Welcome to Term 2

It has been a wet soggy start to the term.
Due to the winds, power outage and road closures on the central coast and hunter region classes were cancelled last week for everyone’s safety. I understand some of the dancers in the hunter are still without power and some still isolated. We do hope everything goes back to normality as soon as possible to those in these areas.

BREAKING NEWS THE WAIT IS OVER
We are happy to announce in conjunction with Swing Katz we have a new venue  in Manly starting Thursday 28 May at 7pm. Swing Classes  6 week course for $75.
To enrol Please email.  We now accept credit card payments over the phone or paypal.

50s Prom Night this Saturday 2 May
We are very happy to announce the event is a SELL OUT!

Please note the bistro is available from 5.30pm and doors in the auditorium open at 7pm.

For those who have not picked up their tickets please come to the door between 6.30pm-6.45pm.
Performing are the Jungle Kings with Special Elvis Segment presented by Aaron Mansfield and we welcome Dj Vinnie as our host during the night.  There will also be a surprise international act performing for you during the band’s break.
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New Courses
Concord Beginners Swing commenced Wednesday 29 April
Long Jetty Beginners RocknRoll commences Tuesday 5 May
Telarah Bowling Club Cha Cha commenced Wednesday 29 April
Camden RSL Thursday nights Samba commences Thursday 7 May
Plumpton Beginners RocknRoll commences Thursday 7 May

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MAY IS THE MONTH OF SOCIALS
Magoo Charity Social
Sat 16 May Tickets $15 at Long Jetty Senior Citizens Hall with Jake Rattle & Roll 7pm

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!  THANK YOU

Blue Suede Shoes Long Jetty Social Tuesday 26 May 6.30pm
We will be honouring Frankie Manning on World Lindy Hop Day Tuesday 26 May
For those who would like to watch a Frankie Special Interview please arrive by 5.45pm. The Viewing will begin then for 30 minutes prior to the start of the social.  We will have DJ Vinnie once again. Who will be happy to take your Requests through the night.

Cost is $6 at the door.  Nibblys welcomed.

Concord First Social
We invite you to come along to our very first social at our Concord Venue next month in June.  Keep your eyes peeled for date.
St Stephens Presbyterian Church Hall, Cnr Concord Rd & Correys Ave North Strathfield

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OUR NEXT MEGA EVENT
Christmas in July “ A Day at the Races” theme.
Sat 25 July at Central Coast Leagues Club Dane Drive Gosford
Take advantage of Ticket Sales in the first week in May at all venues early bird price of $17.50.  Thereafter tickets will be $20.  This is an annual charity event for the Salvation Army Winter Appeal.  It is with pleasure that we welcome back Lemon Squeezin Daddies with Pearl Noire upfront and DJ Vinnie.

REVIN ROCKABILLY
Revin Rockabilly is back at Stockton RSL Sat 20 June with Vintage Overdrive, Retro Stalls, Classic Cars, Fashion.  We will be participating at this event.  Come along for the day and support a great cause in SIDS.

WSDC Sat 15 August Parramatta RSL
Entry Forms and Rules are now available for the Western Sydney Swing & RocknRoll Dance Championships.  Please email wsdc2010@hotmail.com and like our Facebook page for all updates.   WSDC

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!
Chromefest Weekend 24-26 October.
Once again Blue Suede Shoes & One of a Kind will be a huge part of this event.  The Annual Sockhop will be held on Saturday 25 October at the Long Jetty Hall and there will be dance displays at the Sails Stage for those wishing to participate.

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SI CRANSTOUN
Another 50 tickets have been released for the Si Cranstoun Event on Fri 12 June at Manhattan Bowling Club.  If you missed out on grabbing tickets please email me
bluesuedes@hotmail.com

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Please note for your convenience we now accept credit card payments at some of our locations and paypal

Courtesy Call Reminder
If you are unable to attend class please send us a courtesy message via text or email  us at bluesuedes@hotmail.com

SYDNEY SWINGS!!!

The Month of May is FRANKIE MONTH!!

We celebrate Frankie Manning’s Birthday on 26 May and World Lindy Hop Day!
What better way to celebrate than to introduce this dance to newcomers!

Find out why we are all hooked on Swing!
New Swing courses starting at
St Stephens Church Hall, Cnr Concord Rd & Correys Ave, North Strathfield
Every Wednesday Night from 7pm
$50 for 4 week short course

New courses coming to Emu Plains, Camden RSL and Long Jetty
Visit out our Lessons Page

Welcome to all our New Students and this months Newsletter!
It’s Easter time and we would like to wish everyone a wonderful Easter break!

This Thursday 2 April at Plumpton
We will be holding an Easter Hop Pot Luck after class.  Please bring a small plate to share.
The RocknRoll Class will be cancelled and the Swing Class will be brought forward to the 7pm time slot.
There will be Social dancing from 8pm.

We will also have an Egg Hunt for the kiddies at 5.30pm. Please advise us if your child cannot attend.  The children will have 2 weeks off and return 23 April.

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Classes at Camden & Emu Plains will run on Easter Monday 6 April.

