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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.
Competitons are marked "Competition" on the left.

2008
January February March April May June
July August September October November December

January 2008
Rock Bottoms
11-14 January 2008
Torquay, England
Rock Bottoms
Our 3-2-1 promise:
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!

Advanced warning that the Saturday night theme is PANTOMIME.
"Oh! No, it isn't."
"Oh! Yes, it is."
Ski & Dance
19-26 January 2008
Tignes, Val Claret, France
The Ski & Rock Co.
Ski virtually to & from the door
Ski lifts 2 minutes walk
300 km of Ski Runs
After Ski Jive, Salsa, Cha Cha & Tango classes
Evening Dance class & Party nights
Swingin' the Blues
26 January 2008
London, England
Swingin' the Blues
"Swingin' the Blues" is an annual event offering a whole day of Blues & Swing style workshops from some of the very top UK Blues teachers, followed by an evening of Blues & Swing dancing with allegedly the best DJs in the world.

Now in its 8th year 'Swingin' the Blues' is presently the only truly dedicated "Blues" event on the UK dance calendar and attracts a diverse and interesting crowd.

The workshops will start at 11am and run through until 7pm with a break for lunch when we have some suprises in store! The "Swingin' Blues Ball" will kick off from 8pm and run through in three rooms until 12.30am.

12 hours of workshops from Nigel & Nina, Simon & Taina, Dave & Val Rokov.
February 2008
Southport - Jiving You HIGHER!
1-4 February 2008
Southport, England
Jive Addiction
Around 1500 dancers from every region of the UK and abroad, come together to give Southport an atmosphere and friendliness that's unmatched!

* 4 dance floors - playing different genres of music
* 40 hours of dance classes to choose from
* World Class teachers & cabaret
Ceroc in Barcelona
2-4 February 2008
Barcelona, Spain
Club Dance Holidays
The legendary Dance Holidays Barcelona Ceroc experience now in its eighth year - don't miss it in 2008!

Ceroc through funky and cosmopolitan Barcelona! In addition to 4 hours Ceroc classes, your holiday can include fantastic nights out Ceroc-ing in hot clubs, tapas bar hopping in local bars and cultural tours and sight seeing.

Unique features:
A big Ceroc community: There are many factors that make the Ceroc Barcelona experience such a good event. There will be so many Cerocers from all over the world on holiday, letting their hair down, and there solely for one reason - to dance Ceroc!

High energy classes with charismatic teachers: Every year we work with the top names in Ceroc to ensure that you have laughter filled, stimulating and challenging Ceroc classes to fulfil and energize you.
LeRoc Modern Jive Dance Weekend
8-10 February 2008
Paignton, England
Jade Dance
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.
Ceroc Swish
15-18 February 2008
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.

This weekender is radically different from other weekenders. The accommodation is truly plush with some rooms having their own jacuzzi baths and plasma screens.

Potters has accommodation for over 600 dancers.

With over 25 varied workshops there will be endless opportunities for dancers of all levels to inject some pure style into their dancing, so whether you're advanced, intermediate or even a beginner this will be a fun and rewarding weekend.

Full board accommodation and West End style entertainment included in the price.
Ceroc Australia: 2008 "Cocktail" Weekender
15-17 February 2008
Hunter Valley Wine Country (Sydney), Australia
Ceroc Australia Dance Comnpay
The weekender includes:
* All the workshops you can handle!
* Fri & Sat night's accommodation at the 5 star Cypress Lakes Resort
* Meals on Fri & Sat nights only (byo own breakfast and lunches)
* Good variety of dance workshops all weekend
* Interesting and talented teachers for the workshops
* Great locations for workshops

The last 3 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?
Beach Ballroom Weekend
16-17 February 2008
Aberdeen, Scotland
Ceroc Scotland
A week-end of dancing with a top selection of Style, Technique and Musicality with Simon Rich & Nicole Beckey followed by the Best Party Ever in the incredible Beach Ballroom.

