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Teddy Bears Gig Guide

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Please Note that Chartered Clubs are Limited by Law to Members,  their Guests, and those who are Members Of Associated Clubs. This Includes RSA’s, Cosmopolitan, Workingman’s  Clubs etc. If you are not a Member of an Associated Club you may be Refused Entry  – There may be some Exclusions – Please Ask.

PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE AS DETAILS ARE PROVIDED BY OTHERS. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR DANCE SCHOOL, VENUE OR BAND TO BE SURE THAT THE CLASSES OR GIGS ARE GOING AHEAD AS ADVERTISED.                       

Last Updated: 25th March 2023

To 15th April 2023

Contact Us:  <dale@teddybearsgigguide.net.nz                                                                   

Saturday 25^th March 2023

D’Starlights @ Birkenhead RSA, 7-10.30pm. Non RSA members welcome – door charge applies

Toucan as Rock n’ Roll Paradise for Beach Hop 2023 @ The Dancers Hub, Next to the Library at the TDTC Whangamata from 11am to 3pm

Papakura Dance @ Papakura Anglican Church Hall, Coles Crescent, Papakura Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue, Sequence & Line Dance 7.30pm  $12.00 each. Contact: Albert 021 1592032 or 278-2408 or agsnelgar@gmail.

Auckland Dancing Fans Group Inc. @ Saint Aidan’s Church Hall 5 Ascot Avenue, Remuera 7.30 pm-10.30 pm Entry Fee $10 – All welcome. Contact: George Young via 0212682609

Toucan as Rock n’ Roll Paradise for Beach Hop 2023 @ the Whangamata Club from 6pm to 8pm

Sunday 26^th March 2023

Hoe Down @ HBC RSA – 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay. FREE ENTRY. Time is to be confirmed.

D’Starlights for Auckland Dance Club @ St Aidan’s Church Hall, 5 Ascot Rd, Remuera. 6pm – 9pm – Entry $12 pp. Always a very happy, friendly night of Social Ballroom, Rock’n’roll, Latin, New Vogue, and Line Dance, plus mixer dances especially for singles. Come and join us – all dancing levels welcome. Tea and coffee complimentary. A light supper is provided. Please bring your water bottle and a cup for a hot drink.

Monday 27^th March 2023

Line Dancing Classes starting tonight @ Dairy Flat Auckland Live Music / Dance Venue 6 Postman Road, Dairy Flat – Beginners welcome 10.00 – 11.00am, then experienced dancers welcome 11.00am – 1.00pm – Cost $10 Any questions – Sue – 021 991717 – Mondays (term time)

Franklin Rockers rock and roll lessons @ Pukekohe Cossi Club, Beginner’s course for 6 weeks, started 20^th February till 27^th March – Be there at 6.45pm – 8 Nelson Street, Pukekohe. FIRST LESSON was FREE then $7 per lesson, every Monday night (except for public holidays). Contact: Sharon: 027 473 3267 or Angela: 021 120 1834

LEARN TO DANCE Teaching Social Ballroom, Latin American, Rock n Roll, New Vogue etc Beginner’s Class 7-8pm & Improver’s Class 8-9pm will start again tonight at our NEW VENUE – Onehunga Community House, 83 Selwyn Street, Onehunga. Contact: Miriam on 021587025 Email: miriam@learntodance.co.nz    Web Address: www.learntodance.co.nz

Tuesday 28^th March 2023

Lesson City of Sails Rock n Roll Club @ Fencible Lounge Howick 7-7.30pm $5                         Clubnight City of Sails Rock n Roll Club @ Fencible Lounge Howick 7.30-8.45pm $2

CAMERON DANCE @ Milford Senior Citizens Hall. 141 Kitchener Rd.Mall Social classes in – Ballroom – Latin American and Rock n Roll / Jive & more. All Class levels from 6pm. Please phone Ian first to see which class applies. For more information contact: Ian. Hm Phone: 4836-133. Mobile: 0274 508-288. Please Email to Ian: keewian@xtra.co.nz        Private lessons available

LEARN TO DANCE Teaching Social Ballroom, Latin American, Rock n Roll, New Vogue etc Pre-Intermediate Class 7-8pm & Advanced Class 8-9pm are on at our NEW VENUE – Greenlane Presbyterian Church, 211 Great South Road/cnr Green Lane, Greenlane, Auckland.There is off-street parking at Bridgestone Tyre Centre (in Great South Road) next door to the Church.  Contact: Miriam on 021587025 Email: miriam@learntodance.co.nz      Web Address: www.learntodance.co.nz

Wednesday 29^th March 2023

Bingo / Housie @ Birkenhead RSA, 10.30am till 12pm.  Non RSA members welcome

Community Club Dance @ Birkenhead RSA, 1.30-4.00pm. $5 entry fee – Music by Phil. Non RSA members welcome.

