CLASSES & TEACHERS
CLASSES AND TEACHERS
There are many wonderful dance teachers in our network, which can make it difficult to choose. However, our aim is always to consider the holistic talents of our line-up, encompassing inclusivity, approachability and team-work.
Their dance and teaching expertise in developing students successfully is critical and being sociable with a keen sense of fun
is also high up on our list of requirements.
See our ‘A’ List Teacher Line-Up & their top class content for 2027 below.
In the meantime, you can also view an example of what the timings and content will look like on the sample event
schedule (which will be updated in due course) HERE
The workshops taught at PURE will reflect the following styles:
Ceroc, Blues & SILC/UTOPIA Style
TEACHERS AT A GLANCE - this was the 2026 line-up, 2027 coming soon!
(In alphabetical order)
Bill & Becky Cooper, Brett Stewart, Caine Langford, Dale St. Rose, Dan Hewitt-Green, David & Val Rokov, Jess Mead, Jordan & Shannon, Marc and Rachel, Steve Thomas and Tim Sant
BILL & BECKY COOPER
Bill and Becky's history of partner dancing goes back over 30 years and establishes them as one of the original group of teachers that helped put Ceroc on the National dance map. In addition to teaching at many main London venues they have been franchisees of Ceroc Thames Valley since the late 90s and ran numerous venues throughout the Bracknell and Reading areas as well as co-founding LUX with David and Val in 2009. They are, however, best known for their ever popular Friday class and freestyle nights in Twyford which have been attended by literally thousands of people over more than two decades and is always a buzzing night. With experience in Latin, Ballroom, Line Dance, NU-Line and Nightclub 2 Step, their keen interest in footwork brings diversity and creativity to all their classes.
Hampshire Suite 11.45am - 12.45pm Saturday
Nightclub Two-Step part 1 (All)
This beginner friendly introduction to nightclub 2 step will teach you the basic timing, simple patterns and how to move in sync with your partner.
Grand Ballroom 11.15am - 12.15pm Sunday
Nightclub Two-Step part 2 (All)
This routine is no more tricky, just a few more moves to add to your repertoire and give your Nightclub 2 Step a boost.
BRETT STEWART
Franchisee and teacher from Ceroc Dorset, Brett gets to spend all his time in beautiful Bournemouth, which is clearly why he always has a such a huge smile on his face. This Prince Charming is a dream to dance with and a fabulous teacher with bags of enthusiasm and patience. His style is smooth and slotted with more than a smattering of funky style.
Grand Ballroom 2.15pm - 3.15pm Saturday
Re-Direction (INT+)
This class will test the leaders and followers. Using stops & blocks to catch momentum and create dynamic redirection. Clear slotting and great connection will ensure the moves stay smooth and the followers glide!
Grand Ballroom 10am - 11am Sunday
Step Up, Up, Up (-INT)
You don’t need many moves to build confidence and repertoire. In this class you will learn some key simple intermediate moves that will immediately boost your repertoire, and also, create a great foundation to intermediate classes moving forwards.
CAINE LANGFORD
Host of the popular Bristol SILC Sundays and veteran teacher / DJ on the dance weekender scene, Caine is a smooth dancer, a joy to watch, and a pleasure to dance with. He has been teaching for around 15 years, currently in the Bristol area after a long time teaching in Sussex and the South Coast. Caine focuses on technique and connection and this makes him a natural choice to lead the foundation and progressive SILC classes at PURE.
Grand Ballroom 1pm - 2pm Saturday
SILC Foundation (INT)
Introduction to the smooth slotted style of SILC dancing. This is suitable for Ceroc intermediate dancers and above to make this transition more achievable.
Grand Ballroom 4.45pm - 5.45pm Saturday
SILC Progressive (INT+)
Stepping up and developing your SILC technique and moves in this intermediate SILC session, to help you really find your feet, and style, on the SILC dance-floor.
