Spectators, freestyle and party tickets and all competition places can be booked on line.
This is the quickest and most secure method of booking.
If you book on line your tickets are guaranteed and will be either sent by post or will be waiting for you at the event.
If you arrive without a ticket then entry is subject to availability. Check the on-line booking form for information.
There are categories to suit all dancers of all standards so everyone can take part!
If you book on line your tickets are guaranteed and will be either sent by post or will be waiting for you at the event.
If you arrive without a ticket then entry is subject to availability. Check the on-line booking form for information.
There are categories to suit all dancers of all standards so everyone can take part!
- Lucky Dip
- Intermediate's Freestyle Trophy
- Advanced Freestyle Trophy
- Open 'Dragon' Trophy
- Top Cats
- Ceroc X
- Over 45s
- Showcase
- Double Trouble
- Team Cabaret
- Ceroc Pro-Am
- Aerials
- 'funKed uP'
Lucky Dip
This category is open to all, amateur and professional.
Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to what is in the charts today.
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.
This section is open to everyone including teachers/professionals.
Partners will be allocated on the day.
This event is for over 18s only.
Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Ceroc South Wales 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.
£5 per person plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 160 individuals (80 male / 80 female)
In this section no-one knows who their partner will be until the day itself, they may be a complete stranger they may not! They may be a good dancer - they may not.
There are 80 men and 80 women. Only the men have dance numbers. The ladies are allocated pink slips which they must bring with them on the day. Couples are allocated on a random basis on the day. The mens dance number is recorded on the ladies pink slip as a record of the partnership. It is important that you are able to be at the venue on the day before 11am to register and be ready, on the dance floor for partnering at 11.15am.
Competition Rules
Intermediate's Freestyle Trophy
This category is open to amateurs ONLY.
Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to what’s in the charts today.
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.
If in the opinion of the judges, entrants in the intermediate competition are of an advanced standard they will be asked to move up to the advanced category or disqualified.
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 ‘Dragon’ Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.
This event is for dancers 12 years old and over only.
Competitor numbers are strictly limited to 60 couples so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Ceroc South Wales 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.
£25 per couple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 60 couples
This section is recommended for those who have danced for six months or more but do not wish to compete with the Advanced dancers.
Competition Rules
Advanced Freestyle Trophy
This category is open to amateurs ONLY.
Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to what’s in the charts today.
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 and disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves. Baby airsteps and drops however will be permitted.
(Please see definitions at the end of this section).
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 and Open ‘Dragon’ Trophy sections are not 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 South Wales 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. before or during the event.
£25 per couple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 40 couples
This is the advanced freestyle section. It is recommended for those who want to compete with the best.
Competition Rules
(Please see definitions at the end of this section).
Open 'Dragon' Trophy
This category is open to all, amateur and professional.
Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to what’s in the charts today.
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.
2 major airsteps or inverted move per track will be permitted plus drops, leans and baby aerials of any kind . (Please see definitions at the end of this section).
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 Intermediate & Advanced Freestyle Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.
This event is for dancers 18 years old and over only.
Competitor numbers are strictly limited to 20 couples so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Ceroc South Wales 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.
£25 per couple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 20 couples
This is the Open category section where competitors compete for specially commissioned pewter dragon trophy. It is recommended for those advanced dancers who want to dance Ceroc with no holds barred!
Competition Rules
Additional notes:
The major airstep or inverted move should last no longer than 7 seconds (That is the ladies feet should not be off the floor for more than 7 seconds from the beginning to the end of the move).
Top Cats
Randomly allocated couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to what’s in the charts today.
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 allowed to enter this section.
Partners will be allocated on the day.
This event is for over 18s only.
Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Ceroc South Wales 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.
£10 per person plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: Gender balanced no restriction.
In this section no-one knows who their partner will be! we aim to discover who are the best individual dancers with this category. Tops Cat's is based on the Jack & Jill concept where individuals are randomly paired in each round and judged on their dancing. It is the individuals who go through to the next round, again to be randomly paired for the next heat. This means that each entrant may have a different partner for each round.
