Jive Buddies

Jive Buddy Paul was at the first ever CORE weekender in Daventry with Carrie and her dance gang. Ton finds out what it was like, how social it was, and what it was like being in a group.   Chapters: How did Carrie find the weekender? [0:53] Carrie's thoughts on going in a group [3:34] Weekenders as an opportunity to meet people, particularly of the same gender [6:27] Differences of going to a weekender on your own versus being in a group [12:15] Did Carrie get better from her dancing at Core? [14:50] Paul praises the responsiveness of the organisers for extending the SILC floor [18:14] The top recommendation from Carrie for attending a weekender [19:00] Paul's highlight of dancing outside [22:49] Carrie has already booked the next Core Daventry weekender! [24:10] What time did Carrie stay up until? [26:19] Summary [27:25] Up next [29:35]   Find out more about Derby Speaker's Club at https://www.facebook.com/p/Derby-Speakers-Club-ASC-61564291809309/    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18XcThdx3c/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

We got hold of Tor Khan to find out how she first started Ceroc, how she got into blues dancing and who her biggest influencers were. Listen out for "blue fox", "treacle jive", "bugg" and "practicas"!   Chapters: How did Tor first get started in dancing? [0:50] Some women not keen with Tor leading in the intermediate class [4:23] Listen to what got Tor into the Blues room for the first time [7:20] What is "treacle jive"? [10:02] Blues not having moves, but movements [12:30] Becoming a demo then teacher with Sara White [15:10] What is "fox"? [17:53] What is "blue box"? [20:35] Teaching blue fox at weekenders [25:35] Tor becomes a Ceroc teacher [28:20] How did the free expression classes come about at Burton Town Hall freestyles? [30:55] Tor explains the Inspire and Evolve workshop events [33:25] Summary [36:38] Up next [37:53]   Book on the next Inspire and Evolve workshop on 17th May 2026 at https://facebook.com/events/s/inspire-and-evolve-workshop-an/798823416204742/    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cg2EMs3ta/   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Shannon and Jordan tell us about the wonderful world of dancing competitions: how they started; what the competition bug is; when they got together as a competition couple. They tell us about some of the secrets to their inspiration, what kind of training they do, even what outfits they wear - not sure Jordan should have told us about his grey, smelly blazer! This is a funny, insightful and bickering conversation from a much loved duo.   Chapters: Jordan's first competition at World Modern Jive Championships in Blackpool [0:55] Doing ProAm for Shannon's first competition [3:51] What is the competition bug? [4:50] How did they both start dancing together? [6:41] Paul explains his ProAm experience [10:20] Are Shannon and Jordan choreographing their routines? [12:00] Find out how they up their game for upcoming competitions! [15:55] Do any of the big moves fail to work? [19:05] What kind of outfits do Shannon and Jordan wear on the dance floor? [21:00] Watching videos for inspiration [24:20] Does Jordan still get nerves? [26:10] What are the differences between freestyle and competition dancing? [28:55] Top tip for competition newcomers [33:53] Shannon asks Paul "Do you want to go to competitions again?" [36:24] Summary [39:12] Up next [40:54] Listen to how Shannon (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6d6oWd2wqbICYfEAc98nt6) and Jordan (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2eae6F1Ca9IEpeNhsDWXYN) started their dance journeys.   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1B972JNEBf/   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.  

Nigel, a fitness instructor, and Katy, a yoga teacher, try Ceroc for the very first time at Ceroc Inspire Derby. The Jive Buddies get their initial thoughts just before their first class, and then a deep dive a few days later. Listen out for the moment when Katy felt like she was really dancing, and why Nigel got a score of 10 out of 10!   Chapters: Thoughts just before their first ever class! [0:55] How did the first 15 minutes of the beginner class work? [3:00] Worries about changing partners during the class [6:25] Katy feels like she is dancing and Nigel thinks he's flowing! [10:40] Feeling a sense of achievement, like in Nigel's exercise classes [15:37] Praise for the coaching on the night [18:25] Nigel and Katy care about their evenings and this is social, but less time together [21:10] Maybe we can send Paul to a yoga class? [24:50] Summary [26:25] Up next [27:25]   Check out Nigel and Katy's fitness classes at https://www.derbyoutdoorfitness.com    What did you think? Add your comments athttps://www.facebook.com/share/1HZMfhsL73/    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

