Ton and Paul chat about their fun on the Ceroc & Modern Jive dance floor.
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Episode 119: Kirsty Hayward - Bringing SILC to the Midlands
Kirsty Hayward loves the smooth, SILC music, and it shows! Listen to how she is helping, with her teaching and DJing, to bring this style of music and dancing to the East Midlands.
Chapters:
Did Kirsty always want to dance as a child? [0:52]
Kristy's Ceroc journey starts by being taken onto the dance floor by Bill Henry! [3:43]
Hear about Kirsty's first freestyle and her wardrobe faux pas [12:20]
Kirsty gets a secret audition... [14:52]
When did Kirsty start dancing to smoother, slower music? [21:02]
Kirsty jumps at the chance to be a SILC teacher [27:29]
A SILC DJ opportunity arises [32:32]
Kirsty tells us about the recent SILC Heaven events [35:43]
There was an event in Burton with Kirtsy playing SILC tracks in the second room [39:39]
Summary [42:11]
Up next [43:25]
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13 Oct 2026
Episode 118: Alma Neville - Make Her Way In Cambridgeshire
We have a great chat with Alma Neville, on how she started dancing, her softball career, and dancing with her future husband. Listen to her thoughts on dancing to your own style, owning a franchise, and what makes Moments such a great freestyle event.
Chapters:
How did Alma first get into Ceroc? [0:47]
Alma has an epiphany - dance to your own style, and don't try to be like someone else [6:45]
Listen to how Alma got her own franchise [12:09]
Why did Alma became a teacher? [15:04]
The genesis of Moments, a great Sunday afternoon freestyle in Cambridgeshire [21:28]
Helping new dancers for slow music, including top tips for asking for a dance [30:37]
Summary [36:55]
Up next [37:57]
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6 Oct 2026
Episode 117: Neil Hubbard - Slowing Down The Music
Part two of three in Cambridgeshire! Neil Hubbard is our guest as he reveals the music choices in this area, and how he chooses his set for the Fire and Ice event.
Chapters:
How did Neil first get interested in music? [0:48]
Discover how Neil gets recommended to DJ for Ceroc [4:37]
How does Neil put a class night playlist together? [10:28]
Neil gets invited to DJ at a freestyle [18:23]
Does Neil find people move between rooms in a 2 room event? [23:00]
Neil gives his thoughts on Daddy Was a Milkman [30:14]
How does Neil find new music? [33:18]
Summary [36:33]
Up next [38:25]
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