Community

Dancing is about people. Partners, friends, family, and team-mates gel to form a distinct dance community, not just within Perth, but across the country and much of the world. For many people this community provides a welcoming and supportive network of peers, mentors, and friends that makes life a lot more enjoyable and interesting. Unfortunately, many people do not even know that such a thing as 'nostalgia' dancing even exists or how much fun it can be! Cool Cats is attempting to change this situation by creating wider community awareness and also by freely providing a variety of services and programs to two key groups we believe can benefit most from dancing: those combatting depression and youth (approx. 15-25yo).

Our goal is that Cool Cats will introduce people to a fun, energetic, and healthy activity that can improve relationships, self-confidence, social engagement, and (from our experience) life in general.

Rock 'n' Roll & Youth

Dancing provides a number of great opportunities for younger people to engage with each other and the general community.

'Nostalgia' dancing introduces a variety of '30s to '60s musical, dance, and fashion styles and provides a forum for interaction with preceding generations. Association with friends and mentors on a regular basis (in class and at social events) provides social inclusion in conjunction with positive role models and behaviour.

For the more competitive or performance driven, there are a variety of local and national events to train for across a wide range of skill levels. Dancers also have the chance to develop leadership and interpersonal skills as part of a dance partnership or performance/competition team.

We are currently searching for suitable venues and/or interested schools for our in school educational programs and after school youth classes. Please contact us if you can help!

Rock 'n' Roll & Happiness

A picture is worth a thousand words. Dancing is fun! Anecdotally, students often report a much more positive outlook on life after discovering dancing and, with it, friends and an exciting, healthy lifestyle. Clearly, dancing doesn't directly solve any of life's problems (except possibly fitness), but it can provide both respite and support while making changes.

While we place a strong emphasis on the teaching, at Cool Cats we also want everybody to have fun. This includes a relaxed and jovial class atmosphere, but also regular social outings to dances and other 'non-dance' events such as BBQs and the movies.

Participation

If you represent a community organisation focussed upon providing services for youth or promoting mental health and would like to explore how Cool Cats partnership programs may be tailored to suit your needs, please do not hesitate to contact us. We may not always be in a position to meet your specific desires (e.g. availability for workshops or performance at an event), but we are eager to help if we can.

Nathan Major - Studio Principal
MOB: 0415 481 938
Email: principal@coolcatsrocknroll.com

Events

It certainly isn't everything, but the following provides a list of major dance events across the country (and beyond!) that Cool Cats might like to attend. If you have a nostalgia dance festival or event that you think we might be interested in, please let us know!

FREE! Lessons @ The Mustang Bar - September 3rd, 10th, & 17th  2010

All Cool Cats can start making it a habit to turn up to the Mustang Bar not just on Monday nights but on Friday nights too! Not only will there be the usual fantastic music, but we will also be running our FREE! 4Beat Blues introductory course (Friday 6:30-7pm) before the band kicks off! So come and get a free lesson and then stay to enjoy the entertainment!

Remember, on Rockabilly Mondays at the Mustang (6-7pm General Class; 7-8pm Rockabilly Course) Cool Cats members and class participants have reserved access to the raised section of the bar as dedicated practice space. Monday night class participants also get a FREE! drink, so make sure to be there!

For those wanting further incentives, check out the range of value package deals available...

PMH Foundation: Bear by Night Ball - September 18th, 2010

NIB Stadium, Perth

Cool Cats Rock 'n' Roll is proud to be supporting this marvelous charity event. Our dancers will be their to help set the mood as Harry Delux & Johnny Law open up the live entertainment. The night then continues with Black Sorrows!

So, for anybody looking for a great night out in support of a worthy cause, check out pmhfoundation.com for further details! Tickets $250pp.

The Adelaide Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival - November 6-14th, 2010

The plans for the 2010 festival are in place and it looks like a great week of dancing! Cool Cats dancers have been invited to come along for the fun, so if you have any further questions, please come and take a look at some of the information available in class!

If you feel like a holiday, also check out the other major events in South Australia listed by the Adelaide Rock 'n' Roll Club.

Viva Las Vegas 14 - April 21st-24th, 2011

The Rockabilly Party Weekend! Las Vegas!

The Orleans Hotel
4500 W. Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! - Check out the VLV website to get yours.

Cool Cats is heading to VLV 14!!! During the Easter lesson break we are heading to the US to experience this major event. Hopefully we will make some new contacts, new friends, and discover some great merchandise to bring back with us. We would also like as many like-minded dancers (from any dance studio) to join us so we can show the Americans how to really dance!

To find out where the Cool Cats are at: The Update!

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