Hi guys – welcome to the September edition of our newsletter!
🌸 SPRING HAS SPRUNG! 🌸
The days are getting warmer, longer and brighter and the flowers are starting to bloom, and it’s the perfect time to bring fresh energy into our dancing by getting back to classes! Just like Spring, our classes are all about growth, fun, and new beginnings — so dust off those dance shoes and join us as we step into a season full of music, dance, friendship, laughter and good vibes!
Get ready to shake off the winter blues – let’s dance our way into spring! 🌸🎶
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING CREW OF TEACHERS AND SUPPORTERS!
As some of you may know, I’ve had a stomach operation and am home from hospital now and recovering well. It will be a recovery of around 6 weeks of not being able to do much at all – no lifting, no housework (that’s sad!), and worse still – no dancing or teaching. I’m also on a very restricted liquid diet (runny soups etc). I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our very supportive crew who are always there to jump in and do whatever they can to help in these situations. A huge thanks to Geoff for taking all of my classes, to Carol, Maryane, Chris D, Conchi, Sue L and the many other people who help set up, pack up and jump in where needed – we couldn’t do it without you! I’m sure I’ve forgotten some people – they say you lose some brain cells every time you have a general anaesthetic – at least that’s my excuse..haha! Also a huge thank you to everyone who sent me get-well messages – it’s very much appreciated. I hope to see you back at classes soon. Sue
ROCKABILLY
We’ve just finished our Beginners Rockabilly course and it was hugely successful! We had 55 people on the first night, and more joined in Week 2 (a total of 69 people)! We’ll be starting a new 5 week Beginners course on Monday 15 Sept at 6.30pm and will also be introducing an INTERMEDIATE ROCKABILLY course at 7.30pm on Monday nights! Why not come along and join in the new Beginners classes and give it a try – see further on for all the details.
XMAS PARTY ROUTINE TRAINING!
Every year at our Christmas party, we do a Rock n Roll dance performance and we are starting training for it. We’ll be teaching all the moves for the routine in the 8.30 Intermediate Rock n Roll class on Wednesday nights at Albion Park Bowls, starting on 17th September. Everyone is welcome to join in, so if you are interested in having a crack at performing at the Christmas party, you’ll need to come along to our 8.30 class. It is preferable that you organise your own partner for the routine – why not ask someone from your class! However, the 8.30 class will still be held as a normal class for any students just wanting to do the Intermediate level Rock n roll class and not perform in the routine.
FOOTLOOSE CLOTHING
For those of you who placed orders for our new jackets and polo shirts, they will be available mid-September. We will contact you to arrange for you to pick them up as soon as we get them – thanks for your patience!
ROCK JUMP & JIVE DANCE NIGHT
We are organising a group to see The Rockin Express band and DJ George Galea at Albion Park Bowling Club on Saturday 8th November and we’ll be booking tables. If you’d like to join us, please add your name to the list at the desk at classes and pay for your ticket then. Time is 7pm and Tickets are $20 each. This event is supporting the WINGS 4 KIDS charity, so make sure you come along for a great night of fun, friendship and dance!
Now read on for all the details!
ROCKABILLY DANCE LESSONS!
Our Beginners Rockabilly course was so popular that we are starting another new 5-week course at Wests Illawarra on MON 15TH SEPT at 6.30 to 7.30pm.
And the BIG NEWS! We are introducing an INTERMEDIATE ROCKABILLY class at 7.30pm on the same night. So if you’ve done some Rockabilly before, here’s your opportunity to add some great new moves! REMINDER! If you’ve done the Beginners course, you can now do that class for FREE while you are paying for your Intermediate class – that’s 2 hours of lessons for $13 if you pay weekly, or just $11 if you purchase a 10-lesson pass! That’s great value for money!
Learning a new dance style takes time – even if you’ve been dancing Rock n Roll for a number of years. Just think how many Beginners Rock n Roll classes you did before you became confident at it. So persevere with it and you’ll grow to love it just like us! Learning Rockabilly will give you another dance style to do as an alternative to Rock n Roll – so come and join us for some fun while learning this great dance! There’s no need to book in, just turn up.
CLASS INFORMATION
New 5-week courses start 15 & 17 SEPT, and following is the timetable. Please note changes to Monday nights – there will be NO Intermediate Rock n Roll Class on Monday nights for the time being. The only Rock n Roll class on Mondays will be Level 2 Rock n Roll at 8.30pm. All normal Rock n roll classes will be held on Wednesday nights at Albion Park Bowls Club.
We have a SUPER SPECIAL PRICE for Beginners Rock n Roll at Albion Park Bowls – IT’S JUST $40 FOR THE 5 WEEK COURSE! So encourage your friends while the price is reduced for this SPECIAL! Please note this is for Beginners Rock n Roll ONLY AT Albion Park Bowling Club starting on 17TH SEPTEMBER. This offer is NOT FOR BEGINNERS ROCKABILLY.
Let’s Grow Our Dance Family – Bring a Friend!
Love your dance classes? Why not share the fun! We’d love for you to invite your friends, family, or workmates to come along and give our dance classes a try. Whether they’ve never danced before or just need a little nudge to get started, our classes are the perfect place to learn, laugh, and move to the music. No partner or experience needed – just a willingness to have fun!
Help us grow our vibrant dance community and show others just how enjoyable Rock ‘n’ Roll or Rockabilly dancing can be. One step from you could spark a lifelong love of dance for someone else!
CLASS PRICES
BEGINNERS ROCK N ROLL: $40/person for the 5 week course or $13/person/week;
BEGINNERS OR INTER ROCKABILLY: $13/Person/week or purchase a **CLASS PASS**;
LEVEL 2 or INTER ROCK N ROLL: $13/person/week or purchase a **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 ROCKERS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Our Christmas party this year is on SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER at Wests Illawarra, and the band is the fabulous JUKE BOX JIVE! 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, or alternatively if you want to dress with lots of feathers and sequins like the Sydney Mardi Gras – that’s fine as well! 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 if you’d prefer. Tickets will go on sale soon, so start getting your tables together!
Our next Sunday Rock n Roll dance is on 28 SEPTEMBER 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.
The Albion Park bowling club has generously offered to put on a FREE New Year’s Eve dance with the boys from the ROCK N ROLL EXPRESS DUO, so keep the 31st December free, and we’ll provide more details later.
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 26 SEPTEMBER and the band is MR JAMES BAND. The Venue is WESTS ILLAWARRA, 1 Hargreave St Unanderra. Entry is $10, and time is 7.30pm to 11.00pm. There’s a huge dance floor and a great atmosphere! Wests also hold a Sunday afternoon dance and the next one is on Sunday 14 Sept with DJ Mark Bowden (lead singer with Juke Box Jive!)
Here’s the list of Westside Rockers dances for the remainder of the year:
Sunday 14 September – DJ Mark Bowden – 2 to 5pm; $5
Friday, 26th September – Mr James Band – 7.30 to 11pm; $10
Friday, 17th October – Roc-A-Tac
Friday, 21st November – Hit Makers 4
Friday, 19th December – Dwayne Elix and the Engineers
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/
That’s it for this month – keep on rockin’!
Sue & Geoff
Footloose Rockers Dance Studio
Ph: 0410 483 560
Web: www.footlooserockers.com.au
Facebook: @FootlooseRockers
Instagram: footlooserockers
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