Last updated: 1st January, 2025

If you know of any events not listed below, please email me the details and I will add them in, whether it's in Sydney or elsewhere in the country. See also the Index & Socials pages for regular weekly/monthly events. Instructors - send in your Socials details! If not specified otherwise, events listed below are in NSW.

This page is *ONLY* for Special Events and one-off socials. For regular socials, please check the Socials page. Regular socials for clubs outside of Sydney can be found on the classes page.

Date:	Event:	Details & Contact:
11th January 2025	Back to Class Party	Joshua Talbot is hosting "2024 in Review: Back to Class Party" social, Saturday 12th January 2025, 11am-4pm at the Don Moore Community Centre, North Rocks Road, North Rocks, Sydney. Playlist - everything Josh has taught in 2024.Bookings essential. Contact: 0407-533-616, email, https://www.jbtalbot.com/socials.
17-21st January	LDAA Ball & Championships	The Line Dance Association of Australia are holding thier 30th annual Line Dance Championships, Friday 17th - Tuesday 21st January, 2025 at Club Macquarie, 458 Lake Road, Argenton, Hunter Valley, NSW. Nightly socials, workshops & competitions. LDAA Opal Boot Awards Charity Dinner & Line Dance Ball with DJ Kelvin Dale, Friday 17th January, 6pm, includes Buffet Dinner. Theme: Dressy Black & White & Pearl. Bookings Essential. Evening socials: Saturday with Kevin & Maria Smith (theme: country), Sunday with Wendy Hughes (theme: spots & stripes), Monday with Cathy Breed & Scott Hojer (theme: beach party) & Tuesday with Kelvin Dale.All profits will be donated to Ronald McDonald House. Details & bookings: email (Patricia Klein).
15th March	Charity Marathon	Joshua Talbot is hosting his 7th Annual Charity Marathon, Saturday15th March 2025, 12:30-9:30pm at the Roselea Community Centre, 645 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford, Sydney. Fundraising for Dementia Australia. Playlist includes beginner, improver, open dances, golden oldies & requests.Social theme: Purple, Pink & blue. Bookings essential - strictly no walk-ins. Contact: 0407-533-616, email, https://www.jbtalbot.com/socials.
26th April	NSW Ball	The Annual NSW Ball is being held on Saturday 26th April at the Quaycentre, Olympic Boulevarde, Sydney Olympic park, from 5:00-11:00pm (doors open 4pm). Theme: blue. Bookings essential. For tickets contact your teacher or https://www.nswlinedanceball.com, email.
27th April	Workshop & Social	Joshua Talbot is hosting a workshop & social, Sunday 27th April 2025, 11am-4pm at the Roselea Community Centre, 645 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford, Sydney, featuring Stephen Paterson, Nigel Mooney (from NZ) and Maddison Glover. Time to be confirmed closer to the date. Social theme: construction site. Bookings essential - strictly no walk-ins. Contact: 0407-533-616, email, https://www.jbtalbot.com/socials.
27th April	Super Sunday Social	Gordon Elliott is hosting a Super Sunday Social, Sunday 27th April, 11am to 4pm at the Petersham Town Hall, Chrystal Street, Petersham, Sydney. Contact Gordon for details & bookings. Bookings are essential - no walk-ins please. Contact: 0411-500-511, https://www.dancewithgordon.com.
24-25th May	Southern State	Adrian Lefebour, Jessica Lamb & Cynthia Rennolds are hosting the Southern State Line Dancing Championships, 24 - 25 May 2025. Venue: Durkin Hall, St John's Church, Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham, Victoria. Doors Open 8.00am for a 9am start for the Line Dance competition. Saturday Social, 7:00-11:00pm. Details & bookings: 0404 052 699 (Jessica Lamb), 0412 207 745 (Adrian Lefebour), email, https://www.ssldc.com.au.
28th June	VLDA Ball	The Victorian Line Dance Association are hosting their 28th Annual Gala Ball, Saturday 28th June, 2025, from 6pm-Midnight at Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Keysborough Rd, Keysborough, Victoria. Theme: pink, black & bling. Workshop with Maddision Glover 4-5pm (same venue). Bookings open March 2025. Details & bookings:0438 695 494, email (Stephen Paterson), 0429-792-007, email (Cynthia Rennolds), https://www.victorianlinedance.asn.au.
5th October	Birthday social	Gordon Elliott is hosting a Birthday Social, Sunday 5th October, 1pm to 4pm at the Regina Coeli Parish Hall, Ponyara Road, Beverly Hills, Sydney. Contact Gordon for details & bookings. Bookings are essential - no walk-ins please. Contact: 0411-500-511, https://www.dancewithgordon.com.
7th December	Xmas Social	Gordon Elliott is hosting a Christmas Social, Sunday 7th Decemer, 1pm to 4pm at the Regina Coeli Parish Hall, Ponyara Road, Beverly Hills, Sydney. Mixed social with requests. Contact Gordon for details & bookings. Bookings are essential - no walk-ins please. Contact: 0411-500-511, https://www.dancewithgordon.com.