9:30am – 11:30am
2 hours · $16
High Improver / Low Intermediate
Two hours of high improver and low intermediate dances for those ready to develop their technique.
ImproverIntermediate
Weekly classes
Class timetable
Ten classes a week, mornings and evenings, from absolute beginner through to intermediate. Regular classes do not require booking.
Your week at a glance
Tap a class for details and pricing.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Evenings
No classes
Friday
Evenings
No classes
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Mornings
Evenings
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Beginner & High Beginner
Power HourJump to details
6:50pm – 7:50pm
Absolute Beginners — Level 1
Power HourJump to details
Monday3 classes
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Power Hour · $15
Beginner & High Beginner
An hour of beginner dances for people who already have the basic steps and want to build a repertoire.
Beginner6:50pm – 7:50pm
Power Hour · $15
Absolute Beginners — Level 1
Builds on the fundamentals with gradually more challenging dances. Suitable for dancers already familiar with basic steps and terminology.
Absolute Beginner
Tuesday2 classes
5pm – 6pm
Power Hour · $15
Absolute Beginners — Level 2
Builds on basic steps, terminology and sequences. For a more advanced class, try Level 1 on Monday; for an introduction to the basics, start with Level 3 on Wednesday.
Absolute Beginner6:15pm – 8:15pm
2 hours · $16
High Beginner & Low Improver
Two hours of high beginner and low improver dances, building confidence with more varied steps and sequences.
BeginnerImprover
Wednesday3 classes
9:30am – 11:30am
2 hours · $16
Improver
Two hours of improver dances, focusing on turns, longer sequences and musical phrasing.
Improver5:10pm – 6:10pm
Power Hour · $15
Absolute Beginners — Level 3
An introduction to basic steps and terminology for first-time dancers. Also suitable for dancers who joined Level 2 later and want to review earlier material.
Absolute Beginner6:30pm – 8:30pm
2 hours · $16
Intermediate
Two hours of intermediate choreography for experienced dancers.
Intermediate
Thursday1 class
9:30am – 11:30am
2 hours · $16
High Beginner / Low Improver
A morning class covering high beginner and low improver dances.
BeginnerImprover
Friday1 class
9:30am – 11:30am
2 hours · $16
High Improver / Intermediate
A morning class for experienced dancers, covering high improver and intermediate choreography.
ImproverIntermediate
Timetable last updated 2 September 2026. Check our social pages for changes over public holidays and during events.
What we are dancing in each class
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?
Three Absolute Beginners levels
Start with Level 3 if you are new to line dancing. Levels 2 and 1 build on steps learned in earlier classes. Each session is a one-hour Power Hour, with payment per class and no term commitment.
Commenced July 2026
Start here if you are new
Absolute Beginners — Level 3
Wednesday
5:10pm – 6:10pm
An introduction to basic steps and terminology for first-time dancers. Also suitable for dancers who joined Level 2 later and want to review earlier material.
Pay per class.
Commenced February 2026
Absolute Beginners — Level 2
Tuesday
5pm – 6pm
Builds on basic steps, terminology and sequences. For a more advanced class, try Level 1 on Monday; for an introduction to the basics, start with Level 3 on Wednesday.
Pay per class.
Commenced September 2025
Absolute Beginners — Level 1
Monday
6:50pm – 7:50pm
Builds on the fundamentals with gradually more challenging dances. Suitable for dancers already familiar with basic steps and terminology.
Pay per class.
Each Absolute Beginners level 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
- Pay as you go, with no term fees.
- Class passes can be purchased with cash.
- Half price for dancers under 16
Boot Scoot & Bloom
Did you know we have classes that cater to those with additional needs?
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
Mondays, 11am–12pm
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, Kanahooka
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
- The Barn — where you dance
- Kanahooka Point Car Park — where you park
- Dotted line — the walk from the car park
Choose your class level
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.
Absolute Beginners
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 at Level 3; Levels 2 and 1 build on material taught in earlier classes.
- The basic steps every line dance is built from — grapevines, shuffles, pivots and coaster steps
- The terminology instructors use to explain each step
- Simple dances to build your confidence
- How to find the beat and start on the right foot
3 classes at this level
- Monday6:50pm – 7:50pm· Absolute Beginners — Level 1
- Tuesday5pm – 6pm· Absolute Beginners — Level 2
- Wednesday5:10pm – 6:10pm· Absolute Beginners — Level 3
Beginner
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.
- A steadily growing list of beginner dances across a range of music
- Turns of a quarter and a half, and how to keep your place in the room
- Tags and restarts introduced gently, one at a time
- Styling and upper-body movement
3 classes at this level
- Monday5:30pm – 6:30pm· Beginner & High Beginner
- Tuesday6:15pm – 8:15pm· High Beginner & Low Improver
- Thursday9:30am – 11:30am· High Beginner / Low Improver
Improver
Faster teaching, longer dances, more musicality.
Dancers who learn beginner dances confidently and are ready for more complex choreography.
- 32 and 48 count dances with tags, restarts and changes of direction
- Full turns, syncopations and rolling vines
- Reading a step sheet so you can learn dances at home
- Dancing to the phrasing of the music, not just the count
5 classes at this level
- Monday9:30am – 11:30am· High Improver / Low Intermediate
- Tuesday6:15pm – 8:15pm· High Beginner & Low Improver
- Wednesday9:30am – 11:30am· Improver
- Thursday9:30am – 11:30am· High Beginner / Low Improver
- Friday9:30am – 11:30am· High Improver / Intermediate
Intermediate
Technique, timing and the current floor favourites.
Experienced dancers ready to learn current international choreography and develop their technique.
- Current intermediate releases, including dances you will see at festivals
- Cha cha, waltz, nightclub two step and West Coast Swing rhythms
- Sharper technique — spotting, weight changes and clean footwork
- Dances taught at a faster pace, with less repetition
3 classes at this level
- Monday9:30am – 11:30am· High Improver / Low Intermediate
- Wednesday6:30pm – 8:30pm· Intermediate
- Friday9:30am – 11:30am· High Improver / Intermediate