Special Ceroc News Letter - Short Notice Workshop and Dance Party THIS weekend!

Hi Everyone,


The Ceroc Dunedin newsletter comes out every 2-3 weeks and keeps you all up to date with the social events and workshops that are being planned here in Dunedin and in other towns throughout NZ. We also include interesting stories and some great dance movement advice from teachers and dancers nationwide.



Firstly, for those that have visited the Ceroc NZ web site lately you will have noticed that the Dunedin link is displaying 'Last Years' timetable. Please disregard any notices of change in venue for Thursday nights. That was for LAST YEAR. So far we have not been notified of any need to change class venue from the Burns Hall in 2007.



Big news! One of New Zealand 's best male dancers is visiting Dunedin THIS weekend. Vanroe Stone and his dance partner Naomi Hall placed third in the Advanced A Freestyle section at the recent Ceroc Champs in Auckland behind two Australian couples, which ranks them as Ceroc New Zealand's number 1 advanced couple. Vanroe, who is visiting on his own, has agreed to teach a two hour workshop on Saturday afternoon from 2.00pm – 4.00pm at the St John's Church Hall in Roslyn. Details are below.



As this is a special occasion we have decided to reinstate the "First Saturday of the Month" dance party that was cancelled due to competing events that night. I have details of our Dance party as well as the other events in Wanaka and Milton below.



It is with regret that I have decided to cancel the Monday night classes for the time being. Unfortunately participant numbers have been dwindling steadily since the inception of the Intermediate Plus class. We are in the throes of formulating another format for future classes as we realize that there is a demand for these classes, but clearly the current format is not working very well.



A HUGE thank you to all who travelled down to Invercargill from Dunedin, and to all those Invercargill dancers that joined us for the 'Dance Your Southern Sox Off' Dance marathon in Invercargill on Saturday the 30th of June – organized by Venture Southland. It was a very successful day and showcased some of the fantastic talent and resources available within the Southland Dance community. Ceroc was VERY well received and proved to be a highlight of the day for many.



In This Issue:

Vanroe Stone's workshops and "First Saturday of the Month Dance Party" THIS weekend
7th of July Events, The Milton Ball in Milton and Adam's (Ceroc Wellington) Musical Interpretaion workshop and dance party in Wanaka
Ceroc Movie Night at the Academy Cinema – Sunday July 22nd
Invercargill Ceroc specific News
East and South Auckland champs – September 1st 2007
Ceroc Christchurch social weekend in Hanmer Springs – September 8th and 9th 2007
Simply Ceroc Weekend – Wellington – October 20th – 22nd 2007 (Labour Weekend)
New Class Fees
New Ceroc Beginners DVD is now available!
Introduce a friend to Ceroc and you both receive a %50 off voucher
Dairy dates.
Quote for the week.




Vanroe Stone workshop

Vanroe Stone

Ceroc Workshop



Vanroe Stone and his dance partner Naomi Hall are currently the highest ranked Ceroc Couple in NZ as they finished in 3rd place in the Advanced A division of the NZ Ceroc Champs behind two Australian couples. He has won and been placed in several international Ceroc competitions at the highest level.



Vanroe has a very Latin based style that is smooth and captivating to watch!



When: Saturday 7th July 2007



Workshop Time: 2.00 – 4.00pm



**Where: St Johns Church Hall, Roslyn



Workshop Title: Performance Techniques, Latin Flavor moves, Spinning Technique



Level: Ceroc Intermediate





This workshop will look at some of the techniques that help make dancers shine and stand out on a dance floor, whether competing or just dancing in front of people.



Vanroe will then teach some of the smooth latin flavored moves that he is known for. Time permitting he will also cover some spinning techniques, both male and female.



Fee: $25



Ceroc Dunedin

1st Saturday of the Month

Dance Party



A great opportunity to practice some of the great new skills taught earlier in the day by Vanroe Stone.





Where: St John's Church Hall, Corner Wright St and Highgate, Roslyn, Dunedin



When: Saturday 7th July



Time: 8.00pm – 1.00am



A beginner Ceroc class will run from

8.10pm – 9.00pm



Fee: $5.00 with a plate of food for supper

$10 without







7th of July Events, The Milton Ball in Milton and Adam's (Ceroc Wellington) Musical Interpretaion workshop and dance party in Wanaka


The Milton Ball

Is on again! Last year we had a lot of fun at this great event. Once again there will be a very good live band pumping out some great 'very danceable' music. Ceroc will not be doing a specific demonstration this year, but we have been specifically invited back as we provided some awesome entertainment for those that were not dancing.



Tickets need to be reserved in ADVANCED and will be available to be picked up at the door on the night. Details are at class, or let me (John) know and I will reserve them for you.



Musical Interpretaion Workshop and Dance Party in Wanaka



Adam Nathanson & Mandy Britnell's Workshop – Musical Interpretation #2!

Level: All Levels .

Dancing is not just about performing a set of moves, it is about moving to the music in a way that follows all the highs, lows, little twiddly bits and dramatic changes. Learn how to interpret specific tracks while you are dancing, what to do with the starting and ending parts of the music and what moves to use, how to change the pace of your dancing throughout a piece of music and recognise breaks and accents. The workshop is not too technical, easy to follow and very user friendly. It is appropriate for dancers who can freestyle competently and wish to add more style and pizzaz to their freestyle dancing.

Phil's Party at the Barn! 7th June

Phil Marsden from Wanaka has kindly offered to host a party for Ceroc at his place, The Barn, after Adam and Mandy's workshop on Saturday 7th July.

GOT A BED ? - Wanaka-ites - if you have a bed available for a visiting Cerocer please let Phil know.

