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Winter Update

What are you looking forward to this Winter!
For me, it will be the countdown to Spring LOL!!
Seriously though I’m looking forward to more dancing, socials, and events.
I am excited to see the return of Festivals.It has been a slow start to 2021 and we are quietly and confidently rebuilding.
Winter is approaching and we are introducing short courses to encourage new students to join our studio and our monthly socials.

Studio Socials
It was a super Saturday Social last Saturday night and we look forward to end of month next dance. Save the Date
Gosford 26 June 7pm  Door fee

30thBirthday Event
Our 30thBirthday will be held at 31 July at Central Coast Leagues Club with Lemon Squeezin Daddies.  Reminder at this event we will be promoting awareness for Coast
Shelter.  There will be raffles to help raise funds.  Cash donations must be placed in an envelope with your name and address so they may receipt you.

Dance Tournament- Shake Rattle & Rumble 
We are in the process of looking for a venue for our next dance competition which will be run under a “tournament” guideline.  I would like to thank those of you who have come forward with Sponsorship for this event to help us get this off the ground and cover all
expenses.  Sponsorship is still open.

The date is still to be confirmed  and we are looking for first week in September.

Chromefest Friday 22 Oct
There are 2 events I will be involved in this year at Chromefest.  The first event I can confirm is the Friday Sockhop at Chromefest.

The first event will be held Friday 22 October.
The second event is Saturday 23 October.
Further details for both these events will be revealed end of July.

At this point in time I am not authorized to give any more information.
Please note there are big changes coming to Chromefest this year in keeping with Covid restriction regulations. I will reveal more when permitted.Tickets are not on sale yet.  I will be taking names though as there are number restrictions.

New Courses
New beginner courses starting at all venues the week beginning Monday 14 June.
New beginner courses starting the week Monday 2 August

Peoples Choice
-Woodcroft Venue
Swing is back in the 8pm time slot this Thursday 3 June

It has been a while since we have had a one off Triples class.  Please send us your feedback if you would like to see it implemented this month.

-Gosford Venue June and July format
RocknRoll Beginners & Intermediate 7pm
Intermediate Class at 8pm as follows below
June – Swing and Bal Swing (5 week)
July – Slow Foxtrot & Waltz (First 2 weeks)
There will be no classes 21 & 28 July at Gosford and we will return Wednesday 4 August.

We believe in word of mouth and we do appreciate you spreading the word. No one is
going to promote our business better than you….our students. The algorithms with Facebook is working against us at the moment and they are changing all the time.

Save the Date
Great to see Festivals revived this year.
Cooly Rocks Coolongatta On 9-13 June
RetroFest Port Macquarie 27-29 August
Crank it Up Festival Batemans Bay 10-12 September
Chromefest The Entrance 22-24 October

Social Media
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Youtube.
I personally don’t do Facebook but I do keep the business and group page up to date with the help of the staff.

Courtesy Call
In recent weeks we have had a large number absent from classes.  We do ask if you could please message us a few hours prior so we may re-arrange staff and classes.  The
messenger groups have been working great.  For those not on messenger you may simply send a text.  We thank you for your understanding.

Sayings
When you realise that you don’t actually create abundance.
Abundance is always present, you just create limitations.

Happy Feet Happy People Happy Dancing!
See you on the dance Floor
Anna & Justin

 

50 Shades of G’day

Happy 2020!   Happy Australia Day!
What’s Australia Day without a beer and a barbie and good old fashion aussie slang G’day Mate, Fair Dinkum!!  Work on Australia Day….Flamin’ unAustralian!!

It’s not been the start we had hoped for but we need to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.  So we have got together with some likeminded friends and decided to donate all proceeds of our Valentines Day Dance to the Firey’s Fundraiser.

Read below….. All you need to know in 5 minutes!

Valentines Firey’s Fundraiser
Hurry before its too late! Tickets for the Fundaiser have been selling fast.  If you have
tickets in hand you will have express entry on the night.  Please note tickets do not
ensure a table but the club is doing its best to have seating for 180. It’s first in best dressed on the night when the doors open.

We are very grateful to our Volunteers who have donated their time on the night and
especially to Gav Bean and Toni & the Rhythm Cats who have donated their services for the event.  There has been such great support from the dancers providing us with
raffle gifts and prizes. Remember 100% of all donations and money raised on the night including door entry fee is going to the NSW RFS. There are no administration fees.   One of the hardest things I had to learn in life was to ask for help and when I finally did doors opened for me.  Now it’s time to give back. We collectively belong to a community and have a platform where we can bring people together and make good from it.
Thank you for your support.

