meltdown
TBA? December 2012
Somerset, England
Holiday Rock
The Best Western Webbington Hotel, Loxton, Axbridge, Somerset
Dance instruction from top teaching couples: Neil & Diane, Mikey & Holly, Mark & Jax, Kevin & Linda
Dance with a Stranger Competition
LeRoc Ball
Other Holidays and Competitions
Dancing in Portugal
See Web site for details
Alentejo, Portugal
Gecko Dance

Modern Jive dancers & teachers are coming to the gorgeous rural area of the Alentejo in central Portugal to help promote dance, taxi dance & teach classes. Opportunities for free accommodation, food & wine for all levels of dancers & teachers to come over & help.

Or why not just come & join in the fun? Wonderful scenery & places to visit, peaceful roads for cycling, beautiful walks, paradise for bird watchers, excellent local wine (you can still get a beer for a Euro!)... see you soon!

See us on Facebook - just search for "Gecko Dance for Dancing in Portugal"

For enquiries phone 00 351 245 905196 or e-mail yolandebosman@btopenworld.com
Dance Holidays in Portugal
See Web site for details.
Ericeira, Portugal
Dance Active

Sun, beach and dancing in Portugal over the summer.

Snow, mountain views and dancing in France over the winter.
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