Bobby Fuller Four's recording of I Fought The law dates back to 1966. A popular song at the time, the quick strong tempo is ideal for Rock n Roll dance.

The Boy From New York City as recorded by Manhattan Transfer in 1981 is an excellent track for Rock n Roll dance. It has a medium-fast pace with a strong beat.

When you have a pleasing partner it's natural to want to 'promenade' them. Forget the board-walk, you can do it on the dance floor and give them a Turkish towel to boot.

Dancing Rock n Roll is a great family activity. Children love music just as much as adults and they enjoy dancing if they're given the opportunity to learn. Dance can help them to appreciate the benefits of structured activity. Since it's also very much a visual art, it can help them to develop self esteem as well as learning constructive social skills within a defined community.

Every man knows that if you turn your back on a pretty lady she might be gone in a flash. If you should happen to drop her hand you might never grasp it again. But there's good news! The drop spin. If you can perform this simple, stylish dance move well, the lady won't be offended. Instead, she'll stick around for more!

Psychotic Reaction is an interesting track to dance rock 'n' roll to. It has some very awkward up-tempo switches at several points.�You wouldn't ordinarily include it in a playlist for dancing unless you want to catch people out wondering what to do when the music throws them.

Oh, Boy! Did Roy Orbison get it wrong? Buddy Holly would have rolled over in his grave while Beethoven, contrary to the lyrics of Chuck Berry's classic song, rests peacefully in his, secure in the knowledge that his music has withstood the test of time. Rock 'n' Roll die? That'll be the day!

One of the eternally glorious moments on a crowded dance floor occurs when the music suddenly does something weird. A song can contain a major tempo shift, speeding up or slowing down unexpectedly part-way through.

Have you ever thought of learning to dance? That's a great move! Dance is a fabulous feel-good exercise. If you wish to attract a new romantic partner, there is no better way than to learn a structured dance style. People who are known as great dancers are always popular with the opposite sex.

South Australia has many fine Rock n Roll dancers. We have a large Rock n Roll following and many venues featuring bands that play our favourite music style with, good dance floors to practice on. One partnership that has blossomed in recent times is that of June and Derek.

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

Editor's note: Wintersun is no longer held at Coolangatta. This post remains for historical interest.
Coolangatta wasn't 'Lonely Street' when the Rock 'n' Rollers are were town!

On the morning of Thursday, 7th December 2007, highly popular musical duo Boris Loves To Boogie set up their equipment in the gymnasium of the Suneden Special School at Mitchell Park, South Australia. This gig was unusual in that the audience consisted of several dozen children with various intellectual disabilities. These included Down's Syndrome and Angelman's Syndrome.

If you're going to dance rock 'n' roll outdoors you need some good weather for it. South Australia is certainly the place. These pictures contributed by Debbie were taken at an event on 16th September 2012.

If you want to party and you want some cool cats to provide some great Rock n Roll entertainment you won't do much better than The Party Cats. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, the boys perform at a variety of locations.

Wildly flinging your weight around in a neatly controlled fashion is a contradiction in terms. Doing it in in time to music is a forlorn hope for most people. Every expert in every form of physical pursuit from origami through to heavyweight wrestling will tell you that it is how you use your body that counts, not simply how much force you apply.

Dance with her? No way! She'd rip the wings off a jumbo jet! Is he dancing with that woman or is he trying to beat her up? As light as a ton of bricks.

I'm not sexist, but as a man I love to be in charge of skirts. Fortunately, I know some ladies who are not unhappy about that.

The single most common mistake made by novice Rock n Roll dancers is being too tense when they dance. This results in stiffness and rigidity as opposed to flexibility. When we dance, we move our bodies in unusual ways. To do this effectively, especially in time to music, we must be flexible. That means we must ease up. Relax and shine.

If you'll be in Australia in May 2014 and would like some top music-based entertainment, Johnny Welsh's Music Themes Australia has just the thing. Sole use of luxury Daydream Island in the Whitsundays for two separate events. Elvis style entertainment or 60s, 70s, 80s - your choice.