Hello Everyone – Happy New Year and welcome to our first newsletter for the year!
We hope you’ve had a fantastic break and are ready to dust off those dance shoes, because the dance floor is calling – we’re starting classes again on 2nd and 4th February!
2026 is all about new beginnings, and there’s no better way to start the year than with some Rock ’n’ Roll dancing. We’re looking forward to seeing our familiar faces back and welcome anyone new who’d love to give dancing a go. No matter your experience level, our classes are all about fun, friendship, and enjoying the magic of Rock ’n’ Roll!
If you’ve been looking for a fun way to get moving, meet great people, and learn to dance, you’ve come to the right place. We love welcoming new dancers and helping everyone feel comfortable, confident, and part of our Rock ’n’ Roll dance community.
The upcoming courses will run for 6 weeks and begin on Monday 2 Feb at Wests Illawarra and Wednesday 4 Feb at Albion Park Bowls (see further on for full timetable). Whether you’re returning to classes or joining us for the very first time, you’ll be welcomed into our friendly Footloose Rockers dance family. So grab your dance shoes, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s make 2026 a year full of music, movement, and Rock ’n’ Roll fun!
Special price for this course! The BEGINNERS LEVEL 1 COURSE IS JUST $50/PERSON FOR THE WHOLE 6 WEEK COURSE – that’s a huge saving of $28/person over the weekly class price – so let your friends and family know about this great deal!
We have two big announcements about what’s coming up this year – the first is that we are hosting a cruise up the coast of Australia on the fabulous Celebrity Edge ship, and you are invited to join us! At the time of writing this, we already have 15 people booked! The second thing is that we’ll be having a Dinner Dance on 16th May with the fabulous JUKE BOX JIVE DANCE BAND. Read up on all the details further on.
We have quite a few things coming up that you’ll want to add to your diary. Following is a summary of what’s happening:
** Westside Rockers dance; Wests Illawarra; the BONNEVILLAINS band; Sun 8 Feb; 2pm; $10.
** Spinfest Rock n Roll Festival at Camden – 20 – 21 February 2026.
** Westside Rockers dance; 60’s MAGIC BAND; Wests Illawarra; Friday 20 Feb; 7.30; $10.
** Footloose Social Dance – Sunday 22nd Feb at Albion Park Bowling Club; Free; 4.30pm.
** NSW State Titles Dance Competition – Saturday 7th March; Burwood RSL.
** Rock n Roll Festival at Ryans Hotel Thirroul – Sunday 8th March.
** Footloose Dinner Dance with Juke Box Jive – Saturday 16 May at Wests Illawarra.
** Footloose Christmas Party – Saturday 28 November at Wests Illawarra.
** Cruise on Celebrity Edge to the Great Barrier Reef – 1 December to 12 December 2026 .
NOW READ ON FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
FOOTLOOSE DINNER DANCE with JUKE BOX JIVE!
For the first time in quite a few years, we’ll be having a mid-year dinner dance on SATURDAY 16TH MAY! The band is the fabulous JUKE BOX JIVE DANCE BAND and it will be held at Wests Illawarra! Come and join us for a big farewell party to Mark Bowden and Juke Box Jive – unfortunately this will be the last time they will be playing for us as they are retiring the band – which is such a shame. The theme will be GANGSTERS, GALS & GARTERS – so think Charleston outfits, braces, hats, feather boa’s and anything 1920’s to 1930’s. Tickets are $60 each and will go on sale soon.
So put the date in your diary, get your group together and book a table!
GROUP HOLIDAY – CRUISE TO THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
 WHO’S COMING WITH US??
We’re hosting a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef in December 2026 on board the spectacular Celebrity Edge ship, and we’d love our Rock n Roll dance family to join us! Everyone is welcome — dancers, partners, friends and cruise lovers alike. We already have 15 paid deposits and details have only been released recently!
Expect great destinations, lots of music, fantastic company and an unforgettable adventure on the high seas on board this amazing ship. We’ll be cruising for 11 nights to Cairns, Airlie Beach, Port Douglas and Willis Island! The dates are 1ST – 12TH DECEMBER 2026, and it departs and returns to Sydney.
It’s going to be a fun, social Rock ’n’ Roll adventure filled with laughs, sun, great times and unforgettable memories!
We currently have a single guy looking for someone to share with, so contact me if you are interested.
If you’d like to find out more about the ship, check out this You Tube video from an independent Australian travel agent. He said it’s the best cruise ship he has been on – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyg6esI4EcQ&t=47s
If you want to travel as part of our group, bookings MUST be made with Rachael at the Rock n Roll Travel Club on 0423 213 420 or email rachael@thetravelagent.net.au, so that she can link our bookings and also make it easier for me to keep you informed about what we’ve organised. The following flyer has all the details. Please note that the prices quoted are a guide only, so it’s a good idea to call Rachael to get a quote on what’s currently available.
