Meet the team!
Event Hosts
The South West Ceroc Championships are held by Kate and Ivan Burton who also run Ceroc Devon and Ceroc Exeter. Kate and Ivan are both Ceroc teachers and have been running the 3 weekly classes and 3 monthly freestyles in Devon for the last 4 years. They also run a yearly weekender (The Summer Sizzler) alongside a whole host of exciting events throughout the year.
On the day Ivan will be hosting up on stage, and Kate will be running around making sure all runs smoothly.
Jen Eddy
She learnt Latin and Ballroom early and competed in it until aged 16 gaining many titles including British Latin Formation Champion, she then moved to competitive line dancing whilst studying dance at university, winning numerous titles both individually and as part of a team. Since starting Ceroc in 2012 she has accumulated 7 Open titles including World Modern Jive Champion and being the first female to win the Ceroc Champs Grandmasters Trophy twice consecutively and being 2 time World Jack n Jill Champion.
Kate Skipper
Kate started dancing at a young age and did musical theatre at the age of 15 performing at the minack theatre. She started dancing ceroc in 2008 and became a teacher in 2012. Kate then moved on and became franchise owner of Ceroc Conexion in West Cornwall in 2017. She has competed at the world modern jive championships in Blackpool tower ballroom for the last 2 years and current Dance with a Stranger Southwest Champion. Looking forward to handing the title over this year from the other side.
Richard Beauvoisin
Richard (after being inspired by Patrick Swayze!) started dancing as a "normal punter" back in 1996! Quickly learning the ropes & going through the teaching courses, he has taught all over the country. Competing and winning since 1998 and judging since 2000. Still competing in multiple categories over the years and placing in last years Open Ceroc Champs with his wife Zoe. It's all about having technique, flow and expressing yourself on the dance floor.
Caine Langford
This Bristol based teacher, DJ & event organiser has been dancing for 16 years and teaching for 13. He has picked up several 1st place trophies competing on the Ceroc and WCS competition floors over these years. As one of the biggest ambassadors of SILC Caine has a keen eye for detail and will be particularly focused on clean technique, raw connection and innovative musicality.
Jon Gammon
Jon is an all round Ceroc expert! From DJing competitions and cabarets to managing the Ceroc Escape weekenders, running the Ceroc Yorkshire franchise for many years and teaching all over the country for “over 10 years?”…you name it, Jon has done it!
With an extensive background in music and theatre along with over 20 years of dance experience, Jon will be bringing a huge amount of experience and expertise to the South West judging panel, so be sure to bring your A-game!
He will be looking for musicality and expression to the music. Be sure to hit those breaks in the music!
Jamie Eddy
Jamie has been a Ceroc Teacher for 4 years and has been a regular on the competition scene for the last 5 years. He has won numerous medals and trophies throughout those years including several 1st place titles in a variety of categories and also won the inaugural South West Grandmasters title. A lucky dip legend with a flair for performing, his creative approach to musicality sets him apart on the dance floor. He’s looking forward to seeing everyone have fun, especially in the lucky dip and top cats categories where he’s looking for that individual who showcases their style and musicality to the max!
Jamie Eddy
Jamie has been a Ceroc Teacher for 4 years and has been a regular on the competition scene for the last 5 years. He has won numerous medals and trophies throughout those years including several 1st place titles in a variety of categories and also won the inaugural South West Grandmasters title. A lucky dip legend with a flair for performing, his creative approach to musicality sets him apart on the dance floor. He’s looking forward to seeing everyone have fun, especially in the lucky dip and top cats categories where he’s looking for that individual who showcases their style and musicality to the max!
Deej Moors
Deej has a trophy cabinet full of wins in Open, Blues and also won the Grand Masters at SWCC in 2019. Deej and partner heidi have also begun teaching and loved around the country for their friendly attitude and sublime dancing
Heidi Moors
Like Deej, Heidi also has a trophy cabinet full of wins at the highest level - The Open. Heidi is superstar at Blues, and also won the Grand Master in 2019 with Deej.
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Lily and David Barker
Competition legends David and Lily have a combined wealth of dance knowledge. They have judged at more prestigious events than you can imagine. Performance, competition, teaching and choreography, the Barkers have done it all, and have done it with immaculate precision and incomparable success.
Behind the scenes and on the day!
We couldn't do it without them...there will be people behind the scenes left, right and centre on the day. From the people working the spreadsheet with all the judges scores, to the front desk, the bar men/bar ladies and the runners helping each category run smoothly. Here's some of the wonderful faces you can expect to see on the day!
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