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Modern Jive News April 23 2012

2012-04-23T12:20:00Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - April 23 2012

* Dancing the Blues

* DVD Price Rises - Postage Costs

* 2012 Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
        75 events listed for 2012

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Please note: We sell DVDs at modernjive.com, Amazon and eBay. They are the same DVDs and we provide the same service. They are cheaper at modernjive.com!

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Dancing the Blues

There are more and more blues dance events in the UK. But what is blues dancing? Here are some interviews with some key players in the world of blues dancing:
http://www.modernjive.com/News/Music.htm

In the UK blues events are usually aimed at Ceroc/LeRoc/Modern Jive dancers who want to dance to slower, more inspiring music, and the dancing that they do is primarily a slower version of Modern Jive.

If this is what you want then UK Blues Champions Val Forsey & David Rokov have produced a series of three great DVDs (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced):

In the USA they have been dancing blues for a lot longer and there are many different styles. Here is an example from Lucky Skillen:
http://www.youtube.com/v/-IlsTHvYvNI

Lucky's DVD is available from modernjive.com:

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DVD Price Rises - Postage Costs

Unfortuately UK postage prices go up significantly on April 30th 2012. We are reviewing our prices and many of them will be increasing in May.

So if you are planning to buy some DVDs, why not do it now and save yourself some money?

Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs.

Full details of all 50+ DVDs and online ordering are at http://www.modernjive.com.

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2012 Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

Over 75 events are now listed for 2012!
Holidays, weekenders and competitions in Australia, The Carribean, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Majorca, New Zealand, The Mediterranean, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Turkey & Wales.

http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!

We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see http://www.modernjive.com/Links.htm). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Modern Jive News February 29 2012

2012-02-29T15:38:09Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - February 29 2012

* Intermediate DVDs

* Changes to modernjive.com

* 2012 Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
75 events listed for 2012

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Please note: We sell DVDs at modernjive.com, Amazon and eBay. They are the same DVDs and we provide the same service. They are cheaper at modernjive.com!

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Intermediate DVDs

The Ceroc UK Intermdiate Part 1 DVD is out of stock and it is not being produced any more. We hope for news of new DVDs from Ceroc UK in the not too distant future.

But there are lots of great DVDs for intermediate level dancers.

If you want moves:
50 Cool Moves
Ceroc Australia's Hot Moves 1
Ceroc Australia's Close Moves & Dips 1
Ceroc UK Intermediate Part 2
Ceroc UK New Moves Volume 1
Ceroc & Modern Jive Intermediate Series 1
Ceroc & Modern Jive Intermediate Series 2
Ceroc & Modern Jive Ultimate Close Moves Series 1
Social Drops & Seducers

If you want to learn all the secrets of smooth Modern Jive and improve your dancing and your lead & follow have a look at
The Modern Jive Toolkit
This is the one that helps you freestyle well all those moves you learn from the other DVDs!

Of course the ladies don't need to learn moves; they need to learn how to follow (see the Toolkit above) and add some style:
Ladies' Styling Volume 1 (Bev)
Ladies' Styling (Mel)
Viktor Andeke's Three DVDs - some style tips for the ladies, and lots of stylish moves for the men

Or you could add some style and moves from other dance forms:
Jango - Tango Jive Fusion with Attituden
Latin for Jivers - Tango, Cha Cha and Salsa taught to enhance Modern Jive.

And of course if you can now lead one lady well at the intermediate level, you can have a lot of fun learning how to lead two ladies at the same time:
Double Trouble (Triples) Vol 1

There are also DVDs that cover a range of Intermediate and Advanced moves - check at modernjive.com to see them all.

Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs.

Full details of all 50+ DVDs and online ordering are at http://www.modernjive.com.

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Changes to modernjive.com

After 13 years of trying to keep track of all the Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc clubs in the UK, I have finally run out of time to handle all the openings, closures and movements. Also, while my maps were unique in the Modern Jive world for a long time, there are now other sites that have started providing a similar map-based service to help you find your nearest club.

