Hello beautiful people,
What a week! My floor looks like the dressing rooms of a major retail store on boxing day sales! Clothes everywhere! Packing for our trip to Yeppoon, then unpacking then washing then packing again for Cooly Rocks On! I’m so glad I have a whole studio to throw down outfits and decide what makes the cut and what doesn’t.. All this and yes we still work and yes we still pop our 2-3 times a week to teach and dance! No matter! I will sort that mess out after all the fun has been had right?
Wednesday night for GOLD COAST Class is as per normal.. ie: 7pm start at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club. This week we are going to do 3 things…. 1. A beginner class rhueda to get you moving, 2. Breaking down and speeding up the Shim Sham to get you ready for Cooly Rocks On and 3. We will give you some entry and exit mini patterns to get in and out of the Jam circle for the finale at the dance. If you are not going to the Moonlight Swing Dance, this will be a great class for you to pull out anytime you want to impress!
Thursday night for MULLUM is NOT happening due to us being at Cooly Rocks On Moonlight Swing Dance and Performing. See you there or we will see you next week!
Here’s a bit of run down on where we will be at Cooly Rocks On this year. We are checking in Thursday and Checking out Monday. Looking forward to catching you on the dance floor somewhere..
Wednesday 7th – 10am – 11am Miss Chrissy Sashing ceremony for the Pin Up Pageant Finalists at Greenmount Beach Surf Club – FREE – Public event
Wednesday 7pm – Swing Dance Classes with Chrissy & Ray (See above)
Thursday 8th – 9.15am – The Strand – Lindy Hop dance workshop wth Chrissy & Ray – Intermediate/Advance pattern
Thursday 8th – 11m – 2pm – Swing-A-Billy Ray DJ set at the DJ dance floor
Thursday 8th – 6.30pm – Moonlight Swing Dance – With Lucky Seven Band, Swing-A-Billy Ray and The HalfBreaks Dance Troupe
Thursday 8th – 10pm – The After Party at Coolangatta Sands Hotel – Melody Graves and the Hokum Redemption
Friday 9th – 12 Noon to 3pm – Swing-A-Billy Ray DJ set at the DJ dance floor
Friday 9th – 3pm – 5pm – FREE – The CRO Pin Up Pageant Show/Competition/final – Very Entertaining – Come along.
Friday 9th – 6.15pm – Queen Elizabeth Park – The Lucky Comets
Friday 9th – 7pm – 9pm – Coolangatta Sands Hotel – Kieron McDonald Combo
Friday 9th – 10.15 – 11.45pm – Coolangatta Sands Hotel – The Go Getters
Saturday 10th – Nostalgia Markets – Bands all day including Boom Boom Delux, The Records, Kieron McDonald Combo
Saturday 10th – 3pm – 6pm – Swing-A-Billy Ray DJ set at the DJ dance floor
Not sure about Sat night yet.. Suggestions?
Sunday 11th – 10am – 11am – Elvis Gospel
Sunday 11th – Dixon St Stage – The Records, Peaches and the Alphasonics, Boom Boom Delux and Johnny Pandora
Sunday 11th – 5.30pm – 9.30m – Beachside Rock N Roll Dance – Swing-A-Billy Ray plus bands
Im a bit hopeless at own marketing but I have an idea and I need a PR Person to execute it. We can talk what that looks like and how much that might cost offline BUT for now.. Do you know us? Are you passionate about what we do? Do you have a background in PR/Marketing? I would like someone to help package us up.. Vintage Styling, makeovers, workshops, pop up salons etc, plus Swing A Billy Ray, DJ Entertainer extraordinaire and finally our Swing Dance School, performances, workshop, called etc. So basically a Hat trick of talent worth hiring for festivals and corporates around Australia? Swing On In + Lindy Charm School + SwingA Billy Ray and Miss Chrissy.. If you think you can help us and run with this, please DM me or email or chat to me when we see each other. Thanks
This will be coming up fast.. Have you shared to love, booked your table yet? SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER – $55 per ticket – Tables of 10 for $500 – So many prizes, raffles, spot pop up talents and special moments as well as Supper and a drink on Arrival. After that – there is a full bar and let’s not forget the headline act! Get in and book your tickets, this event will surely sell out and it will be a night not to miss PLUS you are raising money for a most worthy and ground roots charity!
I am so chuffed to finally be able to announce our HEADLINE ACT!! I have been trying to secure this band for years but they are so popular travelling the world but finally! they are available and Melissa is delighted to be performing for us. Introducing Melissa Western and her Moxie Crew. A 7 Piece Swing Band who will delight you all evening. Here is a little about Melissa Western.
There will be plenty of entertainment, variety acts, raffles, yummy food and open bar, plus a big ole fabulous dance floor! Buy your tickets today!
Click the QR Code here to get your tickets OR follow the link HERE to get your tickets
Well, there you go! Til next time my lovelies! Stay cool and catch you n the dance floor real soon!
Chrissy & Ray xx
Our Happy Customers
Swing On In's Chrissy Keepence and Ray are two cool cats. Their vivacious personalities and enthusiasm really motivate students at all levels. From beginner to advanced, they treat each dancer...
Read More
The Swing on In Dancers have been involved in multiple Bleach Festival’s events including the larg-escale production, The Inaugural Annual Dance Affair. They were an absolute hit. We love their...
