The dance ran successfully at Whitfords for many years, but the dance program did not change in line with other local ballroom dances such as Perth Seniors and the dances offered at the main dance studios. Attendance gradually declined as members who ceased for various reasons were not being replaced by new ones. The dance was in danger of closing altogether by the end of 2024. That would have been a great shame as the venue is convenient and the hall has an excellent floor and good sound system. Des Young came along in May 2024 to provide the music. He saw the problem and took over the program to make it more attractive to new members. This has succeeded; we have increased the membership with many dancers who also dance at Perth Seniors, at Wanneroo and some other locations joining us.
We have regular walk throughs where we can see that some participants may be
having difficulties. The walk throughs are designed only to assist participants to
learn the sequences.
Charles Todd has created this very useful website to keep current members informed and attract new ones. We have made great progress in a very short time and plan to do much more in 2025.