Atrium 11.15am - 12.15am Sunday
SILC Developmental Masterclass (ADV)
This masterclass is for experienced SILC dancers. You can expect to incorporate more musicality, flair and complex moves in this masterclass. £10 pp (included for Diamond Bookers)
DALE ST. ROSE
London Based Ceroc Teacher Dale has a passion for different dance styles and his dedication to dance has led him to win 1st place at the Ceroc Championships twice, the Blues Open Championships in 2007 & 2009 and joint 1st place winning spot in the Blues showcase Category in 2010..... And 2017 the Open Winner at the London Ceroc Champs. His background in Line Dance, Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata and WCS influence his style and syncopation, and this makes for classes that are full of pure body and soul. He's also a talented Dj and will be playing in both the Main Room and Chill Out room over the weekend.
Hampshire Suite 1pm - 2pm Saturday
Bachata (ALL)
Introduction to this romantic, close hold, rhythmic dance from the Dominican Republic. Its easy for beginners to learn with some simple foot patterns.
DAN HEWITT-GREEN
Southampton based teacher and franchisee, Dan Hewitt-Green is one smooth teacher! One half of the original SO Ceroc, and now Ceroc Fever, Dan has been teaching for twenty years and is known for drilling down into technique, fluid moves and style plus golden nuggets of wisdom that help propel dancers to that next level. He’s also known for his propensity for mischief and getting the party started…
Grand Ballroom 10.30am - 11.30am Saturday
Sync Don’t Sink (-INT)
This class will present you with a magic ‘Get Out Of Jail Free Card’. You will learn how to sync with your partner at every opportunity to bring control and connection back into the dance and improve lead & follow.
Atrium 12.30pm - 1.30pm Sunday
Real Time Choreography Masterclass (Int)
This Masterclass aims to give you tools to layer your dance with a variety of levels, providing a beginning, middle and end to the dance working with Musicality & interpretation. £10 pp (included for Diamond Bookers)
DAVID & VAL ROKOV
As former UK Blues Dance Champions, organisers of the European Open Blues Dance Championships and co-creators of BREEZE, UTOPIA, PURE Blues and the LUX Dance Weekend, David & Val have over 20 years experience in teaching a multitude of dance styles including Ceroc, WCS, Kizomba and Blues. Having taught Blues at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level on all the Ceroc Escape weekenders for over 7 years, along with guest appearances at Rock Bottoms and Beach Boogie, they hung up their Blues spurs in 2015 to concentrate more on event management and their Ceroc franchise in Newbury. But they're back at PURE and ready to share their wealth of experience and love of Blues with a new audience.
Grand Ballroom 3pm - 4pm Sunday
Smooth Links (INT)
This movements in this class are not tricky. In fact they should be pretty familiar to most of you. However, with clever linking and fusing of moves, you will attain a smooth style, advanced look and the skills to develop your own original repertoire moving forward.
JESS MEAD
Jess is a teacher and co-franchisee of Ceroc South Wales, bringing energy, creativity, and a passion to every class. Her classes are often infused with creativity, playfulness, and musicality. Jess is passionate about encouraging dancers to move beyond simply learning patterns, creating space for individuality, musicality, and self-expression. Whether you're refining your technique or discovering new ways to connect with the music and your partner, expect classes full of personality, exploration, and plenty of moments to make the dance your own with adventurous styling tips
Atrium 10.30am - 11.30am Saturday
Follows Styling – The Next Level Masterclass (All Follows)
This ‘Solo’ masterclass for followers, explores bigger styling elements that help f bring texture, expression, and flair to their movement. Think rondes, head tilts, beautiful lines, hairography… the list is never ending! Learn how to highlight the music, enhance turns & transitions, and create moments that feel bold, confident, and uniquely your own. . £10pp (included for Diamond Bookers)
Grand Ballroom 3.30pm - 4.30pm Saturday
Simplicity in Styling (Int)
Great dancing isn't always about doing bigger moves - it's about doing simple things beautifully. This class explores the subtle styling techniques that make dancers stand out: maintaining a confident frame, moving smoothly across the floor, creating clean lines, and carrying yourself with presence and ease.
JORDAN & SHANNON
Jordan and Shannon, bring a fresh dance style to Ceroc Somerset. Their talents have put them in great demand with bookings to perform and teach nationwide, showcasing their smooth and musical style. From teaching on some of the key weekenders for Ceroc, to running their regular class nights they are both talented and approachable dancers and teachers.
