Ceroc Canterbury is a modern jive dance night and class in the city, built around a fun, sociable way to learn to dance. Ceroc mixes elements of jive and salsa into an easy-to-follow partner style, with a class followed by open dancing. It suits complete beginners who want a lively night out as much as regular dancers.
Reviewers rave about the warm, welcoming atmosphere, with several describing coming alone and feeling instantly at home. The teachers, crew and DJ get repeated praise, and one first-timer with, in their words, two left feet, left on a high, which captures the spirit of the evening.
A typical night starts with a beginners' class teaching a few moves you can use straight away, before you put them into practice on the floor. Ceroc is partner-based but you rotate partners, so people searching for dance classes in Canterbury or dance lessons in Canterbury can turn up alone with no worries. It is a natural fit for adult dance classes in Canterbury, and if you enjoy the social side you may also like salsa classes or ballroom dancing in the city. The moves are taught in small steps so anyone can follow along.
First-timers are looked after from the moment they arrive, with the crew helping you settle in and the class assuming no experience at all. Wear comfortable clothes and smooth-soled shoes that let you turn easily, and simply come as you are; you do not need to bring a partner.
The night runs in Canterbury and is reachable by the usual local routes into the city. Check parking and the start time when you plan your first visit.
Went this week for the first time. Have been on a high since. Great fun for me and my two left feet. Amazing teachers, amazing crowd. Thank you all for making me so very welcome. Massive thank you to Anete for getting me there!— Karen Carey
What a fantastic evening! Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. You can come alone and feel instantly welcomed. The crew are super friendly, music is just fabulous, classes are well delivered. Can't recommend enough!— Simona Tatarova
This has to be one of the best venues to dance. Simona is an amazing teacher and Steve the Dj will listen when you request a particular tune. The crew are very welcoming and helpful. A great night out on a Tuesday. 😊💃🕺— Kevin Beasley
Fantastic teacher, DJ and friendly crew. Great dance to learn! Come on your own or with a partner, such a fun and relaxed atmosphere 💃🕺— Vanessa Corker
A beginners' group class is the easiest start, teaching posture, timing and a few steps before joining them up. Ceroc itself is modern jive rather than ballroom, so ask about dedicated ballroom sessions if that is your aim.
The waltz is a popular first ballroom dance for its steady rhythm, with the foxtrot another gentle option. A ballroom teacher can suggest the best starting point for you.
Salsa is easy to begin, resting on one repeating basic step. If you enjoy the partner rotation at a Ceroc night, you will likely take to salsa's basics quickly.
Yes, salsa welcomes complete beginners, and the same is true of the modern jive taught here. No experience is assumed and everyone starts from the same steps.
Line dancing typically uses the grapevine, kick-ball-change, heel and toe touches, shuffles and simple turns. These building blocks recur across many dances.
Short four-wall dances with a repeating sequence are the easiest introduction, as the pattern returns on each wall. A beginner class usually starts there.