About Us
 
"Bringing the 50's into the new millenium"

The Wanganui Rock and Roll Club was formed in February 1988 after an initial meeting to gauge interest at the end of 1987. Practices were run out of a member's double garage later progressing to Kokohuia School, Hylton Hall, St Paul's Church Hall before we finally obtained our present Club Rooms in the old Laurence's Pool Rooms.

The club runs competitions at a local, regional and national level for competitive members as well as participating in the NZ Masters games biannually.

For social members hops (dances) are held on a regular basis.

We held the 2006 Junior Nationals in the Memorial Hall, and are hosting the 2009 Junior Nationals at the same venue, Easter Weekend 2009.
 
MEMBERSHIP
Family: $50
Couple: $45
Adult: $35
Child: $20
(some conditions may apply)
 
PRACTICES

Beginners class is held between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on a Wednesday Night. Participants in this class learn a 6 beat tap basic and a triple step basic. They are also taught 3 different handholds - basic, right hand to right hand and waltz hold. New dancers should remain in this class 4-8 weeks depending on learning level.

Intermediate Class is held between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on a Wednesday Night.

This class is for the dancer who has a good grasp of the basics. In this class dancers will learn how to vary basic dance steps and develop their own style. Dancers are taught more complex dance moves in this class.

Advanced Classes are held from 8.30pm to 9.00pm then General Dancing afterwards.

Block Courses are held occasionally for those learners who prefer the smaller class with intensive learning. In this class you will learn 8 moves in 8 weeks. Costs are $40 per person for 8 weeks.

Coaching is available from experienced club members depending on availability.
 
TIMES
All general practices are held on Wednesday's
at the Club rooms (behind State Insurance Building)

Beginners: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Intermediate: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Advanced: 8.30pm to 9.00pm
General Dance thereafter
 
COST
Adult members: $3.00
Adult Non-members: $4.00
Child members: $2.00
Child Non-members: $2.50
 
TUTORS
The club has several tutors that it rotates between the classes on a regular basis.
 
COMMITTEE

President: Donna Burns
Treasurer: John Williams
Secretary: Jacky Adam jackel03@xtra.co.nz
Newsletter / Website: Kelvin Adam jackel03@xtra.co.nz
 
 
 
 
 
74a Victoria Avenue, P O Box 5265, Wanganui
email : info@wanganuirocknroll.org.nz