

Booking and Tickets FAQ
I want to watch my partner/family, which ticket do I buy?
You could buy an All Day Saturday which gets you entry from 9.30am until midnight, or a Saturday Finals and Freestyle, where they can view the finals and crowning, from 6pm until midnight.
How do I book tickets online?
Simply head to the 'booking' tab above, and click the appropriate button. It will open a new window where you will be taken through the booking process. You will need a debit or credit card or Paypal handy to complete the purchase of tickets and competition spots.
Where do I get my tickets and dance numbers from?
Once booked, that's all you have to do until you arrive. If arriving on the Friday night you'll be given your entry wristband, dance numbers, safety pins and lucky dip slips, all under the surname you booked with. You will not be sent anything via post etc. It is your responsibility to bring it with you on Saturday. If arriving on Saturday it will be ready to collect from 9.30am.
I'm having trouble booking online?
Try shutting your browser and swearing. Then re-open and try again, if the problem persists give us a call on 07964337407 or 07792205625 and we will do our best to resolve it for you!
I don't trust the booking system.
Paypal is very safe. However if you wish to pay in cash you can do so on any Ceroc Devon door, this must be pre-arranged with Kate or Ivan Burton. No cheques.
How do I cancel once I've booked? Do I get my money back?
Once booked and paid for there are no refunds for unfilled spaces. You can however sell your places and change the name on the booking...see below.
My friend now want's to compete in my space, what do I do?
If you have sold or given your place to someone else, that is fine. All we need to know is the new name, any payments for places etc need to be sorted privates. Ceroc will not be able to refund and then resell your place.
How do I pick up my dance numbers and wristbands?
On the morning of the champs you will need to come to the front desk and give the name of the person who booked for you. Under that name you will find your dance number and your wristband for the event.
On The Day Info
What is the address?
Friday and Saturday events are held at Exeter Corn Exchnage, Market Street, Exeter, EX1 1BW
Sundays event is held at The Kenn Centre, Kenn
Are there spaces to change/get ready?
Yes, we have a male and female changing rooms available on the day. These are strictly for getting changed and doing make up etc. There will be a separate small practise room for the people in the next rounds only.
Where can I keep my stuff? Is there a cloakroom?
You are responsible for your own items. We will have coat racks available for outside coats but please bring the minimum equipment you need. Your bag will need to be stored under you chair.
Where is best to park?
There are lots of Pay and Display car parks within a 3 minute walk. We recommend Smythen Street Car Park, Mary Archers Car Park or Mayflower Street Car Park, although these will have cloding times between 7-11pm and will need to be checked. You can look at lots of carparking information HERE.
If you don't mind a 5-10 minute walk look HERE for free parking.
Where can I get food and drink?
The bar has a good selection of drinks as well as serving food at reasonable prices. Otherwise the venue is right on the high street, there are several fast food chains, a Tesco, restaurants and chip shops etc within a 2 minute walk.
Can I bring my own food and drink in?
No. All drinks and food will be available at the bar.
Can I come and go?
Yes! So long as you keep your wristband on, you will need to show the door person when you re-enter. If you lose your wristband, you maybe denied entry and you will have to purchase a new wristband at cost price.
Where is best to park?
There are several Pay and Display carparks within 30 seconds - 3 minutes of the venue, but the shut between 8pm-11pm so may not be suitable all day. Suggested carparks are Smythen Street Pay and Display, Mary Archers Pay and Display and Market Street carpark which is under the venue. A full list of car parks in Exeter city centre can be found:
http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/exeter/?arriving=201706211400&leaving=201706211600
A list of free car parking near the venue (around 5-10 minute walk) is listed here:
http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/meter/bull_meadow_road/ex2/exeter/?arriving=201706211400&leaving=201706211600
Definitions and Competing
Where do I pin my numbers?
On the back of your top with 4 safety pins. You may wish to reinforce your number with tape etc. If your top does not have a back then you can pin to the front of your top.
I'm in Lucky Dip, how does it work?
Everyone in Lucky Dip needs to be on the floor on time in order to be allocated a partner. Men will have a number pinned to their back, ladies will need their coloured slip from their booking envelope. After being partnered ladies slips will be collected and their partners corresponding number recorded. This is your partner for the entire Lucky Dip. Numbers will be called for the heats, so after allocation you need to stay nearby.
How do I get onto the Lucky Dip waiting list?
If too many of one gender sign up you will be asked if you would like to be placed on a waiting list. Once a spot becomes available you will be emailed with the chance to book a spot. You have one week to reply, otherwise your place will offered to the next person on the list. We do not guarantee that being on a waiting list will mean you get a place. Email contact@cerocdevon.com to be added to the waiting lists.
Can I enter different categories with different partners?
Yes.
I want to enter veterans, I'm 32 my partner is 51 is that ok?
No. For veterans both parties have to be 50 or over.
