LUX
THE LUXURY DANCE EXPERIENCE
LUCKY SKILLEN
WORKSHOPS AND TEACHERS (in alphabetical order)
The Teacher Line-Up for 2025 is shown below & the schedule of classes is in its final stages .
The completed schedule for 2025 will be published imminently but in the meantime, you can view the schedule for 2024 as a sample. schedule for 2024
Our main aim in creating the LUX experience is to build confidence in dancing to different genres of music. Consequently the line-up of teachers always reflects the varying styles suited to each dance space - but more importantly our teachers are selected because of their teaching ability, experience and understanding of the lead and follow techniques required to develop their students. Of course approachability and a keen sense of fun are also high up on the list of requirements.
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The workshops taught at LUX will reflect the following styles:
Blues
Ceroc
SILC / Utopia Style
Tango
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BEN DAVIES
Ben hosts the popular 'Blends' freestyles in the West Midlands and shot to fame when he won the UK Open Blues championships with Emily Attwood in 2010. He's a versatile dancing, teaching and DJ talent with plenty to offer this weekend.​​
Blends - Sun, 1.30pm - 2.30pm - Juniper - ADV
Ben's versatile style bridges, Ceroc, Blues and SILC. This class is a Chill Out fusion class with impressive moves and interpretation suitable for any room and any genre.
CAINE LANGFORD
Host of the popular Bristol SILC Sundays and veteran teacher / DJ on the dance weekender scene, Caine is a smooth dancer, a joy to watch, and a pleasure to dance with. He has been teaching for around 10 years, currently in the Bristol area after a long time teaching in Sussex and the South Coast. This weekend Caine provides foundation and progressive SILC classes.
SILC Foundation - Sun, 1.30 - 2.30pm - Sequoia - ALL
SILC is the smooth, slotted dance that finds its home in the Chill-out & Utopia zone. The techniques taught allows room for interpretation and style that suits the slower music genres plays in the Chill Out and Utopia zones. The session is designed for those new to this style and focuses on mastering the art of slotting and timing.
SILC Progressive - Sun, 5.15 - 6.15pm - Sequoia - Int
This progressive session will include more moves & patterns to build repertoire and confidence in the Chill Out Room.
DALE ST ROSE
London Based Ceroc Teacher Dale has a passion for different dance styles and his dedication to dance has led him to win 1st place at the Ceroc Championships twice, the Blues Open Championships in 2007 & 2009 and joint 1st place winning spot in the Blues showcase Category in 2010..... And 2017 the Open Winner at the London Ceroc Champs. His background in Line Dance, Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata and WCS influence his style and syncopation, and this makes for classes that are full of pure body and soul. He's also a talented Dj and will be playing in both the Main Room and Utopia lounge over the weekend.
Bachata - Sun, 2.45 - 3.45pm - Juniper - All
This session will introduce you to Bachata which is a style of social dance from the Dominican Republic. Its slow and sensual and danced in 'hold' with simple, but rhythmic patterns.
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DAN HEWITT-GREEN
Southampton based teacher and franchisee, Dan Hewitt-Green is one smooth teacher! One half of SO Ceroc, Dan has been teaching for twenty years and is known for drilling down into technique, fluid moves and style plus golden nuggets of wisdom that help propel dancers to that next level. He’s also known for his propensity for mischief and getting the party started…
TBC - Sun, 12.15pm - 1.15pm - Juniper - Int+
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TBC - Sun, 4pm - 5pm - Sequoia - Int
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DEBBIE ATTWOOD
Debbie is the darling of the West Midlands! The hostess with the mostess on many of the Dance Holidays, including the ever popular Medfest, Blaze and dance ski holidays. With years of teaching experience and dedication to building her lovely community of dancers on the west side of Birmingham her passion for dance never diminishes. she's always dipping a toe into this dancefloor and that, gathering experience and skills that continually enhance her talents.
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In the Frame - Sun, 11am - 12pm - Sequoia - Int
Debbie is going to help you to understand and execute beautiful connection through the fundamentals of 'frame'. The routine will feature moves that allow you to exercise and practice this skill improving your lead and follow.
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Style it Out - Sun, 4pm - 5pm - Juniper - Int+
Often its not about the complexity of the moves that draws the eye on the dance-floor, instead its the people who are really living in the music. This class will help you find the fun, and style in the music you are dancing to for ultimate musical interpretation and maximum enjoyment.
LUCKY SKILLEN
Back by popular demand all the way from the US of A, is the incomparable Lucky Skillen! Through the magic power of his huge smile, he brings dancing joy wherever he goes. Lucky started dancing in 1996 and began teaching in 1998. Since then he has taught and performed many styles of dances in Asia, Europe, and North America. He has also had the privilege of working with such celebrities as Neil Young, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Katie Holmes, and Frankie Manning. He will be teaching a classes over the weekend that will suit the Blues room and the Utopia Room.
Blues for the Start - Sun, 12.15 - 1.15pm Sequoia - All
Lucky & Chelsea are our king and queen of blues and this class is designed to introduce and develop you into the Blues arena. Even if you have done some Blues before, you can be sure to take something away from this Blues Oracle, Mr Lucky Skillen!
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Ballroomin' Blues - Sun, 5.15 - 6.15pm Juniper - All
Ballrooming – Is the modern interpretation for the slow dancing done at the Savoy Ballroom in the 40’s and 50’s traditionally it was danced with many turns lifts and dips. Today it has been developed into very dynamic dance adding a new flavor of movement to the floor craft - Video
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Blues Masterclasses (£15 per head per session or £20 for both sessions - pre-book)
Session 1 Blues Interpretation for Musicality - Mon, 11am - 12pm - Pines
Blues is all about connection, not just to each other, but fundamentally to the music. Because the music is slow, the dance may at times appear pedestrian, but the skill and beauty of this dance is in the light & shade created through interpretation of the music.
Session 2 Micro-Blues - Mon, 12pm - 1pm - Pines
People regularly stop me in my tracks to rave about this masterclass with Lucky & Chelsea. This is a modern style of blues that uses small movements to communicate to your partner. This is the glue that holds the dance together and further develops the intricacy of connection
MARC & RACHEL
Slinky, bluesy, elegant dancers Marc & Rachel have been introducing our dancers to Argentine Tango and Pure Blues on many of Ceroc's largest weekend events now for a number of years – not just through classes but with their involvement and introduction of Milongas at the Escape Weekenders.
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Argentine Tango Introduction
Sun, 12.15 - 1.15pm - Pines
Introducing you to the sexy, sultry, intricate dance of Argentine Tango. Marc & Rachel will settle you into this dance style which inevitably will improve your connection, frame and tidy up your feet.
Immediately after this class Marc & Rachel will host a 1.15hr Argentine Tango freestyle set to allow you time to practice and bed in those techniques.
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STEVE THOMAS
Steve is a veteran of over 20 years of Ceroc teaching. He introduced astonishing venues: Ministry of Sound; O2 and the Cutty Sark to our dance community, and his laidback and humorous approach, coupled with an extraordinary understanding of technique makes him a popular choice.
Wicked Whips - Sun, 11 -12pm - Juniper - Int+
Whips put the whoosh and dynamic into your dancing. You probably have one in your repertoire, but this workshop will drop a few more in and make sure you have that technique absolutely right so that you create the momentum, capture the energy and redirect. Have fun with it!
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TBC - Sun, 2.45-3.45pm - Sequoia - Int
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