Le Roc

LeRoc Jive as seen on TV, is sweeping the country. It's a mixture of Dirty Dancing, Rock n' Roll and French Jive. LeRoc Jive classes are fun, friendly, and there's no complicated footwork to master. You'll be amazed at what you can learn in a few short weeks.LeRoc is danced to a wide variety of music. It's a dance for any occasion, and looks brilliant whether your a beginner or an expert.

The night starts with a beginners class. This teaches you three or four basic moves. The moves change every week, so it is not like starting a course as there is no "beginning" or "end". If you miss out a week, you just continue the next week.
The next part is a FREESTYLE session. This is your chance to relax with a drink, socialise or practice what you have learned.
The third part of the evening is an Intermediate Class, which is slightly longer and covers more complicated moves. This class is designed for people who have mastered some of the basic moves.
The evening ends with a longer FREESTYLE session, so do not leave during the Intermediate Class. Freestyle is what really counts. Getting good at the dance is about confidence and experimentation. Once you have learned a few moves you can mix and match them to dance however the music takes you.

Admission £7·00 + £1·00 Joining fee 

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What do I wear?

Dress in anything comfortable, there's no dress code. Jiving is good exercise so don't wear anything too warm or constrictive.

What happens on the night?

The night starts with a beginners class. This teaches you three or four basic moves. These moves rotate each week so its not like starting a course, there is no beginning or end so you join us any week.

The second part is a Freestyle session.  This is your chance to socialise, relax with a drink and practice what you have learn't to music,

The third part of the evening is an intermediate class, which covers more complicated moves. This class is designed for people who have mastered the beginners moves. Beginners moves are repeated in a separate area.

The final part of the evening everyone comes back together for Freestyle. Freestyle is what really counts, getting good on the dance floor is about confidence and experimentation.  Once you have learnt a few moves you can mix and match them to dance however the music takes you.

Come on your own or with a partner whether you're 18 or 80 and join this growing social event.

When will I be ready?

You have been attending the beginners class for at least 5/6 weeks and you are feeling comfortable with the beginners moves, how to give/read signals and make basic turns then it is time to step up!  Most people feel like a beginner all over again when they first join the intermediate class.  If you find the first time a bit too challenging then don't be afraid to return to the beginners class and try again the another week.  Some weeks the Intermediate moves can be a challenge, even for experienced dancers!

Improvers Workshops

If you are still unsure then how about attending one of our very popular Improvers Workshop?

These workshops concentrate on fine tuning your technique whilst building up your Jive repertoire with basic intermediate moves that lead off from a standard beginners move.  This workshop is designed to improve your confidence on the dance floor, whilst increasing your Jive repertoire. It is intensive with detailed instruction, but productive and tremendous fun.  Places are always strictly limited.

For the leaders you should protect your partner by anticipating the moves of other dancers and matching your moves to the space on the dance floor, avoid colliding your partner into other couples.
Followers can protect their partner by keeping an eye on what's happening behind his back, if you see another dancer approaching into his blind spot you can warn him by applying some pressure onto the back of his hand or his shoulder depending on the move you are doing at the time.
Occasionally we find ourselves dancing next to someone who has, let's say no spatial awareness, or a very erratic lead! If this happens to you, relocate to another part of the dance-floor.
If a collision happens, experienced dancers know that occasionally toes will get stood on and bumps into others do happen, don't lay blame try to look back immediately and apologise even when you feel it was not your fault.

Inviting some one to dance
If you want to dance why wait to be asked, go and ask someone.

Being turned down for a dance is never fun!
Dancers seek dancers who say 'yes' however there will be the occasion we have to say no. If you need to decline a dance, be polite, if there is a reason, give it, if you would like to dance with them later, let them know and follow it up. Please remember some people will consider it rude if refuse to dance with someone and then dance with someone else during the same song.
All dancers get turned down from time to time, when this happens to you don't be discouraged, there are lots of other dancers who would like to dance with you.

Dancing and Romance
If your looking for romance remember dancing by nature is a romantic activity.  A word of caution to help save any awkward moments, don't misread the attentions and mannerisms of a dance partner during a dance as a genuine romantic interest. Dance is about fantasy and make-believe, dance events should be a safe haven where you can have a degree of uninhibited fun on the dance floor, which can be high-energy, sexy, passionate or provocative. Remember however 'steamy' a dance seems its only role-play and lasts for 3-5 minutes (the length of the song).

Dips and Drops!!

It is vitally important that the lead dancer makes sure that his dance partner is willing to include dips and drops into the routine.

Even if they have agreed in the past, your partner may not be feeling well or possibly have a recent strain or injury that you may not be aware of!!  As we all want our dancers to remain in good health, please make sure you have permission!!

Drops are potentially dangerous and adequate training in the special classes is recommended before including them into your routine!