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 REMINDER EVERYONE

It’s time to fall back – day light savings time ends Easter Sunday 2am

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NEWS FLASH!!!
Free Kids Dance Class presented by the Swing Katz at on Sunday 26 April at 3pm.
St Stephens Presbyterian Church Hall Cnr Concord Rd & Correys Ave, Nth Strathfield
First timers welcomed. If you have friends who would like to join please pass on the details.

1950s Prom Update
We are so pleased with the response for this event and wish to advise there are only a handful of tickets remaining. So Get in Quick!
Sat 2 May at Doyalson RSL with Jungle Kings, Aaron Elvis Mansfield and DJ Vinnie. Tickets $15
Club Bistro available from 5.30pm
Car spaces have been allocated for the classic cars and hot rods. Bookings essential.
We will have Rockabilly Express and Ronnies Gear trading on the night and Siobhan Ford Photobooth is back for much memorable moments.

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Free Lessons
Bring a friend along incentive is back. Refer a friend and when they enrol you will be issued with a free lesson.

What’s New
Credit Card Facility- We are finalising transactions for mobile merchant credit facilities. This will enable you to purchase your class passes, DVDs, event tickets etc at some of our locations and market stalls. Credit transactions will incur $1 fee.

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APRIL NEW Courses for all venues
Please check website Lessons Page carefully for April Timetable.
Below are the new courses that will be starting this month.

Concord
Wednesday 1^st April.  Don’t forget to register for this Wednesday!
Cha Cha 4 week short course at 7pm

Camden RSL Thursday
Thursday 9^th April at 7pm
Salsa & Rumba New 4 week short course

Emu Plains
Monday 13 April No Classes
Monday 20 April New Course in Cha Cha at 8.10pm
Monday 20 April All New Swing & RocknRoll beginners courses at 7pm

Camden RSL Monday
Monday 13 April No Classes
Monday 20 April All new Swing & RocknRoll beginners courses from 6.45pm

Wollongong Dancespace
Tuesday 7 April Swing beginners 7pm & Swing Intermediate 8pm

Stockton RSL
Timetable will remain the same.
Please note no classes on Easter Monday 6 April. We will return Monday 13 April.

Long Jetty
Timetable will remain the same.
Please note no classes on Easter Tuesday 7 April. We will return Tuesday 14 April.
Children will have 2 weeks off and return Tuesday 21 April.

Gosford
There will be no classes Wed 22 April to Wed 20 May for the St Louis Shag class and Ballroom Class.  Classes will resume Wed 27 May.
RocknRoll Classes will continue with no disruption.

Telarah Bowling Club
Cha Cha Short course with yours truly at Telarah starting Wednesday 22 April for 5 weeks. Please book through Gary Haigh 0412 114 647. Beginners 2/Intermediate Level.
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FOR SALE
If you are into vintage we have a cute 1940s classic white wicker pram in very good condition considering its age. It does need a good clean and polish.  Sale Price $175

DVDs for sale
Rockabilly, RocknRoll and Swing DVDs back in stock. $20 each for Blue Suede Shoes students or 3 for $50.

Dance Class Rates
Don’t forget you may purchase Block Lessons from our Concord, Plumpton, Central Coast & Stockton venues at a discounted rate.
We offer passes for either 4 lesson or 8 lessons.
Our passes start at $50 and Casual lessons are $15.
Private Lessons are also available starting from $70.

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Christmas in July
Following up from our 50s RocknRoll Prom the next event is our annual Christmas in July with this year’s theme –
“A DAY AT THE RACES”.
Welcoming back the Lemon Squeezin Daddies with Pearl upfront and we will have Dj Vinnie spinning the tunes during the breaks. This is an annual event where we collect goods for the Salvation Army Winter Appeal.
The event will be held at Central Coast Leagues Club on Sat 25 July. Tickets will be on sale end of April for $20.

Save the Date
Chromefest Weekend Fri 23 Oct to Sun 25 Oct
Once again we will be holding the Chromefest Sockhop on  Sat 24 Oct.
Have you booked your accommodation?
Keep your eyes peeled for more details coming soon!

Looking for where to Dance?
Don’t forget our Gig Guide is advertised every Wednesday on Facebook and the Blue Suede Shoes Group Page.
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ARRDC RocknRoll Swing Dance Championships
Sat 18 April Glen Innes

Entries closing soon for the ARRDC RocknRoll Swing Dance Championships
Ring Marcia Summers​ 0417 184 644 for entry details
2015 ” 10yr Anniversary
GLEN INNES SERVICES CLUB
Why not join us for a fabulous day of entertainment . Watch Gifted dancers strut their stuff to the 40s & 50s music.

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Courtesy Call Reminder
If you are unable to attend class please send us a courtesy message via text or email  us at bluesuedes@hotmail.com

Capturing moments from our St Patricks Day Social & Stockton Social

MARCH MADNESS!!!
It’s a New Season! Summer ends and Autumn Begins!
Come dance with us!
Without a doubt this has been the busiest start to the year in a long time! It is wonderful to see so many new faces joining each week. For the first time in my 23 years I haven’t been able to keep up, so if you are new and you do see me floating around please introduce yourself. I love to get to know my students on first name basis, so don’t be shy now.

