FREE! (by selection invite)

Royal Rumble is an exciting new Ceroc competition category designed to give dancers a unique, high-value opportunity to perform alongside the very best — completely free of charge.

Each month leading up to the main competition in June, one Lead and one Follow will be selected from that month’s entries, as well as from all previous months’ competitors who have already purchased a competition entrance ticket. The earlier you book your competition ticket, the more opportunities you have to be selected — making early entry your best chance to secure a free category with one of the God’s of Ceroc, so book up pronto! A canny Judge might even prepare you for the Rumble…

The next Judge for pairing will be announced at the end of the previous month on Meta (Facebook) Northern Ceroc Champs page. The draw will be done on Meta (Facebook) from all previous entry at the start of the next month.

It will be straight to final on competition day. The King and Queen of the Dance Floor with be decided by the audience.

Royal Rumble offers a rare chance to take the floor with a dance God, gain invaluable experience, and perform on a championship stage at no additional cost. The earlier you book your competition ticket, the more opportunities you have to be selected — making early entry your best chance to secure a free category with one of the top dancers in Ceroc.

Spectator Panel Criteria (Judging)
A selection of random spectators will be selected to form a panel. At the end of the dance, they will choose two couples. One with a competitor lead and one with a competitor follow. These individuals will be crowned King and Queen of the dance floor. In the situation of a draw, the first selected spectator will have the deciding vote.

Safety Rules 

• Aerials (Lifts, Jumps, Baby Aerials and Acrobatic Moves) are not permitted. Attempting these moves will result in penalisation or automatic disqualification.  

• Drops are permitted, provided that the ball of at least one of the Follow’s feet remains in contact with the floor at all times.

  • If this condition is not met, the move will be classed as an airstep and will result in penalisation or disqualification.

Judge & Pairing Contingencies

• If a scheduled judge is unavailable for any reason, they will be replaced by another judge or an Open-level competitor.

• If a selected Lead or Follow is unavailable, a random eligible entrant will be chosen as a substitute.

£26 per couple.

Pie n Mashup is a brand-new Ceroc category created to be as entertaining as it is demanding. Designed to challenge musicality, adaptability, and connection, this fun yet formidable category tests your ability to respond in real time to unexpected changes. Competitors will dance to a maximum four-minute track featuring an unspecified number of music genre changes mid-dance — with no prior warning of when or how the music will shift. Success depends on how well you adjust your style, timing, and interpretation on the fly. Pie n Mashup celebrates versatility, quick thinking, and creative partnership, delivering a category that is unpredictable, high-energy, and guaranteed to keep both dancers and audiences engaged.

• This category is open to amateurs and professionals.
• Couples will dance to music chosen for the Pie n Mash’up category and it will be musically fun!
• The definition and timing of the music will change and so must your ,interpretation to the music.
• All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat.
• Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
• Points will mainly be awarded for musical interpretation rather than the number/difficulty of moves.

• Baby aerials are permitted, but no major aerial is permitted per track. Penalties will be applied. 

• Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than 12 beats.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event. before or during the event.

This is your chance to show a different angle of your dancing, go for it! 

 The Aerials Category is an exciting and high-energy part of the Northern Ceroc Champs competition, showcasing skill, athleticism and trust between dance partners. Please read the following rules carefully before entering. 

The Aerials Category is judged using the standard Northern Champs judging lenses criteria, but with a greater emphasis on aerial content than in a regular freestyle competition.

What Judges Are Looking For

• Difficulty and variety of aerials
• Combinations and transitions between aerials
• Clean entries and exits
• Technical execution and control
• Safe performance throughout
• Timing and flow within the routine
• Overall dance quality and presentation

What Makes a Routine Stand Out?

• A range of aerial types rather than repeating similar moves
• Smoothly linking aerials together in combinations
• Challenging content performed with confidence and control
• Dancing naturally into and out of aerials
• Good pacing throughout the track
• Strong partnership, teamwork and presentation

Important Points

• This is an aerials competition within a dance environment.
• Difficulty is important, but only when performed safely and competently.
• Judges will reward advanced aerial content, combinations and variety.
• Clean execution will always score better than difficult moves performed poorly or unsafely.
• The dancing between aerials should support the performance but is not expected to be the primary focus.

Considerations

• This category is open to experienced aerialists only. 

• Both amateur and professional dancers are welcome. 

• All competitors in the Aerials Category must sign a waiver before competing. Failure to sign the waiver will result in disqualification and you will not be permitted to compete.

• All competitors must be confident performing acrobatic and aerial movements safely. 

• Safety is paramount. 

• Competitors must only perform moves that have been safely rehearsed and are within their physical capabilities. 

• Ensure your space is clear and does not interfere with others competing when executing aerial moves. 

• Any competitors deemed unsafe by the organisers or judges may be stopped immediately at their discretion. 

• The Aerials Category is straight to final.

• A standard Ceroc track will last approximately 2 to 3 minutes. 

• The judges’ decisions are final and non-negotiable. 

Warm Up and Cool Down 

• Competitors are responsible for their own physical preparation. 

• Please ensure you warm up fully before your heat and take time to cool down afterwards.