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.
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. |
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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
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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! |
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A New Orleans Style Festival of Music and Art
Presented by the Perth Blues Club and RTR FM
http://www.theperthmardigras.com/
http://www.rtrfm.com.au/sponsors/440
Cool Cats had a great day at this event! We hope the Perth Blues Club has the opportunity to run it again in 2011. Check out some of the photos on Facebook!
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The Rockabilly Party Weekend! Las Vegas!
The Orleans Hotel
4500 W. Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
TICKETS NOW ON SALE |
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Australia's Leading Rock & Roll Nostalgia Retro Event.
Wintersun is Australia's leading annual Retro Nostalgia Festival. Featuring almost 1500 Hot Rods, Custom and Classic Cars, more than 100 bands and performers, dancing, movies, and competitions. The festival is held in the border coastal towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads on the New South Wales & Queensland border. Many events are free, some are in the streets while others are in the local clubs and shopping centres. |
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The Adelaide Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival - November 6-14, 2010
The 2009 festival has just finished and already the plans are in motion for 2010! No doubt it will be even better
If you feel like a holiday, also check out the other major events in South Australia listed by the Adelaide Rock 'n' Roll Club. |
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The Toop & Toop Festival - September 18-20, 2010
Victor Harbor, South Australia
The organisers have received numerous congratulations for the 2009 festival. The Rock n Roll and Rockabilly entertainment was considered by many as top class.
The festival team will commence shortly preparing ideas for the 2010 Toop & Toop Rock n Roll Festival. The vision is to raise the quality of the festival to be on par with the big interstate Rock n Roll Festivals. |
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Perth's Nostalgia Retro Event.
PNF is still searching for a home in 2010 - we look forward to finding out the details! In the meantime, please check out the PNF website for supporting events. |
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To find out where the Cool Cats are at: The Update!
For everything else happening about Perth from week to week check out:
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Programs
Youth & Happiness
Dance & Theatre
Educational
Participants
Programs are currently being offered for 2010. Please contact us if you represent an interested organisation.
Our current partners:
Supporters
We welcome support from anyone who may wish to promote these initiatives. If you think you can help, please contact us.
Helping Hands
If you are looking for more information on youth or anti-depression issues - or seeking support services - please also check out the following websites.
Info Line: 1300 224 636
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