![STEPPING OUT: Wodonga Senior Citizens committee members Audrey McGrath, Charlie Caldwell (president) and Lynette Rogers enjoy the weekly sessions with old time dance instructor Neville Pearce. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE STEPPING OUT: Wodonga Senior Citizens committee members Audrey McGrath, Charlie Caldwell (president) and Lynette Rogers enjoy the weekly sessions with old time dance instructor Neville Pearce. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/zVtrQGhRGBmiD3RNa8bKgt/5f97afff-c761-4458-81a7-d3302ad935c0.jpg/r0_484_5184_3456_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
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"We started off with about 14, I think, and we're up to 61," Wodonga Senior Citizens president Charlie Caldwell said.
Given such interest, a larger social event was considered and now planning is nearly complete.
More than 200 people will take to the dance floor at Victory Lutheran College on Saturday, March 7, for a free night of music and movement.
![WEEKLY DANCE: Guided by instructor Neville Pearce, couples circle the floor at Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE WEEKLY DANCE: Guided by instructor Neville Pearce, couples circle the floor at Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/zVtrQGhRGBmiD3RNa8bKgt/fc101a6f-d60b-408d-9467-d81ddf94d744.jpg/r0_0_4555_3037_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
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Mr Caldwell said funding from Wodonga Council made the function possible and all proceeds from raffles on the night would be donated to bushfire relief.
A Melbourne band is providing music and refreshments will be available.
Dancers from around Albury-Wodonga and the North East have booked for the occasion, which is a first for the senior citizens club.
"Hopefully, it's going to be a success and will continue," Mr Caldwell said.
"I'm looking forward to it, it will be great."
Booking inquiries can be made on (02) 6024 2865 or 0419 594 901. Participants have been asked to wear flat shoes as no high heels will be allowed on the floor.
![POPULAR PASTIME: From small beginnings, the regular sessions now fill the Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE POPULAR PASTIME: From small beginnings, the regular sessions now fill the Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/zVtrQGhRGBmiD3RNa8bKgt/c25dcea5-485f-44d6-8858-ad8014e79d4b.jpg/r0_0_4360_2907_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)