So, the UK maps have been removed from modernjive.com. Instead, at http://modernjive.com/wheretodance.html you will find links to all the sites that list clubs in the UK. Please let me know if there are any other good sites that I should add. Some sites cover parts of the country, some list other dance styles as well as Modern Jive. Try them all and see which ones work for you.

BUT modernjive.com will still provide the best site in the world for:

comprehensive, worldwide listings of all major events - holidays, weekenders and competitions
the only list of all the Modern Jive clubs in the rest of the world
and of course the best Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc DVD shop in the world

So, sorry if you miss the maps, but we will still be here providing the best service we can to the Modern Jive world.

To see why I have no time any more have a look at contrafusion.co.uk and if you want to find similar fun dancing in your part of the UK try webfeet.org and setandturnsingle.org.uk.

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2012 Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

Over 75 events are now listed for 2012!
Holidays, weekenders and competitions in Australia, The Carribean, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Majorca, New Zealand, The Mediterranean, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Turkey & Wales.

http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!

We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see http://www.modernjive.com/Links.htm). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Modern Jive News November 4 2011

2011-11-04T17:04:23Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - November 4 2011

* Dance DVDs Make Great Christmas Presents
        Over 50 to choose from

* 2012 Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
        38 events added for 2012

* New or Moved Clubs

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Information provided by event organizers - please confirm or discuss details with them!
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Please note: We sell DVDs at modernjive.com, Amazon and eBay. They are the same DVDs and we provide the same service. They are cheaper at modernjive.com!

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Dance DVDs Make Great Christmas Presents

Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs.

Full details of all 50+ DVDs and online ordering are at http://www.modernjive.com.

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2012 Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

Over 38 events are now listed for 2012!
Holidays, weekenders and competitions in Australia, The Carribean, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Majorca, New Zealand, The Mediterranean, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Turkey & Wales.

http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!

We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see http://www.modernjive.com/Links.htm). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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New or Moved Clubs

Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc keeps spreading - it is now in over 20 countries around the world. All the clubs I know about are listed at http://www.modernjive.com/countries.html. Please let me know of any that I should add to the list.

Australia
Move Your Body Dance Company – Brisbane & Gold Coast
http://www.moveyourbody.com.au

Isle of Man
Ceroc Isle of Man - Douglas
http://www.ceroc.im

UK
I have just made updates all over the country. There are new or moved clubs in:

Biggleswade
Cheltenham
Harrogate
Holmfirth
Lincoln
London
Manchester
Middlesborough
Oxford
Peterborough
St. Albans
Taunton
Watford
Wells
Yaxley

Click on your part of the UK on the map at http://www.modernjive.com and find all the new clubs in your area.

Please let me know of any errors or omissions.

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       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Modern Jive News August 20 2011

2011-08-19T19:40:00Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - August 20 2011

* Tension Is Your Enemy

* New or Moved Clubs

* Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
        New events in Australia & Italy

* More Dance DVDs

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Information provided by event organizers - please confirm or discuss details with them!
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Please note: We sell DVDs at modernjive.com, Amazon and eBay. They are the same DVDs and we provide the same service. They are cheaper at modernjive.com!

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As usual there is not much news over the summer, but there is still lots going on. Check out these links to find out what is happening:
Regular classes: http://www.modernjive.com/wheretodance.html
Freestyles: http://www.modernjive.com/Links.htm
Holidays, Weekenders & Competitions: http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm

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Tension Is Your Enemy

How to improve Lead & Follow, Turns & Spins, Complex Moves, and lots more!

Do you ever find that moves don't work out quite as smoothly as you hoped? Or that you lose your balance when turning or returning? Or that your arms or shoulders ache after a night's dancing?

It’s all to do with tension! Let’s look at some basic principles of Modern Jive:
1) Everyone has the right to get out on the dance floor and have fun without getting hurt.
2) It’s dancing not wrestling!
3) It’s not the man’s job to drag the lady across the floor – it’s called Lead & Follow, not Drag & Resist!
4) There is no frame in Modern Jive.
5) Lead & Follow is primarily through the finger-tips.

I hope 1), 2) and 3) are self-evident. Let’s look a little more closely at 4) and 5).

Continue reading this great article at http://www.modernjive.com/history/tension.html.

Want to learn some more trade secrets to improve your dancing?