The Jive Buddies go to Shrewsbury to visit Matthew Butler in his weekly Ceroc class and the SY2 Sunday chillout freestyle, which he was instrumental in setting up. We find out what the fuss is all about.   Chapters: Why there's a younger demographic at Matthew's class [1:23] The importance of intermediate dancers in a class [5:25] What brought the SY2 freestyle about [8:50] Some opinions from the dancers at SY2 [12:50] The friendly dancers in Shrewsbury [15:55] Thoughts on the music at SY2 [18:20] The "after SY2 social" in the curry house as a way of connecting with people [22:13] Summary [25:00] Up next [26:55]   Details of the next SY2 event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1465324035098574    Listen to Matthew's thoughts on Etiquette at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MiRVew9XXt7GNGeimsLuC    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

The Jive Buddies interview Gemma about her experience of starting social dancing with her mum. Gemma started with West Coast Swing and only later found Ceroc. We chat about the differences in the learning experience and how her WCS techniques helped Gemma make progress with her Ceroc moves.   Chapters: How did Gemma get into social dancing? [0:37] What made Gemma and her mum go to West Coast Swing? [3:27] Paul introduces Gemma to Ceroc [7:50] Gemma finds her first Ceroc class easier due to connection and flow [11:20] Plug to Evolve for re-opening a West Coast Swing class at Kegworth [15:05] Thoughts on the Step-Up line and workshop [17:10] Gemma appreciates a tip from Ton [21:40] Finding it hard to ask a person to dance [23:50] A challenge for the new year - Gemma tries being a lead in class [25:05] Gemma gets asked to be a taxi [29:30] Up next [33:40]   West Coast Swing classes in Nottingham restart in April 2026: https://www.evolveswing.com/nottingham-class    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1B9EPYi7k4/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Dancing is Tom's life. And even with his foot injury, there are too many competitions and exciting opportunities to stop him. We find out how hard it is to stay away. But maybe he should have rested himself better...   Chapters: Tom been dancing for 10 years [0:45] Injury from running a marathon [1:30] Missing Christmas and New Year, staying at home [4:12] Competed at Blackpool [6:00] Xray shows no broken foot [8:45] Wanted to do the Northern Champs instead of resting [12:00] MRI scan shows a torn tendon [14:45] Opportunity for Tom to be a demo at Blackpool Norbreck weekender [16:04] Still doing the Ceroc Champs in Daventry [18:40] Going to New Year's Eve at Fuse Manchester [20:46] An operation is now scheduled [22:10] Tom says it will be a 12 week recovery [25:10] A chiropractor helps Ton with his sciatica [26:45] Paul was told that he had a broken toe [28:57] Wrap up [31:20] Up next [31:55]   Buy your Fuego dance shoes with a 10% discount at https://fuegodance.com/discount/JIVEBUDDIES10    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18KBqZie21/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

We re-interview our first guest of Season 2, Monica Johnson, who tells us her big news. And this time, we have her Nan, Hazel, as well! You'll remember it was her Nan who took Monica along to her first lesson. This is a great chat to find out how this dance family keep having fun on the dance floor.   Chapters: Monica tells us she's become a Ceroc teacher! [1:15] Why Monica wanted to be a teacher [3:00] Why the training is so emotional and tough [6:20] First night teaching [7:05] "Having fun and enjoying it because that sells it itself" [9:35] Ton dances as a follower with Hazel [12:40] What was the funniest thing Monica has said in class [14:00] Encouraging the class to help with beginners [17:00] Making a pilgrimage to Canterbury [20:15] Appealing to a younger crowd [20:50] Monica's thoughts on slotting  [23:20] Summary [28:00] Up next [29:42]   Listen to Monica's interview from last year at https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tgdeW0lrGElQJDJ8w6MHu   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18NWh7QWLg/?mibextid=wwXIfr    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Live from the Ceroc Swish 20th Anniversary event, Brett Stewart gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of this amazing weekender and spills the beans on how to get a teaching lesson and a DJ slot here. Find out how he had to propose a routine, where he trials it out, and how come he's known as "the one-take wonder"!   Chapters: When Brett first started teaching [0:50] Putting a playlist forward to get a DJ slot [4:20] How did Brett impress the organisers of Ceroc Swish? [7:00] Trialing a class at his local venue to try out new moves [11:30] Secrets of the Ceroc Hub videos [15:50] Thoughts on the live band at Ceroc Swish for the 20th anniversary [23:30] Does Brett manage to relax at a weekender? [24:30] A good tip for getting OFF the dance floor! [27:00] Summary [28:44] Up next [30:03]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1BZfVYcZWp/   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Tony Riccardi returns to the podcast to tell us how he puts his music together for weekenders and freestyles. Hear how he uses "guidelines" instead of "playlists". Guess the magic track that he played at Swish. Find out why 40 Years is such a special song for him. This is going to be a deep dive into a DJ's thoughts!   Chapters: Tony's first DJ gig [1:07] How to put a playlist together [2:50] Avoiding "same old, same old" music [6:15] Using guidelines, instead of playlists [9:10] Getting the floor back [13:00] Paul's Motown memories [14:05] How long did it take Teddy Swim's The Door to get onto Tony's playlist [16:35] Overplayed songs [17:20] Dealing with requests [18:35] Tony's magic track at Swish [20:45] 40 Years by Tone Damli - why Tony loves this song [24:35] Is a 4 hour playlist four times harder than a 1 hour playlist? [26:50] Thoughts on slowing down the tempo towards the end of the night [29:55] Older music for the older crowd? [35:40] Ton and Paul have to get to the next Sunday Exciter freestyle [39:20] Summary [41:00] Up next [42:00]   Listen to how Tony started his dance journey in last year's interview at https://open.spotify.com/episode/32gwWLlISmGrimUhWklILJ?si=kgqR2JvnQTi4TWWmhheQTQ   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18LVULeM5y/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

