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Guitar Boogie Shuffle - The Man Who Taught The Rock Stars

Posted by: Gareth   on:  01/04/2019   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-songs

This is a good Rock and Roll dance instrumental by Bert Weedon. His Play In A Day guitar course started many big stars like Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Clapton on their path to fame.

Song - Pretty Little Angel Eyes

Posted by: Gareth   on:  25/03/2019   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-songs

Here's a song not many people remember, but it's a great dance track worth adding to a Rock n Roll dance playlist. It was a top ten doo-wop hit in 1961.

Favourite Dance Moves - Carousel Twirl

Posted by: Gareth   on:  21/03/2019   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-moves

This is a move I really enjoy performing. I call it Carousel Twirl, though it probably has other names.

Smooth Dancing Impresses!

Posted by: Gareth   on:  07/03/2019   Category: advice-tips

This dancing is simple but smooth and great to watch!

Great Dance Song - Over, Under, Sideways, Down

Posted by: Gareth   on:  01/03/2019   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-songs

This is a great rock 'n' roll dance song that people wouldn't automatically think of. But, they're missing out.

Fabulous Dance Series - How To - 1

Posted by: Gareth   on:  28/02/2019   Category: advice-tips

Here's a video that presents a great example of various factors that turn dancing from merely good into fabulous. As a dance teacher for many years I was often at great pains to get students to understand this one thing.

Mindfulness and Rock'n'Roll Dance

Posted by: Gareth   on:  27/02/2019   Category: general

I recently came across the term 'mindfulness'. How does it relate to rock 'n' roll dancing? Can it help?

Synchronized Dancing Rocks!

Posted by: Gareth   on:  14/02/2019   Category: general

Synchronised dancing looks great but there is an added benefit to coordinated couples dancing in regard to newcomers.

Rockin' traffic lights feature Elvis

Posted by: Gareth   on:  10/02/2019   Category: general

It seems some pedestrian crossing lights in Friedberg are a bit more lively than usual, according to German news outlet The Local. (Link to The Local news outlet)

Australian Rocker Geoff Skewes Dies

Posted by: Gareth   on:  30/01/2019   Category: general

Well-known Australian rocker, member of The Vibrants, has passed away. Geoff was a frequent player at many of the Rock 'n' Roll Dance venues in Adelaide, South Australia.

Dangerous Dance Behaviour

Posted by: Gareth   on:  21/01/2019   Category: general

As a Rock 'n' Roll dance teacher for fifteen years, one thing I drummed into students was 'keep it safe'. Don't try moves that are beyond your capability.

Free rock 'n' roll lessons in Adelaide

Posted by: Gareth   on:  02/10/2017   Category: lessons-rock-n-roll

Do you live in Adelaide, South Australia and want to learn the basics of rock 'n' roll dance? Gareth is running free classes to help people become involved in this supremely enjoyable leisure activity.

Let's Dance Shoes

Posted by: Gareth   on:  28/06/2017   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-wear

We are a supplier of Rock & Roll, Ballroom/New Vogue & Latin dance shoes selling Australia wide.

Adelaide Band Rave-On

Posted by: Gareth   on:  20/11/2016   Category: musicians-bands

Rave-On are a top 50's & 60's rock 'n' roll dance band based in Adelaide, South Australia. They're heavily booked locally, with additional gigs interstate and aboard rock 'n roll cruise ships.

Song: Beating Around the Bush by Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons

Posted by: Gareth   on:  13/11/2016   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-songs

When rock 'n' roll dancers hit the floor for a jive they don't beat around the bush. They get on with it. They need music that does the same. The song Beating Around The Bush by Australian band Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons from 1976 doesn't beat around the bush either.

Renmark Rocks On Festival - March 2017

Posted by: Admin   on:  20/09/2016   Category: events-previous

Rock 'n' Roll festivals are numerous in Australia, where a large following engages in the exciting and rewarding pastime of Rock 'n' Roll dancing. Organisers are usually rewarded with a strong attendance

Great dance song - What I like About You

Posted by: Gareth   on:  01/09/2016   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-songs

What we like about The Romantics 1980 smash hit What I Like About You is that it's one of the best Rock 'n' Roll dance songs of the post Rock 'n' Roll era.

Cool Dance Moves - The Swizzlestick

Posted by: Gareth   on:  31/08/2016   Category: rock-n-roll-dance-moves

The Swizzlestick is a really nice move performed by lots of dancers in Rock 'n' roll and some other styles.

Victor Harbour Rock 'n' Roll Festival 2016

Posted by: Gareth   on:  30/08/2016   Category: events-coming

Each year in September the South Australian coastal town of Victor Harbour springs to life with the dazzling sights and thrilling sounds of a Rock 'n' Roll festival. Ladies in gaily-coloured swishy skirts, men in dance outfits, hot Rock 'n' Roll bands and hot rods descend en masse into this normally quit holiday and retirement spot where whale watching is a much more usual pastime.

Pretty Dancing From George And Ann

Posted by: Gareth   on:  24/08/2016   Category: advice-tips

Here's some nice dancing from South Australian dance teacher George Davison with one of our regular stars Ann DiFabio Caruso. We can learn some important lessons from their performance.