Have a look at The Modern Jive Toolkit DVD.

Special offer to those who have read the article:
Answer this question in an e-mail to john@modernjive.com when you order the DVD and I will refund £3.00:
"Where was this article first published?" (The answer is at http://www.modernjive.com/history/tension.html.)

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New or Moved Clubs

Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc keeps spreading - it is now in over 20 countries around the world. All the clubs I know about are listed at http://www.modernjive.com/countries.html. Please let me know of any that I should add to the list.

UK
I have just made updates all over the country. There are new or moved clubs in:

Falmouth
Harlow
Keynsham
Liskeard
Maidstone
Truro

Click on your part of the UK on the map at http://www.modernjive.com and find all the new clubs in your area.

Please let me know of any errors or omissions.

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Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

Just added new events in: Australia & Italy

Ceroc Perth Western Australian Modern Jive Championships, 9-11 September 2011, Perth, Australia
Friday - Dance Party
Saturday - Champs
Sunday - Masterclass Workshops & Sunday Social
http://www.wamjc.com.au

Easy Dance Modern Jive Weekender, 11-15 November 2011, San Remo, Italy
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.
http://www.easydance.co.uk

Over 50 events are now listed for 2011!
Holidays, weekenders and competitions in Australia, The Carribean, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Majorca, New Zealand, The Mediterranean, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Turkey & Wales.

http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!

We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see http://www.modernjive.com/Links.htm). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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More Dance DVDs

Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs.

Full details of all 50+ DVDs and online ordering are at http://www.modernjive.com.

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       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Modern Jive News July 16 2011

2011-06-16T20:22:56Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - June 16 2011

* UK Smoooth DVDs

* New or Moved Clubs
        Canada & UK

* Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
        New events in the Caribbean, England, New Zealand & Portugal

* More Dance DVDs

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Information provided by event organizers - please confirm or discuss details with them!
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Please note: We sell DVDs at modernjive.com, Amazon and eBay. They are the same DVDs and we provide the same service. They are cheaper at modernjive.com!

UK Smoooth DVDs

The future of Modern Jive! TODAY!

All three of the UK Smoooth DVDs are now available at modernjive.com.

Partner dancing's back! And UK Smoooth is a funky, easy-to-learn, dance style. More than "just another Modern Jive club", UK Smoooth has redefined social partner dancing. Learn to dance and look great on any dance floor! Simple, Stylish & Smooth

"Lazy Dave" Plummer gives clear, uncomplicated instruction to teach you the stylish "UK Smoooth", a form of Jive with some West Coast Swing influence, but without the tricky footwork!

Enjoy learning this smoooth dance style with "Lazy Dave" Plummer, one of the pioneers of smoother Modern Jive, as he guides you through the basic moves and techniques that will help you feel confident on any dance floor.

More details and ordering at http://www.modernjive.com/videos-UKSmoooth2.html

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New or Moved Clubs

Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc keeps spreading - it is now in over 20 countries around the world. All the clubs I know about are listed at http://www.modernjive.com/countries.html. Please let me know of any that I should add to the list.

Canada
UT Modern Jive Dance Club, Toronto
http://torontomodernjive.com

UK
I have just made updates all over the country. There are new or moved clubs in:

Dorchester
Gateshead
Gt. Yarmouth
Knutsford
Middlesborough
Prudhoe
South Shields
St. Leonards-on-Sea
Sunderland
Tadley

Click on your part of the UK on the map at http://www.modernjive.com and find all the new clubs in your area.

Please let me know of any errors or omissions.

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Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

Just added new events in: The Caribbean, England, New Zealand, Portugal

Gecko Dance for Dancing in Portugal
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!
For enquiries phone 00 351 245 905196 or email yolandebosman@btopenworld.com
http://dancinginportugal.blogspot.com

Over 50 events are now listed for 2011!
Holidays, weekenders and competitions in Australia, The Carribean, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Majorca, New Zealand, The Mediterranean, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Turkey & Wales.

http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!

We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see http://www.modernjive.com/Links.htm). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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More Dance DVDs

Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs.

Full details of all 50+ DVDs and online ordering are at http://www.modernjive.com.