We met a cheeky married couple early in their dance journey, and wanted to know what made them go (spoiler: Tiktok!), what their first class was like, and how it fits into the rest of their social life. There's a lotta laughs in this episode!   Chapters: How did you find out about dancing? [0:45] Beginner's class expectations [3:50] Bethan whisked away while Dan stuck on his own [5:20] Dan finds private lessons [7:00] First couple of freestyles [10:30] Comparing themselves to the original TikTok video [14:35] When the Jive Buddies first met Bethan [16:20] What Bethan does when Dan is sitting out [18:38] Their social life before dancing [19:50] Why changing partners in the lesson helps your dancing [22:30] Dan tries to dance with everyone in a freestyle, using the "octopus" move first [24:40] Bachata classes [28:30] Dan more confident with bachata [30:40] Summary [31:10] Wrap up [32:10]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChQjNkP5g/?mibextid=wwXIfr    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

New Ceroc teacher Nic Lewis has recently started her classes at the relaunched Burton-upon-Trent venue, owned and operated by Ceroc Inspire. We chat with her to find out whose idea it was, what she did to advertise it, and hear about her solutions in adapting to the unique challenges of this venture.   Chapters: Intro First gig at Ashbourne [1:05] Creating social group to get to know each other [2:00] Dancing in a pub [3:10] Social group going to Northwich [4:20] Background to opening Burton [6:00] Advertising the launch [8:20] Overcoming teaching in a narrow room [12:40] Teaching on the same level as the class [16:00] Keeping numbers up [17:55] Importance of a good taxi team [18:40] Talking to new lead dancers [21:00] Shout outs to the taxi team [21:40] Why Burton is a good venue [24:20] Freestyle + challenges [24:50] Setting challenges to get a dance [26:00] Etiquette of walking onto dance floor + slotting [27:30] How does Nic choose the intermediate routine? [29:50] Add musicality moves [31:00] Summary [34:00] Wrap up [35:00]   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

What a year it has been! We look back at some of our favourite episodes and highlights of a fantastic year of interviews and fun and laughter!   Listen to our favourite episodes: NRG weekender review with Jan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4omCoRNYe0Mvz3FvxdWdVN?si=Glj84gMxQIODJPs-v3eCdw  Lucy's Me-Time story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VtDX2y9Sa8piouslcEUca?si=iXJtYpIsSCOusyWdJYttag  The love for Essie Jo: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2eivKS62aZnO0nttpBCBLG?si=Fhd8XcfKQOe2fzUm5jWTkA  Lesley's dating on the dance floor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71mZJGowcWKH4Cz7Lc9hQg?si=qL5gzhwSRzmzMmMMv-nvhQ  Sue O'Reilly and the Ceroc Angels: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Dw9TY8exXQQchlLBEgR4T?si=3qAlNI-5TROUVDBzSFateg  Gen Z dancer Monica launching Season 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tgdeW0lrGElQJDJ8w6MHu?si=LGcWiT20TAufBR9Wf-eMbA    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Martin tells us about his love of disco and trance music and how he's trying to find the moments of "collective euphoria" in Ceroc. His sports psychologist background gives us unique insights into different learning experiences, micro-expressions and how there's a third person when you dance as a couple. It's a fascinating discussion!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Holly joins us again for a fascinating discussion on sensual connection in dance. It's an open and honest conversation and we were brave enough to bring up the famous George Bernard Shaw quote "dancing is a perpendicular expression of a horizontal desire".   Listen to Holly's thoughts on other forms of dance connection at https://open.spotify.com/episode/64Y1OLgDVL738Wv6mubdC0?si=gbNML4RuR8CXRAjquqwHfg    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

