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Click on the "All Organizations" and "Clubs By Country" buttons above for the links to all the clubs that run Modern Jive classes and events.

These links are provided for your convenience.
All the text below is from the organisations' Web sites and does not refer to modernjive.com in any way.

Class/Freestyle/Event Listings

Ceroc UK Ceroc UK Ceroc is an abbreviation for the French phrase c'est Rock.

We have been introducing people to the world of partner dancing for over 27 years.

Our stylish dance, sometimes referred to as 'Modern Jive', is a fusion of Salsa, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Tango and Jive. We make learning to dance fun, easy and relaxed.

Going to a Ceroc evening is a great way to meet people, have fun and keep fit all whilst learning to dance.
Jive Hive Jive Hive A hive of information on the latest dance events for the modern jiver of today.

Our aim is to promote modern jive in all its forms.
Jivestyle Jivestyle
Jivestyle is the web site dedicated to freestyle modern jive in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands.

This site is published by Wes Stala and is intended to provide an online dance facility especially for the Jive dancers in Nottingham and surrounding areas with periodic updates and info on local and national dance events, local news, and by popular request a photo gallery of recent dances.
Kingdom of Dance Kingdom of Dance Events Listing
Find out what's happening in your part of the world.
Modern Jive/Lindy Hop: Salsa/Tango: Ballroom/Line Dancing.
LeRoc In And Around Bristol LeRoc In And Around Bristol For information about classes in Bristol and the surrounding area, and for the latest news on the upcoming dances and LeRoc social events.

Maps - Times - Prices - News - Reviews - & More!
Lynda's List Lynda's List Contact Dancing Events List for London and the South Coast.
Planet LeRoc Planet LeRoc Dances and events in or near Wales.
SalsaJive SalsaJive Welcome to the longest running partner dance information website in the UK. We cover Salsa on the Latin side and Modern Jive based dances such as LeRoc and Ceroc™. Both hugely popular and a fantastic night out!

Our goal is to bring comprehensive, up-to-date and free to use listings of clubs/classes, special events, news and more, for the UK. We have well over 1000 entries and receive updates daily.
South West Swing South West Swing This is a dance information web site that provides details on forthcoming Modern Jive, Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom, Salsa, Tango, Cajun Zydeco and many other partner dance events, freestyles and workshops in the south west region. Also listed is information about local dance clubs, live music suitable for dancing and national and international dance links.
Southern UK Jivers' Calendar Southern UK Jivers' Calendar Southern UK Jivers' Calendar
UK-Jive UK-Jive Modern jive classes & events for the UK. National directory of Ceroc, LeRoc and all other styles of modern jive dancing. Find classes and events in your area, subscribe to our regular newsletter and view recommendations for music and videos.
The LeRoc Modern Jive Federation The LeRoc Federation The LeRoc Modern Jive Federation is an organisation of teachers of this ever popular modern jive dance. With over 50 members we represent a significant proportion of the UK's modern jive teaching community, and all of our members have passed a rigorous examination to prove their knowledge and ability to teach.

Our members run classes and events throughout the country. On this site you will find information on events organised by our members and how you too can become part of this community of independent teachers.



Online Moves & Lessons

AfterFive - I Jive AfterFive - I Jive A Dancer's Guide

A guide for Modern Jive (including Leroc and Ceroc®), Lindy, Tango, Salsa and other "social" dancers. Topics include: Dancing With Confidence, General Tips, Floor Craft, The Lead And Follow Connection and descriptions of 150+ Modern Jive moves.
Dancecrave Dancecrave This site contains hundreds of jive move descriptions catalogued and rated which you can browse, list and print.

If you have been caught by the dance bug and are itching to learn / view / brush up on as many moves as you possibly can, this is the place for you!
Dance North West - Online Lessons Dance North West - Online Lessons Free Move Videos.

High quality video clips of French Jive beginner moves. Thanks to Chris, Alex, Dave and professional cameraman Paul Grice, we are proud to present a set of video clips that really do give you a flavour of modern French Jive.
Dance Yourself Dizzy Dance Yourself Dizzy Learn the Modern Jive beginners moves using our Learn on Line pages. The videos on each page will explain how to get started, how to link moves together and will get you dancing all 21 of our beginner Modern Jive moves. Its a step by step process, keeping to the basics, that's easy to follow, fun and rewarding. We won't tell you off for putting your foot in the wrong place, wearing the wrong clothes, not wearing dance shoes, facing the wrong direction or using the wrong hand. After all......
dancing is supposed to be fun!