"Simon And Nicole are probably one of the most influential couples on the dance circuit their amazing style and grace has won them a multitude of awards. Their teaching is fun but challenging and will stretch all levels"

Workshops and Dance Parties on the Saturday and the Sunday.
Focus Residential Weekender
29 February - 2 March 2008
Kirriemuir, Scotland
Ceroc Scotland
Learn the technique and style at the root of dancing. Focus workshops target a very specific skill to improve your dancing. All experience levels are welcome and can benefit from learning the fundamental ingredients of partner dancing.

* 2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
* 5 Focus Masterclasses
* 2 late night dancing parties on the Friday and Saturday
Easy Dance Weekender!
29 February - 2 March 2008
Scarborough, England
Easy Dance
2/3 nights panoramic sea view hotel accomodation, (Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal)
2 Dance floors.
Loadsa workshops 'n' guest teachers.
2/3 nights freestyle dancing!
All contained in one great venue.
March 2008
Day of Jive
1 March 2008
Leeds, England
Spinz
A series of Jive and related dance workshops during the day, followed by a 2 room freestyle night with separate Modern Jive and Blues Rooms.

The stars at the March 2008 event will be Nigel and Nina. They are experts in Modern Jive, Blues, West Coast Swing, Lindy (and many other swing dances).
Ceroc Storm
7-10 March 2008
Camber Sands, Rye, England
Ceroc UK
Over 30 varied and exciting workshops covering 10 different dance styles, including Dance psychology & Pole Dancing.
Over 50 hours of freestyle in three dance venues.
Three different standards of accommodation from Budget to Club.
My feet ache! We will be hosting lots of other activities including Pub Quizzes, and Karaoke.
Well-being - Mind, Body and Soul. Massage, Yoga, Pilates.
Gender Controlled: Our events are unique in that we operate an integrated booking system to gender balance our events.
Melbourne Dance Weekender
7-10 March 2008
Melbourne, Australia
Le Bop
A non-stop dance party and workshop weekend taking place on the amazing Victorian Surf Coast. It is aimed at anyone with a love of dance, and we cater for all levels.

If you enjoy dancing, then you will love Melbourne Dance Weekender!

Your days will be action packed, with a fantastic selection of classes to choose from and freestyle dancing, games and special activities all night. The high quality and variety of lessons and freestyle music will amaze you.

4 rooms of non-stop workshops!
Ford Castle Dance Weekend
7-9 March 2008
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England
Le Roc Scotland

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Ford Castle is one of the most attractive residential centres in the country. The castle’s history is well documented dating back to the 14th century. King James IV of Scotland stayed at the castle before his fatal battle on Flodden Field in 1513. The castle stands in five acres of private grounds and gardens which offer a relaxing environment. The Cheviot Hills provide a spectacular scenic backdrop.

Beginners and Improvers: You don’t need a partner
  • Salsa
  • LeRoc French Jive
  • Ballroom Styles
  • Line Dancing
  • West Coast Swing
  • Private tuition also available any style all levels
Ski Ceroc in Granada & Sierra Nevada
10-17 March 2008
Granada, Spain
Club Dance Holidays
Ski and Ceroc make a fun and natural combination - days full of crisp, chilly winter sport, followed by lively partner dancing in the evenings.

Both activities are enjoyable at every level and you improve your skills every day. It makes sense after all, since life is about living, and what better way than to combine two exhilarating activities with a fun group of people, and all with the stunning backdrop of the sunny Sierra Nevada and the mystical city of Granada?

Imagine skiing in the warm spring sun, relaxing with drinks and tapas afterwards, and then Ceroc-ing all night in the lively bars of Granada.
UK Open Jive Competition Weekend
14-16 March 2008
Blackpool, England
A Chance 2 Dance Ltd