We discover how the young Rickie and Zoe got into Ceroc. Their first experiences were scary, but one enjoys it and the other one loves it! Listen to their thoughts on this joint activity. Stay tuned for their news at the end!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Jordan travelled across the country to follow his dream. Hear how he went from the East Midlands to South Wales via chill-out events in the Bristol area to owning a franchise in Somerset. It's an inspirational story of how a young man's dream became a reality.   Listen to an interview with his co-owner, Shannon Finn, at https://open.spotify.com/episode/6d6oWd2wqbICYfEAc98nt6    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

The Jive Buddies meet up with teacher Barry Watson to hear how he brings in his bachata and zouk influences, with other techniques and insights, into his classes and workshops. There's also a fascinating discussion about the future of Ceroc. But first, we find out what Barry was doing as a kid for entertainment, how he got blackmailed into line dancing and his professional dance background. What an intriguing journey for this Scottish lad!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Kate joins us for the New Year Eve's celebrations with Revolution Dance at Stockport Town Hall. We tell you about the reception, the venue, the dancers and the Auld Lang Syne. And there's a few words from Janey and Keith Davies too!   Listen to Janey talk about the preparation she does for all her freestyles at https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rxIA1OWF24QHCqFdeBRV9?si=OhIPADemSFyOqopADVVPAQ    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

David Rokov, along with his wife Val and DJ Vince Silva, created the Utopia brand of chilled music. Hear about the people, dance styles and tunes that influenced and helped fashion this very successful mix of chilled music and dancing.   Listen to a review of the Lux weekend 2025 at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PGUXXrJSmNDBFYpAUfFuM    Find out more about the upcoming 2026 Pure weekend, also organised by David Rokov, at https://www.pureweekend.co.uk/   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

The Jive Buddies meet a new beginner, Sarita, at their local Ceroc venue and she says she "loves it"! We find out what her background is, how her first class went, and what she thought of her first freestyle at Burton Town Hall.   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Our special guest, Sue O'Reilly, is the franchise owner of Ceroc Heaven in Nottinghamshire, but we wanted to find out how the Heaven Angels came about. There are many names, such as Prosecco Angel, Devine Angel, Suggestive Angel and Angel Faux-Pas. Find out what Sue O'Reilly and Paul's angel names are!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

The Jive Buddies bump into a researcher and creative arts therapist, and wonder what that is all about. Listen to the benefits of dance; learn what "social prescription" is; hear what we can do to get more people into this happy hobby.   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

The Jive Buddies speak to Matthew Butler again to find out ideas on how to keeping people dancing by catching the dancing bug. Listen to some of the games that Matthew does in his classes, and what kind of social activities bring a sense of community. It's a great conversation - what keeps you dancing?   Buy your Fuego dance shoes with a 10% discount at https://fuegodance.com/discount/JIVEBUDDIES10   Listen to Matthew's ideas on Etiquette at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MiRVew9XXt7GNGeimsLuC    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

The Jive Buddies spoke to two newbies about their first experience of a Ceroc weekender, after they went to Ceroc Bliss at Norbreck Castle in Blackpool. Find out what they talked about in the car on the way up, who they met there and what they'd do differently next time!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

It's a very different episode today! The Jive Buddies talk to their favourite guest, Holly, on the topic of "connection in dance". Listen to her thoughts about the physical, musical and emotional connection. It's a fascinating discussion as we all learn a bit more about our favourite hobby.   Hear Holly talking in an earlier episode about Etiquette on the dance floor at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TPr7LAPqfcvj3iPTlE2e0?si=uJ8Hc82tQOmv8vfPJbm_aQ    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Listen to Shannon Finn's story of how she got dragged by her mum to a Le Roc class and fell in love with jive dancing. After taking a break, she entered the world of Ceroc, doing competitions, co-teaching in workshops before co-owning a franchise in Somerset. It's a great story!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Sometimes, you just have to go for it! Listen to Steph talk about how she just up and went to her first Ceroc class, how she learnt to enjoy letting go, and how she overcame her nerves at her first freestyle!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.  