Courses in March
Stockton RSL– This venue unanimously voted to keep the same courses running in March. Therefore Rockabilly Beginners and Intermediate will continue in the first time slot and Swing Beginners Level 2 and Balboa Level 2 will continue at 8.10pm.
There will be NO course changes to Long Jetty, Concord, Emu Plains or Camden RSL (Monday Nights)

Gosford, Plumpton & Camden RSL (Thursday nights)– We are Waltzing through the month of March at these venues.
Gosford – Swing Intermediate Class- Unfortunately due to the new format it will be couples only at this venue and both must be of intermediate level.

North Shore Venue is on hold and we will keep you informed as soon as it is confirmed.

For a complete guide to all courses Please check our Lessons Page Timetable.
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DANCE PARTIES
We did say it was March Madness!!!
The end of term 1 is fast approaching! That means its Dance Party Time!!!
The following venues will be holding social dances. All students from other venues feel free to come along.
Long Jetty
St Patricks Day 17 March – Wear something Green! DJ Vinnie $6 entry fee.
All welcomed bring family and friends. Certificate Presentation Night.

Stockton RSL
Social will be held Monday 30 March at 6.30pm – Certificate Presentation Night will be held on this night.  There will be no classes.

Plumpton Easter Hop & Hunt will be held Thursday 2 April – Bring a SMALL plate to share. Classes will start 15 minutes earlier so we can finish by 8pm and have a social dance party from 8pm-9pm.  There will be an Easter Hunt for the children.
Emails will follow closer to the date.

April Courses
Emu Plains – NEW 4 week Cha Cha course Monday 20 April
All venues will have new beginner Rockabilly, RocknRoll & Swing beginners courses.  All beginner students will move up one level in Term 2.

Plumpton NEW Advance Class
By invitation only – we have an Advance Class covering Competition & Performance starting at Plumpton in March. Emails have been sent to our current enrolled RocknRoll Students in this regards.
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Refer a Friend Program
This month Special – Bring a friend along for free during the first week of the month.

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50’s RNR Prom
The annual 50s RNR Prom is only 8 weeks away and there are 40 tickets remaining. Be sure to grab your ticket to avoid disappointment.
You can purchase them by Email or pick them up at your next class.
Sat 2 May Doyalson RSL 7pm-11pm
Jungle Kings, Elvis Aaron Mansfield & DJ Vinnie

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Further down the Track
Come on dancers on your Feet!!
Charity Carmen Desira Hope for All Foundation
Rockabilly Nite at Torque Bar & Grill
Fri 17 April, Tickets $15 6pm
Wes Pudsey, No Brakes, The Hellcat III

Magoo Charity Social will be held Sat 16 May at Long Jetty Venue
with Jake Rattle & Roll performing.
Tickets can be purchased through Barb Ph 0417 984 861.
Please note there will be no ticket sales at the door on the night.

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Save the Date !!! Saturday 25 July Central Coast Leagues Club 7pm Tickets $20
Salvation Army Appeal Christmas in July Theme this year is “A Day at the Races”
The Lemon Squeezin’ Daddies are back with Pearl up front and DJ Vinnie.
Our Photobooth & the Sydney Swing Katz will be there.
Please note this is to support the Salvation Army Winter Appeal and we do ask our guests to bring along non-perishable food items, clothing, blankets, toiletries etc.
There will be Best dressed prizes, raffles and of course a Student Participation Routine which have proved to be popular in the past.

Roaring 20’s Jazz on the Lawn
An expression of interest for anyone who would be interested in a High Tea Jazz afternoon. It will be an outdoor dress up event, music, dancing, scrumptious high tea and would be held in Sydney on a Sunday afternoon. Cost has not been confirmed as we will require numbers first. Please let us know if you are interested. A minimum of 50 guests participating will help achieve the ambience, atmosphere and All that Jazz.

Vintage & Retro Clothing for Guys and Gals
Looking for cool threads, something different! One of a Kind Clothing will be visiting some of our venues during March! So be on the lookout! In the meantime visit our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/oneofakindclothingstore

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NO CLASSES April 13 at Camden & Emu Plains
NO CLASSES at Stockton Easter Monday 6 April
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EXTRA GIGS & EVENTS
6 Mar Sydney Uni Manning Bar The Allnighters Vs The Porkers $30
6-7 Mar Kiama Jazz Festival
7 Mar Harlem Launch Party Ashfield Polish Club
7 Mar Hollywood Glamour Vintage Ball Albert Hall Canberra $40
15 Mar The Alternate Markets Los Strait Jackets & Big Sandy, Pat Capocci
22 Mar Lost in the 50s Cameron Park
28 Mar Kuring-Gai Big Swing Festival St Ives Showground Tickets essential
27-29 Mar Kurri Kurri Festival
Toukley Turnout at the Village Green Last Sat of every month 4pm-9pm
18 April The Australasians RocknRoll & Swing Dance Competition Glen Innes
For all Blue Suede Shoes Events please visit click here

SAYING
Words have wings so speak great things!
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Let’s Get the dance floor Hoppin’, Rockin’ & Swingin’ this Mad Month of March!!!

This is how we Roll….Anna & Justin

Welcome Everyone to our February Newsletter!
All classes are now officially up and running! There was a great BUZZ at all the venues and classes were Amazing! Thank you!
If the first week was any indication, we are up for an Awesome year ahead! Everyone is fired up and keen to learn.

