NEWSLETTER
Hi Everyone
This is the link to my website: https://www.dancersgigguide.com.au
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Marburg dances:
There is a new group running Marburg dances. They will only have ONE dance a month on the 4th Friday of the month.
There will be NO more Saturday night dances at Marburg. Even the upcoming Marburg Show Ball 2025 has been changed to another date an the band that was booked (Fortunato and Walter) has been replaced with another band.
The group who will now be running the dances at Marburg are as follows:
Daphne Hartley 0418 406 250
Barry Franklin 0417 740 507
Paulien Clark 0408 754 092
Bruce Hodson 0400 121 909
Errol Wode 3201 4338
Gavin Anderson 0474 464 209.
All enquiries are now to be direct to the people above. Please do not rung Sue or Phdeliah.
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Rock the Boat 2025 is now SOLD OUT!!
They are releasing Rock the Boat 2025 - Vol II, which is a short 3-day cruise out of Sydney with a different lineup of artists from the 7-day Rock the Boat 2025.
Further details coming soon, but you can read about it under our Cruises tab at the top of the page.
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VENUE: Helltown Hotrods:
Due to popular demand, we're bringing back our rockin' Sunday sessions!
Join us on Sundays from 11am to 2 pm. Come on down, groove to the tunes, and grab a bite with the family.
Remember, we're pet-friendly too! Can't wait to see you all there again.
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ALL MUSIC CRUISES - CHECK THE CRUISES TAB AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE.
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THIS WEEKEND on the Gold Coast/Northern NSW:
(for the full list, download the Monthly gig guide)
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THIS WEEKEND in Brisbane:
(for the full list, download the monthly gig guide)
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WHAT’S COMING UP:
I have added a new list of up and coming festivals under the Cruises tab at the top of the page.
VENUES:
I have removed those venues that don't pay me to advertise and have attached them on a separate sheet of paper. If any of these venues wish to be included on this page, please contact me to find out the fee to advertise. (see attached list, 8 pages long) Some of this information may be out of date as most of them don't advise me of any changes.
The Advancetown Hotel/Motel has had a change of ownership and a name change - it is now called The Beechmont Hotel.
ALL WELCOME..GOLD COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC SOCIAL DAY.
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, 9 Markeri Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218
(First Sunday of the Month.) NEXT SOCIAL, SUNDAY, 2nd February 2025 at 11.00 am.
Door Entry $5.00 visitors with lucky door ticket.
Gold Coast Country Music Club Band, very professional, with Steve Fisher, Colin Cooper, Evelyn Heke & John Turner. Years of experience in playing, and backing artists, on the Gold Coast and statewide. Members chosen to perform practiced songs along with the band.
Lovely Raffles, Money Board, Members Draw, and much more.
Practice at 12.00 Midday 28th January, at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club.
WALK UP ARTISTS, please send name of songs, and the key you sing the song in, and also the artists name, who sings it, to the below email address. All walk ups, must perform Country Music Genre only
Please bring four chord charts for the band, one for yourself.
You can perform two songs if present first set, also one or two songs, time permitting later.
Phone Band Manager: Steve Fisher, 0427 538 266.
Steve also teachers Guitar and Banjo, and does Instrument repairs, at reasonable prices.
(Special price to Members of Gold Coast CMC.)
Air-Conditioned room, with a good dance floor. All dancers welcome
Fabulous food at reasonable prices from the Bistro.
Friendly staff and good Bar service, Tea and coffee for $3.00
Yearly Membership till 30th June, 25
$8.00 Concession Card holders. And $10.00 for 16 yrs. to 65 years. $1.00 entry up to 16 years
By-Laws to be followed.( Non-profit organisation.)
Juniors are most welcome. (Committee all hold Blue Cards)
Contact Eve, President Phone 0412 054 188 Email, evep.gccountrymusic@outlook.com
FACE Book page..... https://www.facebook.com/GoldCoastCMClub
Gold Coast Country Music Club Inc P.O. Box 5380, Q Super Centre, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218.
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The Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club (known as The Italian Club) -
18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters
Bar open from 5:30pm, come an enjoy a nice cold drink.
RESTAURANT IS CLOSED
We look forward to seeing you at the club soon.
Make sure you call us TO BOOK A TABLE on: 5575 1966!
There's entertainment for everyone here at the Italo Club!
NOW CATERING FOR YOUR DANCE CLASS STYLES, Swing, Rock n Roll, Modern Jive/Ceroc, Line Dance, Latin dancing.
Beautiful HUGE wooden dance floor!
Bookings essential Ph 5575 1966 -
Line dance classes: Gold Coast LIne Dancing: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday. (see flyer attached)
Mondays: Gotta Swing Dance Classes. - Level 1: 7-8pm, level 2: 8-9pm, $15 per class, $20 double dance deal, Ph 0415 666 523
Tuesdays: Swingtime Dance School - 50's Rock 'n' Roll Dance Classes, 7:00 beginners & 8pm Intermediate, $15 Cash.
Wednesdays: Gold Coast Rockers (Restaurant CLOSED, BYO food. Bar open. NO BYO drinks.
Thursday: Karaoke night 7-10pm with Dezi K, Karaoke host.
Fridays: OPEN sometimes:
Saturdays: CLOSED when functions not on. 1st Sat of month, Strutters Hop, Rock Swing Social.
Every 3rd Sat: Gotta Swing dance social.
Sundays: CLOSED
To download the Members Renewal Form click here
COMING EVENTS:
CLOSED FROM 25TH TO 27TH DECEMBER. NOT OPEN NYE THIS YEAR.