Hibiscus Coast Rock ‘n’ Roll Club – Beginner’s Lessons @ Citizens and Ratepayers Hall, 707 Whangaparaoa Road, Whangaparaoa – 7-8pm  – $20 for 4 x lessons started beginning of March – hibiscusrocknroll.co.nz   for more informatio

The Two of Us @ HBC RSA – 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay. FREE ENTRY 7:00pm-10.30pm

The Auckland RocknRoll Club @ Henderson RSA 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Free Entry

North Harbour Rockers @ Sunnynook Community Centre – Intermediate Class 7pm for more info contact Ann on 027 277 8059

Thursday 30^th March 2023

DIAMOND DANCERS @ Te Tuhi 13 Reeves Rd Pakuranga opposite the Warehouse 7.30-9.30pm Social Dancing, Lesson and Practice-Modern Sequence, Classical Sequence, New Vogue. Phone Albert or Virginia for details 09 576 9275 Virginia 0274 742 841

Friday 31^st March 2023

Coopers Run @ Henderson RSA 7:00 pm-10:30 pm Free Live Entertainment

DeBeat @ St Aidan’s Church Hall, 5 Ascot Ave Remuera – 7.30-10.30pm – $15pp Tea and Coffee and biscuits complimentary – All dance styles are covered. Contact Julie 021 2151919

Saturday 1^st April 2023

FOXTAIL RUMBLE @ Birkenhead RSA – Recreation Drive, Birkenhead 7pm to 10:30pm Band playing 1950s and 1960s Rock’n’Roll and more

Crowd Pleazers for Hibiscus Coast Rock n Roll Club – 25th Birthday Hop @ Dairy Flat Hall (New Venue), 4 Postman Road, Dairy Flat – 7.30pm, $10 Members, $15 Non-Members – Cash bar available, scrumptious supper will be provided

Kiwi Express @ HBC RSA – 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay – $5 for non-RSA members, FREE for RSA members – 7:00pm-10:30pm

iPassion @ Mt Eden War Memorial Hall,  489 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Ballroom, Latin, New Vogue, Old Time and Sequence Dance $12.00 Entry Contact: Johnny 021-683 398 www.ipassion.co.nz

DIAMOND DANCERS @ Royal Oak Primary School Hall entrance off Manukau Rd Royal Oak 7-30 pm Social Dancing Modern Sequence, Classical Sequence, New Vogue, Phone Albert or Virginia for details 09 576 9275, Virginia 0274 742 841

Auckland Dancing Fans Group Inc. @ Saint Aidan’s Church Hall 5 Ascot Avenue, Remuera 7.30 pm-10.30 pm Entry Fee $10 All welcome. Contact: George Young via 0212682609

Sunday 2^nd April 2023

Con Alma Big Band @ Birkenhead RSA – Swing & Ballroom – Come along and purchase your ticket to enjoy this amazing experience – $20.00 – 6 – 9.00pm

‘That’s Life’ @ Flames Hotel Onerahi/Whangarei from 2-4.30, Admission no Eftpos Available – Members $ 10 and Non-Members $ 15

Karaoke @ HBC RSA – 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay – FREE ENTRY
4:00pm-7:00pm

Monday 3^rd April 2023

Line Dancing Classes @ Dairy Flat Auckland Live Music / Dance Venue 6 Postman Road, Dairy Flat – Beginners welcome 10.00 – 11.00am, then experienced dancers welcome 11.00am – 1.00pm – Cost $10 Any questions – Sue – 021 991717 – Mondays (term time)

LEARN TO DANCE Teaching Social Ballroom, Latin American, Rock n Roll, New Vogue etc Beginner’s Class 7-8pm & Improver’s Class 8-9pm – NEW VENUE – Onehunga Community House, 83 Selwyn Street, Onehunga. Contact: Miriam on 021587025 Email: miriam@learntodance.co.nz     Web Address: www.learntodance.co.nz

Tuesday 4^th April 2023

Lesson City of Sails Rock n Roll Club @ Fencible Lounge Howick 7-7.30pm $5                         Clubnight City of Sails Rock n Roll Club @ Fencible Lounge Howick 7.30-8.45pm $2

Hibiscus Coast Rock ‘n’ Roll Club –  Improvers Lessons @ Citizens and Ratepayers Hall, 707 Whangaparaoa Road, Whangaparaoa – 7-8pm  – $20 for 4 x lessons starting today – hibiscusrocknroll.co.nz   for more information

CAMERON DANCE  @ Milford Senior Citizens Hall. 141 Kitchener Rd.Mall Social classes in – Ballroom – Latin American and Rock n Roll / Jive & more. All Class levels from 6pm. Please phone Ian first to see which class applies. For more information contact: Ian. Hm Phone: 4836-133. Mobile: 0274 508-288. Please Email to Ian    : keewian@xtra.co.nz        Private lessons available

