Forster Social Dance Club acknowledges its founders

The men received the prestigious award to recognised their 25 years to the Forster Social Dance Club.

More than 80 supporters travelled from as far afield as Wollongong and Port Macquarie to congratulate the men, who were presented with their awards by local member, Stephen Bromhead at Club Forster.

The Forster Social Dance Club was formed back in 1995 when a small group of friends from Pacific Palms were invited by Club Forster to form a dancing group.

The first dances were held in the then Sports Lounge dance floor.

But, with the growing popularity of the regular dances the group was forced to move to a larger room, relocating to the auditorium.

Run by a dedicated group of volunteers, weekly classes are held on Tuesday nights for approximately one hour.

Classes, where two dances are taught during the hour-long session, are followed by a two hour social.

During the past 25 years Paul has served the club as president, while Mark has taught, arranged music and dances.

Their years of selfless volunteer service has seen the dance club continue to grow and appreciated by the community, dance club spokesperson, Kay Chapman said.

A formal gala Christmas in July ball is the signature annual event, and not to be missed are the monthly social dances on the last Friday of each month, she said

For any inquiries contact Paul Tanti on 0431 007 693, or Bev Spanopulas on 6555 5455.

Everybody is welcome to enjoy the conviviality of lovely music, friendly people and fun exercise, Kay said.

Since its inception the social club has held more than 1200 dance events.

It has been estimated that a full night's dancing is equivalent to a 10 kilometre walk.

The maths on that would suggest that the club has travelled some 12000km.

That is a lot of social dancing.