The Joy Club (Dark Dancers) is a group of people who share our love of music and dancing - in the dark! Yes that's right all the lights are off so you can dance with total freedom because no one can see you.

Every Thursday we meet and dance our hearts out for an hour to a wide range of music from the 50s until today - soul, pop, house, funk, rock and so much more.

Our philosophy is to connect through joy and especially the joy of dancing in the dark. We acknowledge there are real issues and stresses in life and for this time we put them aside to connect with joy and positivity. In the dark you can forget the worries of your life and connect to the music and the sounds of others whooping their joy.

Where: Waimauku War Memorial Hall, 24 Waimauku Station Road

When: Thursday's 7:30 - 8:35pm*

Doors open 7:15pm. Music starts and doors closed at 7:30pm so make sure you're on time so you don't miss out.

*Wednesday 16th September for one week only as Thursday the venue was booked.

How Often: Weekly*

* Saturday Sessions are extended dark dancing experiences. We dance twice! Two hours dancing in the dark for $20 - you can’t get better than that! Double the sets. Double the fun!

Dates: 29th August and 19th Sepember

Approximate timings:

Doors open 7pm
Dark Dancing Set 1 7:20pm - 8:25pm
Break (15 minutes) Refreshment, bathroom, connection!
Dark Dancing Set 2 8:40pm - 9:45pm

Cost: FREE FIRST TIME then $10 contribution is welcome (cash only)

Pay what you can as we don't want anyone missing out on the joy because of money.

What to Know:

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes (most people wear gym clothes)

You can bring a water bottle if required. No drugs or alcohol please.

Everyone age 16 and above welcome (want to bring younger children? please get in touch as songs aren't censored)

Worried about the dark - we suggest you dance close to a wall so you can reach out and touch it to orient yourself when needed.

If you want to track your steps with a fit bit or smart watch please be aware most make light so we suggest covering it with something like a wristband used for tennis.

Nothing else needed except your energy!

Come and experience the joy of dancing in the dark.