Question 1

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

Footloose Fun is based out of Brisbane, QLD, and services the South East QLD region (and further afar - travel costs will apply).

Question 2

How do I book Footloose Fun?

Accepted Answer

Head to my Contact (www.footloosefun.com.au/contact)page to get in touch and we'll get the ball rolling.

Question 3

Do you run regular classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes! At Northgate (Monday nights), Murrumba Downs (Tuesday nights) and Fitzgibbon (Thursday nights). Head to the Classes (www.footloosefun.com.au/classes)page for more info.

Question 4

How do I buy Footloose Fun merch?

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Footloose Fun merch is available for purchase here. (https://footloosefun.deco-apparel.com/shop)You do not have to buy a club shirt to come to class, it's just an option for those who want to do so.

Question 5

How far do you travel?

Accepted Answer

Generally, I am willing to travel anywhere within South East QLD for events. Events more than 30km outside Brighton, QLD will incur travel costs on top of listed costs, calculated on a case-by-case basis.

I travel interstate frequently for my journalism work, so feel free to get in touch even if you're outside these regions - I may coincidentally be headed your way! I'll use common sense to determine travel costs for interstate events... If I'm travelling straight past your town anyway, additional travel costs will not be incurred.

Question 6

I'd like to get an event happening - what do I need to think about?

Accepted Answer

There are certainly a few little details to sort when working out the logistics of an event. Here are some things to consider:

• Date and time
 • Venue options (big empty space, wooden floor and stage are preferable but not essential)
 • Event duration
 • Public vs private event
 • Food and drink options (not essential, but a barbecue always makes things more fun)
 • Publicity

Please don't be overwhelmed reading this list. I've organised almost 100 line dancing events to date and am more than happy to help you through the process, to make the event the best it can be. Most things can be easily worked out over a 20 minute phone conversation... I promise it's not rocket science!

For further information on event options, visit the Services (www.footloosefun.com,au/services)page, or Contact (www.footloosefun.com.au/contact)me.

Question 7

I'm paying Footloose Fun to run an event. Can I sell tickets for the event?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! I charge a fixed price for the event, and this fee is the only money I collect. If the organising group/committee would like to charge a ticket fee for attendees and then keep the accumulated funds, that is completely fine with me.

Question 8

What type of existing events can you teach at?

Accepted Answer

ANY.

School fetes, country shows, community celebrations, workplace Christmas parties, birthdays, hens parties, rodeos, music festivals ... line dancing really can fit in anywhere (hooray). Head to the Services (www.footloosefun.com.au/services)page for more info.

Question 9

How can I find out which public events you will be teaching at?

Accepted Answer

I always advertise public events I am teaching at on my Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/footloosefun)and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/footloose_fun/)pages, and also on the News (www.footloosefun.com.au/news)section of my website.

Question 10

Blue card? Police check? First Aid and CPR?

Accepted Answer

Yes - I have all of the above documents/certifications. If you need copies for your records, prior to me running an event, please let me know.

Question 11

Are your events open to the public?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes!

This is entirely dependent on the nature of the event, and remains the choice of the organisation which has engaged Footloose Fun to teach/run the event. Events such as big community events are open to the public, while celebrations such as birthday parties and workplace functions are generally invite-only.

Question 12

Do you have Public Liability Insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes - contact me if you need a copy of it for your records.

Question 13

I've never danced before, how hard is it to learn?

Accepted Answer

It’s different for each person, but the general consensus is it takes about 4-6 lessons before things start feeling a bit more familiar, and falling into place. If you find class hard in those early weeks, I  stick at it, at least for a full month. From then on, the muscle memory starts to kick in a bit and it all feels a bit more second nature.

I run regular classes which cater to a variety of levels (beginner all the way through to intermediate/advanced) however rest assured I only beginner level dances when teaching at public events / private functions (unless I am specifically asked to throw in some trickier dances).

And while I come to events with a plan of dances to teach, I can easily think on my feet (excuse the pun) to change the trickiness level up or down based on how the crowd is faring.

Question 14

Do you host socials?

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The aim is to run quarterly/half-yearly socials... info on these will be communicated via the News ()section of this website, and on social media.

Question 15

Is Footloose Fun aimed at urban or rural communities?

Accepted Answer

Both! Community building is important no matter where you live, therefore Footloose Fun isn't confined to any geographical boundaries.

Question 16

How is this different to Hoedowns For Country Towns?

Accepted Answer

Ah yes, well done Mr/Mrs Detective, you got me!

Footloose Fun is fairly similar to Hoedowns For Country Towns,(www.hoedownsforcountrytowns.com) in the way that both have been designed with the aim to bring people together through the humble art of line dancing. HFCT was mainly a one-year venture though, back in 2022, and will only run a few sporadic events going forward. HFCT was also a partnership between myself and co-founder Kate Strong, whereas Footloose Fun is a one-woman-show (don't jump to any negative conclusions, we are of course still friends, we just no longer live out of a car together travelling Australia).

And, while HFCT was focused on rural areas, Footloose Fun is a service for people in all communities, whether they are in the big smoke, the back blocks, or somewhere in between.

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