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Do you have to bring a partner?
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no partner is required |
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but you are welcome to come with a partner or friend |
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we rotate partners during class |
What do I wear to class?
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what ever you feel comfortable in |
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you will warm up during class, especially in the summer |
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shoes you can spin in will help |
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avoid spiked heels |
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ensure you smell nice and have fresh breath |
When do I start?
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you can start any time! |
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at beginner level we teach a new routine each time |
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others in the class are very supportive of new people joining |
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your teacher will keep an eye out for you |
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call us if you have any reservations or questions |
How do classes work?
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we start with a gentle warm-up |
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you then partner up (partners are rotated throughout the class) |
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we teach you one 'move' at a time |
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then we dance each 'move' to music |
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generally you learn three or four moves in a beginner class |
What dance experience do I need?
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you do not need any dance experience |
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our classes are designed for those with two left feet!! |
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the teacher is trained to assess how the material is being absorbed and respond accordingly |
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if you have dance experience please try a beginner class first and discuss with your teacher |
What is freestyle?
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freestyle is dancing 'off the cuff' |
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the man is leading the woman through a series of 'moves' at random |
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you are invited to our freestyle and party nights nationwide |
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you can join a Ceroc branch email network for info on upcoming events or visit our national website www.ceroc.co.nz |
Moving up to the next level
For Intermediates...
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please attend at least ten to fifteen beginner classes first |
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you must master timing, cross pressure, basic beginner moves, lead / follow and for the girls, spins |
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ask your teacher about getting an assessment |
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attend a 'moving up workshop' first (or if needed private tuition if you are unable to attend workshops) |
For Advanced......
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to enter advanced classes you must be a confident freestyler, master double-speed spins and some drops |
When can I enter competitions?
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fun regional competitions are held across the country for any level dancer to enter |
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check with the organisers about entry criteria |
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a national competition is held bi-annually, the next one is in May 2009 |
Safety tips for Ceroc dancers
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the floor is for dancing, walk around the edge of the dance floor rather than trying to thread your way through the dancers |
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take off sharp rings, bracelets, hair pieces and keep your nails short |
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if you are sharing, learning or practicing new moves, do it off to the side of the dance floor |
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if the dance floor is crowded, do not take up excessive space or travel from area to area, look around and behind you so you don't crash into others |
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air steps (aerials) & lifts are for competitions and performances not the social dance floor and are banned from the social dance floor, never lift without permission |
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Minimize drink and dance, if you have had too much to drive, you've had too much to dance |
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make sure your breath is fresh and use a deodorant |
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manage your wellbeing; drink plenty of liquids at long sessions, wear suitable shoes |
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