CLASS INFORMATION
New courses kick off on MONDAY 2nd and WEDNESDAY 4th FEBRUARY, and we’d love to see you back at our classes! The next course will run for 6 weeks instead of the usual five weeks so that it fits in with our calendar. This means we’ll still be teaching the usual way, but will add some extra moves to allow for the extra week. Class passes or cash can still be used as normal for the Level 2 and Intermediate classes, however the BEGINNERS LEVEL 1 COURSE IS JUST $50/PERSON FOR THE WHOLE 6 WEEK COURSE – so that’s a huge saving of $28/person over the weekly class price!
Get moving again after the holiday break, refresh your moves, learn some new ones, and have heaps of fun with your dance family.
Dancing is food for the soul, mind, body, and spirit. It lifts your mood, clears your mind, strengthens your body, and fills your heart with joy. Dancing connects you to the music, the moment, and the people around you. We can’t wait to welcome you back on the dance floor!
Do you know someone who has always wanted to learn to dance – a work colleague, family member or neighbour or do you know someone who you think would socially benefit from our classes, then please let them know! Our Beginners 1 Rock n Roll course is the perfect place to start, so spread the word and let’s make 2026 a year to remember! Following is the timetable for the next course:
CLASS PRICES
BEGINNERS LEVEL 1 ROCK N ROLL: $50/person for the 6-week course, OR $13/person paid weekly
LEVEL 2 or INTERMEDIATE ROCK N ROLL: $13/person/week or use your CLASS PASS.
REPEAT A CLASS IN THE SAME WEEK: $5/person
CLASS PASS PRICES: $60 for a 5-lesson pass; $110 for a 10-lesson pass. Passes are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
FOOTLOOSE SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCES
The next Sunday afternoon Rock n Roll social dance will be held on SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2026. These dances are a great way to meet your fellow students and practice your dance moves. The time is 4.30pm to 8pm and the band is the ROCK N ROLL EXPRESS DUO who play a great range of songs including Rock n Roll, Cha Cha, Line Dancing etc.
DANCE COMPETITION
A huge Rock n Roll, Swing and Rockabilly Dance Competition is coming up on Saturday 7th March. The NSW State Titles will be held at CLUB BURWOOD, 96 Shaftesbury Rd, Burwood. Come along and see fabulous dancers competing, including some of the Sydney Swing Katz! There’ll be plenty of social dancing in between the events as well, so you’ll get a chance to dance as well. Spectator tickets are $20 each when pre-purchased and you can get them at this link: https://www.bluesuedeshoesdance.com.au/…/nsw-state…/ Tickets can be purchased at the door, but they will go up to $30 each. Here’s the link for more information: https://www.nswrocknroll.org.au/nsw-state-titles/
ROCK N VINTAGE ROLL FESTIVAL – Thirroul
This is a great local little festival and it has been running for 11 years. It is a one-day event and will be held on SUNDAY 8TH MARCH. The venue is RYANS HOTEL, Phillip Street, Thirroul; it starts at 10am until around 5pm. There’ll be 3 great rock n roll/rockabilly bands playing – TONI & THE RHYTHM CATS, COUPE DE VILLE and MESCALERO. There are also retro market stalls, best dressed competition and a car show. This is a great local festival, so come and join us!
ROCK N ROLL DANCES – WESTSIDE ROCKERS
Westside Rockers next dance is on Sunday 8th February and the band is the fantastic BONNEVILLAINS! The Venue is WESTS ILLAWARRA, 1 Hargreave St Unanderra. Entry is $10, and time is 2 to 5pm. There’s a huge dance floor and a great atmosphere! Here are the dates for the next few months:
Sunday 8 February – Bonnevillains; $10; 2pm – 5pm
Friday 20 February – 60’s Magic Band; $10; 7.30 to 11pm
Sunday 8 March – Kopy Katz
Friday 20 March – Hitmakers 4
12 April – Juke Box Jive
17 April – Mr James Band
UPCOMING ROCK N ROLL FESTIVALS
SPIN OUT FESTIVAL
This is the first one to be held and it’s on in Camden (NSW). It will be held over the weekend of 20 to 22 February. There’ll be bands, a car show, markets, and dancing. More details can be found on this event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/24038588659129642/
ROCKIN AT PORT
This festival is on 6 – 7 March at Port Macquarie and is put on by the Pt Macquarie Rock n roll Dance Club. Information about the festival can be found here: www.portrockinpanther.com.au
That’s it for this month! Hope to see you back at lessons in the first week of February!
Sue & Geoff
Footloose Rockers Dance Studio
Ph: 0410 483 560
Web: www.footlooserockers.com.au
Email: info@footlooserockers.com.au
Facebook: @FootlooseRockers
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