Ceroc Dunedin News and Events - 25th September 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.
The big news this week is the "Triples" workshop this Saturday in Dunedin . Triples is dancing with any combination of 'three' people. Usually this is one guy and two ladies, but it can be any combination. Ben Plows-Kolff , will be teaching a "Beginner" level workshop covering some basic moves and fundamental techniques used when dancing this fun variety of Ceroc. We have a good number of registrations for this workshop, however there are still spaces available for both females and males, although male spaces will limited very soon, please register with Tom at class or call John on (021) 313 043, to reserve your spot!
The workshop will be followed with a fun dance party to help celebrate Nick Brysons birthday!
Please note that due to a visiting Auckland instructor the "First Saturday of the Month" dance party is going to be postponed for one week, and will be held on the 13th of October. Please see below for details!
In This Issue:
Triples Workshop taught by Ben this Saturday the 29th of September!
Special Birthday dance party this Saturday the 29th of September
Close Moves workshop, Intermediate Plus technique workshop and Beginner to Intro-Mediate Moving up workshop – Saturday the 13 th of October – Special guest instructor from Auckland – Elaine Mead!
"First Saturday of the Month Dance Party" Postponed for one week until the 13 th of October
Movie Night at the Academy Cinema – Sunday 7th Oct
Monday Night social dancing at the Victoria Hotel
Ceroc Christchurch social weekend in Hanmer Springs – "A Big Thank you"
Simply Ceroc Weekend – Wellington – October 20th – 22nd 2007 (Labour Weekend)
Diary dates.
Quote for the week.
Ceroc Triples
Workshop
When: Saturday 29th September 2007
Where: South Dunedin Community Hall, King Edward Street, South Dunedin (Saxman venue)
By: Ben Plows-Kolff
Current East and South Auckland Triples Champion
What: Learn the basic techniques needed to dance triples. This workshop will cover body positions, handholds, hand changes and a series of basic moves for both men and women that form the foundations of good triples dancing.
Prior Registration is required for this workshop as numbers will be carefully managed to ensure everyone is dancing.
The workshop will be rotational; however a triple may stay together if they want.
Cost: $25
Workshop Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Ceroc Dunedin
"Birthday"
Dance Party
Theme: No theme, come and celebrate Nick Brysons birthday in the best possible way… DANCING!!!
There will be some fun birthday party games throughout the night!
Where: South Dunedin Community Hall, King Edward Street, South Dunedin (Saxman venue)
When: Saturday 29th 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
Workshops Saturday the 13thof September – Special guest instructor from Auckland – Elaine Mead!
Beginner to Intro-Mediate Moving up workshop
A very popular workshop covering core beg moves, timing, leading and following, spinning and free styling, as well as an intro to some intermediate techniques.
We will also be adding some of the valuable points that Elaine teaches in the Auckland moving up workshop!!
This workshop will help with the transition from beginner to Intro-Mediate. It is a valuable workshop to do even if you have already tried Intro-Mediate classes or have already done the workshop before.
Time: Saturday 13th 12noon – 2.30pm
Venue: TBC
Fee: $25
Close Moves workshop – Intermediate
In this fun workshop John and Elaine will teach a combination of simple "close moves" and some core techniques for transforming regular Ceroc moves into close moves.
This workshop will be non-rotational, so you will need to register with a partner. The moves will not be too 'explicit'; they will be fun freestylable moves.
Time: Saturday 13th 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: TBC
Fee: $25 / person
Intermediate Plus technique workshop
This workshop will be split into two parts. In the first we will be teaching 2 – 3 Intermediate – Plus level moves that were taught in Australia recently at the Dance Mania Weekend. The second we will make the most of Elaine's vast teaching and dancing knowledge to give some specific coaching and feedback to the workshop participants. A video camera will also be used as a feedback tool in this section.
This workshop will only be open to experienced Intermediate Plus and Advanced level dancers.
Time: Sunday 14th 12noon – 2.00pm
Venue: TBC
Fee: $25
"First Saturday of the Month Dance Party"
Postponed for one week until the 13th of September
Theme: Following the Auckland influence on the weekend, the theme for the party will be:
"BAD"
Anything BAD, bad hair, bad taste, bad-ass villians, naughty nurses & nuns, all are welcome!