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

Friday - Party Night
This is an ideal opportunity to have a sneak preview of the competition Ballroom. There will be a Black and White dress theme, which is optional, but there will be spot prizes for best dressed on the evening!
Saturday - UK Open Jive Competition
Competition starts at 12 noon. There will be loads of freestyle music throughout the day played yet again by some of the BEST DJs in the UK. The competition heats keep you enthralled, the prizes are the most anticipated part of the evening , and the party continues right through till 2am. If you are competing or spectating you will have the time of your life!
Sunday - Tea dance in the Tower Ballroom
The calm after the storm - this is a very inspiring day, you get the chance 2 dance with the locals in the very sophisticated Tower Ballroom Tea dance to the music of the legendary Wurlitzer organ.
Kapi-Hutt Regional Champs
28-30 March 2008
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!
April 2008
Modern Jive in Weymouth
11-14 April 2008
Weymouth, England
Holiday Rock
The Riviera Hotel, Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset
Dance instruction from top teaching couples, Mikey & Serana, Jim & Nicky, Adam & Tas
Live Music
JiveTime Riot Jive Weekend
18-21 April 2008
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.
Modern Jive Party Weekender
25-28 April 2008
Weymouth, England
Jive Leisure Promotions Ltd
The Party Weekender is renowned up and down the UK for entertainment value and fun packed into each one of our events. Again and again we have great live music line-up with bands who tour the UK and Europe playing music from 40's swing to today's chart sounds.

One of the only dance weekends that allow and entertain children!

Entertainment! The whole of the Party Weekender team know that your entertainment is paramount, so whether you want to listen to the live band, join in the fun classes, have a sing song on the karaoke or take part in the PARTY dances, the fun never stops from Friday night to Monday morning.

It's a great weekend for dancers and their familys!
The South Island Ceroc Championships
25-27 April 2008
Christchurch, New Zealand
Ceroc Christchurch

Competition
Hosted this year by Ceroc Christchurch. Events will include the usual freestyle favourites, Teams, Showcases, Advanced Open and much more including new Youth and Senior events. There will be Super Ceroc Workshops on the Friday and Sunday as well.

Weekend programme:
  • Friday night dance party
  • Friday afternoon workshops
  • Saturday - full day of competition
  • Sunday workshops
  • Sunday farewell T-Dance

May 2008
Ceroc UK Dance Championships
4 May 2008
London, England
Ceroc UK

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

Make it a weekend:
** on Saturday we have a freestyle in Chiswick
** on Sunday is the Champs.
** Monday we have an afternoon freestyle aboard the HMS President on The Thames
Gran Canaria Dance Holiday
3 - 10 May 2008
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Jive Addiction
FABULOUS 'ALL INCLUSIVE' 7-night dance holiday staying at a fabulous 4-star hotel complex.

This was a very popular holiday last December and completely SOLD OUT - with 200 dancers having a fabulous time.

Classes and freestyles are included and you can do as much or as little dancing as you choose, in our exclusive dance facilities at the Hotel Taurito Princess. Non-dancers are most welcome and there's plenty for them to do, because although the area is peaceful, there are many activities taking place within the hotel.
Ceroc Blaze
9-12 May 2008
Haven, Ayr, Scotland
Ceroc UK
This is the more intimate Ceroc Escape Week-ender, with Top International Teachers as well as the best from Scotland and the UK. As numbers are limited and gender balanced, we offer a very friendly week-end with a genuine chance to dance with the top teachers and guests.

Mario Robau Jr, the Swing Daddy, is the International Specialist teacher for the week-end. This will be Mario's UK debut and a great opportunity to learn from one of the masters of Swing.

Over 30 varied and exciting workshops covering 10 different dance styles.
Over 50 hours of freestyle in three dance venues.
Three different standards of accommodation from Budget to Gold.

The Haven resort of Craig Tara is on the beautiful coast of Ayrshire and offers modern, luxury caravans as well as many activities (golf, swimming, massage and of course the beach!).

Beyond the specialized workshops for all levels and freestyle opportunities in three rooms, BLAZE will be an unforgettable Scottish experience!
Rock Bottoms
9-12 May 2008
Torquay, England
Rock Bottoms
Our 3-2-1 promise:
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!

Dance & Sail 2008
10 - 17 May 2008
Turkey
Ceroc Metro
Dance & Sail is a holiday for people who want to have fun, like a bit of adventure, love to dance and want to do something that they will remember for the rest of their lives.