Ph: (07) 5575 1966 or
0499 074 910
reception@italoaustralianclub.com
https://italoaustralianclub.com.au
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The Paradise Point Bowls Club
JANUARY
Tuesday 7 January: Morning Melodies with Sharon Lee,
24th: BombShell
31st: Conspiracy
Saturday Night, Dining Room, 5:30 - 8:30pm
25th: Justin Banks
Sunday Afternoon, Bar Stage, 2:00-6:00pm
26th: Barnes Storm (Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel Experience) Australia Day, FREE SHOW.
FEBRUARY
Tuesday 4 February: Morning Melodies with Sharon Lee,
Friday nights, 7:30-10:30, Bar Stage
7th: Mikky and the Other Guy
14th: Sharon Lee (Valentines Day) 5:00-7:00 Dining Room
14th: Runes band
21st: Platinum
28th: Blazing Grace
Saturday Night, Dining Room, 5:30 - 8:30pm
1st: Elisa James
8th: James Brennan
15th: Wolfie
22nd: Raff De
Sunday Afternoon, Bar Stage, 2:00-6:00pm
2nd: Waitangi Day (1:00-6:00pm) with Razzle Dazzle, Uncle Gene, Ruth May, Sue Ashton, Lian Niesler, Shades Trio, Brendan Chase
& The Te Puna Mataatahi Troupe.
9th: Whitey
16th: Bawdo & The Bear
23rd: Cath & Him
MARCH
Tuesday 4 March: Morning Melodies with Sharon Lee,
Friday nights, 7:30-10:30, Bar Stage
7th: The Offbeats
14th: Scarlet Wolf
21st: Conspiracy
28th: A Tribute To The Delltones, ft Ray Leon, Woody Finlayson & Merve Dick (Woody & Merve with with the Delltones for many years)
Saturday Night, Dining Room, 5:30 - 8:30pm
1st: Buddy the Concert (Buddy Holly Tribute), 7:30pm Bar Stage
8th: Sue Ashton
15th: Andrea Geange
22nd: Elton & Joel Tribute, 7:30pm Bar Stage
29th: Peter Tuitama
Sunday Afternoon, Bar Stage, 2:00-6:00pm
2nd: Chrisc & Mikky
9th: Miniplay
16th: Irish You Were Beer (St Paddy's Day)
23rd: Scorpio Duo - MAJOR $100k draw
30th: Green Velvet
We'd love to see you soon.
22 Thrush Ave, Paradise Point. (see VENUES page)
Ph (07) 5577 1948
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Robina Bowls Club have entertainment on Friday evenings from 6:30, Saturdays from5pm & kids entertainment with LOL crew from 6-7:30pm, and on Sundays, 1-5pm every week. They have removed the dance floor.
The Restaurant will be open until 2:30pm on Sundays
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Woongoolba Hall - 2nd Saturday of the month during the year.
Rock & Roll / Line dancing and Old Time Dance at the Community Hall
Pimpama Island and District Community Centre, aka Woongoolba Hall
1226 Stapylton Jacobs Well Rd, Woongoolba, 4207
fun - dance - supper
Music by: Wayne Caldwell & BitterSweet
Table bookings are recommended for those who want to sit together, just text Gail on 0412 172 332.
Sat 8 FEB –“Black & White Gala”, Rock n Roll & Old Time, great floor, magic supper, Adults $15 inl supper, children U15 free. Doors open 6:15pm, dancing 7:15. Please text or call Gail on 0412 172 332 for table bookings. Walk-ins Welcome. – BitterSweet
THURS 20 FEB - ” ROCK AND ROLL EXTRAVAGANZA” – The stuff of Legends. Bring your Dance Shoes, join the excitement, Dancing, Musical Bingo, and a two course meal reminiscent of days past 10.30am – 2.00pm. $30 includes Meal, entertainment, tea and coffee. Bookings Essential 0412 172 332 or email – Music BitterSweet
Sat 8 MAR – “St Paddy's Celebrated” - ”, Rock n Roll & Old Time, great floor, magic supper, Adults $15 inl supper, children U15 free. Doors open 6:15pm, dancing 7:15. Please text or call Gail on 0412 172 332 for table bookings. Walk-ins Welcome. – BitterSweet
Thurs 20 MAR - “SALUTE TO ST PADDY'S” - – Green Beer, Wine and Soft drinks, Guinness . A two course Meal with a touch of the Irish. The odd Irish Joke, loads of dancing, stories and Trivia; 10.30am – 2.00pm $30 includes Meal. Bookings Essential 0412 172 332 or email - Music BitterSweet
Thurs 17 APR - 'KEEPING UP APPEARANCES ' – Savoury Platters and a High Tea that Hyacinth would be proud of. Beautiful Fresh sandwiches and an array of plated delicacies, served with your choice of Tea or coffee. There will be Tribute Characters, Music, Dancing and enough fun and mayhem to make Mrs Bucket blush. 10.30am – 2.00pm $30 includes Meal. Bookings Essential 0412 172 332 or email - Music BitterSweet
Sat 10 MAY - “Mothers day Dance” - Pretty in Pink, Rock n Roll & Old Time, great floor, magic supper, Adults $15 inl supper, children U15 free. Doors open 6:15pm, dancing 7:15. Please text or call Gail on 0412 172 332 for table bookings. Walk-ins Welcome. – BitterSweet
Thurs 15 MAY – “MUSIC HALL” – Wayne and BitterSweet get to strut their stuff with Music Hall Favourites, Dance, sing along ,Tasty rustic two course meal. 10.30am – 2.00pm. $30 includes Meal. Bookings Essential 0412 172 332 or email - Music BitterSweet
Sat 14 JUN - “ 50's Sock Hop” Rock n Roll & Old Time, great floor, magic supper, Adults $15 inl supper, children U15 free. Doors open 6:15pm, dancing 7:15. Please text or call Gail on 0412 172 332 for table bookings. Walk-ins Welcome. – BitterSweet
Thurs 19 June – ” ROCK AND RHYTHM FESTIVAL “– Celebrating all things Rock and Roll, remembering the times the Style and the triumphs as we walk through the history of Rock and Roll years, and celebrate the dance and the music. Dancing, Music, Trivia. 10.30am – 2.00pm $30 includes two course Meal. Bookings Essential 0412 172 332 or email - Music BitterSweet
Sat 12 July - 60's Twist
Thu 17 July - As Time Goes Bye
Sat 9 Aug - "70's Hustle"
Thu 21 Aug - "Country Hoedown"
Sat 13 Sep - "Gatsby"
Thu 18 Sep - "Crooners and Cocktails"
Sat 11 Oct - "Rocktober"
Thu 16 Oct - "Heritage Rattle"
Tue 4 Nov - "Melbourne Cup Garden Party"
Sat 8 Nov - "Happy Days Revisited"
Thu 20 Nov - "Grease R & R Gala"
Thu 11 Dec - "Mistletoe Eggnog and a Baby"
Sat 13 Dec - "Christmas Gala"
Payment at door but bookings essential. Text Gail on 0412 172 332 or email: enquirieswoongoolbahall@gmail.com with details & numbers.
