20-22 NOVEMBER 2026
20-22 NOVEMBER 2026
DANCE WORKSHOPS
Alongside all the live music and social dancing, we’re also bringing you dance workshops to sharpen your moves or learn something new.
On Saturday 21st, Bruce Elder (Swing To It Sydney) and Melinda Jane will be running a series of Rockabilly sessions – Beginners, Intermediate 1, and Intermediate 2 – so dancers of all levels can join in.
Then on Sunday 22nd, the renowned Sydney Swing Katz take the floor with Beginners and Intermediate Lindy Hop workshops, sharing their energy and expertise.
Beginners Rockabilly
Saturday 21st November at 11am - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: Bruce Elder & Melinda Jane
In the Beginners Rockabilly class, you’ll learn the foundations of this fun and social dance style. The class covers the basic footwork, rhythm, and simple turns so you can confidently get out on the floor and enjoy the music. No partner or prior experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to start rocking and rolling!
Coming Soon
Intermediate 1 Rockabilly
Saturday 21st November at 12.30pm - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: Bruce Elder & Melinda Jane
In the Intermediate Rockabilly class, you’ll build on the basics with new moves, variations, and techniques to add style and flair to your dancing. You’ll learn how to mix steps together smoothly, add spins and turns with confidence, and connect more with your partner. Perfect for dancers who are comfortable with the fundamentals and ready to take their Rockabilly to the next level.
Coming Soon
Intermediate 2 Rockabilly
Saturday 21st November at 2.00pm - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: Bruce Elder & Melinda Jane
In the Intermediate 2 Rockabilly class, you’ll learn a fresh set of moves at the same level as Intermediate 1. This session introduces different patterns, variations, and combinations to expand your repertoire, giving you more variety and confidence on the dance floor. Perfect if you’ve done Intermediate 1 before – or if you just want to pick up some new tricks without stepping up in difficulty.
Coming Soon
Beginners Swing
Sunday 22nd November at 10.30am - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: The Sydney Swing Katz
In the Beginners Swing class, you’ll learn the basic steps, timing, and simple turns of Lindy Hop, giving you the foundation to dance confidently to swing music. No partner or prior experience is needed – just bring your energy and get ready to have fun on the dance floor!
Coming Soon
Intermediate Swing
Sunday 22nd November at 11:45am - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: The Sydney Swing Katz
In the Intermediate Swing class, you’ll build on the basics with new steps, turns, and combinations to add style and flow to your dancing. You’ll also explore timing, musicality, and partner connection, giving you the confidence to dance more creatively and smoothly on the floor.
Coming Soon
DANCE WORKSHOPS
Alongside all the live music and social dancing, we’re also bringing you dance workshops to sharpen your moves or learn something new.
On Saturday 21st, Bruce Elder (Swing To It Sydney) and Melinda Jane will be running a series of Rockabilly sessions – Beginners, Intermediate 1, and Intermediate 2 – so dancers of all levels can join in.
Then on Sunday 22nd, the renowned Sydney Swing Katz take the floor with Beginners and Intermediate Lindy Hop workshops, sharing their energy and expertise.
Intermediate 1 Rockabilly
Saturday 21st November at 12.30pm - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: Bruce Elder & Melinda Jane
In the Intermediate Rockabilly class, you’ll build on the basics with new moves, variations, and techniques to add style and flair to your dancing. You’ll learn how to mix steps together smoothly, add spins and turns with confidence, and connect more with your partner. Perfect for dancers who are comfortable with the fundamentals and ready to take their Rockabilly to the next level.
Beginners Rockabilly
Saturday 21st November at 11am - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: Bruce Elder & Melinda Jane
In the Beginners Rockabilly class, you’ll learn the foundations of this fun and social dance style. The class covers the basic footwork, rhythm, and simple turns so you can confidently get out on the floor and enjoy the music. No partner or prior experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to start rocking and rolling!
Coming Soon
Intermediate 2 Rockabilly
Saturday 21st November at 2.00pm - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: Bruce Elder & Melinda Jane
In the Intermediate 2 Rockabilly class, you’ll learn a fresh set of moves at the same level as Intermediate 1. This session introduces different patterns, variations, and combinations to expand your repertoire, giving you more variety and confidence on the dance floor. Perfect if you’ve done Intermediate 1 before – or if you just want to pick up some new tricks without stepping up in difficulty.
Beginners Swing
Sunday 22nd November at 10.30am - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: The Sydney Swing Katz
In the Beginners Swing class, you’ll learn the basic steps, timing, and simple turns of Lindy Hop, giving you the foundation to dance confidently to swing music. No partner or prior experience is needed – just bring your energy and get ready to have fun on the dance floor!
