Nelson Bay Rock ’n’ Roll Festival draws 400 for Saturday night dancing

Key points

• About 400 guests attended the Nelson Bay Rock 'n' Roll Festival at Wests Nelson Bay Diggers on Saturday night. Running from 16 to 18 October, the weekend featured live bands, familiar songs and three dance floors.
• Organiser and dance instructor Keith Barnard, 84, has been involved for 26 years and says dancing is good for health, heart rate and coordination.
• He said learning to jive is easy and pointed to Tuesday night lessons for beginners.