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       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Modern Jive News April 1 2011 - New Moves & Blues DVDs

2011-04-01T14:16:06Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - April 1 2011

* New Moves DVD

* Blues DVDs

* New Dance Styles in Kent

* Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
        Over 50 events for 2011

* New or Moved Clubs
        Canada & UK

* More Dance DVDs

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Information provided by event organizers - please confirm or discuss details with them!
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Please note: We sell DVDs at modernjive.com, Amazon and eBay. They are the same DVDs and we provide the same service. They are cheaper at modernjive.com!

New Moves DVD

49 new moves that have been added to the Ceroc UK teaching syllabus.

Ceroc takes it inspiration from the vast spectrum of other dance forms. What's also really exciting about learning to dance with Ceroc is that we don't stand still; the dance is constantly evolving.

This DVD is easy to follow and includes a demo and slow teach for each of the 49 new moves.

The moves are a mix of easy, medium and hard Intermediate-level moves. These moves are really only suitable for people that are comfortable with the Intermediate classes.

More details and ordering at http://www.modernjive.com/videos-ceroc-uk.html

Also available: Ceroc UK Intermediate Part 1 DVD & Ceroc UK Intermediate Part 2 DVD

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Blues DVDs

Ceroc Blues DVDs will introduce you to the smooth style of Blues Dancing.

Taught and demonstrated by UK Blues Champions & Jive Masters Grand Finalists Val Forsey & David Rokov.

Beginners' Blues DVD: covers Blues Basics and then teaches four routines that can be linked together to create an elegant sequence.

Intermediate Blues DVD: shows you how to enhance your Blues Basics and then teaches you three routines which can be linked together to create an impressive and smooth sequence perfectly punctuated by stops and improvisation.

Advanced Blues DVD: helps you to improve your Blues Musical Interpretation and introduces you to some "Wow!" moves to take your Blues Dancing to another level. The three routines on this DVD are challenging and can be linked together in sequence or combined with other moves from your growing Blues repertoire.

Learn to dance to slower music and how to interpret the music.

"We hope you find this DVD useful and enjoy learning Blues." Val & David

More details and ordering at http://www.modernjive.com/videos-ceroc-blues.html

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New Dance Styles in Kent

Fancy trying something different?

Canterbury Ceilidhs - Next one Thursday April 7th
The best of English Ceilidh and funky American Style Barn Dancing with attitude!
Easy-to-learn dances to fabulous music. Come and have fun!
Details at http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/CanterburyCeilidh.html

Ashford Dances - Next one Saturday April 16th
American Style Barn Dancing with Attitude!
Band: Chesapeake
Details at http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html

Fit As A Fiddle - FREE Dancing for Over-50s in Ashford in April & May
An introduction to a wide range of wonderful dance styles, from 17th Century Jane Austen style dances to 21st Century Ceilidh Dances, including American Contra Dance, English Barn Dance, Contra Waltzing and the Polka!

Great low impact exercise!
No experience or partner required!
Have fun, get fitter and meet new people!

Every Thursday afternoon from 2:00pm to 3:30pm from April 7th to May 26th at the Stour Centre, Ashford TN23 1ET

Under 50s are also welcome at £3 per session.

This is a partnership project between Contrafusion, SEFAN, The Ashford Leisure Trust and Age UK and is financially supported by The Big Lottery Fund.
Thanks to their funding this project is completely free to participants over 50.

Details at http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/fitasafiddle.html

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New or Moved Clubs

Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc keeps spreading - it is now in over 20 countries around the world. All the clubs I know about are listed at http://www.modernjive.com/countries.html. Please let me know of any that I should add to the list.

Canada
Jive Nation Toronto
http://www.jivenationtoronto.com

UK
I have just made updates all over the country. There are new or moved clubs in:

Bicester
Croydon
Doncaster
Dover
Farnborough
Finchampstead
Gloucester
Godalming
Louth
Milton Keynes
Northampton
Polegate
Radstock
Sidcup
Warlingham
West Byfleet

Click on your part of the UK on the map at http://www.modernjive.com and find all the new clubs in your area.

Please let me know of any errors or omissions.

