Jive Buddies

Ton Voon & Paul Jeffery
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Ton and Paul chat about their fun on the Ceroc & Modern Jive dance floor. Go to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast and hit the Like button to follow for more information.

  1. Episode 93: Matthew Butler - Dancing in Shrewsbury

    6D AGO

    Episode 93: Matthew Butler - Dancing in Shrewsbury

    The Jive Buddies go to Shrewsbury to visit Matthew Butler in his weekly Ceroc class and the SY2 Sunday chillout freestyle, which he was instrumental in setting up. We find out what the fuss is all about.   Chapters: Why there's a younger demographic at Matthew's class [1:23] The importance of intermediate dancers in a class [5:25] What brought the SY2 freestyle about [8:50] Some opinions from the dancers at SY2 [12:50] The friendly dancers in Shrewsbury [15:55] Thoughts on the music at SY2 [18:20] The "after SY2 social" in the curry house as a way of connecting with people [22:13] Summary [25:00] Up next [26:55]   Details of the next SY2 event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1465324035098574    Listen to Matthew's thoughts on Etiquette at https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MiRVew9XXt7GNGeimsLuC    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    27 min
  2. Episode 92: Gemma - From West Coast Swing to Ceroc

    APR 14

    Episode 92: Gemma - From West Coast Swing to Ceroc

    The Jive Buddies interview Gemma about her experience of starting social dancing with her mum. Gemma started with West Coast Swing and only later found Ceroc. We chat about the differences in the learning experience and how her WCS techniques helped Gemma make progress with her Ceroc moves.   Chapters: How did Gemma get into social dancing? [0:37] What made Gemma and her mum go to West Coast Swing? [3:27] Paul introduces Gemma to Ceroc [7:50] Gemma finds her first Ceroc class easier due to connection and flow [11:20] Plug to Evolve for re-opening a West Coast Swing class at Kegworth [15:05] Thoughts on the Step-Up line and workshop [17:10] Gemma appreciates a tip from Ton [21:40] Finding it hard to ask a person to dance [23:50] A challenge for the new year - Gemma tries being a lead in class [25:05] Gemma gets asked to be a taxi [29:30] Up next [33:40]   West Coast Swing classes in Nottingham restart in April 2026: https://www.evolveswing.com/nottingham-class    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1B9EPYi7k4/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    34 min
  3. Episode 91: Tom - Dancing With A Foot Injury

    APR 7

    Episode 91: Tom - Dancing With A Foot Injury

    Dancing is Tom's life. And even with his foot injury, there are too many competitions and exciting opportunities to stop him. We find out how hard it is to stay away. But maybe he should have rested himself better...   Chapters: Tom been dancing for 10 years [0:45] Injury from running a marathon [1:30] Missing Christmas and New Year, staying at home [4:12] Competed at Blackpool [6:00] Xray shows no broken foot [8:45] Wanted to do the Northern Champs instead of resting [12:00] MRI scan shows a torn tendon [14:45] Opportunity for Tom to be a demo at Blackpool Norbreck weekender [16:04] Still doing the Ceroc Champs in Daventry [18:40] Going to New Year's Eve at Fuse Manchester [20:46] An operation is now scheduled [22:10] Tom says it will be a 12 week recovery [25:10] A chiropractor helps Ton with his sciatica [26:45] Paul was told that he had a broken toe [28:57] Wrap up [31:20] Up next [31:55]   Buy your Fuego dance shoes with a 10% discount at https://fuegodance.com/discount/JIVEBUDDIES10    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18KBqZie21/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    32 min
  4. Episode 90: Monica Johnson - Our Gen Z Dancer One Year On, With Her Nan Hazel

    MAR 31

    Episode 90: Monica Johnson - Our Gen Z Dancer One Year On, With Her Nan Hazel

    We re-interview our first guest of Season 2, Monica Johnson, who tells us her big news. And this time, we have her Nan, Hazel, as well! You’ll remember it was her Nan who took Monica along to her first lesson. This is a great chat to find out how this dance family keep having fun on the dance floor.   Chapters: Monica tells us she's become a Ceroc teacher! [1:15] Why Monica wanted to be a teacher [3:00] Why the training is so emotional and tough [6:20] First night teaching [7:05] "Having fun and enjoying it because that sells it itself" [9:35] Ton dances as a follower with Hazel [12:40] What was the funniest thing Monica has said in class [14:00] Encouraging the class to help with beginners [17:00] Making a pilgrimage to Canterbury [20:15] Appealing to a younger crowd [20:50] Monica's thoughts on slotting  [23:20] Summary [28:00] Up next [29:42]   Listen to Monica's interview from last year at https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tgdeW0lrGElQJDJ8w6MHu   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18NWh7QWLg/?mibextid=wwXIfr    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    30 min
  5. Episode 89: Brett Stewart - Getting the Teaching and DJ Gigs At a Ceroc Weekender

