Dedicated to the advancement of Rock 'n' Roll dance styles around the world.

On The Spot Dancers

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: advice-tips

Try to dance mainly on the spot instead of travelling across the dance floor. It's a great way to develop fine Rock n Roll dancing technique. To achieve it requires accuracy and compactness of movement along with economy of energy expenditure.  These are the very things that great dancing relies upon.

The Rockin Devils - Tasmania club

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: clubs-rock-n-roll

If you ever visit Tasmania (not a bad idea) and you're looking for some Rock n roll dance action (not a bad idea), look up The Rockin devils.

Little Things by Bobby Golsboro

Posted by: Gareth   on:  04/11/2013   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-songs

When the dancers have worked up enough of a sweat that it's time to say "see you later, alligator" to Bill Halley and The Comets, you need 'filler' songs. Little Things is a great example.

Rockabilly Xmas event - Rockin' Devils - Tasmania

Posted by: Gareth   on:  05/11/2013   Category: events-previous

Rockabilly Xmas event - Rockin' Devils - Tasmania

Pubjive Rock 'n' Roll - Perth Club

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: clubs-rock-n-roll

Pub Jive & Rock n Roll is a Social teaching class.  It enables you to learn in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.  Learning to dance, making new friends, getting out of your daily rut and getting that much needed exercise that is so beneficial in this day and age. AND NO YOU DO NOT NEED A PARTNER!!

Newcastle 50s Rock & Roll Club

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: clubs-rock-n-roll

Newcastle 50s Rock & Roll Club is a social dance club that was formed in May 1995 by a handful of enthusiastic rock & rollers who wanted to keep 50's music alive in the Newcastle area. Every Tuesday we meet at Kahibah Sports Club, where the regular members teach the new beginners basic rock & roll steps, in a social club environment.

Hey Little Girl - Syndicate of Sound

Posted by: Gareth   on:  09/11/2013   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-songs

This isn't your usual type of song. It's one of those rarities in which the lyrics are all spoken instead of being sung.

Albany Rock n Roll Club - WA

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: clubs-rock-n-roll

The Albany Rock n Roll Club is a lively dance group of people who love to dance and listen to the beat of music from the 50’s , 60’s and beyond.

Rat Pack Rock n Roll - SA Lessons

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: clubs-rock-n-roll

Rat Pack Rock and Roll runs out of Salisbury RSL, 19 Park Tce, Salisbury each Thursday night at 7 pm. They teach children under the age of 16 free of charge.

Just Rock Brisbane (Club)

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: clubs-rock-n-roll

In 2013 Just Rock Brisbane celebrated it’s 20^th birthday.

Mack Brown Rox - Adelaide Band

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: musicians-bands

MACK BROWN ARE ADELAIDE’S PREMIER BABY BOOMERS DANCE BAND  

For full details, visit their website

McLaren Vale Rocks

Posted by: Gareth   on:  16/11/2013   Category: general

Teaching around eighty people how to dance Rock n Roll in forty-five minutes isn't the easiest task. But, to a committed dance teacher who really wants to see our wonderful activity preserved and gaining popularity, it's definitely worth the effort.

Port Macquarie Panthers Rock'n'Roll Dance Club

Posted by: Gareth   on:  20/11/2013   Category: clubs-rock-n-roll

Port Macquarie Panthers Rock and Roll Club is a dance and social Club located in Port Macquarie on the Mid-North coast of New South Wales. We are one of the largest dance clubs in the area with over 100 members. We are an Incorporated, not for profit, Association and are managed by a committee elected annually by our members (ABN 81 057 377 958).

On The Rebound by Floyd Cramer

Posted by:    on:  25/11/2013   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-songs

Floyd Cramer played piano on Elvis' recording of Heartbreak Hotel and a stack of other Elvis recordings. As a session musician, he also played piano on a number of Roy Orbison's records, as well as tickling the ivories for Patsy Cline and other notable artists. (See Wikipedia)

Southside Rock and Roll Club Inc

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: clubs-rock-n-roll

Southside Rock and Roll Club Inc. started in 1990 and has been running continually in Canberra since then.

SYN @ Sunset - Mc Laren Vale

Posted by: Gareth   on:  00/00/0000   Category: events-previous

After last year’s success, Leconfield Wines in McLaren Vale will be hosting their annual SYN @ Sunset event on December 27. Continue the holiday season celebrations with a rockin’ evening out on our cellar door lawns. Bring your own rug or deck chairs and enjoy the live entertainment provided by rockabilly group, The Satellites. Show everyone your arsenal of moves whilst sipping on Syn, some fine Richard Hamilton Wines and local beers.

Dancing With Lucy Fundraiser - Jimboomba

Posted by: Gareth   on:  04/04/2014   Category: events-previous

Dancing With Lucy Fundraiser - Jimboomba, Queensland

A fundraiser dance in Jimboomba, Queensland featuring 1960s Australian superstar Normie Rowe and his band.

South Australian Dance Teacher George Davison

Posted by: Gareth   on:  03/04/2007   Category: lessons-rock-n-roll

George is a highly experienced rock 'n' roll dance teacher in Adelaide, SA. He has instructed countless new rock 'n' rollers over the decades.

Let's Dance Rock n Roll - Port MacQuarie (NSW)

Posted by: Gareth   on:  27/04/2014   Category: clubs-rock-n-roll

Let's Dance Rock n Roll - Port MacQuarie (NSW) ABOUT US: We are Helen and Colin Ross and here is our story of Let's Dance Rock and Roll on the mid north coast of NSW. We have been bringing Rock and Roll dance to Port Macquarie and surrounding districts since 1995 originally known as Port Macquarie Rockers.

The Pretzel - A Complex Move

Posted by: Gareth   on:  17/11/2013   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-moves

You don’t need to be as skinny as a pretzel to perform this move, you just need very flexible arms. You might like to practice it to the Beatles song “Octopus’s Garden”, because you will feel like one of the said cephalopods by the time you’ve done it a few times.