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Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

More updates: Over 50 events are now listed for 2011!
Holidays, weekenders and competitions in Australia, The Carribean, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Majorca, New Zealand, The Mediterranean, Scotland, Spain, Turkey & Wales.

http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!

We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see http://www.modernjive.com/Links.htm). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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More Dance DVDs

Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs.

Full details of all 50+ DVDs and online ordering are at http://www.modernjive.com.

---------------------------------------------------------------

       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Modern Jive - 2011 Holidays + Christmas DVDs + more

2010-12-15T16:03:57Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - December 15 2010

* Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter

* UK Dance Events
        MOVE IT and Got To Dance Live

* Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
        Over 50 events for 2011

* New or Moved Clubs

* Dance DVDs for Christmas!
        Still time to order in time for Christmas

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Information provided by event organizers - please confirm or discuss details with them!
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Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter

For hundreds of years dance manuals and other writings have lauded the health benefits of dancing, usually as physical exercise. More recently we've seen research on further health benefits of dancing, such as stress reduction and increased serotonin level, with its sense of well-being.

Then most recently we've heard of another benefit: Frequent dancing apparently makes us smarter. A major study added to the growing evidence that stimulating one's mind can ward off Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, much as physical exercise can keep the body fit.

And what kind of dancing is best? Freestyle dancing with a partner, where lead and follow require that you must make as many split-second decisions as possible.

Read all about it at http://socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm

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UK Dance Events

MOVE IT returns this March for a celebration of all things dance.
2011 promises to be the greatest show ever with lots of surprises and appearances from the most amazing and cutting edge dance acts.
March 10-13, Olympia, London
http://www.moveitdance.co.uk

Got To Dance Live claims to be The UK’s Biggest Dance Event.
Improve your skills with the Got To Dance Live team through amazing dance classes from beginners to advanced. See your favourite acts from Got To Dance perform on the live main stage, or show off your skills on the freestyle stages and you could be spotted by the Got To Dance Producers.
March 4-6, ExCel, London
http://www.gottodancelive.com

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New or Moved Clubs

Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc keeps spreading - it is now in over 20 countries around the world. All the clubs I know about are listed at http://www.modernjive.com/countries.html. Please let me know of any that I should add to the list.

UK
I have just made updates all over the country. There are new or moved clubs in:

Hextable
Hove
Newark
Lincoln

Click on your part of the UK on the map at http://www.modernjive.com and find all the new clubs in your area.

Please let me know of any errors or omissions.

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Weekenders & Holidays

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

Major update just completed: Over 50 events are now listed for 2011!
Holidays, weekenders and competitions in Australia, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Majorca, New Zealand, The Mediterranean, Scotland, Spain & Wales.

http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!

We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see http://www.modernjive.com/Links.htm). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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Dance DVDs for Christmas!

We will be posting right up to Christmas Eve, and sending First Class from December 18th onwards.

Over 50 Great DVDs!
Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs.

Full details of all 50+ DVDs and online ordering are at http://www.modernjive.com.

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       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Modern Jive News November 1 2010

2010-11-01T18:09:06Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - November 1 2010

"We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance." Japanese Proverb

* New DVD: Ceroc Cocktail Weekender 2010
        20 workshops from Australia

* "Super Seniors" Competition at Blackpool Modern Jive Championships

* Modern Jive Classes for Under 18s in Surrey

* New or Moved Clubs

* Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
    New events in England

* Dance DVDs for Christmas!
    Over 50 DVDs. The perfect gift for your dancing friends!

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Information provided by event organizers - please confirm or discuss details with them!
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My apologies for spelling Nicole's name incorrectly in the last newsletter about her new DVDs - there are, of course, two "e"s in Beckey!

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New DVD: Ceroc Cocktail Weekender 2010

All the workshops that were taught at the 2010 Ceroc Cocktail Weekender in Australia.

Learn from the experts!

