Hello Swing Kids!
I hope your week is going swingingly (no pun intended – ok, maybe a little!). What a whirlwind it’s been since Cooly Rocks On. It took a week just to unpack, recover, and ride the wave of joy from such good times. We’re back into our rhythm—dance classes, fabulous jobs, beautiful kids, and prepping for the next big things.
I had to give a shout out to our amazing Swing Dance troupe \”THE HALFBREAKS\” who performed at the Moonlight Swing Dance recently and will also be popping up soon at the Gold Coast Show among other exciting things. These kids (half of them were first timers and only new to the scene) but we all worked hard and put on a great show and Ray and I could not be more proud. Special mention to Deryn, Grace and Waka for pushing and working wth the team whilst I was out of action! You are the BEST! Here is a video of the performance for you all to enjoy!
Thanks for all the laughs, hugs, and happy feet. Now… what’s coming up?
🎶 Sunday 6 July 2025 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | FREE
Vintage Vinyl Sunday Sesh @ Swannies
📍 Swannies Bar & Restaurant, 34 Nerang Street, Southport
A brand new social! Join us for a chilled afternoon of dancing, connection, and all your favourite vintage swing and blues tunes spun by Swing A Billy Ray. Gorgeous polished concrete floors, delicious food and bar, and heaps of space to swing out. Let’s make this a regular thing!
👕 Happening Now |BBLX Official T-Shirt Drop | $35
+ Bonus Class Announcement!
🛍️ Sizes XS–XL | Pickup at class or delivery ($12 AUS / $20 INTL)
To order: Call/text 0409 727 888 or email [email protected]
NB: To give you an idea of sizes.. I am wearing a medium here and Ray wears Large for nice fit or XL for looser fit.
Our first-ever Byron Bay Lindy Exchange merch is here! Excellent quality, gender-neutral tees that are flying off the shelves. Plus…
💃 NEW! Charleston Stroll Workshop with Leigh (Adelaide)
📅 Saturday Morning during BBLX
Included in the weekend pass, or $15 at the door for casuals. Held at Club Byron on the Green right after the stretch & strength session!
Tickets & info: www.byronbaylindyexchange.com.au
🌈 Saturday 27 September 2025 | From 6:30 PM | $85
A Very Fabulous Affair – Funk & Disco Charity Night
📍 Albert Waterways Auditorium, Broadbeach Waters
Last Years Fun HERE
Get your glitter on for a great cause! Dress to dazzle and dance the night away with SOUL’D, our 10-piece funk & disco band. Includes red carpet arrival, glass of bubbles, decadent supper, raffles, giveaways and more.
✨ All proceeds support Beauties Feeling Fabulous
🎟️ Tickets: HERE
🎨 Saturday 13 September 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE
SWELL Vintage Vinyl Swings the Fringe
📍 SWELL Sculpture Festival Fringe Bar, Currumbin Beach
We’re bringing the swing vibes to the coast! Join Swing A Billy Ray & the Swing On In crew for an unforgettable evening of dancing among the sculptures.
More info: www.swellsculpture.com.au
🕺 Class Updates – Guest Teachers in August!
We’re off to Summer Jamboree in Italy & Barcelona at the end of July—but don’t worry, your classes are in fabulous hands!
GOLD COAST – Wednesdays:
📅 July 30 + August 6 & 13
🧡 With: Mark & Sue McDonald
🎶 Beginner Lindy Hop + Balboa (intermediate/adv)
MULLUMBIMBY – Thursdays:
📅 July 31 + August 7 & 14
🧡 With: Grace & Chris, Deryn & Pete
Expect shenanigans, surprises and solid swingin’ fun!
🛑 POTTSVILLE – Sadly, this class will pause for now. Huge thanks to Chris & Grace for getting it off the ground with heart and hustle.
🎉 Events Around Oz to Check Out
🌴 Cairns Swing Festival
📅 Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 August 2025
💃 Featuring: Sydney Swing Katz
The Swing Rays have built an incredible scene up north! Support their first ever festival.
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1419125
🌆 Sydney Lindy Exchange (SLX)
📅 Friday 5 – Sunday 7 September 2025
One of the original exchanges is back! Run by Bruce & the team.
🌐 www.sydneylindyexchange.com
🚗 ChromeFest 2025
📅 Friday 24 – Sunday 26 October 2025
📍 The Entrance, NSW Central Coast
Book to get your Vintage Hair and Makeup Done E: [email protected]
Book to attend workshop HERE
We’re road tripping after BBLX! Chrissy will be glamming it up with vintage styling workshops & pop-up salon, and Ray will be keeping the dance floor alive. Come join the fun!
🧡 A Final Word…
With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to feel weighed down. Our advice?
Love hard. Forgive easily. Dance more. Be kind.
From our hearts to yours,
Chrissy, Ray & the whole Swing On In crew x