Show Notes
New Ceroc teacher Nic Lewis has recently started her classes at the relaunched Burton-upon-Trent venue, owned and operated by Ceroc Inspire. We chat with her to find out whose idea it was, what she did to advertise it, and hear about her solutions in adapting to the unique challenges of this venture.
Chapters:
Intro First gig at Ashbourne [1:05] Creating social group to get to know each other [2:00] Dancing in a pub [3:10] Social group going to Northwich [4:20] Background to opening Burton [6:00] Advertising the launch [8:20] Overcoming teaching in a narrow room [12:40] Teaching on the same level as the class [16:00] Keeping numbers up [17:55] Importance of a good taxi team [18:40] Talking to new lead dancers [21:00] Shout outs to the taxi team [21:40] Why Burton is a good venue [24:20] Freestyle + challenges [24:50] Setting challenges to get a dance [26:00] Etiquette of walking onto dance floor + slotting [27:30] How does Nic choose the intermediate routine? [29:50] Add musicality moves [31:00] Summary [34:00] Wrap up [35:00]
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