Roaring 20s Ball
Are you ready to KICK UP YOUR HEELS for the first Event of the Year?
Ain’t no PARTY like a ROARING 20s !!…..it’s going to be the bees knees!!
Get those tix quick or regret it!
Available from 27January at this link or at any of our venues.

Very excited to announce Lemon Squeezin Daddies with Pearl Noire 
All welcomed, bring your friends along, we are kid friendly.
Huge Car park, Bistro, Bar and large sunken dance floor
Saturday 18 April 7pm at the Greyhound Social Club (now known as Arena Sports Club)
140 Rookwood Road, Yagoona

Friendly Reminder
No Powder on the dance floor.

Active Kids Vouchers
Did you know we teach children? Did you know your child may receive $100 worth of FREE lessons with the ACTIVE KIDS voucher from Service NSW.
We are taking enrolments for children from the ages of 7 years and over.
There are no costume fees or registration fees. Children not only benefit by learning to dance but they will gain self-confidence, balance, rhythm, musicality, self-expression and so much more.

Classes to give you that Edge….
We have troupe sessions!  If you’re interested in taking your dancing to the next level, get that extra edge and ramp it up why not come along and see what its about.  Be
inspired!  A typical troupe session will have fitness training and stretching as part of the warm up in addition to liftwork, tricksndips, styling and dance steps/choreography. Don’t be afraid to ask!

Get better bang for your bucks
Every dollar counts and to celebrate the start of 2020 we are offering a Special
“2 Classes for $20” in one night.  Learn 2 dance styles in the one night for the discounted price of $20 at selected venues.  Ask us at your next class.

Want more? Ask us about our Lesson Passes and save on bundling your lessons

Have you heard about this?
We are expanding this year!  Bondi and Beecroft.
Do you have friends in these areas?  Would you be interested in more social nights?    Keep your eyes peeled here over the next couple of months to see what’s happening.

Who else is ready to dance?
YES WE ARE OPEN AUSTRALIA DAY MONDAY 27 JANUARY
Camden RSL & Emu Plains are on as normal.

Gosford & Woodcroft Schedule  
6.45pm A mix of Rock and Roll & Rockabilly
7.45pm A combination of Swing & Balboa
Peoples choice – Waltz, slow rhythm, cha cha cha to come
Toukley, Ettalong & Mayfield Schedule
6.45pm Rockabilly  7.45pm A combination of Swing & Balboa
Concord/Emu Plains/Camden/Surry HillsSchedule Link here
RocknRoll & Swing/Lindy Hop
Katoomba Schedule Link here
RocknRoll & Solo Jazz

Did you know?
At the end of your lesson we encourage you to video the class recap.  There is a 15 minute social break at the end of each class where you can video your teachers and practice your class moves.

I thought you might like this
Taking the lead from last year’s feedback there will be different dance styles introduced every couple of months at some of our locations.  A Taste of Balboa, Waltz, Slow Rhythm and Cha Cha are our first picks.

2020 is your year – What do you want to see more of?
Socials, Workshops, Big Events, Student Performance Routines, Theme nights
Don’t forget to check Gig Guide here every Wednesday

Follow us on Facebook link
We understand not everyone does social media. For those that do follow Facebook please visit our 2 pages.  Our Group page is for gigs and less formal information and our Business Page advertises our classes and events.  It will keep you up to the minute.
If you like to watch class videos please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel link

Charleston Challenge 2020
Its that time of the year again for the Charleston Challenge.  This year’s gold coin donation will be going to the NSWRFS.  Come along don your finest threads and join the Charleston Challenge.  The routine will be taught in our Swing Class.  It’s short’n’easy to learn.  Hydro Majestic Medlow Bath on Saturday 8th Feb 11am


Touching Base

Please give us a Courtesy Call/text or email if you are unable to attend your private lesson, workshop, troupe training or regular class.  This will help the teacher reassess their planner and class schedule.

Where there are poor class numbers/double bookings or an emergency situation e.g. weather related/bushfire etc you will be notified of cancellation by text.

Saying

Oi Oi Oi   from Anna & Justin