Time: 8.00pm – 1.00am , beginner class 8.10pm - 9.00pm
Venue: TBC
Fee: $5.00 with a plate of food for supper
$10 without
Movie Night at the Academy Cinema – Sunday 7th Oct
Back by popular demand, Ben is once again organizing a Ceroc Movie night at the Academy Cinema in Dundas street, north Dunedin .
We will be showing some exciting showcase (choreographed) dance demonstrations from varying dance styles as well as some of the best that Ceroc has to offer.
We will also show highlights of the East and South Auckland champs where Ben, Fiona and Nic won the Triples competition!
Finally some highlights from the Dance Mania weekend in Australia , and a few selected clips from the Ceroc archives!
If you have a request for a special dance clip that you would like to see on the "Big" screen, then please come and see us J
Time: 7.00pm (sharp) – 9.30pm (ish)
Fee: $5.00
Monday Night social dancing at the Victoria Hotel
Every Monday night a group of dedicated Dunedin Ceroc dancers have been gathering at the Victoria Hotel on the corner of St Andrews Street and Cumberland Street (just opposite Cadburys).
This is an excellent opportunity to get out on a Monday night and enjoy dancing to some great music on a fantastic dance floor and in a very nice environment. This is open to any one, there are no charges, just a good social dance night. An awesome time to practice your new moves!!
Time: from 7.30pm till closing…
OTHER COMINNG UP EVENTS-
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.
Cheers Donna
Ceroc Christchurch social weekend in Hanmer Springs – September 8th and 9th 2007
From Tania in Christchurch J
Hi there A BIG thank you to the out of towners who came to Hanmer. Your presence really made it the great weekend that it was.It was nice to meet you all, and hopefully it isn't too long before we see each other again. A special thanks goes out to Donna ( Dunedin) and Hayley (Nelson) for
organising you all! For those who have asked, our swish holiday homes were booked through http://www.hanmerholidayhomes.co.nz/ and http://www.alpineholidayhomes.co.nz/site/page_holidayhomes/ Money left over will be donated to http://www.joltdance.co.nz/ Photos from the weekend http://www.cerocchch.com/gallery/index.html If you have any photos you would like to share please email to cerocchch@xtra.co.nz See you next time!Tania
Simply Ceroc Weekend – Wellington – October 20th – 22nd 2007 (Labour Weekend)
Come to Wellington at Labour Weekend for a weekend of fun and friendship! We've had an amazing number of people book for the weekend events so far, with nearly 300 people registered at present. Around 100 of those are from Wellington and the rest are from all over the country, from North Auckland all the way down to Invercargill and everywhere in between! Last year we had around 200 registered by now and ended up with 400 people overall so it's looking good for this year.
Our flagship event, the Grand Masquerade Ball, is being held at the magnificent Te Papa Museam of NZ this year and nearly everyone who has registered for the weekend has booked for it. Places are limited to 400 so at present we have around 100 places left for the Ball.
However most other events now have restricted entry. We do our best to ensure even numbers of men and ladies at the social dances and the workshops so consequently most workshops and the Saturday night Showcase Spectacular are now full for ladies booking on their own. We have 10 workshops on over the weekend catering for beginner dancers right up to advanced. On most we can still accept ladies booking with men, but not ladies on their own. So ladies, please check with us before booking and men - we need you! We are taking ladies names on waiting lists for when more men register. Details of all events and applicable restrictions are on the website www.simplyceroc.com
We'd love to see you here in Wellington - and especially more men - you are in demand!
Mandy & Adam
Ceroc Wellington
Ceroc Dunedin Blog Spot – Party Photos
This Newsletter, past News Letters and all the photos from our exciting social events can be seen on our Blog 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.
Ceroc Dunedin Class Timetable
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| Thursday | 6.00pm – 7.00pm | Beginner | Burns Hall, Lower Moray Place |
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Dates For Your Diary:
September 29 – Triples Workshop and Dance Party – Dunedin
October 7th – Academy Cinema Ceroc Dance Movie Night
October 13 – Close Moves workshop and Dance Party – Dunedin
October 07 - Ceroc Australia Champs , Sydney. www.cerocaustralia.com.au
20th - 22nd October - The Simply Ceroc Weekend , Wellington . www.cerocwellington.com
November 3 – Express Yourself and Musicality Workshops and Dance Party
November 3 - The Taranaki Champs
For all upcoming events nationwide, please refer to our website - www.ceroc.co.nz
Quote for the week
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? ~ Unknown
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 ~
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Kind Regards
John, Monique, Ben, Katie and the Ceroc crew :-)
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