Weekly classes
Ten classes a week, mornings and evenings, from absolute beginner through to intermediate. Regular classes do not require booking.
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Evenings
No classes
Evenings
No classes
9:30am – 11:30am
2 hours · $16
Two hours of high improver and low intermediate dances for those ready to develop their technique.
Not ideal for new attendees. New dancers should start with Wednesday 5:10pm.
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Power Hour · $15
An hour of beginner dances for people who already have the basic steps and want to build a repertoire.
6:50pm – 7:50pm
Power Hour · $15
Builds on the fundamentals with gradually more challenging dances. Suitable for dancers already familiar with basic steps and terminology.
5pm – 6pm
Power Hour · $15
Builds on the basic steps, terminology and sequences taught since February. For an introduction to the basics, start with the Wednesday class.
Started February 2026
6:15pm – 8:15pm
2 hours · $16
Two hours of high beginner and low improver dances, building confidence with more varied steps and sequences.
Not ideal for new attendees. New dancers should start with Wednesday 5:10pm.
9:30am – 11:30am
2 hours · $16
Two hours of improver dances, focusing on turns, longer sequences and musical phrasing.
Not ideal for new attendees. New dancers should start with Wednesday 5:10pm.
5:10pm – 6:10pm
Power Hour · $15
Our lowest level, and a great class if you want to try line dancing. An introduction to basic steps and terminology for first-time dancers. Also suitable for dancers who want to review earlier material.
Ideal for new attendees. Start here if you are new to line dancing.
6:30pm – 8:30pm
2 hours · $16
Two hours of intermediate choreography for experienced dancers.
Not ideal for new attendees. New dancers should start with Wednesday 5:10pm.
9:30am – 11:30am
2 hours · $16
A morning class covering high beginner and low improver dances.
Not ideal for new attendees. New dancers should start with Wednesday 5:10pm.
9:30am – 11:30am
2 hours · $16
A morning class for experienced dancers, covering high improver and intermediate choreography.
Not ideal for new attendees. New dancers should start with Wednesday 5:10pm.
Timetable last updated 29 September 2026. Socials and parties are on the news page. Check our social pages for changes over public holidays.
Every class has its own playlist on BootStepper, with step sheets and music so you can practise at home. The dances we are currently doing in each class, updated by the instructors as new dances are taught.
Never danced before?
If you are new to line dancing, start with the Wednesday class. Each session is a one-hour Power Hour, with payment per class and no term commitment.
Start here if you are new
Wednesday
5:10pm – 6:10pm
Our lowest level, and a great class if you want to try line dancing. An introduction to basic steps and terminology for first-time dancers. Also suitable for dancers who want to review earlier material.
Pay per class.
Started February 2026
Tuesday
5pm – 6pm
Builds on the basic steps, terminology and sequences taught since February. For an introduction to the basics, start with the Wednesday class.
Pay per class.
Each Absolute Beginners class has its own playlist on BootStepper, so you can run through the dances at home.
What it costs
$15
one-hour class, cash at the door
$16
2–2.5 hour class, cash at the door
Boot Scoot & Bloom
Boot Scoot & Bloom offers welcoming line dancing classes for people with disability, led by Karissa Howard and supported by Illawarra Country Bootscooters. Make friends, enjoy music and learn to dance in a relaxed, inclusive space. No dance experience needed.
Wear comfortable clothes and closed-in shoes, and bring water. Mobility aids are welcome, with water breaks throughout the class.
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Your Monday class
Unanderra Community Centre
$15 per class, including a carer or companion
If you need a carer, they must stay for the class and are welcome to dance too.
Drop-ins welcome. Email Karissa before coming along to hear about schedule changes.
bootscootandbloom@gmail.comWhere to find us
The Barn at the Illawarra Aquatic Club is a venue dedicated to line dancing, with a sprung dance floor for all our classes and club dances. Access is via Kanahooka Road.
The Barn, Kanahooka
Use this guide to find a class that suits your experience. If you are unsure, start with the easier class or ask an instructor for advice.
Never danced a step before? Start here.
New dancers and those returning to the basics after a break. No partner or dance experience is needed. Start with Wednesday's class; Tuesday's builds on material taught in earlier classes.
2 classes at this level
Build on the basics and learn more dances.
Dancers who know the core steps and want to learn more dances at a steady pace. High Beginner classes introduce more challenging combinations.
4 classes at this level
Faster teaching, longer dances, more musicality.
Dancers who learn beginner dances confidently and are ready for more complex choreography.
5 classes at this level
Technique, timing and the current floor favourites.
Experienced dancers ready to learn current international choreography and develop their technique.
3 classes at this level