If you weren’t able to get to class last week and haven’t yet checked in, it’s not too late! Make the effort to come along and see what all the hype is about and why we all have so much fun.  It’s addictive!

This year we will be keeping you on your toes. So look out for those emails and Facebook posts and be ready for changes month to month. The changes will range from special rates for one night only, social nights, teachers swapping classes and of course new courses.

Love is in the Air! In the month of February be sure to check the gig guide in week 2 and ask someone for a dance on Valentine’s Day 14 February.

Just 4 Kids classes
The Children’s RocknRoll classes will return at Plumpton on Thursday 5 February and Long Jetty 10 February. We are taking new enrolments and are keen to advertise in Primary School Newsletters. If you know of Schools that would embrace this please contact me at bluesuedes@hotmail.com. The Term fees are $90 or $45 1^st week of each month for February and March.  We look forward to the return of all our kiddies.

Venues commencing this month
We will be back at the following Venues in February
Stockton 2 February at 7pm
Gosford 4 February at 6.45pm
Please check our Lessons page for updated timetable.

New Courses
Quickstep Course at Camden RSL Thursday 5 February with Matt Adami followed by free social dancing and a Waltz Course at Gosford on Wednesday 4 February with Anna at 7.35pm.  We also have a Bridal Waltz course at our Concord venue starting Wednesday 4 February with Monica.
We welcome all new students at these two venues.
For all our regular RocknRoll, Rockabilly and Swing classes please visit our Lessons Page.

Pass it On & Refer a Friend – It’s the start of the year and we are recruiting!
Why not do a friend a favour! Let’s not keep it a secret! Do you enjoy your classes? If the answer is Yes, why not Pass on one of our cards with your name on the back of it as the referee. You can Save money on your lessons once the card is redeemed at any of our venues. We truly believe in the Power of Word of Mouth and thank you for your support to date.

1950s RocknRoll Prom – Tickets are on sale and are going like hot cakes with the first 80 tickets sold in one week. Please email me to book your ticket. We have the Jungle Kings performing and Elvis will be in the house with Aaron Mansfield as our special guest. Once again we will have Siobhan Ford’s photobooth, so do frock up and get ready to dance up a storm. Sat 2 May 7pm at Doyason RSL. More details to follow next month. Check our Events Page.

Toowoon Bay Surf Club Charity Night on Sat 7^th February – We have been invited by one of our students to attend and perform at this event. They are raising money to educate children and women in under privileged villages in India. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from Graham by ringing 0419 326 555 or coming along on Tuesday night to Long Jetty.

Upcoming Events & Gigs
LIKE US on Facebook to receive your weekly Gig updates or visit our website every Wednesday. Aside from the regular Gigs around town, Check out the following festivals, you may want to book now!  Did you know we have 2 Facebook Pages?  We post all events and gigs on our Group page and all class timetables and updates on our Business Page.

February
Australian Blues Festival Goulburn 5-8 February
Summer City Rumble 15 February

March
Kiama Jazz Festival 7-8 March
Penrith Vintage Festival 21 March
Kurri Kurri Festival 28-29 March

One of a Kind Clothing
A girl should be two things Classy & Fabulous – Coco Chanel
But you ask how?  Turn your old frocks to cash and upgrade your wardrobe!
We had a wonderful market day at Lady Luck! Thank you to all our visitors and assistants and a huge thank you to our Consignors. If you would like  turn your treasures into cash and become a consignor please email me or text me as I am now collecting for the Penrith Vintage Festival. When did you last look through your wardrobe and thought I need an upgrade?

Check Blue Suede Shoes Dance School YouTube Channel for Members
For all our Blue Suede Shoes students don’t forget you can subscribe to our YouTube Channel if you haven’t already and enjoy viewing some of our past clips.  All weekly class videos for our members are emailed as a private link please respect this as it is a privileged service.
Non Members Video Subscription For those of you who do not attend our classes you may enjoy more videos aside from what is available on our Free YouTube Channel by subscribing.  We have special rates for non members.  For a very small fee less than $1 a week – want to catch up & review, be first in line, or simply learn to dance online.  Join our Subscription Program and receive weekly videos in a number of styles. Rockabilly, RocknRoll, Slow Swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa, 1920s Charleston, Waltz, Quickstep, Cha Cha.
Blue Suede Shoes Dance School YouTube Channel

The Power of Word of Mouth
Are you self employed? We believe word of mouth is the best method to grow your business. Do you have a Business Card? Take advantage during the month of February with our Business Card Bowl. Drop in your business card and we will draw a business card at the end of each term commencing with Easter Week for your chance to win a free 4 Lesson class pass. It’s as simple as that! We will also advertise your business card through our mailing list.

Plumpton Review
The definition of a new start to this New Year has been demonstrated by all our returning students from last year’s Woodcroft venue. When one door closes another opens. Whilst I was a fish out of water in week one, I can gladly say I felt more at home in week two. Thank you to all the staff, our newbies and all our loyal students. Woodcroft was home for over 2 decades but we have been blessed with our wonderful new venue.

Woollongong Dance Classes at Dancespace
Sydney Swing Katz will be running a 4 week short course at Dancespace Studio in Wollongong. For any information regarding registration please contact James or Dancespace Studio.