You do not need to be able to sail. You will always be in sight of land and you will always be within mobile and or radio coverage.

These holidays have become legendary in the dance world with people travelling from as far away as New Zealand to join us. This year we already have bookings from Norway and Sweden as well as the UK and Ireland.

Imagine sailing off to a deserted beach, unpacking your Mediterranean lunch, lazily swimming with dolphins, diving off the boat, exploring inland, or just sleeping relaxing on the beach. When your are ready, casting off sailing into the sunset with probably a gin and tonic in hand.

In the evenings all the boats join up near a Taverna where we eat and dance until the last couple are left standing.
Dance Action Holiday
11 or 18 May 2008
Foca, Turkey
The Ski & Rock Co.
Club Phokia Hotel
Sociable dance holidays. We dine & dance together in the hotel + 2 evenings out.
You can just relax between dance classes or try a free activity.
Jive & Salsa Lessons & Freestyles.
Day Yatch reserved for Ski & Rock. 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.
Viva Las Vegas
16-19 May 2008
Camber Sands, Rye, England
Ceroc UK
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
Southport - Jiving You CRAZY!
30 May - 2 June 2008
Southport, England
Jive Addiction
With around 1500 dancers from every region of the UK and abroad coming together - Southport has an atmosphere and friendliness that's unmatched!

* 4 dance floors
* 40 hours of dance classes to choose from
* 80 + hours of freestyle and
* World Class teachers & Cabaret
June 2008
Modern Jive with Mo'jive in Granada
7-14 June 2008
Granada, Spain
Club Dance Holidays
Granada is a magical city. With its breathtaking vistas, the Moorish ambience of the city and the dreamlike beauty of The Alhambra Palace, Granada can arouse even the most jaded visitor. With the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada as its backdrop, trickling fountains in every square, and rich Andalucian cuisine you cannot fail to come under its spell.

You will be staying at the newly refurbished four star Hotel Los Angeles in the beautiful city of Granada. There is Modern Jive every day and every night. This is the time of Granada's annual fair so there is singing and dancing in hundreds of marques on a dedicated site all day and all night for a week.

The classes will take place daily and last for at least 3 hours, totalling 15 hours over the week. There will also be Modern Jive freestyle parties and for the night owls salsaing until late in the hot Salsa clubs.

This is the Mo'jive dance event of the year with one of the best teachers around!
Ceroc International Dance Championships
6-9 June 2008
Sydney, Australia
Ceroc & Modern Jive Dance Company

Competition
It all starts on Friday night with our Pre-Champs Dinner and Social Night where as with every year we welcome our out of town guests.

Then on the Saturday we hold the 2008 Ceroc International Dance Championships.

Check the Web site for details of workshops and other events over the weekend!
Ceroc Hafan 2008
20-23 June 2008
Pwllheli, Wales
Ceroc Midlands
A fantastic weekend of workshops and freestyle at Hafan Y Mor.

Again we'll be having 7 top DJs, 8 Top Teachers and Live entertainment at this fantastic venue in the shadow of Snowdonia National Park.

Get ready for the Beach Club Party on Saturday evening.
July 2008
Best In The West
July 18 2008
Bristol, England
Trinity LeRoc

Competition
Check the Web site for details
GDS Nationals Open Competition
July 19 2008
Canberra, Australia
GDS

Competition
Competitions in American & International Styles
* Ballroom - Waltz, Slow Rhythm Foxtrot, and New Vogue
* Ballroom Latin - Cha Cha Cha, Rumba and Jive or Triple Swing
* Modern Jive under various names - Ceroc, Le-Bop, Le-Step, Mambo Rock, etc.
* Streetlatin - Salsa and Merengue

Plus the 8th Birthday Ball
LeRoc UK Dance Championships
25-26 July 2008
Weston-Super-Mare, England
LeRoc UK

Competition
Incorporating Jive, Salsa & West Coast Swing.

At the Winter Gardens,Weston-super-Mare.

Friday Welcome Party: Come & practice in a friendly relaxed environments, or just enjoy the evening freestyle before the Big day!

