EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 30 MIN
Episode 90: Monica Johnson - Our Gen Z Dancer One Year On, With Her Nan Hazel
from Jive Buddies · host Ton Voon & Paul Jeffery
We re-interview our first guest of Season 2, Monica Johnson, who tells us her big news. And this time, we have her Nan, Hazel, as well! You’ll remember it was her Nan who took Monica along to her first lesson. This is a great chat to find out how this dance family keep having fun on the dance floor. Chapters: Monica tells us she's become a Ceroc teacher! [1:15] Why Monica wanted to be a teacher [3:00] Why the training is so emotional and tough [6:20] First night teaching [7:05] "Having fun and enjoying it because that sells it itself" [9:35] Ton dances as a follower with Hazel [12:40] What was the funniest thing Monica has said in class [14:00] Encouraging the class to help with beginners [17:00] Making a pilgrimage to Canterbury [20:15] Appealing to a younger crowd [20:50] Monica's thoughts on slotting [23:20] Summary [28:00] Up next [29:42] Listen to Monica's interview from last year at https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tgdeW0lrGElQJDJ8w6MHu What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18NWh7QWLg/?mibextid=wwXIfr Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.
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