Tricks, Dips and Jump Workshop 1^st March
Want to learn a few new dips & tricks to spice up your dancing?
Come and join the Tricks, Dips and Jump Workshop to be held on Sun 1^st March.
Whether you Rock or Swing this workshop is for you.  We have the experience of the Sydney Swing Katz taking you through step by step!
St Stephens Presbyterian Church Hall Corner Concord Rd & Correys Ave, North Strathfield. See flyer for details.  2pm-4pm $20 per person

WHATS NEW!!! New venue on the North Shore
There have been numerous requests to run classes on the North Shore. We are excited and pleased to announce we have found a venue and will commence a short course very soon at the Neutral Bay Club.  Classes will be held on Thursday nights. We are taking enrolments with registration fees from this month. If you have friends and family in the area who have an interest in RocknRoll or Swing Classes please pass our details. For those who live in the area please express your interest by return email to bluesuedes@hotmail.com.

SAYING
Let your SMILE change the world, Don’t let the world change your SMILE

That’s a wrap everyone!
enjoy the weekend & Come dance with us!
Anna & Justin

Happy New Year to you all!!!
It’s time to Kick off the Year & Jump into Dance Classes!
Let’s blow up those skirts and dust off those shoes!
Are we ready to RocknRoll? Get into the Swing of it Now!
Check below for our new courses and start dates.  Looking forward to meeting new people in our Beginner Courses and cant wait to see the return of our intermediate/advanced students and followers!  We’ve missed you!

There are a couple of changes and additions to our courses and venues. For those at Woodcroft please note the venue caught fire on 8th January and is in disrepair with the roof caved in and the building gutted. We are looking at a venue in the vicinity.  The Council and Caretaker have been in contact and have a substitute venue for us for which we are thankful.
Woodcroft was home to Blue Suede Shoes for over 20 years.  We were the first hirer and the longest standing hirer at this venue. It has saddened very many of us, including staff and students past and present. I was overwhelmed by the phone calls, messages and emails from so many.  Wonderful memories for myself and Justin and so many of our young adults who began their journeys at Woodcroft.
We are ready to start new memories in a new fresh year at a new venue. 

What’s New you ask?
Short Course at Wollongong commencing February

ALSO….
New Venue for Woodcroft area  – to be confirmed negotiating as I write this
New Venue on the North Shore commencing March

LADY LUCK FESTIVAL
The first festival is around the corner.
Lady Luck Festival 16 & 17th January Carrington Hotel, Katoomba.
Cars, music, dancing, retro stalls.  Performance & free Lesson by the Swing Katz.
Time to check out those Forgotten Frocks!  One of a Kind Stall will be there as well.

NEW COURSES
We are introducing Ballroom short courses at some of the Venues once again.
Please register your interest. Classes with sufficient numbers will go ahead.
Gosford – Waltz in February, 1920s Charleston in March, Quickstep in April
Camden Thursday Nights – Quickstep & Slow Rhythm in February and Waltz in March
Emu Plains – Charleston Challenge – January
Stockton – Balboa – February
Woodcroft Long Jetty– Adult Performance Class –  (suitable for students who dance more than one style and like to learn routines and perform at our functions or festivals)

Please note Courses in Cha Cha and Balboa will be held throughout the year at selected venues.

Below are the Resume Dates for each venue and please note to check our Lessons Page for all New TimeTables for each venue.  The Timetable will be updated on Monday 12 January.
WE START BACK
Camden RSL & Emu Plains Mon 19 Jan
Concord Wednesday 21 Jan
Woodcroft/Blacktown Venue Thurs 22 Jan  Venue to be confirmed
Camden RSL Thursday Ballroom  Thurs 5 Feb
Long Jetty Tuesday 20 Jan
Stockton Monday 2 Feb
Gosford Wednesday 4 Feb
All beginners enroling for the first time please come along 10 minutes prior to register.

WORKSHOP
Want to learn a few new dips & tricks to spice up your dancing?
This workshop is for you?  Enrol Now!!
Concord Presbyterian Hall Sun 1st March 2pm-4pm $20

JUST 4 KIDS DANCE CLASSES
Children dance classes begin in February at Plumpton Venue & Long Jetty Venue

NEW SWING SOCIAL VENUE
For those in the Hunter and surrounding Regions.  looking for a social afternoon of Swing Dancing.  Take advantage of the new Swing Venue at Great Northern Hotel on Sunday afternoons 2-6pm.  Your hosts Scott & Karen.

Upcoming Events
Rockin & Revin @ The Jetty Hotel Sun 18 January
Rocks Brewery Company Big Day Out Sun 25 January
Tamworth Country Music Festival 16-25 Jan
Leura Charleston Challenge Sat 7 February
Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival Feb 12
Summer City Rumble The Entrance Sun 15 Feb
National Multicultural Festival Canberra 14-15 Feb
Kiama Jazz Festival Sat/Sun 7-8 March
Kurri Kurri Nostalgic Festival 27-29 March

Blue Suede Shoes First Major Event of the Year
1950s Rocknroll Prom Returns!
Sat 2 May Doyalson RSL with the Jungle Kings & Aaron Elvis
Save the date !!!  Tickets on Sale SOON accomodation details available

BRIDAL 4 WEEK SHORT COURSES and PRIVATE LESSON PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Getting Married?  You have come to the right place.  We can choreograph to your own chosen song for your special day.  We have access to dance troupes, djs, even wedding cakes and photographers.  Please email us for details.