Read More
Working with Ray is a dream come true for organisers booking DJs or looking for entertainment 20’s – 80’s. He’s professional, reliable, fun to work with and delivers a brilliant,...
Read More
We have had the greatest time learning to dance with you two. It's such a fun thing to do together, kind of our special time together each week which has...
Read More
So much fun and filled with amazing friendly people!
Read More
I have been dancing for 16 years both modern jive.rock n roll and swing and in my opinion Swing is the most social and energised of them all just one...
Read More
The most friendly and welcoming dance group on the Gold Coast
Read More
Just dropped in to Tuesday night Swing On In class and absolutely loved it! Fantastic teachers, fantastic dancers! See you next week.
Read More
Fantastic ppl fantastic teachers and a whole lotta fun
Read More
How lucky are we to have Chrissy & Ray Keepence teach us Swing Dancing right here in Bangalow.... Taught directly by Frankie Manning himself the grandfather of Swing Dancing, this...
Read More
Ray and Chrissy are both truly gifted in their abilities to teach swing to any age group. There love of this genre is infectious and they keep classes exciting and...
Read More
I can't thank the teachers Ray, Chrissy enough for bringing Swing Dancing into my life. They are wonderful teachers and it has become "my happy place" every week. I've also...
Read More
Loads of fun, Ray and Chrissie are awesome teachers who always take the time to make sure everyone learns at their own pace. I never would have thought I'd enjoy...
Read More
Swing dancing has opened my eyes to a whole new love that I didn't know existed! Ray and Chrissy's expert feedback and patient teaching style makes every class rewarding, exciting...
Read More
I started going to swing on in 9 months ago and I plan to keep going it's lots of fun
Read More
I never learnt to dance before I joined Swing on in. I totally enjoy the experience, great teachers, Ray and Chrissy, great atmosphere, very friendly, lots of fun
Read More
We always have a great time at Swing On In dance classes. There's always lots of great dance moves to learn and heaps of friendly people to dance with.
Read More
This time round we'll be taking our lindy hop to the dance floor replacing the comfortably familiar RnR
Read More
I have always wanted to Swing Dance & Ray was such an awesome teacher. Everyone at the classes are so friendly & welcoming!
Read More
Swing On In is awesome! Chrissy and Ray are excellent teachers and superb dancers, no matter what dance level you are at they are very welcoming. Highly recommended!
Read More
As soon as I get to Queensland I will be there for sure! Chrissy and Ray are not only incredible people with hearts of hold they are also incredibly talented...
Read More
Ray & Chrissy are both as amazing dancers and people. They are so passionate about everything they do. I'm absolutely mesmerised every time I watch them dance. They at an...
Read More
Wonderful, talented teachers and both with a beautiful personality to match!
Read More
Started Lindy Hop with Chrissy and Ray many years ago and they gave me the foundation on which to build my Swing dancing. Lindy Hop has taken me all over...
Read More
Awesome peeps and great Lindy hop dancing for all ages!!!
Read More
Ray and Chrissy are excellent teachers and make it a fun experience. Lindy Hop is in my opinion a life skill. Improvised social dancing is where it's at for me...
Read More
With out a doubt the best dance group in Australia!!
Read More
Do yourself a favour and learn about this stylish and spirited style of partner dancing with the best teachers I could imagine. I love Chrissy and Ray's energy and humour...
Read More
Love going to class each week with Chrissy and Ray. Such fun, great exercise and you get to meet some wonderful people.
Read More
Fabulous dancers, amazing (and most patient) teachers ;-p, incredible people! Wish they were able to get to Perth more often
Read More
Great teachers and great fun. Highly recommended!
Read More
Excellent classes, it's amazing what you can learn in one or two lessons, even with two left feet! Very welcoming and warm and as fun as you make it.
Read More
Ray & Chrissy are both amazing dancers and absolutely delightful people. They are so passionate about everything they do, and open their hearts to assisting others in so many ways.....
Read More
Expert helpful instruction, loads of fun, beautiful people, great exercise - what's not to love! And thanks for the inspiring clips from the original swing era.
Read More
Fantastic........Chrissie and Roy are the Best! Always happy, always patient, a lovely friendly atmosphere and a pleasure to look forward to every week........Betty
Read More
On Wednesday night at Bangalow Swing on In, I have a great time, smile all night, laugh at Ray's jokes and learn to dance at the same time. Our teachers...
Read More
I was hooked after my first lesson! Amazing people and an amazing atmosphere! Ray and Chrissy are fantastic teachers. Something about swing really invigorates the soul. I guarantee that if...
Read More
“We had the pleasure of working with Ray Keepence last year when he did a gig for our Surf Life Saving Club. Ray acted as a DJ and provided Music,...
Read More
QT Gold Coast have been working with Swing-A- Billy Ray Dj Entertainer Services for over 3 years. Ray and his team consistently provide slick, professional entertainment for both our corporate clients...
Read More
Ray Keepance has been my go to music man for 15years. He has provided music for all different occasions for us from birthdays, weddings, funerals, yes funerals. He has the...
Read More
While he may go by the name Swing-a- billy Ray, he is no one trick pony. We have known ray for the past 17 years. Ray began working for us...
Read More