Ceroc Dunedin News & Events August 07

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.



A big thank you to everyone that came along to our August dance party at the St Johns Church Hall. This was an exciting night with a great atmosphere through out the night. A HUGE thank you also to Ben and Hans who did a great job with the music. Hans has kindly offered to DJ the September dance party which is just a little over a week away!! We are looking forward to that!!!



A special Dance Party Event is being planned for THIS Saturday night the 25th at Otago Uni. This is our first (of hopefully many!) Ceroc party in the huge Union Hall at the Uni. Come and make the most of this great dance floor! Please see the poster below for details.



Only 2 weeks to go before we head up to Hanmer Springs. Details will be sent out soon to all those that have booked accommodation with Donna.

Please read on for more exciting up-and-coming events!



In This Issue:



1. Ceroc Dance Party at Otago Uni THIS Saturday



2. Beginner to Intro-Mediate Moving up workshop at St Johns Church, Saturday 1st of September



3. "First Saturday of the Month Dance Party" Saturday 1 st of September



4. East and South Auckland champs – September 1 st 2007



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



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



7. Dairy dates.



8. Quote for the week.









DANCE PARTY
Saturday, 25 August
8pm Union Hall
Theme - Mojo
Interpret it as you see fit!
$5 entry
Short beginner class @ 8
No food or drink (except water) so eat before you come & booze afterwards







Ceroc Workshop



Workshop: Beginner to Intro-Mediate Moving up workshop



This workshop provides a great transition between beginner and Intro-Mediate. We will cover the core beginner moves, pointing out the key skills that each move is teaching, basic timing and musicality, leading and following – tension & cross pressure, basic spinning tips and drills, some freestyle tips and an introduction to the basic intermediate techniques.

When: Saturday 1st September 2007

Where: St John's Church Hall Cnr of Wrights St & Highgate Rd Roslyn

(behind the church)



By: Katie Bennett



Cost: $25

Workshop Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm



Ceroc Dunedin

"1st Saturday of the Month"

Dance Party


Theme: No theme, just great music and great dancing!





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



When: Saturday 1st September 2007



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





OTHER COMINNG UP EVENTS-



HAMNER WEEKEND-- 7TH ,8TH,9TH, OF SEPTEMBER

SO FAR WE HAVE 27 KEEN CEROC DANCERS GOING THROUGH TO HAMNER SPRINGS, THIS SHOULD BE A GREAT WEEKEND ONCE AGAIN. SO LETS HOPE THE WEATHER GETS A BIT WARMER, BUT THERE IS ALLWAYS THE HOT POOLS.



TAIERI GORGE TRAIN TRIP AND BARN DANCE--

WE WILL BE DOING THIS AGAIN THIS YEAR AS WE ALLWAYS HAVE HEEPS OF FUN. WILL LET YOU KNOW DATES AS SOON AS.



LARNACH CASTLE BALL--

THE 2008 CEROC MASQUERADE BALL AT LARNACH CASTLE WILL BE HELD ON THE 15 TH OF MARCH. DETAILS TO BE RELEASED SOON.



CONVENTION CENTER--

THER ARE ALLWAYS DANCES AT THE DUNEDIN CONVENTION CENTER AND A FAW CEROC DANCERS HAVE BEEN GOING TO THEM. THERE IS ALLWAYS GREAT MUSIC AND COST AS LITTLE AS $10.00 FOR GOOD NIGHT OUT, I AM ON THERE MAILING LIST NOW AND WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN THESE ARE COMING UP.



SO KEEP DANCING IT KEEPS YOU WARM.





Invercargill News



It's great to see the class numbers increasing again at the Sacred Heart Hall on Fridays. The enthusiasm and fun is definitely spreading throughout Invercargill!!



A solid group of dancers have got together and organised a social Ceroc practice night at the Invercargill Working Mens Club on Wednesdays from 7.30pm till late. Please feel free to join them and practice the great moves that you have learned at class, or just go along for some great social dancing! You don't need to be a member of the Club, but you will need to be signed in if you are not a member.





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. There are still some tickets available, but be quick!



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)



We already have 9 people from Dunedin , that I know of, booked to go to Wellington this year, check this out, it is a fun weekend!!



Simply Ceroc

The 8th Annual Simply Ceroc Weekend is an opportunity for Cerocers all over the country to meet centrally during Labour Weekend 19 – 22 October 2007 to socialise with the wider Ceroc community and develop their Ceroc ability.



We start on Friday night with the Phatt Pig Friday buffet dinner and dance at the Loaded Hog where out of town and local participants can meet up.

There are 10 workshops running this year that are available to all dancers over Saturday and Sunday. We are pleased to present Mark & Simone Harding, owners of Ceroc Australia, as our international teachers. Cerocers from all levels are catered for and we are continuing the popular Beginners package to encourage newer dancers to attend both Beginners workshops and The Grand Masquerade Ball.



The Showcase Spectacular dance party on Saturday night will again have 3 dance rooms this year, allowing more people to attend after it was sold out last year. The 'Theme Room' will be playing music in various themes throughout the night, in addition to our large main dance studio and the ever-popular 'Chill Out Room'. The showcase performances are sure to be great entertainment once again and we invite you to take part in this fun and 'no pressure' event by preparing something to perform yourselves. Why not give it a go!



The highlight of the weekend is of course "The Grand Masquerade Ball" on Sunday night where we can experience the glitz and glamour that is Ceroc at it's best! This year we not only have a Masquerade theme but we also are thrilled to be holding the event at Te Papa – The Museum of New Zealand. This fabulous venue is one of Wellington's most prestigious and their award winning restaurant Iconz is providing a full 3-course buffet meal for all attendees.

To finish the weekend we have a farewell brunch on the waterfront on Monday morning where you can relax and say goodbye to the friends you have made over the weekend.



For more information, please see the bright orange flyers at your studio or our website www.simplyceroc.com The flyers also contain the registration form or you can register online on the site. Last year we had participants from every NZ branch, which was fantastic, with over 500 people registered for the weekend. Come and join us for a fabulous weekend of fun and friendship. We look forward to seeing you in Wellington.









Dates For Your Dairy:







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

1st September 07 – Moving Up workshop

1st September 07 – First Saturday of the Month Dance Party



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



"The Dance is a poem of which each movement is a word."

~Mata Hari~







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 :-)