Hi Everyone – welcome to the July edition of our newsletter!
Winter has well and truly set in, and it seems that a lot of our ladies are afraid to come out in the cold! We are particularly short on ladies at the moment, and we have guys going home, and even Maryane and Sue have had to dance in the rotating rows! We know some people are away on holidays, but ladies, if you need an incentive to come to classes, this is a big one! Come and join us for the start of the new courses on Monday 30 June and Wednesday 2 July – see timetable further on!
Our Christmas party this year is on SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER at Wests Illawarra! The theme will be MARDI GRAS! Think colours of purple, green and gold, sequined outfits, coloured beads and glam outfits from the New Orleans Mardi Gras. If you want to dress with lots of feathers and sequins like the Sydney Mardi Gras – that’s entirely up to you! The options are endless – just google “Mardi Gras Fancy Dress ideas”. Of course, dressing up is only an option – feel free to dress in smart dance clothing.
We had a black jacket left at our classes at Illawarra Leagues on 12 May, so if you’ve lost it, please let me know so I can get it back to you.
30 of us attended a fabulous night at the Centro CBD to see the Seventh Wonder Fleetwood Mac tribute show on 21st June, and what an amazing show it was! Probably the best show we’ve seen there so far – and we’ve been to more than 20 shows at the Centro!
FOOTLOOSE JACKETS & SHIRTS
A lot of people have been asking us for Footloose jackets and shirts, so we’ll be placing an order in the next few weeks, so if you are keen to get one, let us know. We are currently waiting on prices to be confirmed. Please note that we will only get in what has been ordered and paid for. Jackets will have the large back logo, the small front logo and your name embroidered on them. The polo shirt only has the small front logo on the front (no name). If you are keen to get one, please let us know and we’ll give you prices as soon as we have them. A sheet with sizing and measurements will be at classes, or we can email them to you.
Now read on for all the details!
CLASS INFORMATION
The new 5-week course starts next week, and following is the timetable:
If you know of anyone wanting to start, or have a neighbour or friend that you feel would benefit from joining our classes, please let them know about the new venue and start dates.
DON’T FORGET! If you’d like to do two classes each week, the second night in the same week is just $5/person! For example, if you attend Monday night’s class, you pay either $13 or use your CLASS PASS, then it’s just $5 to attend the Wednesday night in the same week. Doing classes twice a week helps to reinforce what you are learning, and will help you to progress your dancing more quickly.
DID YOU KNOW? If you purchase a 10-lesson class pass for $110, that brings the class cost down to $11/person per lesson!
THE BONNEVILLAINS DANCE!
The fabulous BONNEVILLAINS will be playing at Wests Illawarra on SUNDAY 13 JULY from 2pm – 5pm! Entry is $10 at the door, and all money will be donated to the Wings4Kidz charity fundraiser. So make sure you come along and join us for a great afternoon while supporting this great charity! There’s a huge dance floor and the band plays a fantastic range of dance music!
NEW ZEALAND HOLIDAY – 12 – 23 MARCH 2026!
ARE YOU COMING WITH US??
The price and details of our Rock n Roll Group holiday to the beautiful South Island of New Zealand have now been finalised. The price is $4,699 per person twin share, and that includes accommodation, tours, breakfasts every day, 3 dinners, 2 lunches, luxury coach, meet and greet, a trans-alpine train journey, 2 different three-hour cruises, and entry to the Caroline Bay Rock n Hop festival, and so much more!
We’ve been hosting group Rock n Roll holidays on behalf of the Rock n Roll Travel Club since 2006, and we can’t wait to add New Zealand to our long list of adventures! These holidays are always lots of fun, and are fantastic value! Its great traveling with a group of people that have common interests, and for singles, it’s a great way to travel, as you’ll feel safer and have lots of people to interact with. Message us if you’d like a detailed itinerary sent to you.
