Episode 98: Jo Emmerson - Seeing the Changes As Ceroc Evolves

Jo Emmerson has recently qualified as an intermediate Ceroc teacher. Her dance story illustrates just how much Ceroc keeps evolving. After a hiatus to West Coast Swing, coming back to Ceroc was like walking into a room full of friends she didn't know yet, and a smoother slotted style of dancing.   Listen to her opinions on rotational versus slotted dancing, whether it's harder for leads or followers, and how she balances private life with teaching.   Chapters: How did Jo start with Ceroc? [0:40] The reasons Jo wanted to be a taxi dancer [4:30] Moving to Manchester meant no Ceroc! [7:15] Ceroc style had changed when Jo went back to a more slotted style [10:10] Jo gives her thoughts on why there is more slotted dancing in Cambridgeshire [12:55] How did Jo get into teaching? [15:26] What was going through Jo's head when she first taught a class? [17:57] Find out why Jo thinks Ceroc is hard for followers, as well as leads [21:56] Blood sweat and tears for Jo's intermediate Ceroc training [26:45] Shout out to Jo's private classes [28:44] Balancing private life with teaching [30:55] Summary [31:21] Up next [32:31]   What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/18VmcmAmDA/?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.