Hi everyone!
Welcome to the June edition of the Footloose Rockers newsletter, and a big warm welcome to those of you who are receiving this newsletter for the first time!
Winter has arrived, and while the temperatures may be dropping, there’s no better way to stay warm than getting out on the dance floor! Whether you’re joining us for lessons, social outings, or one of our upcoming events, you’ll soon forget about the cold as you dance the night away with friends.
Congratulations to everyone who recently completed our latest 5-week courses. It’s been wonderful to see your progress, enthusiasm, and growing confidence on the dance floor. We hope you’ll keep building on your new skills by continuing to join us at our classes and social outings. Seeing so many people embrace Rock n Roll dancing and connect through music, movement and fun times is what Footloose Rockers is all about!
Speaking of social dancing, we have several social outings coming up and everyone is always welcome to join us – see details further on. These events are a fantastic opportunity to put your moves into practice, meet fellow dancers in a social situation, and enjoy the fun and friendly atmosphere that makes our Footloose Rockers community so special.
If you’ve been thinking about inviting friends or family to give Rock ‘n’ Roll dancing a try, now is the perfect time! Our next 5-week courses commence on Monday 15 June at Wests Illawarra and Wednesday 17 June at Albion Park Bowling Club (see full details further on under the Class Information heading). Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to refresh your skills, we’d love to see you!
We are going to see a Dinner Show at the Centro CBD on 31st July – it’s called Rocky Horror vs Grease and we already have 22 booked. Tickets are $72 and include a main meal. Everyone is welcome to join us – all details further on!
We now have 23 people booked for our group holiday in December! We are going on an 11 night Great Barrier Reef cruise on the Celebrity Edge, stopping for 2 nights in Cairns, 2 nights in Airlie Beach and 1 in Port Douglas! Everyone is welcome to join us for a fabulous and fun holiday. Read further on for the full details.
Our next Rock n Roll social dance is on SUNDAY 28 JUNE at Albion Park Bowling Club from 4.30 to 8pm and we’ll be celebrating Geoff’s 70th birthday – so make sure you come along! Full details further on.
Westside Rockers Rock n Roll dance is on SUNDAY 14TH JUNE; the band is THE WRANGLERS, time is 2 to 5pm; cost is $10 at the door. Let’s all try and support these local dances whenever possible. We’ll be there!
The Westside Rockers Christmas in July Dinner Dance is on 4th July at Wests Illawarra. Tickets are $60 each and includes a 2 course dinner. The band is 60’s MAGIC BAND, and TICKET SALES CLOSE ON MONDAY 22ND JUNE so if you’d like to join us, put your names down on the list at classes, along with your payment.
We have been advised by Wests Illawarra Club that their lift will be out of action from 23 Sept to 22 October, however the stairs will still be available for use.
Stay warm, keep dancing, and we look forward to seeing you at classes and social outings real soon!
Now read on for all the details!
CLASS INFORMATION
🎵 New Rock ‘n’ Roll Courses Start MONDAY 15 JUNE & WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE! 🎵
Rock n Roll dancing has been putting smiles on faces for generations and is still extremely popular over 70 years after it’s inception in the 1950s, so why not head to classes and relive the fabulous 50’s and enjoy the many benefits! Whether you’re a complete beginner, haven’t danced for years, or simply want to add some new moves to your Rock ‘n’ Roll repertoire, there’s never been a better time! Here are just some of the health benefits of learning to dance:
🎵 Improves cardiovascular fitness
🎵 Boosts cognitive function
🎵 Increases stamina and endurance
🎵 Improves balance and coordination
🎵 Enhances flexibility and mobility
🎵 Strengthens muscles and bones
🎵 Burns calories
🎵 Keeps you active without feeling like you are exercising!!
⭐ Our Beginners 1 Rock ‘n’ Roll Course is just $50 per person for the full 5-week course, so we’d appreciate you spreading the word! ⭐
Do you know a friend, neighbour, workmate, family member, or someone who could use a fun new hobby and experience great social nights out? Why not invite them along to our Beginners class!! A recommendation from one of our dancers is the best advertisement we could ask for, and we’d love your help in growing our fantastic Rock ‘n’ Roll family!
NEW COURSES START:
📍 Monday 15 June – Wests Illawarra Club, Hargreaves Street, Unanderra
📍 Wednesday 17 June – Albion Park Bowls Club, Taylor Road, Albion Park
TIMETABLE FOR BOTH VENUES:
🕡 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Beginners Rock ‘n’ Roll
🕢 7:30pm – 8:30pm: Level 2 Rock ‘n’ Roll
🕣 8:30pm – 9:30pm: Intermediate Rock ‘n’ Roll
CLASS PRICES
BEGINNERS: $50/person for the 5-week course, OR $13/person paid weekly
LEVEL 2 or INTERMEDIATE: $13/person/week or purchase a CLASS PASS**
REPEAT A CLASS IN THE SAME WEEK: $5/person
⭐PASS PRICES: $60 for a 5-lesson pass; $110 for a 10-lesson pass. Passes are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
DINNER SHOW AT THE CENTRO CBD!
We have 22 people coming with us to see a show at the Centro CBD in Stewart St Wollongong and we only have 9 tickets left! The show is called GREASE VS ROCKY HORROR and it’s on FRIDAY 31ST JULY. Tickets are $72 each and includes the show and a main meal. There will be a full band with singers and a dance floor and full bar service. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US! Please note that payment is DUE BY 1ST JULY!