Intermediate Swing
Sunday 22nd November at 11:45am - Starfish Function Room
Teachers: The Sydney Swing Katz
In the Intermediate Swing class, you’ll build on the basics with new steps, turns, and combinations to add style and flow to your dancing. You’ll also explore timing, musicality, and partner connection, giving you the confidence to dance more creatively and smoothly on the floor.
FREE DANCE LESSONS
Up for a bit of fun? Or been watching the dance floor at Crank It Up and thinking you might give it a go?
We’ve got you covered with a series of free dance lessons designed to get you moving and feeling the vibe.
At Crank It Up, you’ll see plenty of Rockabilly dancing, Rock ‘n’ roll partner dancing, and the solo dance the Rockabilly Stroll.
These are quick, easy sessions—perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to loosen up, learn a few moves, and jump straight into the action.
👉 Check the schedule, jump in, and most importantly… have some fun!
Learn Rock n Roll
Time/Date -TBA
Location - Bridge Stage Dance Floor
Teachers - TBA
Come and join the crew on the dance floor under the bridge and learn some basics of rock n roll.
4 step rock n roll is a fun way to get into the dance scene and get your groove on with those swinging songs of the 50's era.
Rockabilly Basics
Time/Date -TBA
Location - Bridge Stage Dance Floor
Teachers - TBA
Wanna get grungy and learn some 2 count rockabilly like the cool kids? Get your Greaser jeans on, slip on the creepers, and head on down to get the basics of rockabilly, to the coolest music around
Rockabilly Stroll
Time/Date -TBA
Location - Main Stage Dance Floor
Teachers - TBA
So you dont have a dance partner? Thats ok.
You can still get into the dance vibe with the simple but slick styling of the Rockabilly Stroll. When the slower songs come on, you'll see the dance floor fill with the side-steps of the dancers doing the stroll.
FREE DANCE LESSONS
Up for a bit of fun? Or been watching the dance floor at Crank It Up and thinking you might give it a go?
We’ve got you covered with a series of free dance lessons designed to get you moving and feeling the vibe.
At Crank It Up, you’ll see plenty of Rockabilly dancing, Rock ‘n’ roll partner dancing, and the solo dance the Rockabilly Stroll.
These are quick, easy sessions—perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to loosen up, learn a few moves, and jump straight into the action.
👉 Check the schedule, jump in, and most importantly… have some fun!
Learn Rock n Roll
Time/Date -TBA
Location - Bridge Stage Dance Floor
Teachers - TBA
Come and join the crew on the dance floor under the bridge and learn some basics of rock n roll.
4 step rock n roll is a fun way to get into the dance scene and get your groove on with those swinging songs of the 50's era.
Rockabilly Basics
Time/Date -TBA
Location - Bridge Stage Dance Floor
Teachers - TBA
Wanna get grungy and learn some 2 count rockabilly like the cool kids? Get your Greaser jeans on, slip on the creepers, and head on down to get the basics of rockabilly, to the coolest music around
Rockabilly Stroll
Time/Date -TBA
Location - Main Stage Dance Floor
Teachers - TBA
So you dont have a dance partner? Thats ok.
You can still get into the dance vibe with the simple but slick styling of the Rockabilly Stroll. When the slower songs come on, you'll see the dance floor fill with the side-steps of the dancers doing the stroll.
DANCE FLOOR LOCATIONS
We have 6 locations where you can find some of the best rockabilly and rock n roll music in Australia.
- Festival Site (large ply dance floor)- Main Stage. Southern end of Clyde St Batemans Bay
- Festival Site (vinyl over concrete dance floor)- Bridge Stage. Northern end of Clyde St under the bridge overpass
- Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (large parquetry dance floor)- Auditorium. The nighttime headline performances at 6 Beach Road Batemans Bay
- Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (large parquetry dance floor)- Lounge. Alternative to the headline performances at night
- Steampacket Hotel Nelligen (outdoor medium ply dance floor)- Friday, Saturday & Sundaynight bands. 963 Kings Highway Nelligen
- JJ’s at the Marina (outdoor vinyl over road)- On the grass by the water. 27 Beach Road Batemans Bay
SYDNEY SWING KATZ
Sydney Swing Katz… they’re back!
Come and watch the professionals in action—bringing high-energy moves, sharp style, and a whole lot of fun to the dance floor.
This troupe is widely regarded as one of Australia’s best, and once you see them perform, you’ll understand exactly why.
Check out the performance times and make sure you don’t miss it.
Main Stage – Festival Site
Saturday 21st November
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