ON THE LOOK OUT!!
Calling for all new Beginners, 2 left feet our Speciality!!  Don’t be shy, take the first step! and ENROL NOW in any one of our short courses.
Make it happen in 2015.  We love to see newbies!

Wishing you a safe and peaceful Christmas and all things wonderful for the New Year!
from the wonderful crazy Staff at Blue Suede Shoes!
Good Health, Great Friends & Happy Feet!

Thank you to all our valued and loyal students and friends for your support and following through the year at our classes and events. It’s because of you we continue to bring bigger and better events.

This year has seen many exciting events and we promise to bring you just as more amazing events next year!

We thank all of you who were part of this year’s Christmas Party and I do hope you enjoyed Miss Ruby Bell Video Highlights.  The Spirit was truly alive that night thanks to everyone
who made it so much fun! & Thank you to everyone who joined in the Christmas Routine!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJburFmcW8k&list=UUGYGbJdoZriWO7gRuJV-6jA

In 2015, we will expand our focus beyond weekly classes and introduce workshops, socials and performance classes to compliment regular weekly classes and enhance your styling and footwork and general repertoire.

Our Schedule for Term 1 will be introduced in January Newsletter and in the meantime our starting dates are below for your diaries. Some of our venues will ease you into classes by starting with a Summer Workshop and other venues will commence their courses right away.

Sydney
Concord Workshop Wednesday 21 January
Emu Plains Monday 19 January
Woodcroft Workshop 22 January
Camden Monday 19 January
Camden Thursday 5 February
Central Coast/Hunter
Long Jetty Tuesday Workshop 20 January
Stockton Monday 2 February
Gosford Wednesday 4 February

Our gig guide will continue to be updated on the website and facebook each Wednesday.
If you haven’t decided on New Years Eve below are just a few events you may consider.

New Years Eve
Ourimbah RSL Duelling Pianos
Gosford RSL Pink Cadillacs
Merrylands Bowling Club Curbside Twisters
Shellharbour Workers Vintage Overdrive $20 Footloose Rockers
Bankstown Sports Club Jive Bombers ring club for tix 9722 9888
Lithgow Bowling Dwayne Elix & The Engineers
All Shook Up 80’s Theme Party at Largs Performing Art School Hall Ring Gary 0412 114 647
Mingara Club Jake Rattle & Roll
Windale Bowling Club La Bomba

Keeping it brief, and trusting you all have a wonderful break and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.!
See your Rockin around the Christmas Tree!

We would like to open this Newsletter with a welcome to all New Students and a thank you to all Blue Suede Shoes members who have been part of the Studio this year.

Settle back and enjoy a good read with this months Newsletter and upcoming events.
Please note we will have a Christmas Newsletter out in Week 3 of December with all the resume dates for 2015.

This time of year we like to Reflect on the Year that has been.  Our Highlights this year was Frankie Manning’s 100th Birthday in New York, The Wartime in July Salvation Army Event, Chromefest Sockhop and the success of the WSDC NSW State Titles.  We will continue to bring these events to you next year and will also keep our syllabus content fresh and up to date with a view of what is current.

CHRISTMAS PARTY
Only 2 weeks remaining to purchase your ticket. We have 30 tickets available.
The theme this year is Pyjama theme. We have got clearance from the club to enter the foyer in your Pjs provided you do stay in the auditorium.  For those who do not wish to dress in theme please come along in Christmas Colours.

At this year’s Christmas Party we have introduced 2 New Awards along with our annual Best Couple Award and Student of the Year Award. We will have a rookie award for the New Kid on the Block and a Long Term Award for students who have been with Blue Suede Shoes Dance School for 10 years.

LONG JETTY SOCIAL
Thank you to all who supported this event. It was a great success with wonderful feedback. We look forward to next year’s Social. Dates will be released in February.

GOSFORD SOCIAL
One night only with DJ John Ryan Fri 5 December 2014. $5 at the door.
DJ John Ryan is back for one night at Gosford. Come along with your Christmas Cheer, nibbly’s and dancing shoes.

STOCKTON RSL DANCE PARTY
Monday 1st December will be our last class for this year at Stockton RSL and the following week Monday 8^th December we will have DJ Brian Bean for our Jingle Bell Rock Dance Party. Everyone welcomed including children.
$7 at the door.  Bistro available from 5.30pm

TERM END DATES
Please note each venue closes its doors and different stages.  Take note of your venue closure below:
Stockton RSL 1^st December
Gosford 3^rd December
Emu Plains 8^th December
Long Jetty 9^th December
Woodcroft 11^th December
Camden RSL 15^th December
Concord 17^th December
Resume dates will be advertised in the next Newsletter.  We will also send emails to each separate venue and post on facebook once dates are confirmed. Please also check the Website for weekly updates.

GIFT IDEAS
Christmas Gift Vouchers available which can be redeemed for dance lessons, privates or DVDs. We also have Gift Vouchers available for our One of a Kind Clothing Stall. Gift Vouchers start from $50.