Make sure you let us know soon that you’d like to join us. Either put your name down on the list at the desk at classes, or message us and we’ll give you payment details.
FOOTLOOSE SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCES
HELP GEOFF CELEBRATE HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY!!! Join us at the next Sunday Rock n Roll social dance on SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2026 to celebrate Geoff’s 70th Birthday!
These dances are a great way to meet your fellow students in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and practice your dance moves. The time is 4.30pm to 8pm and the band is the ROCK N ROLL EXPRESS who play a great range of songs including Rock n Roll, Cha Cha, Line Dancing etc. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME ALONG!
WESTSIDE ROCKERS DINNER DANCE
The Westside Rockers Christmas in July Dinner Dance is on 4th July at Wests Illawarra. Cost is $60 and includes a 2 course dinner. The band is 60’s MAGIC BAND, and TICKET SALES CLOSE ON FRIDAY 19TH JUNE so if you’d like to join us, put your names down on the list at classes, along with your payment OR tickets can be purchased direct from Westside Rockers by calling Marilyn on 0407 066 287.
FOOTLOOSE DINNER DANCE REPORT
Our Mid Year Dinner Dance was held on 16th May – it was a fabulous night and everyone had a ball! We had 149 people there with most people dressing in the theme of Gangsters, Gals and Garters! The atmosphere was electric, the food was great and everyone had an awesome night. A huge thanks to the awesome Juke Box Jive Band and Mark Bowden for the many years of fabulous dance nights that he’s given us – we will miss you guys! Check out the photos on our Facebook page (search @FootlooseRockers). Our next big event is our Christmas party on 28 November – add the date to your diary now!
✨GROUP HOLIDAY – CRUISE TO THE GREAT BARRIER REEF✨
We now have 23 people booked on our 11 night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and you are welcome to join us – all you need is a $500 deposit to secure your cabin – so why not ask a friend to join you and book now! Dates are 1 – 12 December 2026 on the spectacular Celebrity Edge ship! We’ve read lots of reviews on this ship and all of them praise the excellent quality of the food, entertainment and the ship!
It’s going to be a fun, social adventure filled with laughs, great times and unforgettable memories!We’ll be spending 2 nights in Cairns, 2 in Airlie Beach and 1 in Port Douglas, so there’ll be plenty of time to see this stunning area! We’ve been hosting holidays on behalf of the Rock n Roll Travel Club since 2007 and we’ve traveled with many hundreds of people all over the world! Traveling with a group has some real advantages beyond just the destinations:
You’ll enjoy dining with the group at night, we’ll have meet-ups for afternoon drinks sharing fun experiences on shore excursions, dancing to the bands on board and so much more! We’ll let you know which tours we are doing so you will have the choice of booking with us or doing your own thing!
With accommodation, meals and entertainment all included, it’s the easiest and most economical way to enjoy a group holiday and a huge advantage is that you only unpack once!
📍 We’ll be organising a bus from Wollongong for anyone wanting transport to and from the cruise terminal in Sydney!
⭐ Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, you’ll feel part of group from day one. We encourage you to get involved as much as you want, or do your own thing!
✨ 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. Please note that the prices quoted in the following flyer are a guide only and will vary at the time of booking, so it’s a good idea to call the Travel Club to get a quote on what’s currently available.
ROCK N ROLL DANCES – WESTSIDE ROCKERS
Westside Rockers hold monthly dances at WESTS ILLAWARRA CLUB, 1 Hargreave St Unanderra. Entry is $10, There’s a huge dance floor and a great atmosphere! The next dance is on SUNDAY 14th JUNE and the band is THE WRANGLERS; $10 at the door; 2 TO 5PM.They also hold a practice dance night every Tuesday night at Wests Illawarra. They play a range of rock n roll and line dance songs for you to practice to. It’s from 7.00pm – upstairs in the Kembla Room. Entry is $3 for members and $4 for visitors. Everyone is welcome to go and practice your dance moves or just enjoy great company.
Following are their dance dates for the next couple of months:
Sunday, 14th June – The Wranglers (2 – 5pm) $10
Friday 19th June – Matchbox (7.30 – 11pm) $10
Saturday, 4th July – Christmas Dinner Dance with 60’s MAGIC BAND; $60
Sunday, 12th July – Chris Anthony (2 to 5pm)
Friday, 17th July – Hitmakers 4
Sunday, 9th August – Bonnevillains
Friday, 21st August – Mr James Band
CRANK IT UP FESTIVAL
This fabulous festival is held annually in Batemans Bay and the dates for this year are 20 to 22nd November. The festival is a great mix of fabulous bands, retro market stalls and hot rod and custom cars. We go to this festival every year – it’s extremely well run and everything is held in the heart of the Bay. Here’s the link to their Facebook page if you’d like to check it out: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070921248750
CHROMEFEST FESTIVAL
Chromefest is another great festival which is held at The Entrance on the NSW Central Coast, and it’s on over the weekend of 23 – 25 October. This is another one that we go to every year! Here’s the link to their web page: https://chromefest.org/
That’s it for this month! Hope to see you soon!
Sue & Geoff
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