Jive Buddies

At the Ceroc Blackpool Bliss event, we interview Amy about her passion for micro blues dancing. It's a great discussion about the music, breaks, stillness and connection points. And listen out for Jive Buddy Paul's pledge to have a go at it!   Chapters: Hear how Amy asked her mum to take her to dance, after watching a show [0:41] What is it about blues music that Amy likes? [5:43] Conquering inhibitions, as long as there is control and safety [10:07] Ton gives his impressions of two micro blues dances with Amy [15:12] Some music has stillness, which Amy reflects in the dance [18:03] Amy explains more about microblues and how breathing links to it [23:14] Summary [31:42] Up next [32:33]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/19j5WTnY5z/?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.

While on holiday in Turkey, Jive Buddy Ton met Julie and Steve and they had an interesting story about how they got into salsa. But what were they doing on a jive holiday? Listen to find out how they coped, what the differences are between the two dances, and a surprise confession at the end!   Chapters: Why were Julie and Steve on a jive holiday? [0:59] How did Steve cope with his first jive dance? [5:42] Julie explains how they started dancing from a birthday present [12:03] Meeting people from different walks of life that all love a good time [16:50] Listen to Julie and Steve explain their differences between salsa and modern jive [23:30] Has the holiday inspired them to go to jive and Ceroc classes? [28:32] Julie makes a surprise confession... [32:55] Summary [34:36] Up next [35:43]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14rKLiKnbjA/?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.

Kirsty Hayward loves the smooth, SILC music, and it shows! Listen to how she is helping, with her teaching and DJing, to bring this style of music and dancing to the East Midlands.   Chapters: Did Kirsty always want to dance as a child? [0:52] Kristy's Ceroc journey starts by being taken onto the dance floor by Bill Henry! [3:43] Hear about Kirsty's first freestyle and her wardrobe faux pas [12:20] Kirsty gets a secret audition... [14:52] When did Kirsty start dancing to smoother, slower music? [21:02] Kirsty jumps at the chance to be a SILC teacher [27:29] A SILC DJ opportunity arises [32:32] Kirsty tells us about the recent SILC Heaven events [35:43] There was an event in Burton with Kirtsy playing SILC tracks in the second room [39:39] Summary [42:11]  Up next [43:25]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19Sw2vQLb4/?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 have a great chat with Alma Neville, on how she started dancing, her softball career, and dancing with her future husband. Listen to her thoughts on dancing to your own style, owning a franchise, and what makes Moments such a great freestyle event. Chapters: How did Alma first get into Ceroc? [0:47] Alma has an epiphany - dance to your own style, and don't try to be like someone else [6:45] Listen to how Alma got her own franchise [12:09] Why did Alma became a teacher? [15:04] The genesis of Moments, a great Sunday afternoon freestyle in Cambridgeshire [21:28] Helping new dancers for slow music, including top tips for asking for a dance [30:37] Summary [36:55] Up next [37:57]   Hear David Walker, Alma's husband, tell his story at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r6wl6NG8GLcbMx5xRthNr?si=WQsVylj1SSWp93rGdtI7wQ    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DXF1wYQjF/?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.

Part two of three in Cambridgeshire! Neil Hubbard is our guest as he reveals the music choices in this area, and how he chooses his set for the Fire and Ice event.   Chapters: How did Neil first get interested in music? [0:48] Discover how Neil gets recommended to DJ for Ceroc [4:37] How does Neil put a class night playlist together? [10:28] Neil gets invited to DJ at a freestyle [18:23] Does Neil find people move between rooms in a 2 room event? [23:00] Neil gives his thoughts on Daddy Was a Milkman [30:14] How does Neil find new music? [33:18] Summary [36:33] Up next [38:25]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18J5pXu92B/?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.