www.jitters.com.au/woongoolba-hall
http://www.jitters.com.au/woongoolba-hall
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Hope Harbour Hotel,
11 John Lund Drive, Hope Island Qld 4212
Ph: (07) 5531 7226
Located on the Gold Coast, 10km north of Harbour Town, Hope Harbour Hotel provides Hope Island Accommodation providing an outdoor swimming pool, relaxed dining, waterfront views.
Entertainment:
Sundays
Feb 9th: Adrian
Feb 15th: Joe Phillips
Mar 16th: Joe Phillips
Mar 30th: Adrian
Apr 13th: Joe Phillips
Apr 27th: Adrian
Great place to dance to live music on a Sunday afternoon from 2pm-6pm, both indoors and outdoors areas.
Great entertainment coming up and they would love to see some dancers there!
Also every Friday night from 4:00-7:00: Bobby Blue will be playing dinner/background/dancing music (Jazz/Blues/Reggae/Latin/Funky/RnB/Original tunes)
Also on the first Saturday of every month:
The fabulous Joe Phillips (excellent guitarist) will be playing Latin / Modern Jive from 4-7pm
Every other Saturday from 4-7pm Marissa Burgess will entertain you with some great music (pop covers. Dine, drink and dance with me. She is a show dancer too of Moulin Rougue fame from 1988-2000. (click here for flyer) Very classy.
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Souths Sports Club
174 Mortimer Rd, Acacia Ridge, Brisbane, Qld 4110
Ph (07) 3277 6600
E: admin@southsports.com.au
Morning Melodies, every Thursday 11:30am-2:00pm
Friday Night Sessions: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday Acoustic Sessions 4:00pm-7:30pm.
Saturday Night Rock n Roll Nights: 6:30-10:00pm
Sat 25th Jan Little Stevie & the Tail Fins CANCELLED
Sat 22 Feb: Buddy Love & the Tremors
Sat 29 Mar: Kris Knight & the Boogey Men
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Greenbank RSL are currently undergoing renovations until early 2025.
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A DIFFERENT VENUE FOR HIRE
Do you get seasick?
Want to have a party on a boat without going anywhere?
The Easeland is a catamaran that will cater for 140 guests. (click here for photo)
You can hire it for your event at a cost of $500 but stay docked.
BYO food, bar available on board, and waiting staff available.
There is a big dance floor area downstairs, and a great viewing area upstairs. Seating and tables available.
Full karaoke set-up available for your use, or bring your own entertainers.
OR you can charter the boat and go for a river cruise to have your party.
Contact owner:
Bayman Coast Touring Australia,
Mr Qiyuan Zhu
Ph 0452 608 209
E: baymancta@outlook.com
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COMING EVENTS - IN DATE ORDER
I have added a new list of up and coming festivals under the Cruises tab at the top of the page.
DAYLIGHT SAVING NSW, Daylight saving Starts Sunday, 6 October 2024 at 3:00am (clock fwd), Ends 2am Sat 5 April 2025 (clock back)
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Tamworth Country Music Festival 17th-26th January 2025
the A.B.B.A. Music Excellence Awards Concert will be held Thursday 23 January 6pm
at the Balladeers Homestead, 328 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth NSW,
as part of the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
The M.E. Awards are now open. Entries close - 1st of September 2024.
Catergories/criteria/entry information available via www. bushballadeerscom.au/MEAwards.htm or
M.E. Awards site: abba.songcentral.net.au
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All In Social Dance
Burpengary Community Hall, 111 Station Rd, Burpengary.
1-4pm (doors open 12:30pm)
Sunday 9th February: Band: Route 66
Cost: $20 - Limited seats.
Tea & offee supplied, BYO food.
Raffle & Lucky door prize.
To avoid disappointment, book early.
Ph 0488 156 724, E: dancegroup032023@gmail.com
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Timeless Summer Tour Australia
Boy George, Bonnie Tyler, Tony Hadley (ex Spandau Ballet), Starship ft Mickey Thomas
27th January 2025
Sandstone Point Hotel, Qld,
Tickets: www.timelesssummertour.com
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Tuesday 28 January, 11am
Twin Towns, Morning Melodies
The Cliff Richard Experience
$10-$15pp (book online)
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Strutters Hop Gold Coast (see attached flyer)
Every 1st Saturday each month (Next one on 1st February)
Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
Band: The RocknRollaBillys (from the Sunshine Coast)
7pm-11pm. (doors open 6pm) $20 cash at the door, or you can book online for tables of 8 or single tickets.
https://www.swingtimedanceschool,com.au/gold-coast...
