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The club’s committee members blow out the candles to a “fabulous” 21 years. Attendees filled the dance floor to do the highly requested Wagon Wheel line dance. Club President Leslie Green with committee member Linda Skinner, who says the club gets you “hooked.”
The Hibiscus Coast Rock ‘n’ Roll club celebrated its 21st birthday with a “bling ball” on Saturday, April 6.
More than 200 people attended, including Rock ‘n’ Roll club members from as far as Hamilton, filling the Dairy Flat School hall with plenty of glitter and retro attire.
A live band led by Rock ‘n’ Roll artist Che Orton played throughout the night.
President Leslie Green, who has been a member since the club was formed, says it is like a family.
“We have grown from a handful of dedicated dancers meeting at Muldoon’s Bar to the current membership of around 200 people,” Leslie says.
“It has just been wonderful to celebrate our birthday with our members because they mean so much to us.”
Several members, like Leslie, have been with the club since it started.
The age of club members ranges from 14 to 87 years.
The group practices in Whangaparāoa Hall every Tuesday, holding a range of beginner and advanced classes and social dances.
Between Leslie and club vice president Noelene Mack, they have more than 26 years of dance teaching experience.
Info: hibiscusrocknroll.co.nz