Saturday: The famous sunken Ballroom on Weston’s seafront is set to play host to the biggest and most spectacular event in the dance calendar. The colour, energy & panache of Strictly Dance Fever comes to town.
August 2008
South Coast Shout!
2 August 2008
Worthing, England
Jules Jive

A day of workshops from top class teachers in associated fields (but all based around various forms of Jive), followed by a 2 room dance (Modern Jive in the Main Hall; Latin, funk, swing and blues in the Richmond Room), plus cabaret, with a late night finish (1am).
Dancers may book the Workshops for half day (morning or afternoon) or whole day, with or without the evening dance

Confirmed teachers are:
  • Jim and Nicky of Dance Riviera, Smooth Jive
  • Paul and Catriona, West Coast Swing
  • Amir, Jango
  • James and Alexandra, Latin Jive

Ceroc in Barcelona
3-10 or 7-10 August 2008
Barcelona, Spain
Club Dance Holidays
The legendary Dance Holidays Barcelona Ceroc experience now in its eighth year - don't miss it in 2008!

Ceroc through funky and cosmopolitan Barcelona! In addition to Ceroc classes, your holiday can include fantastic nights out Ceroc-ing in hot clubs, tapas bar hopping in local bars and cultural tours and sight seeing.

Unique features:
A big Ceroc community: There are many factors that make the Ceroc Barcelona experience such a good event. There will be so many Cerocers from all over the world on holiday, letting their hair down, and there solely for one reason - to dance Ceroc!

High energy classes with charismatic teachers: Every year we work with the top names in Ceroc to ensure that you have laughter filled, stimulating and challenging Ceroc classes to fulfil and energize you.
DanceMania 2008
29-31 August 2008
Vision Valley, Arcadia (50 minutes from Sydney), Australia
Ceroc & Modern Jive Dance Company
(2007 Description:) DanceMania is a weekend of fun and activity for Dance Maniacs of any level and any style! With the one hour classes running back to back all weekend in two different dance halls, as well as sports and leisure activities, dance parties, and general social chit chat and chilling out, prepare yourself early for this weekend of dancing pleasure!
September 2008
Queensland, Modern Jive Party Week
5-14 September
Gold Coast, Australia
Le Step Club Jive

Competition
Fri 5th - Sun 7th Tentative date for our Le Step Queensland Dance Camp 2008
  Staying at Mt.Tamborine in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
From Sun 7th Massive week of dance and non-dance events.
Staying on the beautiful Gold Coast.
Sat 13th CONFIRMED date for the
Queensland Open Modern Jive Champs & Dance Spectacular
Sun 14th Head home after a brilliant week!
Modern Jive in Malta
9-17 September 2008
Malta
Holiday Rock
Qawra Palace Hotel, Malta
Dance instruction from top teaching couples, Mikey & Suzana, Ian & Mandy, Neil & Jan
Live Music
Southport - Jiving You WILD!
12 - 15 September 2008
Southport, England
Jive Addiction
THE Jive Weekender not to miss!! Around 1500 dancers from every region of the UK and abroad, come together to give Southport an atmosphere and friendliness that's unmatched!

* 4 dance floors
* 40 hours of dance classes to choose from
* 80 + hours of freestyle
* 1400 + people...
* World Class teachers & Cabaret
Dance Action Holiday
18 or 25 September 2008
Lesvos, Greece
The Ski & Rock Co.
Club Hotel Aeolian Village
With our star line up and this superb new location, this is set to be the best Ski & Rock Beach Holiday yet.
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 Variety of rooms: suites, junior suites, family rooms and interconnecting rooms, giving the best array of room types.
Pool Bar - Restaurants - Gardens the hotel is spacious but has a compact friendly feel.
Ceroc Med Fest in Lloret de Mar
21-28 or 25-28 September 2008
Lloret de Mar, Spain
Club Dance Holidays
Sun, Sand, Sea and Ceroc! The Ceroc Med Festival is your opportunity to mix sandy beaches, warm sun, a great break away with high energy Ceroc workshops and Freestyle sessions at night.