Fundraiser: Sausage Sizzle, Dessert plates, raffles - all proceeds to Tassie's granddaughter Lara.
Contact Sharon 0402 489 967 to book now.
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Red Hot Summer Tour 2025
Icehouse, Noiseworks, Wolfmother, Eskimo Joe, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi, Bachelor Girl:
Feb 01: Park Beach Reserve, Coffs Harbour NSW, Age 18+
Feb 08: Broadwater Parklands, Southport QLD, Age 18+
Feb 15: Speers Point Park, Lake macquarie NSW.. Age 18+
Tickets at Ticketmaster
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Let's Dance Rock and Roll presents:
Rockin' at Nambucca 2025 (SOLD OUT as at 5 November)
February 6-9th 2025
4 great days of Rock and roll Dance events.
Nambucca Heads RSL,
Contact Helen for tickets, 0417 646 424
Thursday night, 6-9pm free social dance.
Friday night: 7-11pm: The Drive-Ins, Charity. Event $10pp
Saturday afternoon, 1-4pm, Stevie B, FREE
Saturday night, 7-11pm, Juke Box Jive Dance Band, $30pp
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Rock This Town
Burpengary Community Hall, 111 Station Rd, Burpengary.
7-10pm. (3rd Sat of month) (doors open 6:30pm)
Cost: $15pp (pre-paid booking essential as limited tickets will be sold)
BYO Nibblies & drinks (no glass)
Lucky door prize.
Raffle Prizes
Free tea & coffee provided.
Organised by Sandy Molloy. 0414 191 355, or smolloy@live.com.au to get bank details to book and pay for tickets/tables
Sat 15 Feb: Zephyr Project Route 66
Sat 15 Mar: Floorburners
Sat 19 April: Peaches & the Alphasonics (Easter weekend)
Sat 17 May: Route 66
Sat 21 June: Toby Tyler & the Country Boys
Sat 19 July: Floorburners
Sat 16 Aug: The Argonauts
Sat 20 Sept: Peaches & the Alphasonics
Sat 18 Oct: Recorded music ($5 entry)
Sat 15 Nov: Rhythm Ratz
Sat 20 Dec: Toby Tyler & the Country Boys
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Whangamata Beach Hop, N.Z.
26th-30th March 2025
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Friday 28 February and Saturday 1st March 2025
Port Macquaire Panthers Rock & Roll Dance Club
25th Anniversary dance
2 days of Non-Stop Rock & Roll Dancing in the Port Macquarie Panthers Auditorium.
On 28th February doors will open at 6:30pm,
starring Rockin Xpress supported by DJ Dale
on 1st March 3 Workshops $15pp each or all 3 for $40pp
10:30am: Partner Workshop
12:15pm: Swing Workshop
1:30pm: Rock & Roll Workshop
on 1st March doors at 6:30pm-11:30pm
starring Brien McVernon & the Rockets from Oz, supported by DJ Dale
For more details and ticket info visit: https://portrockinpanthers.com.au
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Human Nature tour
Tuesday 8 April - Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast. Qld
Wednesday 9 April - Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Qld
Tickets via Ticketek
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Ballarat Rock 'n' Roll Festival
April 12th and 13th 2025 presents:
Saturday Day bands: Slim Gritty; and The Vincents
Saturday Night Ticketed event: The Lincolns
Sunday Bands: The Memphis Suns - Adelaide; and Memory Lane Band
Facebook: Ballarat Rock N Roll Festival
Tickets go on sale early February.
Camping at Ballarat High School grounds at rear of the school for visitors from afar. No fees apply. Site available from Fri 11th to Mon 14 April (lunchtime). No power so your campers need to be self-sufficient. Toilet facilities will be avaiable in the school stadium when festival organisers are onsite, due to the school being closed for school holidays. Other accomodation close to the school include Bell Tower Inn and Big 4 Windmill caravan park.
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Blues on Broadbeach, Gold Coast
15-18 May 2025
First lineup is here.
The Cruel Sea, (swamp rock & gritty blues.
Eli Paperboy Reed (American Soul Sensation.
The Harlem Gospel Travelers (Grammy-nominated gospel greats.
Diesel (Aussie music icon).
Festival favourites Bondi Cigars and back for their ninth appearance, alongside rising artists Steph Strings, Stefan Hauk, and Queenie.
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Downunder Beachfest Caloundra,
May 28th to June 1st 2025
Save the Date.
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Cooly Rocks On 2025 (check out their facebook site with this name)
4-th - 8th June
Presenting your incredible lineup of Elvis Tribute Artists.
Jay Dupuis (USA), Ted Torres Martin (USA), and Toyokazu Toki (TPN), Che Orton (NZL) and Jack Gatto (AUS), the Cooly Rocks On 2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner.
VIP Legends Passes will be on sale:
Presale for 2024 Pass Holders: Wednesday 11 Dec 9am AEST
General sale: Thursday 12 Dec, 9am AEST.
E: digital@destinationgoldcoast.com
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Thursday June 5th, 6:30pm until late. (SOLD OUT)
Border Rockers mid-year Dance Party
Featuring Little Stevie & The Tail Fins (Rock n Roll & Rockabilly)
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Club
2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta
Raffles, lucky door prizes, BYO drinks & nibbles.
Tickets $25. NO REFUNDS.
Contact Trevor, 0428 552 550
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Sunday 22 June 2025, 2:40-5:00pm (doors open 1:30pm)
The Cliff Richard Experience
Club Macquarie, Port Macquarie, upstairs auditorium
458 Lake Rd, Argenton.
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Gold Coast Lindy Fest.