NEW YEARS EVE
There are many dance events New Years Eve this year. For those who would like to travel we have two dance studios that we support and affiliate ourselves with who have organised New Year’s Eve events. Below are the details.
All Shook Up – in Largs Gary Haigh – 0412 114 647  70s/80s theme

Footloose Rockers – in Shellharbour – Susan 0410 483 560  Blue Hawaii Theme

Stay tune for all local New Years Eve Parties on our weekly gig guide in Week 2 of December.

2015 DIARY DATES
The following Events have been confirmed.
2^nd May RocknRoll Prom – Doyalson RSL
25 July Christmas In July Salvation Army Appeal A Day at the Races theme – Central Coast Leagues
15 August WSDC NSW State Titles – Parramatta RSL
24 October Chromefest Sockhop

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JANUARY
17 Lady Luck Festival Katoomba
One day festival

Lismore Swing Camp 10^th Anniversary
One week of Dance Workshops with International Teachers
Tuesday 20 January – Sat 24 January

GIG GUIDE
Please note the regular Gig Guide will be updated each Wednesday on the Website and on Facebook.

COURTESY CALL/TEXT OR EMAIL
We appreciate everyone’s hectic lifestyle and situations do come up at the last minute.  We do however ask if you can possibly advice us of your absence from classes.  Some of our venues require our staff to travel a fair distance up to one and half hours.  This will enable us to contact others in the class and reschedule any classes effected by absentees.

SAYING
The effect you have on others is the best currency there is. NO amount of money could buy that, it comes from the heart.   Jim Carey

So how did we all survive ROCKTOBER?
It isn’t over yet? as we count down till CHRISTMAS!  We have so much in store for you!

Firstly this weekend there are 3 festivals to choose from Grafton RetroFest, Motorfest at Mudgee & RocknRoll Spring Festival at Ryan’s Hotel Thirroul.  Check our Gig Guide for more details.

Secondly, a huge CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved with this years CHROMEFEST.  A big Thank you to the organisers, a well deserved pat on the back.  A personal thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to help at the One of a Kind Stall and the Sockhop.  It is so appreciated !
Photos & Videos of the event are up on our Facebook Page.

CHRISTMAS PARTY
Please dont forget to grab your tickets or book them via email bluesuedes@hotmail.com or pick them up at any of our venues.  The theme this year is Pyjama theme. We have got clearance from the club to enter the foyer in your Pjs provided you do stay in the auditorium.  For those who do not wish to dress in theme please come along in Christmas Colours.
Don’t forget we have put together a Swing Christmas Routine which is being taught at most of our venues in Sydney and at Long Jetty on the central coast and Stockton.

WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH
We will be running the first of many Socials at Long Jetty this month on Tuesday 18 November.  There will be no classes instead DJ Vinnie will be spinning his tunes. We welcome everyone students and non students, family friends etc  Entry fee is $5 at the door this is to cover the overheads.  Starts at 6.30pm to 9pm.

MEDALS AFTERNOON
Sunday 9 November at Telarah Bowling Club 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
Gary Haigh from All Shook Up is hosting the Medals.
Medals fees for Members $35 non members $45.  All styles, all levels.
Spectators welcome for a small fee at the door.
Come along and support the Medallists.  Social dancing

WELCOME on BOARD
We would like to introduce a new Professional Anthony Sewell who is joining Blue Suede Shoes Dance School.  Anthony is a qualified teacher with the Australian RocknRoll Dancesport Council with many years experience. Anthony will be teaching on the Central Coast and at Stockton.
We would also like to make welcome Miss Serah Aber.  Serah is in training and you will see her assisting at Long Jetty, Gosford and Stockton. Her expertise is Rockabilly and she is also currently learning Swing.  Earlier this year Serah received her first competition title in the Adults Rockabilly section at the NSW State Titles.

Anthony will also be training Miss Serah Aber for her  Level 1 qualifications.

WHAT’S NEW
A NEW ADDITIONAL NIGHT AT CAMDEN RSL.
Yes that’s right a second night at Camden RSL.  We will be commencing a 4 week Taster Course in Cha Cha followed by social dancing at Camden RSL on Thursday 6 November at 7pm.  So whether you are a beginner or want to revisit the basics this course is for you.
Members $10 Non Members $15.  Your teacher is our very own Matt Adami who you may know from the Sydney Swing Katz.
Please enrol for this course ask your friends along.  We hope to bring you many different styles next year on a Thursday night.

DANCE CLASSES CENTRAL COAST IN NOVEMBER
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE FOR THE SWING INTERMEDIATE CLASS AT LONG JETTY
LONG JETTY
6.15pm Childrens Dance Classes
6.45pm RocknRoll – All Levels with Anna & Rockabilly with Anthony
7.30pm BEGINNERS Swing Dance Classes with Anna continued with Michael
8.00pm INTERMEDIATE Swing Dance Classes with Anna

GOSFORD WILL CONTINUE BALBOA DURING NOVEMBER
6.45PM ROCKNROLL ALL LEVELS
7.35pm BALBOA INTERMEDIATE

For all other Venue Schedules please visit our Lessons Page http://www.bluesuedeshoesdance.com.au/lessons/

MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT STOCKTON RSL TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER
Anyone wishing to join us and help out with the dance demo please contact me for details.