Whilst at the Rock Bottoms weekender, the Jive Buddies interview the well-loved teacher pairing, Lee and Dawn, to find out how they got started and what makes their crazy classes so much fun!   Listen to the review of the Rock Bottoms 2025 weekender at https://open.spotify.com/episode/385msM1geODZy0c3TMLhQv?si=T8Hg2fIbQpmEf4lg4N2row    Go to our Facebook page to see the rehearsal of the Pyjama Class and the performances of Lee and Pheonix at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast. Hit our Follow button there so you get the links to every new episode.

It's another great review of another great weekender! The Jive Buddies, with our special guest Lisa, give their thoughts on the Rock Bottoms weekender in Torquay, organised by Hev Mate. Spoiler alert: they all had a fantastic time!   Listen to Hev Mate's interview last year for some of her secrets: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xonN2CPge4g5lEs5cTMfN    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Matthew, a Ceroc teacher, gives us his view on dance etiquette. He tells us about the banner he displays at his Shrewsbury class night, which spells out how he would like everyone to treat each other. We discuss with him the tricky question of whether you can say "no" to a dance. This is a conversation you'll want to hear - it's a very uplifting chat as you'll hear so many good ideas!   Listen to the earlier conversation with Holly about etiquette at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TPr7LAPqfcvj3iPTlE2e0   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

We speak to Linda about her love of the smooth slotted style of dancing and find out how she came to be a SILC teacher.   Listen to how SILC got started from Kieran Moore at https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wg5PydncuqBqE4Im7S4jQ?si=GpTO2dIBSeWKOGIbdAwM2w   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Scottish Ceroc franchise owner Nicola Di Folco tells us how her dance journey got started. It's not how you would have thought. Nicola never expected to be a franchise owner, let alone a DJ or dance teacher, but she tells how each of these opportunities were presented to her. it's another fascinating story of how someone's dance journey can take unexpected turns.   Learn more about the Scotland Ceroc scene, including a review of the Ceroc ELEVATE weekender, at https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CCG64uWyQ49XKinsvfoRj?si=uwXd1-mRQRmOH_pnzrtl4Q   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

The Jive Buddies are in Scotland and get an insider view of the Ceroc dance scene, including a review of the Elevate Weekender near Glasgow.   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Hear how Thelma's dance journey went from Burton-upon-Trent to Buenos Aires. It started with Ceroc but went through West Coast Swing, Blues and Tango. Her love of dance comes shining through!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

The Jive Buddies were blown away by Bronwyn's dancing. Where did she learn to dance? How did she develop her styling and musicality? It's an amazing journey, which includes inspiration and teaching from Max Rycroft, Matt Evans, Deej Moors, Chrissy Styling and Karen Toto. Enhanced with Bronwyn's determination to continuously improve.   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Listen to our highlights for July and August, with special co-hosts Lucy and Simon.   Our highlights were: * Lucy's bingo moment during a SILC lesson, taught by @Linda Wright [00:52] * Ton meeting Bill's daughter, Bev, in a class at SwingRoc in Warrington [02:43] * Lucy dancing in unusual places! [04:01] * Simon's garden party with his daughter [07:02] * Ton at ASPIRE in Leamington, run by MJ Dance Events [09:08] * Simon at Disco for grown ups in Congleton [12:02]   Listen to Bill's story at: * https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BuEZ0GTakCIwh49zrRVhl?si=6OGfU1b5SI6gWkDt63Lgqw   Listen to Lucy's episode at: * https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VtDX2y9Sa8piouslcEUca?si=CInNUBVOTLWq41oaVvhLkQ   Listen to Simon's episodes at: * https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VR7ydaZ3QH3PSPdh3Sjxl?si=FriZtgNVSUGwOTNjUs4IrA * https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WNxghwYsHSdwN8iZ29jAt?si=Q3UF-Ud-QKqupw45GzoX8w    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

Exclusive! The Jive Buddies interview Ben Davies and Emily Attwood about how they established B60 Blends as one of the biggest must-go-to Sunday chill-out events in the country. What was their motivation, who inspired them and what does Blends even mean? All those questions will be answered, and more!     Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