25,26,27 July 2025
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Sawtell Rewind Weekend 2025 (click here for flyer)
Tickets are selling like hot cakes, book and pay for your tickets now to reserve your table.
Seats are not reserved until they are paid for.
Weekend pass $75pp.
For further enquiries 7 ticket sales: Ph Sandy or Dale, (02) 6651 4108 or 0421 130 076.
Bands: All supported by DJ Dale
Fri 25 July, 7:00-11:00pm: Weekend Warmup. Band: Jake Rattle N Roll (doors open 6:00pm.)
Sat 26 July, 10:30am-3:00pm Daytime Rewind. Band: AZ and the Cats (doors open 10:00am)
Sat 26 July, 7:00-11:00pm Saturday Sensation. Band: Juke Box Jive (doors open 6:00pm)
Sun 27 July, 10;30am-3:00pm See You Later Sunday. Band: Route 66 (doors open 10:00am.)
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August 1,2,3, 2025.
Greazefest, Kustom Kulture Festival (25 year anniversary).
Redland Showgrounds, Cleveland, Qld.
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Sat 16 August 2025
The Cliff and the Shadows Experience
Solander Lakes Bowls Club, Bribie Island
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Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Friday 29 August 2025
Paul Kelly with special guests Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit & Fanny Lumsden
Tickets on sale now:
Christmas Dances 2025
Gold Coast Rockers - Save the date
13th December,
Venue: Sharks Event Centre.
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Pam and Roy Blowers have been creating a portfolio of online utube dance lessons and will be continuing to add to the collection.
The concept behind our online utube dance lessons is - mixing styles and steps according to one's level of fitness and physical ability.
We have created a facebook page, which lists all our utube videos, (see link under Classes page) - we are up to Utube 49 and will be continuing to add to our collection. Their lessons include Rockabilly, 4x step jive, swing, and some partner dances and are still absolutely FREE.
You can google: 'Rock and Roll Dance Stylle Mix' and lots of iTune videos pop up that way.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rock-and-Roll-Dance-Style-Mix-Part-2-2259375601003701
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[FREE Rumba basic step lesson] You can use this move in any social dance situation. In this video lesson you will master the "side basic step" in the American style Rumba. This is the most basic step of the Rumba and is perfect for beginners. We break down the count, the steps for men & women, lead and follow + tips! Click below to watch it now: http://www.passion4dancing.com/rumba-side-basic-step-firs…/…
http://www.passion4dancing.com/rumba-side-basic-step-first-rumba-lesson/#more-7365
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DANCE FLOOR COURTESY
Here is the Gold Coast Rockers Etiquette on the Dance Floor:
1. Wear clothing and dance shoes that make it easy and enjoyable to dance in.
2. Personal Grooming - Shower and use a deodorant. Always take a hand towel, deodorant and a clean shirt to freshen up.
Brush teeth and use mouthwash or breath freshener. Abstain from foods that produce strong odours eg. garlic. The odour
of cigarettes on one's breath or clothing is unattractive.
3. Please ask ladies: Would you like to dance?
4. Please ask men: Would you like to dance?
5. Declining to dance: No thank you, I'm taking a break.
6. Sharing the floor: If there is a mixture of dance styles on the floor, ballroom or circle partner dancers have the outside
circle heading in an anti-clockwise direction. Rock n Roll dancing is in the middle, Swing on the side.
7. Dips and Lifts: The only thing to be said about aerials on the social dance floor is: Don't do them. While they may look 'cool'
the execution of aerials requires training by a qualified instructor. Don't do them by yourself unless you are trained, and
certainly don't do them on the social dance floor.
8. Today's beginners will be the good dancers of tomorrow, so be nice to them and dance with them.
9. Smile, be warm, be personable, be nice.
10. Be considerate of other couples on the floor. Exercise good floor craft. No large steps to be taken, dancing should be
done in a 3 ft circumference.
11. No stilettos to be worn on the dance floor.
12. Be happy, be social and have FUN
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DANCE CLASSES & CLUB DANCES/EVENTS
I have removed those dance classes that don't pay me for advertising, and put them on a separate attached sheet (11 pages long). (click here to download). If any of these classes wish to be included in the newsletter, please contact me to find out the cost to you. Some of this information may be out of date as the venue's often don't advise me of changes.
DANCE CLASSES - GOLD COAST AREAS
Gold Coast Rockers Rock n Roll Club. (click here for flyer)
The Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters
Bar open (NO BYO drink)
Restaurant OPEN, NO BYO.
Dance classes: Wednesday nights, Teachers: Geoff and Pauline W
6:30pm Beginners lessons
7:30-9:30pm - live band for general dancing.
GCR members $10 (includes lucky door ticket) - CASH ONLY, NO EFTPOS at the door but you can use it at the bar or restaurant.
New Beginners: $10 for the first Wed of the month (includes lucky door ticket) (weeks 2,3,4 is $15 or become a member and then entry is only $10) - CASH ONLY ENTRY, NO EFTPOS
Visitors $15 (incl lucky door ticket) - CASH ONLY ENTRY, NO EFTPOS
Raffle Tickets available for purchase.
When there is 5 Wednesdays in the month there will be no lessons and the bands start at 7:30pm. Recorded music will play from 6:30pm and a partner dance taught.
Fanatastic new big dance floor, come and check it out!
WEDNESDAYS:
RESTAURANT CLOSED AGAIN, BYO FOOD
Membership expired 30 September, and are due for renewal now.
BANDS:
Jan 22nd Rockafellas
Sunday Jan 26th, Australia Day BBQ & Dance, 11am-3pm. Great dance music by The Floorburners.