Number of entries to this category are limitless but obviously it has to be gender balanced. Each competitor will receive a dance number which has to be pinned in a place where it is VERY easy for the judges to see.
Competition Rules
Ceroc X
Only 1 partner of the dance partnership can be a Dance Professional*.
*Modern Jive Dance Professional definition:
Anyone who has taught more than 6 times in the previous 6 month.
Anyone who is intending to teach more than 6 times in the next 6 months.
Your dancing in all the heats and finals must consist of some or all of the current Ceroc beginners moves ONLY in any combination and with no variations, adaptions, modifications, innovations or additions. All of which are included in the list below:
Current beginners moves:
High First
Sling Shot
Octopus
Spot Turn
Shoulderspring
Comb Mambo
Cradle
Ceroc Spin
Man Spin
Step Across
Basic travelling return
Competitors who dance even one move that is not permitted will be marked down. 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.
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 NOT award points for dress and presentation. This category will be judges simply on the quality of the dancing as described above so wear what you feel comfortable in!
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 include anything from the 40's to present day.
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 16s only.
Competitor numbers are strictly limited to 40 couples so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Ceroc South Wales 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.
£25 per couple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 40 couples
This section is open to all dancers who know or can learn the 16 basic beginners moves and feel that they can dance them with style and flair. If you do not have the time or inclination to learn and practise new moves or choreography required for some of the other categories, but would like to compete with your chosen partner, then this is the category for you! judges will be looking for musicality and style expressed by strong adroit dancers who can make the most basic moves look amazing. The winners of this trophy will really be just great dancers.
Competition Rules
*Modern Jive Dance Professional definition:
Anyone who has taught more than 6 times in the previous 6 month.
Anyone who is intending to teach more than 6 times in the next 6 months.
Current beginners moves:
High First
Sling Shot
Octopus
Spot Turn
Shoulderspring
Comb Mambo
Cradle
Ceroc Spin
Man Spin
Step Across
Basic travelling return
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 marked down. 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.
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.
Over 45s
This category is open to amateurs ONLY.
Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to what’s in the charts today.
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.
This event is for dancer's over 45 years of age only.
Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Ceroc South Wales 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.
£25 per couple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 20 couples
This category is for couples over 45 years of age. Both partners need to be 45 years of age or older. Proof of age will be required should there be any question regarding eligibility.
Competition Rules
Showcase
Once accepted, competitors will be contacted on a regular basis prior to the event to ensure that progress is being maintained and the 'Showcases' will be ready for the event.This category is open to all, amateur and professional.
Any dance style is acceptable in this category.
Each team should consist of one couple only. Couples may be single-gendered.
Each couple must dance to their own music which must be provided to the organisers no later than 10th August 2012, on a CD of between 3 - 5 minutes in length. (Please note that we cannot accept tapes or minidiscs).
Any performance which is either under 3 minutes or over 5 minutes will be marked down.
Judges decisions are final.
Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovative choreography, quality of dancing, synchronisation of dancers and entertainment value.
Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
This section is open to everyone including teachers and dance professionals.
A maximum of 8 couples will be able to compete in this section.
This event is for over 16s only.
Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Ceroc South Wales 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 couples who pull out of this category either before or during the event.
£25 per couple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 8 couples
In this section competitors choose their own piece of music and perform their own choreography.
This category is intended as a platform to showcase any genre of dance e.g. Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Flamenco, Lambada, Ballroom, Latin, Lindy Hop, Tango, Salsa, African, Indian, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Rock'n'Roll etc.
Applications for inclusion in the Showcase category will be subject to scrutiny prior to being accepted. This is to maintain the quality of performance in this category.
The applicant must apply and pay online for their Day Tickets and their Showcase category place prior to sending in details of their routine. Should the routine not be accepted then the entry fee(s) will be refunded by cheque.