20 Workshops: Whiz Bang Moves; Freestylable Moves; Lengthen Your Lines; Strictly New Intermediate; Favorite New Moves; Freestyle Moves; Move, Momentum & Lead; Anchor Workshop; Triples (Double Trouble); Rumba Workshop; Ladies' Style Workshop; Moves Done Musically; Styling Workshop; Baby Aerials; Beginner/Intermediate Routine; Wake Up Your Body; Equilibrium, Balance & Core; Master Show Moves; Change It Up; Air Time (Aerials)

Full details and ordering information at http://www.modernjive.com/videos-mark-weekender.html

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"Super Seniors" Competition at Blackpool Modern Jive Championships

Calling all dancers who are 55 years or older.

Before you hang up those dance shoes for good and reach for the nearest Zimmer frame, why not have a bash at winning one more dancing trophy?

Matt Henson is trying to organise a “Super Seniors” competition at the Blackpool Modern Jive Championships on the weekend of 12/13th March, 2011. He needs at least six couples to enter for this event, otherwise it will not be worthwhile trying to organise it.

To express an interest, or to find out more information, please contact Matt Henson ASAP: 07803 608 813 or matt@blackpoolmjchamps.com. Dancers without a competition partner can register with Matt, who will endeavour to match them up with a suitable partner.

Details of the competition are at http://www.blackpoolmjchamps.com.

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Modern Jive Classes for Under 18s in Surrey

Modern Jive Classes for Boys & Girls aged 7 to 18! ADVANCE BOOKINGS ONLY!

Starting on 13 November Simply LeRoc will be running Modern Jive courses for Children and Teenagers on Saturday mornings in Kenley Memorial Hall, Godstone Road, CR8 5AB, Kenley!

9.30 till 10.15 - 7 to 10 years old
10.30 till 11.15 - 11 to 14years old
11.30 till 12.30 - 15 to 18 years old

The first taster course will be four weeks long and will cost £20 for 7 to 14 years old and £25 for 15 to 18 years.
Classes are subject to numbers and we need 10 children per group minimum to make it viable; with a maximum of 20 children per group.
Classes taught by fully qualified UKA dance teachers, with extensive experience in Primary and Secondary school, CRB checked & qualified First Aiders.
Please contact Christelle on 07941 890 797 or christelle@simplyleroc.co.uk for further information and to book a place.

ALL BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER AT THE LATEST FOR THE COURSE TO GO AHEAD.

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New or Moved Clubs

Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc keeps spreading - it is now in over 20 countries around the world. All the clubs I know about are listed at http://www.modernjive.com/countries.html. Please let me know of any that I should add to the list.

Spain
Let's Dance has re-opened in Albir at the Venus Albir hotel on Thursday nights.
Phone: 965 882 119 or 620 763 224 E-mail: carolanntustin@gmail.com

UK
I have just made updates all over the country. There are new or moved clubs in:

Alderley Edge
Central Birmingham
Dartford
Harrogate
Hove
St Ives

Click on your part of the UK on the map at http://www.modernjive.com and find all the new clubs in your area.

Please let me know of any errors or omissions.

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Weekenders & Holidays

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

Over 60 events are now listed for 2010!

Move events have just been added to the list at http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

The latest addition is:

Rebel Yell; 6 November 2010; Woking, England
Ceroc Surrey: http://www.ceroc.org.uk
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!

I will soon be adding 2011 events - please send me details of your events.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!

We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see http://www.modernjive.com/Links.htm). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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Dance DVDs for Christmas!

Over 50 Great DVDs!
Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs.

Full details of all 50+ DVDs and online ordering are at http://www.modernjive.com.

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       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Simon & Nicole's New DVDs - Available Now!

2010-10-04T15:41:34Z

Two Great New DVDs from Simon Rich & Nicole Becky!
Learn to Dance with the Masters: Ten Times UK Modern Jive Champions

Beginner to Intermediate Modern Jive:

Intermediate to Advanced Modern Jive:

Click on the images to get these great DVDs - buy online from modernjive.com

Over 50 Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc DVDs available - details of all the DVDs are at http://www.modernjive.com

       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Modern Jive News September 11 2010

2010-09-12T11:43:54Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - September 11 2010

"Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." Samuel Beckett

* Modern Jive at the Olympics?

* Discounts on Modern Jive DVDs

* New or Moved Clubs

* Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
    New events in England & New Zealand

* Dance DVDs
    Over 50 DVDs

* Information Sources

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Not a lot of news this time - things have been quiet over the summer - though there are quite a lot of new clubs opening in September and October.

