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Tips and Hints

  1. Bring a notebook and pen to each class to write down the names of the moves you learn each lesson, and a brief description of each move that will help you remember it.
  2. Wear smooth-soled shoes that will slide on the dance floor - leather, hard plastic, or suede soles are the most popular with experienced dancers, as these all enable you to spin and step with more style and ease.
  3. Ask other people to dance at every opportunity! It is fine for men to ask ladies, and for ladies to ask men, and it is an unspoken but generally accepted rule to always accept if you can. Dancing with lots of people, particularly better ones, is the single fastest way to improve your dancing. More experienced dancers should ask beginners to dance to ensure we encourage lots of new people to keep coming to class.
  4. Introduce yourself to others in class rotation. This will help you meet other people who you can then more easily ask for a dance later, and is part of the fun and social atmosphere of Ceroc classes.
  5. Become a popular dancer by paying attention to personal grooming. Essentials such as deodorant and breath mints are available from the door staff in case you've forgotten your own; many advanced dancers even bring a hand towel and a change of shirt as dancing can be a bit of a workout!
  6. Wear your best smile to class - people love dancing with someone who enjoys dancing as much as they do, and believe it or not, dancing is usually a lot easier if you aren't trying so hard! Have loads of fun... :)
  7. Take small steps - they look better and make moves easier for both partners by keeping both partners more balanced and in contact with each other.
  8. Slide, don't bop; more advanced Cerocers don't change the height of their head and shoulders much as they "step" - really each step is more of a slide, with the feet never fully leaving the ground, and movement of the hands and body staying smooth and level.
  9. Develop your floorcraft as you become more advanced; intermediate moves may require a bit of space to execute, and you'll need to be aware and considerate of other people dancing around you before you execute any big moves.