NEED A BED ? – Contact Phil and either he'll put you in contact with someone who has offered a bed, or, there are a few spare beds/mattresses at the Barn so bring your sleeping bag or if you are feeling particularly brave there is plenty of space to pitch a tent! I'd take a good sleeping bag and a hot water bottle if I were you!

Please bring a plate of food for a pot luck dinner & give Phil a hug for hosting this party

Ceroc Movie Night at the Academy Cinema – Sunday July 22nd

On the 22nd of July we have booked the Academy Cinema on Dundas Street (near the University) to host a Ceroc Movie night. The actual movies and clips to be shown are still being finalized but will include some highlights of the PPS Hairware NZ Ceroc Champs and some other exciting showcases and demonstrations.

Details will follow soon but please keep this night free!! Entry will probably be $3 - $5 depending on numbers.



Invercargill News


Next Friday night, the 13th of July a guest instructor will be teaching both the Beginner and the Intro-mediate classes in Invercargill as John will be presenting a performance at the Dunedin Town Hall's Glenroy Auditorium. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however it will provide a great opportunity to learn some great new moves and techniques from one of our talented Ceroc Instructors.



Invercargill Class Timetable



Fridays: Sacred Heart Church Hall, 435 North Road Waikiwi.



Intro-Mediate Class: 6.45pm – 7.45pm

Beginners class: 8.00pm – 9.00pm

Freestyle dance time: 9.00pm – 10.00pm



Saturdays: Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Saturday morning class due to other commitments, our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.



Fees: $12.00 / Person, or $100 for a 10 class card



No need to book, just come along!



For info Email: cerocdunedin@yahoo.com.au or cerocsouthernlakes@xtra.co.nz

Or ph John on 021 313 043 or Emma on 021 566 013



East and South Auckland champs – September 1st 2007



The East and South Auckland Champs are on again and registrations are flooding in thick and fast. Tickets for these champs have SOLD OUT for the previous two years. They are very popular.



We already have a small group organizing to travel up for the weekend, if you are keen to compete or watch, then please let us know and contact East & South Ceroc for rules and entry details on:

www.dancer.co.nz

They have new event "Beginners Teams" working only off the 22 beginner moves and only 2 mins long it provides yet another event that the beginners can get involved in.



Ceroc Christchurch social weekend in Hanmer Springs – September 8th and 9th 2007



This great weekend is on again! Last year quite a large group of Dunedinites joined a very large group from ChCh in Hanmer Springs for a weekend or fun and (mainly) relaxation! We hired holiday homes and enjoyed many of the activities that Hanmer has to offer. These included mountain biking, bush walks, Golf and of course, the therapeutic hot springs! We also had a dance party on the Saturday night, 'cause we just couldn't help ourselves!! J



If you are interested in joining us this year, please let Donna know ASAP on (03) 488 3591 or (021) 0599 165 or email Donna at donna.cox@xtra.co.nz so that she can arrange enough houses and beds.



Simply Ceroc Weekend – Wellington – October 20th – 22nd 2007 (Labour Weekend)



See the bright orange pamphlets at class. Get your bookings in soon!



New Class Fees – One more week left to get Concession Cards at the Old price!



General Casual Nightly Fee: $11.00

Student Casual Nightly Fee: $9.00

General 10 Trip Concession Card $100.00 (old price: $90.00)

Student 10 Trip Concession Card: $75.00 (old price: $70.00)

General 40 Trip Concession Card: $340.00 (old price: $300.00)



Private Lessons will remain at $60.00 / hour





New Ceroc Beginners DVD is now available!



We have had several requests for a Ceroc Beginners DVD. Well now we have one! Ceroc NZ has produced a DVD that is available through the Ceroc braches nationwide and available online at www.dancedvds.co.nz . The DVD covers 21 beginner moves, 6 routines, some technique tips about topics such as the handhold, posture and footwork, and also a small section of freestyle so that you can show your friends what Ceroc is all about.



The DVD costs $45 and is available at the front desk of all our Ceroc classes. For more information email info@dancedvds.co.nz or call 021 217 9863.





Ceroc Dunedin Blog Spot – Party Photos



All the Masquerade Ball photos are now on the Blog!! Check them out at http://cerocdunedin.blogspot.com



Some of the older photos can be accessed through the archive menu on the right hand side of the Blog.



Introduce a friend to Ceroc and you both receive a %50 off voucher.



If you introduce a friend to Ceroc, you will BOTH receive a %50 off voucher for your next Ceroc night. Be with your friend when they register at the front desk on their first night to receive your voucher.









Ceroc Dunedin Class Timetable

See panel to the side of this page for the most up to date class timetable.

Dates For Your Dairy:





7th July 07 – Vanroe Stone workshop and Dunedin Dance Party

- Wanaka Musicality Workshop and Dance Party

- Milton Ball



1st September 07 - The Ceroc East & South Auckland Champs . www.dancer.co.nz



8th & 9th September 07 – Hanmer Springs Weekend



October 07 - Ceroc Australia Champs, Sydney. www.cerocaustralia.com.au



20th - 22nd October - The Simply Ceroc Weekend, Wellington. www.cerocwellington.com



Still awaiting confirmation: The Taranaki Champs



For all upcoming events nationwide, please refer to our website - www.ceroc.co.nz





Quote for the week



"To shake your rump is to be environmentally aware."

~David Byrne~







The language of movement requires no words - neither for its expression, nor for its understanding.

Without uttering a syllable, the vocabulary of dance speaks directly to the senses, seducing the heart and securing the soul.

~ Royal NZ Ballet ~




Kind Regards

John, Monique, Ben, Katie and the Ceroc crew :-)