29 Dec 2013

Newsletter & Calendar uploaded!

Enjoy the read some great surprises on the calendar....

2014 Calendar CLICK HERE

2013 Newsletter CLICK HERE

20 Dec 2013

December Banana Benders Bugle

Here it is! - The last Bugle for the year HERE!

Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

9 Dec 2013

Last week of Dancing...

Hi all,

This is the last week of dancing..... sad face :(

Monday 9th December will be the last Monday Night,

Wednesday 11th December will be the last Wednesday Night (Capricorn Waves)

Friday 13th December will be the last Friday Night.

We hope to see you all there for the last week of dancing to help us celebrate a wonderful year of dancing.

Don't forget the Social Day at Emu Park. Please RSVP to me by the 9th December 2013.

Flyer HERE

Have a Great Week :)

11 Nov 2013

Christmas breakup

Please join us for a social day at the beach to celebrate Christmas.

See the Flyer - Click here!

29 Jul 2013

Think these Indians are lost!

Our country and western night great to see dancers getting into the spirit! 

29 May 2013

June Banana Bender Bugle!

Check out this months edition of the Bugle -

Some great articles included - See the MnMM's appearing again in August on the front page!


Click Here!

22 May 2013

New Round Dance Classes Starting!

Michael & I are excited to announce that we will be holding new Round Dance Classes for anyone who would like to join. We will be rotating ryhthms each 6 weeks so that everyone can join in and experience the fun that is Round Dancing.

Starting on Monday 17th June 6pm we will be holding lessons in the rhythm of Bolero.

Round Dancing can be described as Choreographed Ballroom Dancing. It is a beautiful style of dancing covering many different rhythms. So why not give it a try, bring a partner and give it a go.

See you there!

What is Bolero?

thumbs/Bolero.jpgBolero was a Spanish dance in 3/4 time during the 1700s, but it was danced to 2/4 music and then to 4/4 music in Cuba during the 1800s, and it became popular in the United States in the 1930s. Round dancing picked up this rhythm in the 1990s.  Bolero is smooth, powerful, romantic, full of love and yearning. It has been called the "Cuban Dance of Love."

Bolero is characterized by a closer hold, almost a waltz closed position, by the side step that begins most figures, by body rise during that first step, and by one of the slowest tempos in round dancing. A second key feature of bolero is a heaviness, an inertia, and a connectedness between the partners, from one body, through the arms, to the other body. So you don't just take the steps described above. You have tone that connects you to your partner, and each helps the other take each step. There is a dragging kind of feel and a consequent smooth flow.

You can think of Bolero as having a "slow, quick, quick" feel to it.

Watch a demonstration of Bolero below. Within 6 weeks we will have you dancing as beautifully as this.


13 Apr 2013

Fred and Avian Jacobs

Tonight is the night we celebrate the memory of dedicated square dancers and friends.

You will missed but forever in our hearts.

Rocky Twirlers Square Dancers







16 Jan 2013

New Video from Rockhampton Stories

On the outside of our building in Fitzroy Street we discovered that a poster with a QR Code had been placed. This QR Code linked us to the website Rockhampton Stories, a great way to share information about places around our town.

Follow this link to find out what Ruby, one of our dancers has to say about our sport.

http://placestories.com/story/21359



13 Jan 2013

New Clogging Classes Starting!

Clogging!

Rocky Twirlers Square Dance Club are holding learn to clog classes
every Friday morning from 10am to 11am. Entry is $5 Adults & $3 Students.
at Rockhampton Square Dance Centre, Corner of Fitzroy & Kent Street, Rockhampton.

Clogging can be compared to American Tap and is an energetic Dance style that will get you tapping your toes. It is Fun and a great form of fitness as well.

If you are interested in joining the Clogging revolution, classes begin 1st February 2013.

Please contact Michael on ph:0408 703 910 for more information.

Changes to Square Dancing Learning Class Times!

Please Note: We will resume learning classes again on Friday 1st February 2013!

Square Dancing!

Looking for something to do on a friday night?
Want to find an activity the whole family can enjoy together?  
Rocky Twirlers Square Dance Club are holding classes every Friday night at 6.30pm
at Rockhampton Square Dance Centre, Cnr of Fitzroy & Kent Street, Rockhampton.
Friday Night!
It's fun, gets the whole family involved - and it's a great aerobic activity. You don't need any special equipment or clothing to start, just comfortable shoes and a desire to learn.
No special equipment Required!
Learn how to square dance in a relaxed, informal environment with a range of music on offer.
No partner is required, just turn up for an amazing evening of dancing fun!
No Partner Required!
- Low cost
- No Joining Fees
- All ages catered for
 Get fit, have fun and learn to dance!
First two classes are free!

Beginner square dance classes will be held each Friday at 6.30pm
First two classes are free then -
Entry is $5 Adults & $3 Students.
 Singles, couples, families all welcome.
Dancing is fun for the whole family and you meet lots of new people.  
Please contact Rachelle or Michael Mills for more information: 0428 761 244 or 0408 703 910