The Ceroc Mediterranen Festival takes the nationwide Ceroc community to Lloret de Mar, Spain 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 comfortable three star Hotel Guitart Central Park in Lloret de Mar (superior rooms included in the price) 250m from the beach which boasts five swimming pools, waterfalls, lovely gardens with terraces, tennis courts, a sports complex, solarium, sauna and gym.
Modern Jive Weekender in Devon
26-29 September 2008
Paignton, England
Holiday Rock
Beverley Park, Paignton, Devon
Dance instruction from top teaching couples, Mikey & Suzanna, Jim & Nicky, Andy & Adele
Live Music
Australasian Open Modern Jive Championships
27 September 2008
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.

Also included in the day's schedule is a min of 1.5hrs freestyle dancing.

This is a premier event not to be missed!
October 2008
Dance Holiday
4-11 October 2008
Mallorca, Spain
Jive Addiction
ALL INCLUSIVE, 7-night dance holiday, staying at this fantastic and elegant 4-star Iberostar Albufera Playa Hotel, located right on the beach, besides a lovely pine wood.

The hotel has direct access to the kilometre-long, sandy beach with wonderful sand dunes. It's approx 8 Km. from the Port of Alcudia , and around 3 Km. from Ca´n Picafort.

Dance classes are available each day throughout the week - and freestyle dancing every evening.
Ceroc Breeze
10-13 October 2008
Brean Sands, Somerset, England
Ceroc UK
Home of the UK Blues Championships and THE dance event in the South West our 3rd Breeze weekender will be bigger and better than before.

Packed to bursting with workshops for dancers of all levels this gender balanced event promises hours of freestyle in the main Thunderball room playing Ceroc classics, the Cyclone Dance Zone playing a great mix of Blues, Nu Soul, and WCS, and the Boudoir were the newest DJ talent rubs shoulders with the old pros to entertain and amaze you.
JiveTime Spree Jive Weekend
10-13 October 2008
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.

Spree 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.
BRITROCK '08 Independent Modern Jive Competition
10-11 October 2008
Hove, England
BritRock

Competition
Competition Day
Saturday 11th October 12 noon - 1 am
Plus
BRIT ROCK Ball
Friday 10th October 8pm-1am

A cracking weekend at The Hove Centre, Brighton.
*** UK National Titles
*** Take home a Trophy
*** Over £3000 in Cash Prizes
Easy Dance Weekender
17-19 October 2008
Scarborough, England
Easy Dance

2 Nights Panoramic Sea View Hotel Accommodation!
Guests Teachers & Loads of Workshops
2 Nights Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal
2 Nights of Full on Fantastic Freestyle Dancing!
2 Dance Floors
All Contained in one Venue!
Modern Jive Dance Cruise
18-25 October 2008
Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Modern Jive Travel Club
Cruise Queensland’s Tropical North on the P&O Pacific Sun for 7 exciting nights visiting such idyllic destinations as the Whitsunday Islands, Cairns, Port Douglas and Willis Island before heading back to Brisbane. No extra passport is required on this cruise. Free workshops with well respected Queensland instructors. So if you want to Dance in Paradise...

Accommodation is in air conditioned cabins with private facilities on Queensland's newly introduced Pacific Sun cruise ship. All cabins have phone, television, music, hairdryer & safe deposit box.

Entertainment Includes: Modern Jive Dancing, Captain's Cocktail Party, Special Guest Artists, Sparkling Cabaret Shows, Live Bands, Nightclub, Movie Cinema, Casino, Great Bars, Lounges & Entertainment plus so much more.
Simply Ceroc 2008
24-27 October 2008
Wellington, New Zealand
Ceroc Wellington

Get ready for the biggest Ceroc dance weekender in Australasia!!
12 Workshops
International teachers
15 hours of freestyle dancing
Showcases
A Night at the Oscars Grand Ball
November 2008
Ceroc in Portuguese Algarve
1-8 or 5-8 November 2008
Algarve, Portugal
Club Dance Holidays
What could be better than escaping to the South in the dead of winter? Warm rays of sun, soft sand beneath your toes, crystal water waves crashing on the beach and Ceroc pulsating through your veins! This Ceroc holiday will catapult you out of the dismal grey winter months. So come and join in the party!

