Get to know us
Welcome to Saddle & Stomp
Many, many moons ago in the year 2024, a homesick California girl living in Adelaide hosted a 4th of July line dancing class at an American bar. A few keen people showed up for this first class but it soon boomed into a social line dancing event that spilled out onto the streets of Adelaide each week.
Cali Gal El, as she was formerly known, soon realised that this wasn't just a dance class: it was a movement. From this, Saddle & Stomp was born. Saddle & Stomp is a line dancing with a California flare, that means we dance to music of all genres, not just country music (although we do love it). On our playlists you'll find anything from Nickelback to Pitbull. There's always some Disney faves or some nostalgic tunes as well, cause what 90s kid didn't love a bit of Disney?
Dramatic introductions aside, Saddle & Stomp has quickly become Adelaide's home of social line dancing. From weekly classes and social dancing nights, to rural pub takeovers and sold out events, we're truly getting all of South Australia up and moving.
Of course we love a boogie but Saddle & Stomp isn't just about dancing, it's about the community that has formed on the hardwood. This isn't a highly technical dance environment where you need years of training to keep up. Whether you're shy or bold, young or old, a seasoned dancer or someone with two left feet, there's a place for you on the dance floor. All you need is a love for music and you're good to go!
Saddle & Stomp is built on the values of inclusivity, excellence, authenticity and community spirit. And it's these values that influence everything that we do on the dance floor and beyond.
We're always out and about so check out our What's On page for info on where you can find us next!
EL - OWNER & DIRECTOR
Howdy y’all! I’m Eleni, but you can call me El. I'm a California girl who made a new home in Adelaide. I moved to this amazing city after seven years in Sydney and found I was a little homesick. I especially found I was missing the thing that always made me feel grounded, happy and connected to the world around me: line dancing.
After a small (slightly selfish) trial on the mid 2024, line dancing exploded into a movement that’s now bringing people together in ways I couldn’t even imagine!
I grew up dancing hip hop and competitive folk dancing, and I even taught award winning competitive folk dance groups. When I turned 18 I was introduced to line dancing clubs and it completely rocked my world. Since then I’ve been lucky to dance in some of southern California's best line dancing spots and recently attended some amazing events such as The Club line dancing and country swing event in 2025. In 2026, I will be attending The Edge Dance Event in California and I can't wait!
Some fun facts about me: my parents moved to US from Greece in their 20s and built a life as expats and I’m doing the same (although I didn’t have to learn a new language).
When I was a kid, my dream job was to be a professional dancer and choreographer, but when I was 9 my eldest brother told me I’d never make it… jokes on you Yianni!
Saddle & Stomp has grown into something that I could only dream of, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share my love of dance with you all.
I can't wait to see y'all on the dance floor!
MOLLY
An Adelaide local who spent six years in Southern California studying, playing college basketball, and falling head over boots for line dancing. What began as something fun with friends quickly turned into one of her greatest passions.
Now back home, she loves being close to her family, soaking up the outdoors, and sharing the joy of line dancing with an incredible community. She believes laughter fixes most things, lives for spontaneous adventures, and will never pick a favourite movie or TV show, according to her we’re in a golden age of television.
TAYLAH
With 18 years of dance experience and a cheerleading background, Taylah brings confidence, and plenty of personality to every dance floor. She fell in love with line dancing for the music and cute country outfits but stayed for the welcoming community that felt like home.
From Pitbull tracks (her personal favourite) to classic country, she loves exploring new dances, adding styling, and sharing her line-dancing obsession. You’ll usually hear her (loudly) from the middle of the dancefloor yelling “tag!” or “restart!”.
Shelby
Born and raised in Texas, Shelby grew up dancing under "Friday Night Lights" as a Lone Star High School Rangerette and tumbling across the floor as a competitive gymnast. Surrounded by country music, rodeos, and Southern hospitality, it's no wonder her passion for dance led her to love line dancing and the Texas two-step.
Although Texas will always have a place in her heart, Shelby has proudly called Adelaide home for over 7 years. When she's not on the dance floor, she can usually be found lost in a fantasy novel or writing a fantasy story of her own. She brings her energetic spirit, love of country music, and passion for dance to every class and event, creating a fun and supportive environment where everyone can feel confident to step out onto the floor and have a good time.
JAYDEN
This is a face you will always be able to find on the dance floor. He first discovered line dancing with his sister and instantly fell in love. Not just with the dancing, but with the atmosphere, vibes, and the welcoming community that makes Saddle & Stomp feel like home.
With a background as a ski instructor, he brings strong coaching skills, positive energy, and a supportive learning style to every class. When he’s not dancing, you’ll find him skiing, hiking, or out exploring the outdoors. He’s always bringing the good vibes with his great energy to the dance floor.
Ebony
Ebony is a country girl born and raised, who reignited her love of dance and country music when she found the Saddle & Stomp community. Growing up Ebs couldn’t keep her feet still taking dance lessons from the age of 3 in a variety of styles from jazz and contemporary to hip hop and musical theatre. After moving to the city she missed this creative outlet, so she put on her big girl boots and decided to go out alone one night to Shotguns, and immediately felt like she was home.
When Ebs isn’t on the dance floor you will either find her in the kitchen baking sweet treats or working as a Nurse, caring for some of the sickest children in SA. Ebony brings her caring nature, positive attitude and passion to every class and event.
Ebony has met some amazing people through this community and hopes to share the joy and love that she has found. So If you see her around the dance floor please come up and say hi!
Paula
Paula has been dancing for as long as she can remember. From jazz and hip hop to later performing and teaching Brazilian partner dances, movement and music have always been a huge part of who she is.
As a fan of country and pop music, it didn’t take long for her to fall head over boots for line dancing. She loves the music, the moves, and the sense of community that brings people together on the dance floor.
You’ll usually find Paula in the middle of the action with a huge smile and plenty of energy, bringing good vibes, cheering others on, and encouraging everyone to have fun.
Amani
Amani has been dancing for as long as she can remember, including 6+ years as a competitive dancer, and studied a Certificate III in Dance. After a year away from dancing, she stumbled across Saddle & Stomp. One Halloween Stomp the Ark later, and she was completely hooked!
What she loves most about line dancing is how different it feels from the competitive world she grew up in — less pressure, less perfection and a whole lot more FUN. For Amani, dance is about confidence, laughing at your mistakes and enjoying the people around you, and she loves helping others discover that too.
As the team’s little pocket rocket, born for the stage, Amani is usually found on the dance floor, singing every word and still full of energy at the end of the night. Give her a microphone, a spotlight and a 2000s throwback or pop anthem and she’s in her element! When she’s not dancing, she’s running her businesses, travelling or finding another stage to public speak on.
For Amani, it’s all about bringing the energy and making dance fun!
Nancy
Nancy started line dancing after stumbling across a TikTok for Saddle and Stomp in January 2025 and never looked back. Nancy grew up telling everyone she hated country music, an emo kid at heart, but her love of old school country and especially Dolly Parton couldn’t hide for long.
With a background in music and dance, line dancing felt like the perfect world to be in to jump under the spotlight and make best friends for life. Nancy loves a song swap, helping beginners build their confidence and screaming every time someone announces the next song.
When Nancy isn’t on the dance floor, she’s a social worker helping Autistic and ADHD live their best life, playing with her Labrador Nora, and singing every chance she gets.