Phil Motley is the resident Ceroc Teacher at Middlesbrough. He has been teaching at Ceroc-Middlesbrough, ably assisted by his wife, Alex, since it opened in January 2002. Prior to this both had been keen dancers for many years including Ballroom, Latin American and Ceroc. Having met on the dance floor, they have travelled the country in search of the best dances. Phil has gone on to become one of the most respected teachers in the North of England.

Phil & Alex have entered the prestigious Showcase Category of Modern Jive competitions for the first time in 2004. In their first season, with their interpretation of Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel", they came 1st in the Ceroc Scotland Championships, 3rd at the UK Open Jive Championships in Blackpool and 3rd in the Britroc Championships in Brighton.