Dead Singers Dance Society

Love to dance to great music with others? Back again in 2025, “DSDS” is a most fabulous 4-week dance course where participants learn a fun and achievable dance routine that celebrates the music of legendary, dearly departed singers. Anyone can join 'Dead Singers', but numbers are limited for each course. Don't miss out! Only Members truly know what it means to be in the DSDS inner circle ...

New and familiar faces are always welcome at Dead Singers Dance Society (DSDS) so book a spot and come for a dance! At the end of the course, there is an optional opportunity to show off the group's moves in front of an audience, or... just bust out your new skills, anytime, anywhere!

DSDS1 - Janis Joplin, Nina Simone, Sophie, Tammi Tyrell  

A medley of some powerful and legendary female singers, known for their global success and who have left a significant impact on music history. In preparation for celebrating International Women’s Day: 
 
Course dates: 12 February - 5 March. Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.45 pm 
Facilitator: Jenelle Saunders 

Performance - International Women's Day March, 8th March 2025, Civic Park
 

DSDS2 - KURT COBAIN

Come as you are" to the Dead Singers Dance Society!
Feeling angsty? Same here! Join us in celebrating the father of Francis Bean Cobain and '90s Grunge. We’re going to rock out to the muddled sounds of distorted guitar alongside the roaring—and sometimes whiney—vocals that Kurt Cobain blessed us with through his band Nirvana. Yes, it does "smell like teen spirit," BUT all ages are welcome! If you were a teen fanning out when he was with us on earth, chances are you probably have your own teens now; let’s channel that gnarly energy!  

Course dates: 16 April - 7 May. Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.45 pm 
Facilitator: Jenelle Saunders  

Performance - Seabreeze Festival, May 10 
 

DSDS3 Roberta Flack

Roberta Cleopatra Flack was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that spanned R&B, jazz, folk, and pop. Join us as we honour the enigmatic songstress Roberta Flack with our fresh take on her iconic songs. Our resident curator of beats, Kuya James, has bolstered up a smooth selection of Flack's tunes ready for the fun times dance moves.  

Course dates: 3 September - 24 September. Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.45 pm 
Facilitator: Jenelle Saunders  

Pop-up Performance October 9th - Boots Club - Flora’s Temper Mexicantina,  Nightcliff. 
 

DSDS4 Frank Sinatra

Join us to honour Frank Sinatra, the smooth Ol’ Blue Eyed crooner, for our next Dead Singers Dance Society series!

Course dates: 29th October and 5th, 12th and 19th November
Facilitator: Rachael Wallis  
When: DSDS4 Frank Sinatra

Join us to honour Frank Sinatra, the smooth Ol’ Blue Eyed crooner, for this Dead Singers Dance Society series!

Course dates: 29th October - 19th November. Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.45pm 
Facilitator: Rachael Wallis  

Popup - Amazing Greys Cabaret, November 23, 4pm show - Tracks Dance Studio. Pop-Up cancelled due to Cyclone Fina

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Artistic Director: David McMicken. Artistic Leadership Team: Rachael Wallis, James Mangohig, Jenelle Saunders, Alyson Evans. Company Director: Sean Pardy. Production Manager: Duane Preston.  Dance Animateur: Kelly Beneforti (On parental leave). Administrator: Jocelyn Tribe. Bookkeeper: It Figures. Auditors: AMW Audit

Committee Members: Chairperson: David Taylor. Treasurer: Glenn Bernardin. Ordinary Members: Andrea Wicking, Anna Lindsay, Claudia Lee, Lachlan Peattie, Max Stretton, Rachael Wallis, Sarah Rennie, Venaska Cheliah. Ex-Officio: David McMicken, Sean Pardy