Dead Singers Dance Society 2024
DSDS #2 Bon Scott
We're shaking it up at Dead Singers this series, and jumping on the Rock-N-Roll train to celebrate the music of Aussie singer and songwriter Bon Scott.
As frontman of legendary hard rock band AC/DC, Scott was known for "so much style for such little wardrobe" and is remembered for his undeniable influence on rock lyrics, singing and performance.
New and familiar faces are always welcome at the Dead Singers Dance Society, so book a spot, come for a dance, and... Let There Be Rock!
Class Information
Every Wednesday
10th April - 1st May
5:30 - 6:45pm
$45.00 (plus booking fee)
Join the Dead Singers Dance Society
Love to dance to great music with others?
Back again in 2024 the ever-popular “DSDS” is a 4-week dance course where participants learn a fun and achievable dance routine that celebrates the incredible music of a legendary, dearly departed singer.
Open to all, Society Meetings (dance classes) are held in an inclusive and supportive studio space led by Tracks' experienced teachers. At the end of the course, there will be an optional performance opportunity to show off the dance in front of an audience, or just bust out your new moves, anytime, anywhere.
Anyone can join DSDS, but numbers are limited for each course. Don't miss out! Only Members truly know what it means to be in the Dead Singers inner circle.
Course Calendar
Each series is announced via our Tracks E-news. Sign up now to get all the details as they are released!
DSDS #1 Wonder Women
31 Jan - 21 Feb
Facilitator: Kelly Beneforti
When: Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.45pm
Pop Up Performance: City of Darwin celebrations for International Women's Day - Saturday 2nd March
In the lead up to International Women's Day, we started our year in the Dead Singers Dance Society with an eclectic medley of songs from four incredible female artists - Sridevi, Chrissy Amphlett, Aretha Franklin, and Marie Fredriksson. The studio was buzzing with Society Members catching up and diving in enthusiastically to learn the routine that took us through lightness, a little bit of rage, a lot of rhythm and some heartfelt abandon. A group of 19 fabulous performers came together to share our spectacular dance moves with the crowd at Civic Park, gathered there for the City of Darwin celebrations. Amongst the magnificent trees and the swirls of purple, we danced alongside the Grey Panthers and embraced the energy of the day.
Performers: Christine Watson, Kate Bourchier, Melissa Reid, Cecile Schnitzler, Kate Dixon, Heather Docker, Natalie Kew, Meeta Ramkumar, Jocelyn Nathanael-Walters, Severine Meunier, Gillian Jones, Helen Treacy, Kirsti Abbott, David McMicken, Marian Patterson, Amanda Ah Toy, Anita Lakatos, Natina Demetriou, Kelly Beneforti
DSDS#3 TBA
4 - 25 September
Facilitator:
When:
Pop Up Performance:
Pop Up Performances
Dead Singers Dance Society pop-ups are optional to participants and held in public spaces at the end of each course, enabling the community to celebrate their dancing achievements.
Creative Team
Lead Artists: Kelly Beneforti and Jenelle Saunders
Previous Dead Singers Celebrated
Tina Turner, Olivia Newton-John, John Lennon, Prince, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Donna Summer, Michael Hutchence, Aretha Franklin, Bollywood stars Sri Devi and Rishi Kapoor, TLC Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Marie Fredriksson, Elvis Presley, Chrissy Amphlett, Freddie Mercury, Nina Simone
There are currently 200 members of all ages and backgrounds in the Dead Singers Dance Society.
Company Partners
Tracks Inc is proudly sponsored by the Northern Territory Government.
Project Partner
Proudly Supported by Newmont International through their Community Investment Program, and the Northern Territory Government
Tracks 2024
Artistic Director: David McMicken
Company Director: Sean Pardy
Associate Artistic Director: Jess Devereux
Production Manager: Duane Preston
Creative Producer: Britt Guy
Dance Animateurs: Kelly Beneforti and Steph Spillett
Administrator: Debbie Micairan
Bookkeeper: It Figures
Auditors: Brian Tucker Audit
Committee Members: Chairperson: Max Dewa Stretton. Treasurer: Glenn Bernardin. Ordinary Members: Andrea Wicking, David Taylor, Lachlan Peattie, Rachael Wallis, Anna Lindsay, Venaska Cheliah. Ex-Officio: David McMicken, Sean Pardy