COURTESY CALL/TEXT OR EMAIL
We appreciate everyone’s hectic lifestyle and situations do come up at the last minute.  We do however ask if you can possibly advice us of your absence from classes.  Some of our venues require our staff to travel a fair distance up to one and half hours.  This will enable us to contact others in the class and reschedule any classes effected by absentees.

SAYING
You must Clear Out what you don’t want to make room for what you do want to arrive.

ROCKTOBER!

DAYLIGHT SAVING Clocks go 1 HOUR FORWARD this Sunday 5 October 2am.

HUGE MONTH of EVENTS!! No time to sleep or even blink!!

Starting with Torque Bar & Grill’s last gig on the Sunday 5th October (the Long Weekend), following up Sat 11 October with the Swing Workshop at Stockton RSL with Justin and the Swing Katz.
And if that’s not enough to get you in the mood there are 3 major festivals for the latter half of the month in the Central Coast/Hunter Region.

Elvis Festival Hunter Valley 19^th October
The Nelson Bay RocknRoll Festival &  19-20th October
& the big one CHROMEFEST 24-26 October

GIG GUIDE
Please be reminded the gig guide is posted every Wednesday on the Website and Facebook Page.

LONG WEEKEND MONDAY CLASSES ARE ON
There will be Classes this Long Weekend Monday at Emu Plains & Camden. Please remember to contact us if you are unable to attend classes.

Swing Katz Swing Workshop
The Swing Katz are taking a road trip to the Hunter area!!
Take advantage of the Swing Katz Workshop at Stockton RSL
Saturday 11 October
3pm $25
Stay on for the Social afterwards with La Bamba Rock which is Free. Bistro will be open.
Please register via email bluesuedes@hotmail.com

CHROMEFEST DANCE WORKSHOPS AS PER OFFICIAL PROGRAM
Book Now for Dance Workshops to be held Saturday 25 October at El Lago Resort.
Just minutes walk from the Sails Stage.  Tickets on Sale Now & at the door.
10.45am-11.45am Rockabilly with Geoff & Sue Routh Footloose Rockers
12-1pm Swing  with Sydney Swing Katz Charleston & Swing outs
1.15-2.15pm RocknRoll Intermediate Level with Anna Ocello 4 step RocknRoll
All ages $7 per class

CHROMEFEST SOCKHOP is SOLD OUT! Should anyone cancel we will advise you.
Vintage Overdrive & DJ George Houndog Galea
Sat 25 October 7pm Long Jetty Hall 6 Thompson Street, Long Jetty.

One of a Kind Stall at Chromefest
Come and visit our stall at Chromefest. We will be opposite the Sails Stage from Friday to Sunday. We will also have a Blue Suede Shoes Stand at Chromefest this year on the Saturday beside One of a Kind Stall.

End of Year Christmas Party
It’s a Pyjama Party!! Looking for best dressed and unique look!
It’s that crazy time of the year where we can let our hair done and relax!
Let’s see how creative we can become!
We are happy to announce that we have The Aston Martinis performing
The date you ask? Sat 13 December 7pm at Parramatta RSL
Tickets on Sale NOW! Tickets $20. We are organising a bus from Gosford for those of you coming from the Central Coast. Please advise me as soon as possible if you would be interested.

MEDALS AFTERNOON DOORS OPEN 1.30PM FOR 2PM
This year the Medals will be held on the 8 November at Telarah Bowling Club.
Please hand in your nomination forms as soon as possible. Spectators welcomed. There will be social dancing during the afternoon. Come along and support the medallists. Anyone can join in.  Contact Gary Haigh 0412 114 647

It’s Frocktober – Let’s Rock & Frock up to class!! With the Spring weather warming up let’s see everyone make that extra special effort and dress up for class.

NEW SCHEDULES
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE NEW SCHEDULE FOR THE FOLLOWING VENUES
STOCKTON STARTS 13 OCTOBER
6.30pm – 7.15pm Rockabilly
7.20pm – 8.05pm Cha Cha
8.10pm -8.55pm Swing

GOSFORD STARTS 1^ST OCTOBER
6.45pm RocknRoll All Levels
7.35pm Balboa
Swing returns in November

PLEASE NOTE NEW SCHEDULE STARTING 11 NOVEMBER AT LONG JETTY
6pm Kids Classes Anna
6.45pm Beginners RocknRoll –  Anthony & Serah
6.45pm Intermediate RocknRoll/Rockabilly – Anna & Michael
7.30pm Beginners Swing – with Anna continued by Michael & Serah from 8pm
8pm Intermediate Swing – Anna

RocknRoll Prom
Please note the RocknRoll Prom has been moved to Sat 2 May with the Jungle Kings at Doyalson RSL. All is confirmed.

COURTESY CALL/TEXT OR EMAIL
We appreciate everyone’s hectic lifestyle and situations do come up at the last minute.  We do however ask if you can possibly advice us of your absence from classes.  Some of our venues require our staff to travel a fair distance up to one and half hours.  This will enable us to contact others in the class and reschedule any classes effected by absentees.

SAYING
To be rich is not what you have in your Savings Account but what you have in your Heart.