Rock & Roll News:

As announced by the Victorian Premier, dancing is back and can resume in all venues from today (Friday, 19/11/21). Lets all go out in support of live music in pubs, clubs and organised venues and have a great time enjoying rock n roll dancing. See pic of Jon & Zoe from the Alleycatz as featured on the front page of the Herald Sun newspaper this morning ......

Live rock n roll music is back in Melbourne! After a period of several months of inactivity due to Covid rules, it was great to be seeing live rock n roll music again. The Rockin' Tones played at St Andrews Hotel last Sunday afternoon to a good crowd. They entertained us with their usual classic 1950's rock n roll tunes to the delight of rockers who were obviously feeling so glad to be at their... [Read More]

2021 Victorian Rock’n’Roll Dance State Championships

Saturday 4 September 2021

In the wake of the COVID-19 worldwide crisis, and in particular, the Victorian restrictions, the Victorian Rock’n’Roll Dance Association has now re-scheduled the Victorian Rock’n’Roll Dance State Championships, fromr May 15, 2021 to 4 September, still at
St Sava Church Hall,... [Read More]

Nobody claimed to have 10 out of 10 correct answers for the first of the UP HERE FOR THINKING VRRDA Classic Rock Lyrics Quiz.

The highest score was 9/10.

Can you do better, click the link for Quiz Number Two

http://www.vrrda.org.au/quizquestions2.html

After a great start to the year with rock n roll festivals held in Geelong, Rosebud foreshore, Parkes Elvis Festival, Gippsland and even a slim down version in Ballarat, rockers everywhere were eagerly awaiting for more festivals to enjoy the music and dancing that these festivals bring.

Unfortunately due to severe health risks associated with Covid-19, it has now come to... [Read More]

Tonight was supposed to be the hosting of VRRDA's 2020 Rock n Roll Dance Championship and no doubt many of us are feeling disappointed the event has to be postponed to a later date due to the Covid-19 situation.

Nonetheless, to keep alive our passion for rock n roll dancing, the VRRDA has called for an "ISO" dance video competition whereby couples who are suitably dressed in their... [Read More]

I think many of us are presently feeling the loss and missing live Rock n Roll music and dancing during our current Covid-19 nation wide movement restrictions. But we must try to do the right thing by staying home so as to contribute towards curbing the spread of the virus which could have very damaging health implications for some.

In the current environment, it is pleasing that... [Read More]

Following on from Joceb's recent post about keep moving, stay safe.....here's a couple of videos posted recently on Youtube which I like to share with you. Yes, Covid-19 is real and highly contagious and, not to mention, it can also be quite severe and life threatening to some. It's also good to know we are all trying to keep safe by staying at home but at the same time trying to keep fit and... [Read More]

With all the dances and dance classes cancelled until this virus leaves, and people stuck at home feeling miserable, here's a few suggestions to keep you occupied.

Watch some dance video's on youtube, turn the music up and dance in your lounge room. Share the clips with your friends or on this site.

Learn some new line dances from youtube. Check out some of the old... [Read More]

In the wake of the COVID-19 worldwide crisis, which is affecting almost every aspect of society globally, the Victorian Rock’n’Roll Dance Association has made the decision to postpone the Victorian Rock’n’Roll Dance State Championships, originally scheduled for May 16 at St. Sava in Greensborough, Victoria, with a likely new date of August 22.

We value all of our dancers, teachers... [Read More]