Atrium 10am - 11am Sunday
Tempo Transitions Masterclass (Int+)
This Masterclass looks at all things 'timing', and how we can vary speeds throughout our dances to create depth and dimension. Focusing on acceleration and deceleration and responding to music build ups, genre changes, and sudden stops. Dancers will also explore adding faster movements in areas of slower songs to create light & shade as well as perfectly hitting the breaks to create those 'wow' moments. £10pp (included for Diamond Bookers)
Grand Ballroom - 11.45am - 12.45pm Saturday
Hands Off! (Adv)
Using a variety of connection points for advanced body lead sequence of moves – hips, shoulders, back … but no hands!
MARC & RACHEL
Slinky, bluesy, elegant dancers Marc & Rachel have been introducing our dancers to Argentine Tango and Pure Blues on many of Ceroc's largest weekend events now for a number of years – not just through classes but with their involvement and introduction of Milongas at the Escape Weekenders.
Atrium - 1pm - 2pm Saturday
Blues Fusion Masterclass (Int+)
Marc & Rachel's specialities of Argentine Tango & Blues perfectly position them to create and teach fusion classes that bring these 2 dances together for one beautiful creation. This Fusion-based masterclass explores off-axis movement with ideas that translate beautifully into both Blues and Tango. Through elegant leans, shaped suspensions, tilts and showcase moments, we’ll look at how to create those picture-perfect lines dancers love while keeping everything grounded in connection, control and musicality £10pp (included for Diamond Bookers)
Hampshire Suite 10.30am - 11.30am Saturday
Argentine Tango Intro (ALL)
Leaders find your dominant, dependable hold, while followers find core, grace and elegance. Connection is key and footwork is clean. Let Marc & Rachel introduce you to this stunning dance and help you find your Tango feet.
STEVE THOMAS
Steve is a veteran of over 25 years of Ceroc teaching and has taught at all major Ceroc Escape Dance weekenders for more years than we care to remember. As an event organiser he not only made the Dance Junction one of the most popular dance nights on the circuit but has also introduced some astonishing venues to our dance community; these include events at Ministry of Sound, O2, i360 and the Cutty Sark. His laidback and humorous approach, coupled with an extraordinary understanding of technique makes him an ever popular choice.
Grand Ballroom 7pm - 8pm Friday
On Your Marks… (Int)
This class opens the weekend with an inclusive, fun, ice-breaker to get you settled on the dance-floor and introduced to your fellow dancers. Easy moves and lots of smiles!
Atrium 11.45am - 12.45pm Saturday
Whipmaster Masterclass (Int+)
Whips put the whoosh and excitement into repertoire. In a class, you might think your getting it, but its all about the feeling. Creating momentum, catching the energy and using it. The skill set is a 2 way street between the leader and follower and Steve will cover those all important techniques whilst teaching you a range of beautiful moves to drop straight into your repertoire. Bookings accepted for leaders, followers and couples. You can stay fixed or rotate. Max – 12 people £10pp (included for Diamond Bookers)
TIM SANT
Tim was one of Ceroc's youngest ever teachers and within a short period of time he shook up the dance world with his talent and enthusiasm. This not only led to National competition glory but also the coveted appointment to Ceroc's Head of Dance. From there he developed the Ceroc teaching syllabus and also led the expansion of Ceroc through main London venues like Pimlico and National weekenders. He was also a key driver of Ceroc's online teaching platform which was hailed as an invaluable resource for both dancers and teachers alike. This coupled with a grass roots understanding of our dance community, and his awesome teaching style, has resulted in him being promoted to the job he was literally made for; Ceroc's Operations Director. We are truly are blessed to have such a legend in our midst!
You will see Tim dashing around and interacting with everyone as usual, but mostly he is going to have a group of new dancers in tow!
This weekend he is fast tracking a small group of complete beginner dancers and putting them through a crash course!
Make sure you say 'Hi' and introduce yourself to our new recruits.
If you know any brand new people who you think would benefit from this speciall opportunity, please contact us. The group is limited to just 30 and is already filling up.
