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Karissa Howard

Meet Karissa, our instructor-in-training.

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Karissa Howard, instructor-in-training at Illawarra Country Bootscooters.

About Karissa

Karissa Howard is part of the Illawarra Country Bootscooters team as an instructor-in-training, alongside Maddison Glover and Ashley Mears.

She also founded Boot Scoot & Bloom, offering inclusive line dancing classes for people with disability at Unanderra Community Centre.

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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Illawarra Country Bootscooters proudly supporting Boot Scoot & Bloom, with flowers blooming from teal cowboy boots.

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.com