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Their dances are a heap of fun, with traditional dances and extra twists, under the joyous direction of their clever caller. The music ranges from traditional Australian and Celtic tunes and ballads to contemporary rock numbers. ## Find Us 40 Lakeside BoulevardPakenham VIC 3810 [Driving Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40%20Lakeside%20Boulevard%2C%20Pakenham%2C%203810%2C%20Australia/@-38.065607,145.452995,13z/) ![The Beat Around the Bush Dance location]() ![The Beat Around the Bush Dance location]() © [Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps/) © [OpenStreetMap](http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) [Improve this map](https://www.mapbox.com/map-feedback/) ### Facilities - Carpark - Family Friendly - Non Smoking - Public Toilet - Shop / Gift Shop - Cafe - Conference/Convention Facilities - Kiosk ### Accessibility - Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) - Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. 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