I'm entering the Open Category, can I compete as an amateur?
No, any one entering the Open and Chill Out Open categories cannot compete as an amatuer in other categories.
What is a Dance Professional?
Anyone who has taught partner dancing 6 times or more in the last 6 months for payment. Anyone that is planning to teach partner dancing in the next 6 months, 6 or more times for payment.
What counts as an Amateur?
We count Amateurs as people who have not received payment to teach partner dancing, and anyone who is not competing at Open or Chill Out Open level.
What are the judges looking for
Timing
Timing is the most important aspect of the dance. If a couple are dancing 'off time' then it does not matter how good everything else is, they will be heavily penalised. The music and movement is an important aspect and being able to dance in time to the beat is critical. If the beat changes within a track the dancers will be expected to change their moves/footwork/timing to suit.
Interpretation, Musicality
Being able to listen to a track and interpret the track, adding light and shade is an important expression in the dance world. Adding in dynamism and altering the speed and type of movement by listening to the track will make a couple stand out.
An example would be hitting a break when the beat stops, or sliding for a long note etc.
Dress and Presentation
Do the dancers look well groomed and well dressed? Do the couples match? Are they dressed appropriately for the style...not wearing Ballgowns and Tux for a light hearted category?
Floorcraft
You do not specifically get marks for floorcraft. Being aware of other couples, and dancing considerately will make sure you don't lose points. Couples who have no awareness are not going to be judged favourably.
Quality and Choreography
You do not need to know a whole 5 minutes of complex moves to gain points. If the basics are scrapy you will not gain points. Quality of dancing includes timing and selection of moves to music, this relationship is more important. For example, a well executed spin will look and score better than a badly performed triple spin.
Synchronisation
Do the members of the couple dance as individuals? Or is there chemistry between them? Do they maintain eye contact, do they look natural together? A couple that dances in sync with each others timings, style and moves will impress the judges and there for accrue more marks, rather than being technically fantastic dancers who do not gel together.
Style
Style covers a wide area including frame, posture, hold, poise and control. Lines created, projection and armography (using a spare arm for stylish movements) are also included. Using the feet by placing each foot on the floor rather than dancing on tippy toes, skipping or trotting. These and many more definitions are all included under style.
Innovation
Innovation is a difficult category. Moves must be danced to a high standard including musicality and timing. Do the couple link moves well, do they have a repertoire of moves which flow and fit, rather than stacato moves just being 'performed'.
Aerials
Lifts, Aerials and Airsteps
These are moves which are weight supported where a dancer's feet leave the dancefloor. Any unsafe moves in this category which cause danger or injury to themselves or others will lead to penalties or disqualification...'if in doubt then leave it out'.
Baby Airstep
This is the same as the above except one foot stays below the partner's standing knee height, or both feet stay below standing waist level.
Major Airstep
A Major Airstep is a lift, aerial or airstep when one foot is above the knee, and the other foot above the waist.
Inverted Moves
Any move where either dancer has their feet higher than their head will be classed as a Major Airstep.
Duration of an Airstep
A lift, aerial or airstep starts when both feet leave the ground. It finishes when at least one foot touches the ground again and supports the majority of the weight, without the intention of immediately doing another lift, aerial or airstep.
Airstep Notes
A solo jump is not a lift, aerial or airstep as they are not assisted by a partner.
Small unintentional jumps (e.g. from a drop-kick) should not be counted. (We will not disqualify someone for being enthusiastic!).
Specific limitations will be placed on certain moves. For example the ‘floor sweeper’ is excluded for safety reasons. If you are in doubt, contact us or leave it out.
‘Standing knee height’ means the height of the knee when standing up straight. It does not change if you kneel down, or lift the knee in the air.