    MAR 24

    Episode 89: Brett Stewart - Getting the Teaching and DJ Gigs At a Ceroc Weekender

    Live from the Ceroc Swish 20th Anniversary event, Brett Stewart gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of this amazing weekender and spills the beans on how to get a teaching lesson and a DJ slot here. Find out how he had to propose a routine, where he trials it out, and how come he's known as "the one-take wonder"!   Chapters: When Brett first started teaching [0:50] Putting a playlist forward to get a DJ slot [4:20] How did Brett impress the organisers of Ceroc Swish? [7:00] Trialing a class at his local venue to try out new moves [11:30] Secrets of the Ceroc Hub videos [15:50] Thoughts on the live band at Ceroc Swish for the 20th anniversary [23:30] Does Brett manage to relax at a weekender? [24:30] A good tip for getting OFF the dance floor! [27:00] Summary [28:44] Up next [30:03]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1BZfVYcZWp/   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    30 min
  6. Episode 88: Tony Riccardi - A Deep Dive into a Top DJ's Methods

    MAR 17

    Episode 88: Tony Riccardi - A Deep Dive into a Top DJ's Methods

    Tony Riccardi returns to the podcast to tell us how he puts his music together for weekenders and freestyles. Hear how he uses "guidelines" instead of "playlists". Guess the magic track that he played at Swish. Find out why 40 Years is such a special song for him. This is going to be a deep dive into a DJ's thoughts!   Chapters: Tony's first DJ gig [1:07] How to put a playlist together [2:50] Avoiding "same old, same old" music [6:15] Using guidelines, instead of playlists [9:10] Getting the floor back [13:00] Paul's Motown memories [14:05] How long did it take Teddy Swim's The Door to get onto Tony's playlist [16:35] Overplayed songs [17:20] Dealing with requests [18:35] Tony's magic track at Swish [20:45] 40 Years by Tone Damli - why Tony loves this song [24:35] Is a 4 hour playlist four times harder than a 1 hour playlist? [26:50] Thoughts on slowing down the tempo towards the end of the night [29:55] Older music for the older crowd? [35:40] Ton and Paul have to get to the next Sunday Exciter freestyle [39:20] Summary [41:00] Up next [42:00]   Listen to how Tony started his dance journey in last year's interview at https://open.spotify.com/episode/32gwWLlISmGrimUhWklILJ?si=kgqR2JvnQTi4TWWmhheQTQ   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18LVULeM5y/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    42 min
  7. Episode 87: Bethan & Dan - Finding Modern Jive as a New Hobby Together

    MAR 10

    Episode 87: Bethan & Dan - Finding Modern Jive as a New Hobby Together

    We met a cheeky married couple early in their dance journey, and wanted to know what made them go (spoiler: Tiktok!), what their first class was like, and how it fits into the rest of their social life. There's a lotta laughs in this episode!   Chapters: How did you find out about dancing? [0:45] Beginner's class expectations [3:50] Bethan whisked away while Dan stuck on his own [5:20] Dan finds private lessons [7:00] First couple of freestyles [10:30] Comparing themselves to the original TikTok video [14:35] When the Jive Buddies first met Bethan [16:20] What Bethan does when Dan is sitting out [18:38] Their social life before dancing [19:50] Why changing partners in the lesson helps your dancing [22:30] Dan tries to dance with everyone in a freestyle, using the "octopus" move first [24:40] Bachata classes [28:30] Dan more confident with bachata [30:40] Summary [31:10] Wrap up [32:10]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChQjNkP5g/?mibextid=wwXIfr    Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    33 min
  8. Episode 86: Nic Lewis - Kicking Off Her Classes in Burton-Upon-Trent

    MAR 3

    Episode 86: Nic Lewis - Kicking Off Her Classes in Burton-Upon-Trent

    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]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1HdTCLErVQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

    36 min
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Ton and Paul chat about their fun on the Ceroc & Modern Jive dance floor. Go to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast and hit the Like button to follow for more information.

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  • Creator
    Ton Voon & Paul Jeffery
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Jive Buddies. All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Jive Buddies

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