Wimmera Rockers Danceworld is hosting its annual dance this weekend, with live bands and DJs, under the theme of gals and gangsters.

Secretary Shonie Finn said the group’s first event, in 2012, was the same theme.

“Our very first dance was gals and gangsters, so we are revisiting that,” she said.

“We’ve also had themes of hippies, punk rock, and wild wild west.”

The group has events planned across the weekend, starting with Melbourne band Honkytonk Rockers performing on Friday night at Horsham Town Hall.

“On Saturday morning at 11am, we will do a demonstration at Horsham Plaza for any rock and rollers to come along to and get involved in,” Ms Finn said. “Adelaide band The Lincolns will entertain at the town hall on Saturday night, along with DJ Lamb.

“We also have a 1920s gals and gangsters dress-up theme on Saturday night, with prizes for the best-dressed. 

“People are invited to come along and get involved, we’ll have rock and roll dancers of all ages there.”

Wimmera Rockers Danceworld have about 12 core members, aged between eight and 80 years, but are expecting more than 200 people each night.

“The event attracts rock and rollers from across the state, from Melbourne all the way to Adelaide,” Ms Finn said.

“We get together for a great social night and some physical activity.”

On Sunday, the group will host a free barbecue at Haven Hall from 10am.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students each night, September 6 and 7, with doors opening at 7.30pm.

Bookings can be made by calling John Finn on 0437 360 964 or by sending a message to the group’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/WimmeraRockersDanceworld.

Wimmera Rockers Danceworld welcomes new members to its regular meetings, at 7pm at the Haven Hall each Monday.

– Bronwyn Hastings

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