LEARN TO DANCE Teaching Social Ballroom, Latin American, Rock n Roll, New Vogue etc Pre-Intermediate Class 7-8pm & Advanced Class 8-9pm – NEW VENUE – Greenlane Presbyterian Church, 211 Great South Road/cnr Green Lane, Greenlane, Auckland. There is off-street parking at Bridgestone Tyre Centre (in Great South Road) next door to the Church.  Contact: Miriam on 021587025 Email: miriam@learntodance.co.nz        Web Address: www.learntodance.co.nz

Wednesday 5^th April 2023

Community Club Dance @ Birkenhead RSA, 1.30-4.00pm. $5 entry fee – Music by Phil. Non RSA members welcome.

Steve Coppard @ HBC RSA – 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay – FREE ENTRY – 7:00pm-9:00pm

The Auckland RocknRoll Club @ Henderson RSA 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Free Entry

North Harbour Rockers @ Sunnynook Community Centre – Intermediate Class – 7pm start for more info contact Ann on 027 277 8059

Thursday 6^th  April 2023

DIAMOND DANCERS @ Te Tuhi 13 Reeves Rd Pakuranga opposite the Warehouse 7.30-9.30pm Social Dancing, Lesson and Practice-Modern Sequence, Classical Sequence, New Vogue. Phone Albert or Virginia for details 09 576 9275, Virginia 0274 742 841

Friday 7^th  April 2023

Rangi & Judi @ Birkenhead RSA, 7pm-10.30pm. Non RSA members welcome-door charge applies

NZARRA Junior Nationals Hosted by Drifters Rock n Roll Club @ Fraser High School Gymnasium in Hamilton

Strangebrew Band @ Henderson RSA 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Free Live Entertainment

Andrew London Duo @ Torbay Senior Citizens Social Centre (behind main Torbay shops at 37 Watea Rd) – 8pm Admission: $10 general admission ($7 college students) & $7 performers – Sorry no alcohol permitted in this hired venue. Casual performers 1st half with featured guest in the 2nd half. Contact: Bob Uhe, Tel: 09-4263588, or Email: r.uhe@xtra.co.nz Web: https://sites.google.com/site/eastcoastfolkclub/home

Saturday 8^th April 2023

ACCC Dance @ Auckland Chinese Community Centre, 99 Taylor Road, Mangere Bridge,  7.30 – 10.30pm. Entry $10.00pp includes tea and coffee. Ballroom, Latin, New Vogue, Sequence & Line Dancing. All Welcome. Contact Les 0272 838 395 or Geoff 021 519 513

Second Innings  @ Birkenhead RSA, 7pm-10.30pm. Non RSA members welcome-door charge applies

NZARRA Junior Nationals Hosted by Drifters Rock n Roll Club @ Fraser High School Gymnasium in Hamilton

Auckland Rock n Roll Club Dance @ Freemans Bay Community Hall, 52 Hepburn Street, Freemans Bay. – 7.30pm to 11.30pm with Steve Tulloch Band

Karaoke @ HBC RSA – 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay – FREE ENTRY
7:00pm-10:30pm

Sunday 9^th April 2023

NZARRA Junior Nationals Hosted by Drifters Rock n Roll Club @ Fraser High School Gymnasium in Hamilton

The Forelleez, Otis Mace Combo, and Superturtle @ The Refinery  5 Willoughby Street , Paeroa – Door entry or tickets $20   6.30PM – The Forelleez 7.30PM, Otis Mace Combo 8.30PM, & Superturtle 9.30PM – Superturtle celebrate the release of their new single ” Robert De Niro”  – Contact Darren 027 278 1660 E mail : earwigstudios@hotmail.com  Web Address: https://www.facebook.com/events/507876734883380

After Midnight for Auckland Dance Club @ St Aidan’s Church Hall, 5 Ascot Rd, Remuera. 6pm – 9pm – Entry $12 pp. Always a very happy, friendly night of Social Ballroom, Rock’n’roll, Latin, New Vogue, and Line Dance, plus mixer dances especially for singles. Come and join us – all dancing levels welcome. Tea and coffee complimentary. A light supper is provided. Please bring your water bottle and a cup for a hot drink.

