WHAT’S UP:

Week Three Highlight: Judges - Just what are they looking for??
What factors does a judge consider when assessing a performance? Judging must have a basis on which to judge competitors within a limited amount of time. There can be numerous couples on the dance floor at one time. Adjudicators are individuals and each person has a different view in what they want to see and how they weigh these factors. One adjudicator may be especially interested in technique while another may be interested in poise or musicality and expression. No adjudicator will mark a competitor for any reason other than his or her honest evaluation of your performance.
So, what are the adjudicators looking for? An experienced judge can quickly assess these factors collectively:
Timing - If a couple is not dancing in time with the music, no amount of proficiency in any other aspect can overcome this. The music is boss.
Posture - One of the most important aspects. Good posture makes you look elegant and exude confidence. It improves balance and control.
Togetherness - The melding of two peoples’ body movements into one, so that leading and following appear effortless and the dancers are totally in synchronization with each other.
Musicality and Expression - The basic characterization of the dance to the particular music being played, interpretation and adherence to the musical phrasing and accents.
Presentation - Does the couple sell their dancing to the audience? Do they dance outwardly, with enthusiasm, exuding their joy of dancing and confidence in their performance? Or do they show strain or introversion?
Power - Energy is exciting to watch, but it must be controlled, not wild.
Shape - The combination of turn and sway to create a look or position.
Lead and Follow - Does the man lead with his whole body instead of just his arms? Does the lady follow effortlessly or does the man have to assist her?
Intangibles - How a couple "look" together, whether they "fit" emotionally, their neatness of appearance, costuming, the flow of their moves and basically whether they look like "dancers".
Ceroc Freestyle - Judges are looking for non-choreographed dancing. Obvious use of repeated sequences of moves (ie choreographed routines) in these events can result in lower marks.

We are very lucky to have some amazing people and dancers coming to Judge for us at the Champs from all over the country.

Full Champs details and information is available online. You can download an entry form from there too, or grab one from the front desk at any of our classes. Main floor tickets have now completely sold out; Gallery tickets are still available for both competitors and spectators. All entries must be received by the close off date of 5 March 2010.

Technique Tuesdays in March with Catherine and Martin
For all Tuesdays leading up to the champs weekend you will be treated to two for the price of one! Catherine and Martin will be teaching all three Tuesdays so there is plenty of focus for both ladies and gents. Whether you are preparing for the champs or just want to take your dancing up a notch, come along to Tuesday’s ‘workshop style’ Intermediate classes. Designed so everyone has more fun while improving each week and becoming more confident on the freestyle dance floor. We aim to provide as much feedback and learning as possible, through one on one instruction from both our teachers and crew out on the floor.

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WHAT’S ON:

Kid's Workshop
Saturday 6 March starting at 2:00pm
Petone Central School Hall, 16 Britannia St, Petone.
Bring along your whole family to help us celebrate New Zealand's Children's Day - a day early! This year marks the 10th anniversary of this National Event and with the theme being "Praise and Encouragement" we have something very special in store.
Have your kids always wanted to know where you go on Ceroc nights, what you do, how you dance, why you come back thrilled but exhausted, and most importantly begged you to dance with them!?? Well, now is the chance.
Here it is, the 'Kid’s Workshop' where kids will learn and parents will be crew! The workshop itself will involve a class suitable for all, plus freestyle time. The wonderful Peter Williams (yes he’s a parent too!) will be your class instructor. All that is required are leaders and followers (rather than gents and ladies)!
Price is just $8 per child between 5-15 years of age (children must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian). All parents must bring their child to enter!! Register at any of our regular class nights or flick us an email if you will not be at class between now and then.
We know there are loads of Cerocing parents out there – and it’s time to celebrate with the little folk!

Palmerston North Ceroc Dance Party
Saturday 6th March 8:00pm-1:00am
98A Princess Street, Palmerston North (above Central Rentals)
The theme: "All tied up" Just wear a tie somewhere, somehow.
$18 per person including supper between 10:30 and 11:00pm.

Break the Mould Workshop
Monday 8 March 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Bellevue School Hall, Bancroft Terrace, Newlands
Royce and Catherine are bringing you this opportunity to re-live their Break the Mould workshop, first aired at Simply Ceroc 2009.
This workshop is all about expanding the use of Intermediate moves. What happens when you play with a move, when you shake it up, do something your partner may not have expected, work together with partner contact, technique and the music. The same move but now with a twist! Known for their fun and entertainment, Royce and Catherine will take you on a two-hour trip through creativity!
This workshop is suitable for Intermediate dancers and up, for those of you looking for more out of their favourite moves and leads.
Price is just $30 per person or $55 for a man and woman booking together. Come and register at the front desk or contact us for further information if you will not be at class between now and then. Registration and payment is required by Friday 5 March. Gender balancing will be monitored so numbers may be limited.

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