Bodgies & Widgies in 1950's Australia

[Jitterbug]

Thanks to JiverJ alerting me to this video. I have read & heard much about this Australian sub culture but trying to find videos on it is just about impossible. One for the memory for sure ........

Looking at the video, quite apart from the music, I get the impression the clothes & fashion seem on par for that period. The dancing facinates me though. It certainly doesn't look like "pub rock" or "rockabilly" dancing to me. More like the "jitterbug" style made popular by Dean Collins seen on those old American "rock & roll" movies.

Here's the video - enjoy ........