The holiday includes a visit to the Caroline Bay Rock & Hop festival in Timaru, which attracts over 1000 hot rods and includes Rock n Roll bands, market stalls and dances! Here’s the link to their web site, to give you an idea of what it’s like: https://carolinebayrockandhop.co.nz/
We’d love you to join us in what promises to be an incredible holiday. Everyone Welcome! Get in quick – numbers are limited! For information or to book, email rachael@thetravelagent.net.au, or call Darryl on 0418 151 221.
CLASS PRICES
BEGINNERS: $50/person for the 5 week course or $13/person paid weekly;
LEVEL 2 or INTERMEDIATE: $13/person paid weekly or purchase a CLASS PASS;
REPEAT ANY CLASS IN THE SAME WEEK: $5/person
PASS PRICES
** 10-LESSON Pass – $110, reducing the cost to $11/lesson;
** 5-LESSON PASS – $60, reducing the cost to $12/lesson;
PASSES are valid for a period of 12 months from date of purchase. These passes are available to couples and singles and can be purchased at the desk at classes. Couples can both use the one pass.
SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCES!
Our next Sunday Rock n Roll dance is on 27 JULY 2025! These dances are held on the 4th Sunday of the month throughout the year. It’s FREE and EVERYONE IS WELCOME! They are held at Albion Park Bowling Club, Taylor Rd Albion Park, and the band is ROCK N ROLL EXPRESS DUO.
These dances are a great way to practice your dancing, and also get to know your fellow students in a fun, relaxed and safe environment.
ROCK N ROLL DANCES – WESTSIDE ROCKERS
Westside Rockers next monthly dance is on FRIDAY 18 JULY, and the band is JUKE BOX JIVE. The Venue is WESTS ILLAWARRA, 1 Hargreave St Unanderra. Entry is $10, and time is 7.30pm to 11.00pm.
Westside Rockers are also having a XMAS IN JULY DANCE on Saturday 5th July at Wests Illawarra, and the band is DWAYNE ELIX & THE ENGINEERS. Tickets are $60 each and include a 2 course dinner. Contact Marilyn on 0407 066 287 for tickets. We already have 72 going and our tables are full!
Here’s the list of Westside Rockers dances for the remainder of the year:
Friday, 18th July – Juke Box Jive
Friday, 15th August – 60s Magic Rock n Roll
Friday, 26th September – Mr James Band
Friday, 17th October – Roc-A-Tac
Friday, 21st November – Hit Makers 4
Friday, 19th December – Dwayne Elix and the Engineers
CHROMEFEST 2025 ROCK N ROLL FESTIVAL
Are you going to Chromefest at The Entrance on the Central Coast this year? It is held from 24th to 26th October. It’s a fabulous Rock n Roll and Rockabilly festival that includes a huge car show, free bands, retro market stalls and so much more! Here’s the link to the web site if you want to check it out: https://chromefest.org/
As a side event at Chromefest, the fabulous SCOTTY BAKER will be appearing at the Wyong Leagues Club on Saturday 25 October, and he is being supported by the fantastic HELLRAISERS Band! Tickets are $35 each. We have 2 tables booked, so if you purchase tickets and want to sit with our group please let us know soon. Wyong Leagues has a huge dance floor and great restaurants. To book your tickets call Andrea on 0402 125 340.
CRANK IT UP FESTIVAL
If you love Rock n Roll and Rockabilly music, then one of the best festivals on the south coast is the CRANK IT UP FESTIVAL. It’s held in Batemans Bay from 14 – 16 November. We’ve been going for a few years and wouldn’t miss it. It has hot rods, free bands, dance nights, retro market stalls and a huge dance floor right on the waterfront where the bands play. Here’s the link to their web page: https://crankitupbatemansbay.com/
ROCK JUMP & JIVE DANCE NIGHT
The Rockin Express band and DJ George Galea will be playing at Albion Park Bowling Club on Saturday 8th November. Time is 7pm and Tickets are $20 each. Tickets are available by calling Mary Abela on 0438 572 722.
That’s it for this month – keep on rockin’!
Sue & Geoff
Facebook: @FootlooseRockers
Instagram: footlooserockers
|
|
|