Venue: Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
$10 entry, and Members receive a $5 voucher to use at the bar on the day.
We provide sausage, onions, bread. BYO salad for yourselves & nibbles. BYO cutlery & plates.
Bar open, no BYO drinks. Air-conditioned room.
Jan 29th: Buddy Love & the Tremors
FEBRUARY:
5th: Night Cruisers
12th: Harmony Guys
19th: Kris Knight and the Boogey Men
26th: Route 66
MARCH:
5th: Rockafellas
Saturday 8th March: 34th Birthday Dance. Theme: Back to School. Wear school uniforms / headmaster / teacher outfits.
Venue: Albert Waterways Community Hall (behind Library), cnr Hooker Blvd & Sunshine Blvd.
Doors open 5:30pm, band: The Harmony Guys from 6:00-10:00pm.
BYO Food/drinks. Tea/coffee/cake supplied.
PRICE: TBA. MUST PRE-BOOK AND PAY FOR TICKETS: NO DOOR SALES.
12th: Buddy Love & the Tremors
19th Rockafellas
26th: Night Cruisers
SAVE THE DATE:
Christmas Dance 2025 - 13th December
Venue: Sharks Event Centre.
Check out our website:
www.goldcoastrockers.com
facebook page: Gold Coast Rockers Dance Club
Contact: 0419 500 123 for further information
Email: goldcoastrockers1991@gmail.com
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N‘n’G Jyve
Available for private lessons
Teaching Beginners Rock n Roll and dance routines and Rock n Roll moves for the Advanced dancers.
DJ Garth is available for hire for parties etc.
They are available to teach workshops.
Contact Nevis on
0419 652 739
ALSO
1950’s & 60’s
Diner available for photo-shoots and small private function.
Any enquiries ph Nevis: 0419 652 739
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BORDER ROCKERS (for flyer click here) - 4 step Rock n Roll classes
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre, 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta.
Thursdays
Thurday 23rd January - Welcome to 2025
* Route 66 duo 6:30-8:30pm, cost $5. Fundraiser for Tassie's Granddaughter Lara, who is travelling with her dance colleagues to America in February for 3 weeks to further her dance career.
Sunday 26th January - Aussie Day BBQ in the park.
* Jack Evans Boat Harbor, Bay St, Tweed Heads.
* 11am-3pm
* Music by Michael Asma.
* Costs - Small contribution appreciated.
Thursday 30th January - Partner Dance Lesson and Social Dance.
* Partner dance TBA
* 5:30 pm - 9pm (doors close 6:15pm)
* Social RnR, Line & Partner Dancing
* Cost: $15
Thursday 6 February - Normal lessons recommence, Week 1.
Thursday 5 June 2025 - Mid Year Dance SOLD OUT!
Doors open at 5:30pm and close at 6:15pm sharp, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
5:30 - 6:15pm Social dancing and revision
6:15 - 7:00pm BASIC 4 Step Rock n Roll (4 week course commences 1st Thurday of month)
7:00 - 8:00pm Partner or Line Dance and Social Dancing
8:00pm EASY Intermediate moves into a routine and Social Dancing
$15 per person
Everyone is welcome - come and join us, have some fun, meet new people as you rotate during lessons, no partner necessary.
Week 1 beginners classes commence at 6:15pm, (starting on 1st Thursday of month). Loads of fun partner and social dancing.
The Hall is huge.
- BYO drinks and towel
- Sanitise hands before, during and after classes.
Teachers: Trevor Greene and Ann Martin
Thursday June 5th, 6:30pm until late. (SOLD OUT)
Border Rockers mid-year Dance Party
Featuring Little Stevie & The Tail Fins (Rock n Roll & Rockabilly)
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Club
2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta
Raffles, lucky door prizes, BYO drinks & nibbles.
Tickets $25. NO REFUNDS.
Contact Trevor, 0428 552 550
Enquiries: borderrockers02@gmail.com or text 0428 552 550.
https://www.facebook.com/borderrockers
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GOTTA SWING - Monday nights
Contact: Mark: 0415 666 523, or Amanda: 0418 887 136.
Email: mark@gottaswing.com.au Web: www.gottaswing.com.au
Mondays: VENUE: The Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, Gold Coast
Beginners/Level 1 from 7 - 8pm, Lessons with Mark and Jane)
Level 2/3 (Intermediate) from 8 - 9pm
Everyone Welcome, No partner required.
$15 single class, $20 for the whole night, Cash/eft at the door or you can prepay online and show your receipt at the door.
https://www.gottaswing.com.au/shop
Eftpos or cash on the door.
Last class for this year on Monday 16 December, resume on Mon 20 January.
Gotta Swing Social night - Monthly - Every 3rd Saturday (click here for flyer) unless otherwise stated.
18 January, 15 February, 15 March (guest artist Rhydian Lewis),
19 April, 17 May, 21 June (guest artist Rhydian Lewis),
19 July, 16 August, 20 September, (guest artist Rhydian Lewis)
18 October, 15 November, 20 December (guest artist Rhydian Lewis)
Only $15 DJ nights, or $20 live music nights.
Lesson 6:30-7:15pm. Social dancing 7:30 til 10pm
with DJ Rhythm Man Mark!
The Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
Plenty of free parking.
Bar open from 5:30pm. BYO Food/order in. x5 for $5 raffles & prizes.
Big floor! Reservations available for Live music nights only.
Contact Mark on 0415 666 523
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50's ROCK'N'ROLL DANCE CLASSES – BY
Swingtime Dance School.
VENUE:
Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters
Tuesdays, 7:00 Beg and 8pm Int.
$15 for the night. Pay cash at the door.
We teach 4-step RnR together with lots of fun and socially leadable moves in Intermediate.
