Start here
New to line dancing?
Find out which class to join, what to bring, how to pay and where to park before your first visit.
Turn up
No booking
Regular classes are open without a booking.
Pay at the door
$15 / $16
one-hour class, cash at the door, or 2–2.5 hour class, cash at the door. You only pay for the classes you attend.
Bring
Closed-in shoes
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a drink bottle.
Common questions
Before your first class
What is line dancing?
Line dancing brings people together in rows to learn and dance the same sequence of steps. We dance to a wide range of music, and you do not need a partner.
Do I need any experience?
No experience is needed for the Wednesday Absolute Beginners class. You will learn the basic steps and terminology as you practise the dances.
Why are there two Absolute Beginners classes?
Each class started at a different time and has progressed at its own pace. The Wednesday class is the starting point for new dancers. The Tuesday class has been running longer and builds on steps already taught. Ask Maddison if you need help choosing a class.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothes that let you move freely. Closed-in shoes are strongly recommended; joggers or dance shoes are suitable. Cowboy boots are optional. Club t-shirts, singlets, polos and hoodies are also available.
What does it cost?
$15 for a one-hour class, $16 for a 2–2.5 hour class, cash at the door. Pay as you go, with no term fees. Class passes can be purchased with cash. Half price for dancers under 16.
What if I forget the dance by next week?
Ask your instructor for the name of the dance and the choreographer. Every class has its own playlist on BootStepper, with step sheets and music so you can practise at home. The same lists are in our class playlists document. Monthly lists of dances taught are also posted on the Illawarra Country Bootscooters Facebook page.
Where do I park?
Please park in the Kanahooka Point Car Park. To comply with our development approval there is no parking in Rushton Drive.
Do I need to book?
Regular classes do not require booking or a term commitment. Any special registration requirements for a new beginner intake will be listed in the timetable.
Is there anything during the day?
Yes. Morning classes run from 9:30 to 11:30am on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, covering high beginner through to intermediate. They are not ideal for new dancers, so start with Absolute Beginners on Wednesday evening.
Who teaches?
Maddison Glover and Ashley Mears teach our classes at The Barn. Karissa Howard is also part of the team as an instructor-in-training.
Never danced before?
Absolute Beginners classes
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
Absolute Beginners
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
Absolute Beginners
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.
Need help choosing a class?
Get in touch with Maddison
The Barn, Illawarra Aquatic Club, 1 Rushton Drive, Kanahooka NSW 2530