Frequently Asked Question

Do I need A Dance Partner?

No, you do not need to bring a partner (although this is an excellent hobby for both singles and couples).  LeRoc Modern Jive is taught in a friendly modern way, and although it is a partner dance you continually change and rotate partners.  This means you spend minute or two with each dancer and then you more on.  This is one of the reasons why people learn the dance so quickly.  Dedicated partners mean you progress at the rate of the slowest partner, here even on your first night you will learn the moves by dancing with people who have been dancing maybe a couple of years or more. Even if you dance  the move through with somebody who has only been dancing a couple of months it will speed up your learning time.  The way LeRoc is taught also means it is very sociable and friendly and it will give you a new social life.  

How much does it cost?

Are venues at the moment charge £4 if you arrive before the beginners lesson starts and £6 all other times.  This is because we encourage our experienced dancers to join in the Beginners lessons - and this helps the learning process for the new starters.  The entry fee includes two lessons and dancing till 22:30.

What should I wear?

Most people dress casual, LeRoc is very energetic so you should consider this.  Footwear is far more important especially for the lady's and trainers and rubber soles are not really suitable as they stick to the floor and make it difficult to turn and spin.

Why LeRoc?  is it the same as Modern Jive

LeRoc was the name given to Modern jive / French Jive many years ago - although most venues have stopped using the name 'LeRoc' because they get confused and think its a trade mark.  Some LeRoc Venues are members of the LeRoc Federation (a non profit making organization), these venues have Professional Modern Jive instructors, these instructors have been trained and they have have sat a Professional Instructor exam, passing the exam allows them to become members of the 'United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing'.  To pass this exam LeRoc Federation instructors have to have a thorough understanding of the dance and the footwork, so they are able teach the dance moves to a high standard.  Learning the moves with the footwork may take you a little longer, but the long term benefits to the level of your dancing makes it worth while.  Like all dances footwork is important and that's why in Dances like Cha Cha and Rumba you don't see that horrible bounce that is often seen in some Modern Jive venues.