New beginner's cycles start every 4 weeks.
CLASSES RESUME ON 14TH JANUARY 2025
Pay cash at the door or book online here:
https://www.swingtimedanceschool,com.au/gold-coast...
For details call Sharon 0402 489 967
Thursday Nights! (CLASSES RESUME ON THURSDAY 30TH JANUARY 2026)
Swing (Lindy Hop) classes and social Swing dance,
Swing Dance Classes hosted by Swingtime Dance School.
Teachers: Sharon and Andrew
Beginners 6:30pm and Intermediate 7:30pm
$15 for beginners (including social);
$20 Intermediate (including social & beginners class)
We are also offering 4 week passes $50 beg, $65 Int which you can purchase here
https://www.swingtimedanceschool.com.au/gold-coast...
Social - 6:30-9:30pm $5 (or included with class).
Come and dance the night away or practise before or after class to non-stop DJ music in the smaller side room.
Two great rooms - Social in the Colosseum Room and Lessons in the main room.
Once the classes are over, the social will spill out into the main hall, and kick on until at least 10pm.
The bar will be open.
We run our classes in 4-week cycles so the best time to start is week 1 and 2.
No bookings required, just turn up and pay cash at the door.
More info message or call Sharon 0402 489 967.
Strutters Hop Gold Coast (see attached flyer)
Every 1st Saturday each month (Next one on 1st February)
Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
Band: The RocknRollaBillys (from the Sunshine Coast)
7pm-11pm. (doors open 6pm) $20 cash at the door, or you can book online for tables of 8 or single tickets.
https://www.swingtimedanceschool,com.au/gold-coast...
Fundraiser: Sausage Sizzle, Dessert plates, raffles - all proceeds to Tassie's granddaughter Lara.
Contact Sharon 0402 489 967 to book now.
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Dance Central - Restarting of 9th January
Varsity Lakes Community Centre,
Mattocks Road, Varsity Lakes QLD
Presented by Cadillac Rockers.
Thursdays: Doors open 6:30pm. SOCIAL NIGHTS.
DJ music and Social dancing from 7pm, rweekly affles from 8:30pm, BYO drinks/snacks.
Everyone is welcome to attend anytime! No bookings needed.
Entry only $10 for members or $15 for non-members (cash or card at the door)
Entry $15.
Hosted by Jake Maloney & proudly organised and presented by Rockabilly Australia!
Contact Details:
Jake & The Cadillacs, Ph 0413 388 528
E: bookings@jakeandthecadillacs.com
W: www.jakeandthecadillas.com
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SWING/ MODERN JIVE GOLD COAST AND SOUTH:
New Website created by Linda Baker showing an embedded calendar specifically for swing/blues/balboa,
similar to Rock To It, but less complicated.
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DANCE CLASSES - BRISBANE AND CENTRAL QLD AREAS
Swing Patrol Brisbane
Swing dance classes
Drop-in class, start anytime. No bookings, pay with cash or card at the door. $18 for one lesson, $27 for both. $12 for university students or concession card holders. (with ID.)
Website: https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/classes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swing-Patrol-Brisbane-108706641672459
Contact: info@swingpatrol.com.au
WEDNESDAYS: Highgate Hill https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/class/highgate-hill/
Venue: Brisbane Lithuanian Club, 49 Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill QLD 4101
6:30-7:30pm New Beginners welcome, start anytime. Class will rotate so you don't need a partner.
7:30-8:30pm Intermediate class
Last date 2024: Wednesday 11 December
First date 2025: Wednesday 15 January. NOW 22nd January
THURSDAYS: West End https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/class/west-end-blue-room/
Venue: Blue Room Downstairs at St Andrews Anglican Church, 160 Vulture St, South Brisbane QLD 4101.
6:30-7:30pm Beginners, everyone welcome
$18 / $12 for university students or concession card holders.
Last date 2024: Thursday 12 December
First date 2025: Thursday 6 February.
NEW
MONDAYS: East Brisbane https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/class/east-brisbane/
East Brisbane State School: 56 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane QLD 4169
6:30-7:30pm Beginners
First date 2025: Monday 3 February
SOCIAL DANCES
Saturday Night Fish Fry - next date TBA
Venue: West End Uniting Church, 11 Sussex St, West End QLD 4101
6:15-9:30pm
Website: https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/social/saturday-night-fish-fry/
Shimmy Shaker Sundays - second Sunday of the Month
Venue: West End Uniting Church, 11 Sussex St, West End QLD 4101
2:45-5:30pm
Website: https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/social/shimmy-shaker-sundays/
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DANCE DANCE DANCE
Teaching dances done in SEQ (OT/NV/Fun dances/progressives/RnR)
Starting back in 2025 at a new venue!
No partner required. All Welcome!
Private Lessons available.
PHDELIAH GRIVAS
0428 137 962 Mobile
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Breakaways Rock 'n' Roll Dance, Social and Welfare Club Inc.
CHRISTMAS BREAK TIMES. LAST LESSONS WILL BE ON
9th December at Souths Sports Club
and 10th December at Strathpine Community Centre.
Venue: SOUTHSIDE - LESSONS RESUME ON 3rd February 2025 at Souths Sports Club
Souths Sports Club, 174 Mortimer Rd, Acacia Ridge.
6:00pm-9:30pm
Rotational dance lessons, no partner required.
Members $12, non-members $14
Every Monday
6:00-7:00 Beginners basics
7:00-8:00 Beginners Lesson
8:00-8:30 Social Break with dancing
8:30-9.15 Intermediate lesson
NO BYO food/drinks.
NORTHSIDE - STRATHPINE - (THE AIR-CONDITIONER at Strathpine will be getting renovated in February, so we won't be having classes until 4th of March.
