Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
 

All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
 

Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing and synchronisation of dancers rather than the number/difficulty of moves.
 

Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
 

Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.
 

No extra points will be awarded for drops but they will be permitted provided that the ball of one of the lady's feet remains in contact with the ground. Otherwise the move will be defined as an airstep.
 

Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than eight beats.
 

The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
 

The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.)
 

Dance Teachers/professionals are not allowed to enter this section.
 

Competitor couples or partnerships from the Intermediate, Advanced and Open Freestyle Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.

Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
 

All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
 

Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing and synchronisation of dancers rather than the number/difficulty of moves.
 

Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
 

Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.
 

No extra points will be awarded for drops but they will be permitted provided that the ball of one of the lady's feet remains in contact with the ground. Otherwise the move will be defined as an airstep.
 

Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than eight beats.
 

The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
 

The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.)
 

Dance Teachers/professionals are not allowed to enter this section.
 

Competitor couples or partnerships from the Advanced and Open Freestyle Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.
 

Your dancing in all the heats and finals must consist of some or all of the 16 basic Ceroc beginners moves ONLY in any combination and with no variations, adaptions, modifications, innovations or additions.

The permitted moves which can be danced in this category are:

The First Move *

The Armjive **

The Armjive Swizzle

The Manspin

The Shoulderslide

The Step Across

The Octopus

The Basket

The Side to Side Shoulders

The In and Out (Double Handed)

The Yoyo

The Comb

The Cerocspin

The Catapult

The Backpass

The Shoulder Drop

* The First move must end with a ladies under arm turn and return. No variations of the First Move are permitted other than the First move pushspin.

** The Armjive pushspin variation is permitted.

If you are not familiar with any of these moves you can either refer to the New Ceroc beginner's DVD

or ask your local Ceroc teacher or Taxi dancers.

Competitors who dance even one move that is not permitted will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule whether you do a move accidentally or not.

'Freezes' , or dancing at either half-time or double time is permitted providing the move still maintains the correct structure and content. For example, freezing in a Shoulder Drop or adding rocks to a Comb will be permitted.

Please refer to these rules closer to the Competition as this is a new category and the rules may change slightly if we receive appropriate feedback from our judging panel.

All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.

Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, quality of dancing, execution and synchronisation of dancers.

Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.

Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.

No drops, dips or leans are permitted.

This is a freestyle category and consequentially points will be deducted for obvious choreography of moves.

Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than four beats.

Single and double spins are allowed.

Double under arm turns are also allowed.

The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.

Dance Teachers and/or dance professionals are allowed to enter this section.

Competitor couples from all other categories including the Intermediate, Advanced and Open Freestyle Trophy sections are permitted to enter this section.

This event is for over 18s only.

Competitor numbers are strictly limited to 40 couples so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Ceroc Midlands reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
 

All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
 

Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovation, synchronisation of dancers, quality of dancing as well as the variety and complexity of moves.
 

Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
 

One major airstep, (lift, jump and acrobatic move) per track plus drops, leans and baby aerials of any kind will be permitted. (Please see definitions at the end of this section).

The major airstep should last no longer than 7 seconds.

That is the ladies feet should not be off the floor for more than 7 second from the beginning to the end of the move.
 

Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than eight beats.
 

The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
 

The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted).

Dance Teachers/professionals are allowed to enter this section.

Competitor couples or partnerships from the Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Freestyle Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.

This event is for over 18s only.

A maximum of 20 couples will be able to compete in this section.

Ceroc Midlands reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation

.

The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.
 

The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

There will be no refund for entrants who pull out of this category either before or during the event.
 

Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
 

All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
 

Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovation, synchronisation of dancers, quality of dancing as well as the variety and complexity of moves.
 

Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
 

Any number of major aerials or airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves) per track plus drops and leans of any kind will be permitted.
 

The heat will consist of one track which will be restricted to 2 minutes maximum length. Consequently competitors are encouraged to warm up sufficiently prior to the heat.

Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than eight beats.
 

The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
 

The dance element of the performance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted).

Dance Teachers/professionals are allowed to enter this section.

Competitors from any other category are permitted to enter this section.

This event is for over 18s only.

A maximum of 5 couples will be able to compete in this section.

Ceroc Midlands reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.
 

The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

There will be no refund for entrants who pull out of this category either before or during the event.