Lucky Dip
3rd - Tom Dimelow and Aleshia Harrison
2nd – Luke Williams and Amanda Hardy
1st – Scott Staple and Sam Mori-Kerr
ProAm Lead
3rd – Tim Stevens and Hannah Webster
2nd – Scott Staple and Stacey Fahy
1st – Max Rycroft and Dorota Czbat
ProAm Follow
3rd – Neil Barham and Emily Kemp
2nd – Chris Arnold and Chrissy Rycroft
1st – Nassine Bayrem and Emily Attwood
Top Cat Amateur
3rd – Chris Arnold and Aleshia Harrison
2nd – Dan Frost and Stacey Fahy
1st – Adam Price and Dorota Czubat
Top Cat Professional
3rd – Martin Bendle and Anna Campbell
2nd – Tim Stevens and Emily Kemp
1st – Max Rycroft and Emily Attwood
Veterans
3rd - Gennaro Coppolaro and Martha Bailey
2nd – Matt Lucas and Corrine McDonald 1st -Andy Hill and Amanda Hardy
Intermediate
3rd - George Branning and Hannah Webster
2nd – Colin Pink and Lisa Brookes
1st - Douglas Annesley and Emma Jane Dorey
WTF Intermediate
3rd - George Branning and Hannah Webster
2nd - Michael Edmonson and Sarah Newbon
1st - Douglas Annesley and Emma Jane Dorey
Advanced
3rd – Adam Price and Sarah Smith
2nd – Chris Arnold and Dorota Czubat
1st - Dan Frost and Stacey Fahy
Chill Out Advanced
3rd - Adam Price and Sarah Smith
2nd – Dan Frost and Stacey Fahy
1st - Chris Arnold and Dorota Czubat
Newcomers
3rd – Neil Barham and Wendy Gibson
2nd – Rhys Titterall and Lisa Brookes
1st – George Branning and Hannah Webster
Showcase
3rd - Gennaro Coppolaro and Martha Bailey
2nd – Matt Evans and Emily Attwood
1st – Lee and Dawn Perrott
WTF Advanced
3rd - Killian Junicke and Judith Mathias
2nd – Adam Price and Stacy Fahy
1st – Dan Frost and Jo Dimelow
The Open
3rd – James Johnson and Emily Attwood
2nd – Jay Chuan Herng Low and Anna Campbell
1st – Max and Chrissy Rycroft
The Chill Out Open
3rd – Scott Staple and Immy Hearn
2nd - James Johnson and Emily Attwood
1st - Max and Chrissy Rycroft
WTF Open
3rd – Matt Evans and Mele Protze
2nd – Tim Stevens and Millie Fox
1st - Max and Chrissy Rycroft
Dancers of the Day Neil Barham and Hannah Webster
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga focuses on holding passive poses for extended periods, promoting relaxation and reducing stress by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system.
Duration: 45 minutes
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga focuses on holding passive poses for extended periods, promoting relaxation and reducing stress by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system.
Duration: 45 minutes
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga focuses on holding passive poses for extended periods, promoting relaxation and reducing stress by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system.
Duration: 45 minutes
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga focuses on holding passive poses for extended periods, promoting relaxation and reducing stress by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system.
Duration: 45 minutes
Terms and Conditions
The organisers (Ceroc Devon) accept no responsibility for any loss or injury to persons or possessions after you have entered the building. It is your own resposibility to make sure your possesions are kept safe.
The booking form and process is a contract between Ceroc Devon and the lead name only, and they as group leader are responsible for advising their guests/partners on all issues relating to the booking.
Online Bookings - All online bookings are processed by PayPal for your security.
Confirmation - Paypal will send you email confirmation of your booking and payment. Please keep this safe.
Changes to the content, format and rules - The organisers reserve the right to change or alter any information they have published or may publish from time to time, although these will be formalised and concrete several days before the event. The actual schedule and heats listings will be uploaded onto the website just a couple of days before the event if possible. Otherwise the schedule for the event will be handed to you at the event when you arrive and the heats listings will be displayed in the foyer area.
Category Entry - Entries to most categories will be closed a few days before the event. Entries received after this date may be refused however where there is capacity in any category, entry to that will be accepted on the day of competition as long as entry is made and accepted BEFORE the start of any heat of that category. Any categories under subscribed at the week before the event point may be cancelled, in which case all entries for that category will be contacted and refunded.
Judging - The judges’ decision is final. You can purchase your personalised score sheets after the event, these will emailed to you after payment is recieved.
Competition Participation - It is the competitors responsibility to check the competition category rules, the heats listings and schedule for the timings of your heats and be ready on the dance floor with your partner, dance numbers fixed securely in position, on time to partake in your heat. The organisers cannot be held responsible if you miss your heat. If you have any queries about the timings of the event, the schedule or the heats please clarify your queries at the information desk. Being late for a number call, or missing a heat will mean automatic disqualification.
Disclaimer - Dancing is an aerobic activity and all attendees at this event participate at their own risk. The organisers cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from participation at this event.
Pets - Animals are not allowed at this event.
Age Limit - This event is open to anyone over the age of 12 for competitors, although different categories have ages limits. Any one under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult who, acting as their chaperone, will be held responsible for the propriety of the minor. Competition entry ages are as per the individual competition category rules.
Filming and Photographs - Anyone attending this event agrees that they can be filmed or may appear in photographs which may be used for promotional purposes. There is a photographer at the event, you will be able to download photos for a very reasonable cost shortly after the event. Attendees are allowed to take photos but any personal photographs taken are for your own use and cannot be sold or distributed for profit. No one is allowed on the competition dance floor apart from competitors during their heat, judges and officials with passes.
Cancellations Policy - There are no refunds. Places however can be sold, we just need the new name on the ticket. There are no exceptional arrangements for special circumstances such as illness, bereavement, emergencies or accidents etc. If the event has to be postponed or cancelled on our end, you will be receive a transfer or a full refund.