Your holiday includes great Ceroc classes, fantastic nights out Ceroc-ing, delicious meals in carefully chosen restaurants with wonderful food and fantastic views, cultural tours and sight seeing, and great social occasions and nights out which can last all night long if you want to.
Ceroc Bliss
7-9 November 2008
Camber Sands, Rye, England
Ceroc UK
(Description TBC:)Over 30 varied and exciting workshops covering 10 different dance styles, including Dance psychology & Pole Dancing.

Over 50 hours of freestyle in three dance venues.
Three different standards of accommodation from Budget to Club.
My feet ache! We will be hosting lots of other activities including Pub Quizzes, and Karaoke.
Well-being - Mind, Body and Soul. Massage, Yoga, Pilates.
Gender Controlled: Our events are unique in that we operate an integrated booking system to gender balance our events.
Modern Jive Party Weekender
7-10 November 2008
Weymouth, England
Jive Leisure Promotions Ltd
The Party Weekender is renowned up and down the UK for entertainment value and fun packed into each one of our events. Again and again we have great live music line-up with bands who tour the UK and Europe playing music from 40's swing to today's chart sounds.

One of the only dance weekends that allow and entertain children!

Entertainment! The whole of the Party Weekender team know that your entertainment is paramount, so whether you want to listen to the live band, join in the fun classes, have a sing song on the karaoke or take part in the PARTY dances, the fun never stops from Friday night to Monday morning.

It's a great weekend for dancers and their familys!
Rock Bottoms
7-10 November 2008
Torquay, England
Rock Bottoms
Our 3-2-1 promise:
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!

'East Coast Jive' Weekender
7-10 November 2008
Scarborough, England
Jive Addiction
A fun and friendly weekend of workshops and freestyle dancing, at the fabulous Scarborough Spa complex.

  • TOP CLASS teachers
  • SUPERB classes
  • FANTASTIC music
  • TOP DJs
  • FAB venue
  • TWO dance floors
  • HOTEL accommodation
You won't want to miss it!
Ceroc Splash
14-17 November 2008
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Ceroc UK
(2007 Description:)Dancing at the Tower on Friday in what is unquestionably the best ballroom in the world! It would be a crime for Ceroc not to use this venue. The weekend continues at the Winter Gardens which is perfect for the fantastic freestyle event with the opportunity to enjoy exciting and ground breaking workshops. You will have to organise your own accommodation, however we have detailed scores of B&Bs and hotel options on the website.
Midlands Ceroc Champs 2008
15 November 2008
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.

There are 7 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.

A fully licensed bar is open for the duration of the day, there are male and female changing facilities and a fast food servery on site. Footwear and clothing stalls will be available, plus photographers to record the whole day and onsite massage facilities.

Whether you come along to compete, freestyle, watch or just socialise you are guaranteed a FANTASTIC DANCE EXPERIENCE!
December 2008
Dance Holiday
1-8 December 2008
La Palma, Canary Islands
Jive Addiction
Teneguia Princess, La Palma, has spectacular views of the ocean, 'Canarian village' style architecture and all the facilities of a top-category holiday resort, including a Spa.
Classes and freestyles are included and you can do as much or as little dancing as you choose, in our exclusive dance facilities at the Hotel.
Non-dancers are most welcome and there's plenty for them to do, because although the area is peaceful, there are many activities taking place within the hotel.
Two dance classes are held each day throughout the week, with evening freestyles, all within our exclusive facilities at the Hotel.
Modern Jive Christmas Break
28-30 December 2008
Somerset, England
Holiday Rock
The Best Western Webbington Hotel, Loxton, Axbridge, Somerset
Dance instruction from top teaching couples: Mark & Jackie, Joseph & Trisha, Neil & Ellie, Gary & Holly
Dance with a Stranger Competition LeRoc Ball
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