OWNER
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| Des Scott-Sawyer |
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| Principle Ceroc Instructor |
| Performer |
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| Choreographer |
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| DJ |
| Competitor |
| TV / Movie Dancer |
| Swing Dance Instructor |
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| Where did you grow up?: London, England |
How long have you been in Dubai/UAE? : Since March 2002 |
| How long have you been dancing Ceroc in Dubai/in all? |
Started dancing Ceroc in 1995. Became a teacher in 1998.Started running classes in Dubai in March 2004. Officially formed the UK affliated franchise in October 2004
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| Do you dance any other styles ? |
| Had a go at most of them! For instance, I performed the Viennese Waltz at the Dubai Opera Ball 2006. I also teach Swing dancing in Dubai |
What do you like/love about Ceroc? |
| That you can come in as a novice and leave feeling an expert! On your first night you'll have learned 4 moves that you'd never even heard of and be dancing them pretty well.The freedom of expression found in Ceroc cannot be found in any other partner dance as it's not limited to a rigid set of rules concerning footwork or a specific musical beat. |
| Day job |
Divide my time between being a freelance IT consultant, and running my dance business |
| Other hobbies, interests |
| music composition, music production, fitness, karate, running travel, Sci-Fi, football |
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| Public Performances |
| Event |
Venue |
Routine |
Date |
| Hay Group 10th Anniversary |
Intercontinental, Festival City |
Strolls |
7 Mar 2008 |
| OMD Group Dinner |
Mina A Salam, Al Majlis Ballroom |
Lovestoned & Swing |
18 Jan 2008 |
| L'Oreal Diesel Launch |
Park Hyatt Dubai Creek |
Swing Routines |
28 Oct 2007 |
| ABIG Ball |
Emirates Towers Hotel |
Swing Routines |
25-Jan-2007 |
| Around the World in 45 Days |
Mercato and Town Centre Malls |
Various |
14-16 Jan-2007 |
| Walid Atallah Fashion Show |
Al Bustan Rotana, Dubai |
Various |
25-Nov-2006 |
| Jump Start Swing Concert |
American University Sharjah |
Various |
14 Sep 2006 |
| Ceroc Open Day |
Oasis, Dubai Country Club |
Nu Flow |
30 Apr 2006 |
| Ceroc Open Day |
Oasis, Dubai Country Club |
Cafe Ole |
30 Apr 2006 |
| Ceroc Open Day |
Oasis, Dubai Country Club |
Santa |
30 Apr 2006 |
| Dubai Opera Ball |
Madinat Jumeira Ballroom |
Waltz |
16 Mar 2006 |
| Kanoo Group Awards Dinner |
JW Marriott Ballroom, Dubai |
Swing Gig |
9 Feb 2006 |
| Well Being Show |
Jumeira Beach Conference Ctr |
Cafe Ole |
3 Feb 2006 |
| Well Being Show |
Jumeira Beach Conference Ctr |
Cafe Ole |
2 Feb 2006 |
| Great British Day |
Dubai Country Club |
Santa |
9 Dec 2005 |
| Jump Start Swing Concert |
American University Sharjah |
Live band Gig |
21 Nov 2005 |
| Alcatel IT Conference |
Mina A Salam, Al Majlis Ballroom |
Various |
26 Sep 2005 |
| En Vogue Evening |
Movenpick Hotel Ballroom, Dubai |
Various |
10 June 2005 |
| En Vogue Evening |
Movenpick Hotel Ballroom, Dubai |
Various |
3 June 2005 |
| Jess Charity Ball |
Fairmont Hotel Ballroom, Dubai |
Various |
26 May 2005 |
| Porche Director Birthday |
Villa, Umm Suqeim, Dubai |
Various |
4 Feb 2005 |
| Dubai Jazz Festival 2005 |
Dubai Media City |
Live band Gig |
4 Feb 2005 |
| Aviation Club Members Night |
Rainbow Room, Aviation Club |
Ceroc Demo |
1 June 2004 |
| Aviation Club Taster Class |
Main Studio, Aviation Club |
Ceroc Demo |
24 Feb 2003 |
| Performing Arts Festival |
Dubai Country Club |
Ceroc Demo |
25 Oct 2002 |
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