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Modern Jive at the Olympics?

The Australians had hundreds of Modern Jive dancers performing in the opening ceremony at Sydney in 2000.
Is anyone doing anything to get our favourite dance into the London Olympic Games?

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Discounts on Modern Jive DVDs

Save £3.00 if you buy two DVDs, or £4.00 if you buy three.

Over 50 great DVDs to enhance your dancing: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
Technique, style, musicality, close moves, lifts, drops, latin styling, hot moves, blues, ladies' styling, smooth jive, double trouble and lots more.

When you order any two DVDs from www.modernjive.com just e-mail john@modernjive.com quoting “MJSEP” before Sept 30 2010 and your discount will be refunded.

You can view details of all the DVDs at www.modernjive.com

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New or Moved Clubs

Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc keeps spreading - it is now in over 20 countries around the world. All the clubs I know about are listed at http://www.modernjive.com/countries.html. Please let me know of any that I should add to the list.

UK
I have just made updates all over the country. There are new or moved clubs in:

Benson
Birstall
Bristol
Cardiff
Epsom
Grimsby
Kenley
Neath
Ringwood
Shipston-on-Stour
Somerton
Tiddington
Wallingford
Yeovil

Click on your part of the UK on the map at http://www.modernjive.com and find all the new clubs in your area.

Please let me know of any errors or omissions.

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Weekenders & Holidays

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

Over 60 events are now listed for 2010!

Move events in England and New Zealand have just been added to the list at http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

I will soon be adding 2011 events - please send me details of your events.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!
We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see the bottom of this note for a list). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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Dance DVDs

Over 50 Great DVDs!
Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs - buy online from modernjive.com

Details of all the DVDs are at http://www.modernjive.com

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Modern Jive Freestyle and Workshop Information Sources

Worldwide: Lists of Dance Weekends, Dance Holidays, Modern Jive Clubs across the UK and around the world at http://www.modernjive.com

UK Jive: Jon White's site at http://www.uk-jive.co.uk has class and event listing for the whole of the UK. The information is provided by the dance organizations - if you run one make sure you have your information on the site!

Bristol (and surrounding area): http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/

London & the South Coast: Lynda's List - http://www.lyndaslist.com/

Midlands: contact Wes on Wes@jivestyle.co.uk or 07973 254195 for a monthly listing of what's on

SalsaJive: http://www.salsajive.co.uk/ has a goal to bring comprehensive, up-to-date and independent listings of clubs/classes, special events, news and more, for the UK. The site is free to use and is run by dancers, for dancers.

South Wales & surrounding area: http://www.planetleroc.biz for information and events

South West: http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/

Southern UK Jivers Calendar: http://www.southernjive.co.uk

Forums:
Ceroc Scotland Forum
LeRoc in Bristol Forum
UK Jive Forum
MJDA Forum

Are there any more Modern Jive information sources that I should list here?

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       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com

Modern Jive News July 16 2010

2010-07-16T17:55:06Z

modernjive.com Newsletter - July 16 2010

"You don’t stop dancing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop dancing!"

* MOVE IT 2011 is looking for a Dream Team
    Could you be part of it?

* Blues
    ‘Crystal Blues’ Challenge

* New or Moved Club
    Modern Jive Reaches Japan; new nights at Ceroc Phoenix and lots of updates for the UK

* Weekenders, Holidays & Competitions
    New events in England & Spain

* Dance DVDs
    Over 50 DVDs

* Information Sources

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MOVE IT 2011 is looking for a Dream Team
    Could you be part of it?

"MOVE IT 2011 is looking for dancers from all different genres to be the faces of the MOVE IT 2011 campaign. We’re after dancers of different styles, levels and characters to take part in this exclusive photo-shoot, so if you have a rockin’ personality, thrive in front of the camera and are happy being interviewed for the media or in front of 1000s of people – this is the opportunity for you. Whether your passion is Ballet or Bollywood, Hip Hop or Lindy Hop, this could be your chance to be one of the faces of the UK’s biggest and best dance event."

