DEAD SINGERS DANCE SOCIETY 2026

DEAD SINGERS DANCE SOCIETY (DSDS) is back for 2026!

Love great music and want to dance, but not sure where to start? DSDS is a funtimes 4-week public program where you’ll learn an achievable dance routine, celebrating legendary hits by a range of dearly, departed music icons.

No experience? No problem! Our Society Meetings (dance classes) are held in an inclusive, supportive studio space led by the amazing choreographic team at Tracks.

Come along, learn low-pressure moves, and just enjoy each class. For those who are keen, outside the 4 weeks, we sometimes offer an optional, supported performance opportunity to share the dance medley in front of an audience.

Don't miss out! Spots are limited for each course, and only members experience the unique Society community.

*Once you've come to one DSDS, you are automatically a Society member 😎 💃 🕺👯‍♀️

Course #4: Celebrating Bonnie Tyler (1951 - 2026)

Tuesdays: September 22, 29, October 6, 13 - 5:30-6:45 pm

Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; 8 June 1951 – 8 July 2026), known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, was a Welsh singer, known for her distinctive husky voice. As well as her big hit, Total Eclipse of the Heart, she had many other hits such as Heartache, Lost in France, and Holding Out for a Hero

The Extraordinary Kelly Beneforti is leading this course, so get yourself booked in and get ready to have your heart Totally Eclipsed.

Course #1: Celebrating International Rockstar Women

February 11, 18, 25, and March 4.

Come and get down, funk up and soul out to a selection of rockstar women, including Chrissy Amphlett, Tina Turner, Aaliyah, and Etta James. Each year we love to honour a supreme selection of skilled female singers who have left their rich legacy across the globe, in the lead up the International Women's Day.

Chrissy was Australia's audacious frontwoman, Aaliyah dubbed the princess of R & B, Tina the glittering Queen of Rock n Roll, and the enigmatic Etta, the priestess of Soul. We invite you to plug into the electricity this collection of strong, fire-in-the-belly artists gave to the world. Book your spot now!

The Dead Singers Dance Society is a relaxed and fun way to move your body with achievable dance steps, once a week over four weeks. By the end of the series, participants will have learnt a short dance medley to excerpts from 4 different tracks, sung by the honoured singers.

Tracks Dance's movement monger, Jenelle Saunders, will guide you through the medley in a safe and supported environment.

Course #2. Adam (MCA) Yauch, Beastie Boys

Pop-up Performances: Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival Saturday, May 9th

Performances took place on the dance stage and the 'slab' stage

Photo Duane Preston. l-rBala Neba, Teresea Helm, Ika Yuliana, Thevi, Chelliah, Kelly Beneforti, Jenelle Saunders, Tim Fitzgerald, Flynn

Photo Duane Preston. Front to back. Ika Yuliana, Thevi Chelliah, Teresa Helm

Photo Duane Preston. l-r Teresa Helm, Tim Fitzgerald

Photo Duane Preston. Back row l-r Thevi Chelliah, Kelly Beneforti, Bala Neba, Ika Juliana, Tim, Fitzgerald Flynn. Front Jenelle Saunders, Teresa Helm

Photo Duane Preston. Photo Duane Preston. Slab performance — Photo Duane Preston. Slab performance

Course #3 Dead Singers Dance Society - Dance Floor Bangers!

Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:45 pm
24 June & July 1, 8 and 15
Tracks Dance Studio

$50 for all 4 classes

Leading up to the Darwin Fringe Festival, the Dead Singers Dance Society is resurrecting a selection of dearly departed, celebrated singers who blessed the world with iconic tunes perfect for an energetic, classic dance floor experience!

Think bangers by SOPHIE, Freddie and Whitney paired with easy, guided moves perfect for burning up the dance floor. Don't miss this dynamic mega mix series!

The Dead Singers Dance Society (DSDS) is a four-week, come-and-try program for adults; no prior dance experience is necessary. It features achievable moves led by our experienced facilitators and honours a range of legendary, dearly departed singers who've shaped our world.