Plus approximately 40 'free to use' Modern Jive moves that change on a regular basis as we add new moves and remove others.
JiveMeCrazy.com JiveMeCrazy.com Learn To Dance Online.

Download Modern Jive Lesson Videos - Broadcast Quality.

Whatever you do, don't leave this site before you download a free sample lesson.
Jiveoholics Anonymous Jiveoholics Anonymous Welcome to the web's most complete site for modern jive (Ceroc, Leroc etc) dance step information and advice.

Here visitors can click through detailed textual descriptions of over 600 moves or select one at random.

Start by viewing 19 beginner moves or try the visual map of 100 key moves to get you going. Study just one move (the yoyo) explained in gruesome detail or consult a dictionary of jive terminology?

Indeed there is plenty of advice for beginners, improvers, including style and safety and the Q&A forum to ask about anything not covered here.



Other Modern Jive Links

AmanteBallo Amante Ballo AmanteBallo is dedicated to helping dancers find the music that they love to dance to. Whether you heard the track at your favourite dance venue or on the radio, or maybe you want to find the current hottest dance tracks in your dance scene - AmanteBallo is the place to find those tracks, it's the place to find musical inspiration.

All the music you'll find on AmanteBallo has been chosen because it is great to dance to. The site is arranged into a number of different dance styles including: Playlists | Compilations | WCS | Dance | Latin | Pop | Rock | Jazz | Swing | Blues | Tango | R&B/Soul | Hip-Hop/Rap | Rock'n'Roll | Country
How To Jive How To Jive If you are new to LeRoc, Ceroc or Modern Jive then come to our Introducing Partner Dancing page. Then become an 'instant expert' by dipping into our Guide to Swing dancing & Jive dancing styles.

If you are already a keen dancer then become an 'afficionado' by heading for the Spotlight on LeRoc and Spotlight on Ceroc pages. This gives in-depth knowledge of how, why, when and who made it all happen - and explains why the same dance has several different names.

To understand how various jive styles emerged, check out the 20th Century Overview which pinpoints important events in music and dance evolution.

Then for Modern Jive Teachers pages are there to help you improve your teaching and club services - with some useful information sources and ideas.
Jive-Live! Jive-Live!
Dance events run, or co-run by Jon Brett.
Original LeRoc Original LeRoc Glyn Bampfield - LeRoc Essex

I worked with Michel on the production of his ‘Original LeRoc Dance Manual’.

Over the years I have continued to dance and teach - always maintaining what Michel and Louis taught me.

Now based in the Southend area of Essex, it is my intention to continue teaching Original LeRoc.



General Dance Links

DanceDanceDance.com Dance Diary - London & South-East Dance Forums
DancePartner.com dancescape Dance Web
People-Connection.co.uk Sapphire Swan Dance Directory ThisDance.com
@URL Internet Arts Resources



DJs

Bob Staal (under "Find DJ") Disco Jive John & Linda Ford
John Vassallo Rob McKim's Jive Junction Modern Jive Music from Hot Jive



West Coast Swing Links

West Coast Swing UK UK West Coast Swing WCS in North London
WCS in North West London UK West Coast Swing Dance Championships



Blues Links

Blues Dance Bluesbug



Some Swing Links

Any Swing Goes Atomic - The Essential Guide to the Retro Revival BoogieNights
Edinburgh Swing Dance Society Jazzjive Swing/The Rock Dance Co Jitterbugs
Live2Jive London Swing Cats London Swing Dance Society
Swing Dance Scotland Swing Time SavoyStyle
Swingland SwingTastic The Lindy Circle
The National & New England Swing Dance Server World Swing Dance Council



Some R'n'R, Hustle and Boogie Links

Cambridge University Acrobatic Rock'n'Roll Complete UK Rock'n'Roll Gig Guide Danslinks WWW Page
FJ Rock'n'Roll Pty Ltd Maggie's Blue Suede News Planet Jive
Rock'n'RollDance.com World of Sport & Social Dance (Russia)

If I missed some - please let me know about them!

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