Monday 10^th April 2023

Line Dancing Classes @ Dairy Flat Auckland Live Music / Dance Venue 6 Postman Road, Dairy Flat – Beginners welcome 10.00 – 11.00am, then experienced dancers welcome 11.00am – 1.00pm – Cost $10 Any questions – Sue – 021 991717 – Mondays (term time)

LEARN TO DANCE Teaching Social Ballroom, Latin American, Rock n Roll, New Vogue etc Beginner’s Class 7-8pm & Improver’s Class 8-9pm  NEW VENUE – Onehunga Community House, 83 Selwyn Street, Onehunga. Contact: Miriam on 021587025 Email: miriam@learntodance.co.nz     Web Address: www.learntodance.co.nz

Tuesday 11^th April 2023

Hibiscus Coast Rock ‘n’ Roll Club – Improver’s Lessons @ Citizens and Ratepayers Hall, 707 Whangaparaoa Road, Whangaparaoa – 7-8pm  – $20 for 4 x lessons started last week – hibiscusrocknroll.co.nz   for more information

Lesson City of Sails Rock n Roll Club @ Fencible Lounge Howick 7-7.30pm $5                           Clubnight City of Sails Rock n Roll Club @ Fencible Lounge Howick 7.30-8.45pm $2

CAMERON DANCE @ Milford Senior Citizens Hall. 141 Kitchener Rd.Mall. Social classes in – Ballroom – Latin American and Rock n Roll / Jive & more. All Class levels from 6pm. Please phone Ian first to see which class applies. For more information contact: Ian. Hm Phone: 4836-133. Mobile: 0274 508-288. Please Email to Ian    : keewian@xtra.co.nz        Private lessons available

LEARN TO DANCE Teaching Social Ballroom, Latin American, Rock n Roll, New Vogue etc Pre-Intermediate Class 7-8pm & Advanced Class 8-9pm – NEW VENUE – Greenlane Presbyterian Church, 211 Great South Road/cnr Green Lane, Greenlane, Auckland.There is off-street parking at Bridgestone Tyre Centre (in Great South Road) next door to the Church.  Contact: Miriam on 021587025 Email: miriam@learntodance.co.nz        Web Address: www.learntodance.co.nz

Wednesday 12^th April 2023

Community Club Dance @ Birkenhead RSA, 1.30-4.00pm. $5 entry fee – Music by Phil. Non RSA members welcome

Sharón Blow @ HBC RSA – 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay – FREE ENTRY – 7:00pm-9:00pm.

The Auckland RocknRoll Club @ Henderson RSA 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Free Entry

Orewa Boulevard Arts Fiesta @ Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa – All day from 10am Six live bands, Market stalls, Food trucks, Art stalls, Live art, Foxtail Rumble 3pm playing 1950s and 1960s Rock’n’Roll dance music

North Harbour Rockers @ Sunnynook Community Centre – Intermediate Class 7pm start for more info contact Ann on 027 277 8059

Thursday 13^th April 2023

DIAMOND DANCERS @ Te Tuhi 13 Reeves Rd Pakuranga opposite the Warehouse 7.30-9.30pm Social Dancing, Lesson and Practice-Modern Sequence, Classical Sequence, New Vogue. Phone Albert or Virginia for details 09 576 9275, Virginia 0274 742 841

Friday 14^th April 2023

Shirley Bassey Tribute by Barbie Davidson@ HBC RSA – 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay $5 for non-RSA members, FREE for RSA members – 7:00pm-10:30pm.

Blame the Cats @ Henderson RSA 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Free Live Entertainment

Family Night-DJ Craig for City of Sails Rock n Roll Club @ Pakuranga Community Hall $2.00 Junior $5.00 Adult $10 Family 6.15 – 8.15pm

NO BAND @ Stetson Club – (Hall closed-floor getting resanded etc)

Saturday 15^th April 2023

Stagetalk @ BIRKENHEAD RSA   7pm -10.30pm

Heartbeat @ HBC RSA – 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay – $5 for non-RSA members, FREE for RSA members – 7:00pm-10:30pm

iPassion @ Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 489 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden, 7:30pm-10:00pm Ballroom, Latin, New Vogue, Old Time & Sequence Dance $12.00 Entry Contact: Johnny 021-683398 www.ipassion.co.nz

LANCASHIRE SOCIETY INC @ Royal Oak Primary School Hall entrance off Manukau Rd Royal Oak 7-30 pm Social Dancing Modern Sequence, Classical Sequence, New Vogue, Phone Albert or Virginia for details 09 576 9275, 0274 742 841

Auckland Dancing Fans Group Inc. @ Saint Aidan’s Church Hall 5 Ascot Avenue, Remuera 7.30 pm-10.30 pm Entry Fee $10 All welcome. Contact: George Young via 0212682609

The Forelleez, Otis Mace Combo, and Superturtle @ The Tahi Bar + Kitchen 1 Neville Street, Warkworth – Free Entry from 7PM The Forelleez 7.30PM, Otis Mace Combo 8.00PM & Superturtle 9.00PM – Superturtle celebrate the release of their new single ” Robert De Niro”