Entry deadline: July 22nd.
Details at http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/link=83

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‘Crystal Blues’ Challenge

Fri 17th Sept – Sun 19th Sept: The first Independent Blues-room-based Blues challenge.

A chance for Blues dancers to take part in, and be part of, a weekend of Blues-focused challenges – where your peers are your judges!

With seven categories, there is something for everyone –and if competing is not your thing, as part of the audience YOU have responsibility for deciding who makes it through the preliminary rounds and gets put before the panel of well-respected Blues-room dancers who will be judging the semis and the finals.

Details at http://www.bluesnites.co.uk

If you want some help with your Blues dancing look at this great Blues DVD: http://www.modernjive.com/videos-blues.html

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More Blues
Check out the Dance The Blues Web site at http://danceandblues.blogspot.com/

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New or Moved Clubs

Modern Jive/Ceroc/LeRoc keeps spreading - it is now in over 20 countries around the world. All the clubs I know about are listed at http://www.modernjive.com/countries.html. Please let me know of any that I should add to the list.

Japan
Jive Motion opens in Tokyo & Yokohama
Details at http://www.jivemotion.jp

USA
Ceroc Phoenix opens new clubs:
Wednesday 18th August 7pm, Paragon Dance, Tempe. (East Valley)
Thursday 19th Aug 7pm, Wigwam Resort, Litchfield Park. (West Valley)
Details at http://www.cerocphoenix.com

UK
I have just done my annual check and update so there are dozens of new venues now listed at http://www.modernjive.com since the last newsletter - too many to list.
Click on your part of the UK on the map at http://www.modernjive.com and find all the clubs in your area.

Please let me know of any errors or omissions.

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Weekenders & Holidays

Whether you want sunshine, skiing or cruising, or just lots of dancing, you will find plenty of choice, all over the world.

Over 60 events are now listed for 2010!

Move events in England and Spain have just been added to the list at http://www.modernjive.com/HolidayListing.htm - visit the Web site to see all the holidays, weekenders and competitions.

Let me know if your event isn't listed!
Please send me the details (with up to 500 characters of description) - but please check first at modernjive.com - you may be listed already!
We do not list individual workshops or freestyles - they are listed well at lots of other sites (see the bottom of this note for a list). Events in this list are Competitions, Dance Holidays, and major Weekend Events: ones with multiple workshops from multiple teachers, together with an evening dance.

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Dance DVDs

Over 50 Great DVDs!
Choose from over 50 DVD titles, covering Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Dips & Drops, Close Moves, Hot Moves, Lifts & Aerials, Style & Musicality, Ladies' Styling, Jango, Latin for Jivers, Blues, Double Trouble and Weekenders.

Click on the images to get these great DVDs - buy online from modernjive.com

Details of all the DVDs are at http://www.modernjive.com

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Modern Jive Freestyle and Workshop Information Sources

Worldwide: Lists of Dance Weekends, Dance Holidays, Modern Jive Clubs across the UK and around the world at http://www.modernjive.com

UK Jive: Jon White's site at http://www.uk-jive.co.uk has class and event listing for the whole of the UK. The information is provided by the dance organizations - if you run one make sure you have your information on the site!

Bristol (and surrounding area): http://www.leroc-in-bristol.co.uk/

London & the South Coast: Lynda's List - http://www.lyndaslist.com/

Midlands: contact Wes on Wes@jivestyle.co.uk or 07973 254195 for a monthly listing of what's on

SalsaJive: http://www.salsajive.co.uk/ has a goal to bring comprehensive, up-to-date and independent listings of clubs/classes, special events, news and more, for the UK. The site is free to use and is run by dancers, for dancers.

South Wales & surrounding area: http://www.planetleroc.biz for information and events

South West: http://www.southwestswing.org.uk/

Southern UK Jivers Calendar: http://www.southernjive.co.uk

Forums:
Ceroc Scotland Forum
LeRoc in Bristol Forum
UK Jive Forum
MJDA Forum

Are there any more Modern Jive information sources that I should list here?

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       Happy dancing,
         John

John Sweeney, Dancer
john@modernjive.com            http://www.modernjive.com