Frequently Asked Questions

Can I just turn up unannounced?
Sure you can (in fact it is better to do so; I can't stand all those trumpets and all the heraldry when the queen comes to visit). We have a team of people to meet you at the venue and assist you with your membership and to give you information about the evening.

I don't have a partner. Is that OK?
Yep, we have loads for you. Just turn up and we make sure everyone gets to meet and dance with everyone else. Don't forget to turn up earlyish if you want a good looking one from our stock of Ceroc models.

What kind of shoes do I wear?
You don't need any special shoes (it is better to wear SOME shoes though as your feet would get sore). We recommend a soft sole to avoid jarring your legs, smooth soled trainers are ideal. If you want to get a specialised shoe, you can pick up details at our venues. Currently the preferred shoe is a split-soled dance trainer which has a spinning point on the sole, these are kind to your legs and to dance floors and don't look all dancey. We do ask that you do not wear leather soled shoes if you also wear them outside, this type of soles absorbs fine pieces of grit which abrade dance floor surfaces.

How many people are there? Will it be ten wierdos in a little room prancing about like fairies?
Ten wierdos? We've got more wierdos than you can shake a rats carcass at; and they're all as mad as hats. There are about 80 people on average in the majority of Ceroc venues. In a new venue you can get less, but not for long. Some venues exceed 200 people a night. While we have no real objections to anyone wanting to prance around like a fairy, it is not really what we are all about. It is more like 'loads of people having a laugh, a beer (oh and some dancing)'.

How much does it cost?
A ceroc night (one of ours) will cost you £7. You will also need to pay the extortionate charge of £1 for life membership to Ceroc which you can use at any Ceroc venue on the planet. Some functions at the weekend cost more, depending on what they are. The membership cards are great for cleaning ice from your windscreen and for fending off muggers if you ever go outside of West Sussex.

Don't you get sweaty?
Of course you do, absolutely boggin', mingin', and hangin', this is the best exercise you can get (and one of the only exercise activities on the planet where you get to combine exercise with drinking and socialising). It is a MUST that you bring a small towel, some deoderant, and a spare shirt. When people stop asking you to dance, it's time to change your shirt. We don't have too many people that haven't learnt that one by now.

If we arrive early, are you likely to be hoovering or setting up, or washing the dishes?
Definitely, come on in and have a go if you like. Seriously, the bars are open earlier than the class starts, grab a beer or whatever, find a chair and hang on to your britches. We may look like we are rushing around busily but we can answer any questions you may have and we like to use every spare moment to ensure that the venues are ready for you. When in the bar, please don't be afraid to bother us with questions - my name is 'would you like a drink mate'. Feel free to indroduce yourself.