IMPORTANT
After application for consideration in this category the applicants will be contacted by Ceroc South Wales who will require a video clip of the 'work in progress' of the applicant's routine along with a written description of the content of the routine and the costumes that will be worn. This video clip must be received before the deadline (please contact us about the deadline date and video format) at: Welsh Champs, 17 Spencer Drive, Llandough, Cardiff. CF64 2LR.Once accepted, competitors will be contacted on a regular basis prior to the event to ensure that progress is being maintained and the 'Showcases' will be ready for the event.
Competition Rules
Double Trouble
This category is open to all, amateur and professional.
Each team must consist of three people in any combination of male/female dancers.
The dancing must be continuous but the lead is allowed to change from one partner to another.
Entrants will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to what’s in the charts today.
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, synchronisation of dancers as well as the variety of moves.
2 major double trouble airsteps or inverted moves per track will be permitted plus drops, leans and baby aerials of any kind.
Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
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.
This section is open to everyone including teachers/professionals.
This event is for over 16s only.
Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Ceroc South Wales 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.
£30 per triple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 5 triples
In this section you need to make up a threesome. If you can't make up your mind which partner to choose, this is the event for you - you can dance with them both!
Competition Rules
Team Cabaret
This category is open to all, amateur and professional.
A team must be between three and ten couples.
Each team must nominate a Representative (Team Leader) or Choreographer through whom all discussions will take place.
Each team must dance to their own music which must be provided to the organisers in Cardiff by no later than Friday 10th August 2012, on either a Audio CD or USB Flash Drive, maximum of 6 minutes in length.
Team Leaders must submit the names of all team members by 10th August 2012.
Any performance which is either under 3 minutes or over 6 minutes will mean automatic disqualification.
Routines, whilst judged for their entertainment value hence the "cabaret" element must be predominantly modern jive/Ceroc-based: no matter how entertaining, if the routine does not contain a minimum of 60% modern jive/Ceroc, it will not be considered for a place in the final.
Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovative choreography, quality of dancing, synchronisation of dancers and entertainment value.
Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
Judges decisions are final.
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).
This section is open to everyone including teachers/professionals.
A maximum of 5 teams will be able to compete in this section.
This event is for over 16s only.
Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Ceroc South Wales reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.
The event will be recorded by film, video and photography; 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.
£50 per team plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 5 teams
Competitors choose their own piece of music and perform their own choreography. There is no restriction on the number of hold-breaks or drops/lifts in order to allow more artistic freedom. However, all Team Cabaret routines must consist predominantly of Ceroc. Anyone who does not adhere to the spirit of the rules will jeopardise their chances of winning.
Competition Rules
Ceroc Pro-Am
£25 per couple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 20 couples
This competition is open to couplings comprising of a dance professional and a non-dance professional (an amateur) who compete together as a dance couple.
The Dance Professional and the Amateur will be judged as a couple.
* Anyone who has taught more than 6 times in the previous 6 month.
* Anyone who is intending to teach more than 6 times in the next 6 months.
Competition Rules
Additional notes: The major airstep or inverted move 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).
Aerials
£25 per couple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 6 couples
This is the category recommended for dancers wishing to include the more acrobatic elements of Ceroc into their repertoire. There are no rules with regard to the number of aerial moves or the duration of any given move.
IMPORTANT
Please note that this category is can be extremely physically demanding and that there is a high risk of physical injury whilst participating. The organisers and their agents accept no responsibility for any injuries sustained during the competition, and the competitors understand that they participate and compete entirely at their own risk. If you are unsure if this category is for you, please contact for further information.
Competition Rules
'funKed uP' freestyle
£25 per couple plus admission.
Number of places available in this category: 20 couples
This category is all about musicality and about your own unique styling! You can forget the rhinestones or flash choreographed moves and be prepared to feel the music and get it on with our ‘funKed uP’ DJs. Expect amazing music with undertones of hip hop, funk, soul, funky blues or R&B. Not your standard ‘freestyle’ category but one that will allow you to own the floor!
Competition Rules
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