The Jive Buddies, and our special guest Holly, give their opinions on the August Bank Holiday LUX Weekender. What an amazing time we had!   Listen to our previous review of another great holiday, the NRG weekender in Windsor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4omCoRNYe0Mvz3FvxdWdVN?si=H8gz7ew5TNCfYp9wAi8DjQ   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

The Jive Buddies go behind the scenes as Kieran Moore tells the story of how his ‘Effortless Style' workshops with Charlie Brownlee were developed in to the SILC style of smooth slotted dancing. We get to hear some fascinating background to how Kieran, Charlie and Tim Sant put the SILC Syllabus together and how it led to a boom in chill-out dance venues and events like the Hemsby Chill weekender.   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

Jive Buddy Paul and our special friend Debbie were on the Ceroc River Cruise holiday. Hear what they and other dancers had to say about his combination of sightseeing, fun and dancing all set on the beautiful River Danube.   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

Hear how this much-loved entertainer established the first ever successful jive class in Liverpool. This modest, self-effacing figurehead has always recognising the team around him: "I'm so blessed by these people".   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.  

Listen to Lucy as she tells the Jive Buddies the exact moment she realised she found herself again after dancing. Discover which songs brings out her fun side, her sassy side and her powerful side.   Got a tax return to do? Deal with it tomorrow. Give yourself permission to enjoy yourself with your dancing and this podcast first!   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.  

We meet a fit and healthy Bill, who is over 90 years old, dancing in the Liverpool area. Take a trip down dance memory lane with Ted Heath, Ray Ellington, winklepickers, and brothel creepers, as we find out the secret to his dancing longevity.   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.  

The Jive Buddies find out how Christine and Simon got on with their first ever dancing competition at the Ceroc Northern Champs. Hear why they wanted to have a go, what it was like to see the venue for the first time and what support they had. It's "One of those life experiences you'll never forget"!   Listen to Christine's earlier interview at https://open.spotify.com/episode/53blE8qRX6Obh9Bsfx77O3 and Simon's interview at https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VR7ydaZ3QH3PSPdh3Sjxl   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

The Jive Buddies revisit the topic of etiquette on the dance floor, but with a female perspective. Is there any obligation to dance with everyone? When something goes wrong, is it always the lead's fault? Holly gives us her thoughts. It's all about being polite and respectful.   Hear our previous episode on Etiquette at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cQsxrXYfB49IAcO9IJUj4   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

The Jive Buddies, with special co-host Dan Dearing, discuss their favourite highlights of May and June 2025. This includes: Hemsby Chill Weekend (00:31) EOS in Nuneaton (02:50) Fuego dance sneakers (04:58) Hemingford workshop by Own Your Dance (07:49) Dan's teaching at Illumination Dance (10:52) Stockport classes at Stockport Town Hall for Revolution Dance (15:07)   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.  

Have two left feet? Like sports but don't know if you can dance? Join us as we hear how sporty Simon started his dance journey. He applied his motivation techniques from his hockey background to learning in classes, and then moved to workshops to enhance his smooth techniques and is now entering competitions with his taxi dancer friend Christine. It's an inspirational story.   Listen to Christine talking about Simon in her episode at https://open.spotify.com/episode/53blE8qRX6Obh9Bsfx77O3   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

Essie Jo is a much-loved dance teacher and puts on what we think is the best Sunday afternoon freestyle in the East Midlands. Essie, is, of course, known for her Blues Teaching but we find out about all the other styles of dancing and music she loves which is the foundation for her must-go-to "Essie's" Sundays.   The video in this episode can be found at https://www.facebook.com/share/r/198KqoHLDY/   Details for Essie's charity fundraiser on 22nd June 2025 can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/s/essies-tangomoon-fundraiser-2-/9137999246235487/   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

This was one of the best weekenders! It's called NRG, organised by Jive Addiction, and it is based in the Beaumont Hotel in Windsor. We ask one of the dancers here, the effervescent Jan, to help us review our time here.   Listen to our previous episode of another dance holiday organised by Jive Addiction in Fuerteventura: https://open.spotify.com/episode/13FwAyjeBVKmcL2weAu7lw   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.

Is dancing being used as a pick up joint? When is it okay to slip into DMs? Some people come just to dance. Lesley tells us what it is like to be propositioned.   Listen to the previous episode about Dating at https://open.spotify.com/episode/3e5uA1hgjzaIcdycj3DHF8   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Like button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast to keep up to date with our community.