Strathpine Community Hall, 4 Mecklem St, Strathpine.
Rotational dance lessons, no partner required
Members $12, non-members $14
Every Tuesday
6:00 - 7:00pm Beginner basics
7:00 - 8:00pm Beginner Class
8:00 - 8.30pm Social Break with dancing
8.30 - 9.15pm Intermediate
* All times and classes are subject to change.
Our dance classes are 4-week cycles starting at the beginning of each month.
When a month has five Mondays or Tuesdays (our dance class nights)
we have a dance social with a band on the fifth week
CALL JEAN ON 0402 457 179
DANCE NIGHTS: For all tickets: Bank Details: Westpac Bank Breakaways Account, BSB: 034-080, A/C NO: 500 894
Bookings essential: Prepaid tickets. BSB 034-080, NO: 500894, put your name as reference.
Enquiries: contact Jean: 0402 457 179, email: jeancihan@gmail.com
Strathpine Community Centre, 4 Mecklem St, Strathpine (BYO food/drink, no glass), or
Souths Sports Club, 174 Mortimer Rd, Acacia Ridge (licenced venue, no BYO).
SOCIAL DANCE NIGHTS: BYO food/drinks, 6:30pm-9:30pm. $15 members / $20 non-members
VENUES: Strathpine Community Centre, 4 Mecklem St, Strathpine,
Souths Sports Club, 174 Mortimer Rd, Acacia Ridge
Sun 9 Feb: Souths Little Stevie & the Tail Fins, $15/$20 (click here for flyer), 1pm
Sun 16 Feb Souths Rockin Sugar Daddy's, 50s 60s music, $15/$20, (click here for flyer), 1pm
Sun 2 Mar Souths The Night Cruisers, $15/$20, (click here for flyer)
Sun 9 Mar Souths Floorburners, $15/$20, (click here for flyer)
Mon 31 Mar Souths Tenor Cats, $15/$20, (click here for flyer)
Sat 26 Apr Souths Shadoogie, $15/$20, (click here for flyer), 7pm
Tue 29 Apr Strathpine Rock n Roll Boys, $15/$20, (click here for flyer)
Sun 11 May Souths Wet Fish, $15/20, (click here for flyer)
Tue 29 Jul Strathpine Night Cruisers, $15/$20, (click here for flyer)
Sun 10 Aug Souths Cool Change, (click here for flyer)
Yearly Fees:
Single membership: $25 per year
Family membership: $40 per year
Beginners are always welcome to join our friendly social atmosphere.
Contact Jean for more info and bookings on 0402 457 179
Postal address: PO Box 1473, BROWNS PLAINS BC QLD 4118
Email: jeancihan@gmail.com
Website: www.breakaways-rock-n-roll.com
Facebook: Breakaways Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, Social & Welfare Club Inc.
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GOTTA SWING - Wednesday nights
Contact: Mark: 0415 666 523, or Amanda: 0418 887 136.
Email: mark@gottaswing.com.au Web: www.gottaswing.com.au
Wednesday: VENUE: Salisbury Senior Citizens Centre, 87 Cripps St, Salisbury. (Lessons with Mark) 7:00-9:30pm
Beginners/Level 1 from 7 - 8pm
Level 2/3 (Intermediate) from 8 - 9pm
Everyone Welcome, No partner required.
$15 at the door or you can prepay online and show your receipt at the door
https://www.gottaswing.com.au/shop
Eftpos or cash at the door.
Last class for this year on Wed 11 December, resume on Wed 22 January 2025
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Village Rockers
Wednesdays Classes 7:00pm
VENUE: Lions Hall, Wharf St, Logan Village.
Beginners are in the hall opposite in Old School
Ph 0418 717 492.
Classses are held each Wednesday
Club Nights 7:00pm-11:00pm
Classes finish 11 December, and resume on 5 February.
Please contact Del on 0418 717 492 with any questions.
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Mackay, Nth Qld
Information as requested by Rock 'n' Rollers planning to travel by our Mackay, Nth Qld region.
Sugar City R'n'R Club Saturday night dances, St Pats Hall, River St Mackay, 7pm-11pm.
Sugar City R'n'R Club meets Wed Nights, Senior Citizens Hall, 58 Macalister St, Mackay at 7pm.
Proposed dates, Rock 'n' Roll at "Goosies", 74-76 Malcomson St, Mackay" Fridays 7:00-10:00p. Sundays 5:00-7:00pm
Alan Laskey
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Burnett Rockers dance classes (click here for flyer)
Thursday nights
NEW VENUE! NEW REDUCED FEE!
Kingaroy Showgrounds, GB Hall, (access Gate 3 Youngman St)
6:30 beginners pre-lesson walk through
7:00-9:30pm. No partner required. Experienced instructors.
All welcome.
** No previous dance experience necessary**
$10 per person for full program:
includes basic moves, intermediate sequence & partner/line dancing
No previous dance experience is necessary, come by yourselves or with a partner.
E: burnettrockers@outlook.com
Find us on facebook.
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DANCE CLASSES - NORTHERN NSW AREAS
RAZZLE DAZZLE ROCKERS
COFFS HARBOUR / SAWTELL
Classes held WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at Sawtell RSL Club, 7:00pm
Consisting of Rock n Roll / Lindy Hop / Swing Jive / Balboa.
Teaching beginners / Intermediate and Advanced with very
experienced Instructors Dale and Sandy.
7:00 Intermediate class
7:45pm New beginners course. Special Beginners price.
Social Dance after class with D.J. Dale every week.
Also available for Workshops on request.
Contact Dale or Sandy on
Ph 02 6651 4108 or 0421 130 076
Find us on facebook.
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Gold Coast, Australia
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