The Sand Dancers

The North Cronulla Surf Lifesaving girls have created the project and band, The Sand Dancers to raise sponsorship and hopefully attract new recruits for their lifesaving group. The group has released a song, Reel You In, and may even follow up with another track next year.

The song, Reel You In, has a very retro sounding beat; it's the song you'd hear, and then watch everyone hit the dance floor, at your local nightclub. The classic pop song has an 80's feel with easy lyrics about lifesaving that everyone can relate to their everyday lives.

The lyrics "baby take my hand, let's dance in the sand" and "I won't let you drown… I'm going to reel you in" tells the story of girls on patrol who see a 'Nottie' drowning and decide not to help; but when they see a 'Hottie', in the same predicament they decide to help him, including performing mouth to mouth…

The film clip for Reel You In was shot over three weeks at North Cronulla Beach. The Sand Dancers (North Cronulla Surf Lifesaving girls) are:
Peta Thomas 20
Lucy Mahoney 19
Jodie Hilleard 18
Maddy DeGuara 19
Lauren Jones 22
Stephanie Buncombe 16
Emma Cato 22
Peggy Cato 21

The Sand Dancers wrote the lyrics with their coach Kristine Whitford and had help from music experts, Derek Turner, who recorded the track, Rachael Woodlands, who was on vocals, and Anthony Short who created the beat.

Interview with The Sand Dancers

How did it feel to hear your song played on a CD?

Lauren Jones: It was all good fun, and it was cool to see the clip played on Channel V & Channel 9.

Do you write your own songs? What's your inspiration?

Lauren Jones: I wanted to participate in the clip not only to promote a friends band but also to promote surf lifesaving and get sponsors for North Cronulla R&R (Rescue & Resuscitation).

What music/artists do you listen to when you are not playing your own?

Lauren Jones: Depends what mood I'm in. Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus, Butterfly Effect, Marty Simpson, Live.

What's next? Tour/Album/Single?

Lauren Jones: We might do a follow up song next year.

Was there a moment you contemplated throwing in the towel?

Lauren Jones: To be honest yes, wasn't totally keen on wearing my bikini for the clip.

What has been your favorite part of becoming a music artist?

Lauren Jones: All the freebies.

If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

Lauren Jones: Snoop Dogg.

Are you single? What do you look for in a partner?

Lauren Jones: No, Someone who is easy going, has a sense of humor and most of all makes me happy - That's my man!

Do you have a website fans can visit?

Lauren Jones: www.quarterpiperecords.com

Can you tell us 5 things required for a happy healthy & enjoyable life?

Lauren Jones: A balanced lifestyle, spend time with people that are positive, regular exercise!

What message would you like to say to your fans?

Lauren Jones: I HAVE FANS? Thanks for supporting the band, Surf Lifesaving & our team.

What is the story behind the bands name?

Lauren Jones: Sand Dancing is our nickname for R&R.

60 Second Quiz
Full Name: Lauren Sarah Jones
Nickname(s): Loz
Star Sign: Leo
Music Talent: Piano
Favorite Food: Thai food
Favorite Film: Super Bad
Favorite Actor: George Clooney
Pet: Dog
Worst Feature: I'm a stress head
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: George Clooney & Oprah
Hobbies/Interests: Wakeboarding, R & R, Soccer, Netball, Fishing
First Job: Waitress
Are you a Pub, Bar or Club kind: ANY as long as there is Music, Friends & alcohol
What Can You Never Leave Home Without: Mobile
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning: My Dog & Boyrfriend

60 Second Quiz
Full Name: Stephanie Buncombe
Nickname(s): Little Black Book
Star Sign: Libra
Music Talent: not a very musical person
Favorite Food: chicken pasta bake
Favorite Film: The Notebook
Favorite Actor: Robert Patterson
Pet: Charlie the Dog
Describe yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Trustworthy and Unique
Best Feature: Easy to get along with, willing to help people out where I can.
Worst Feature: The "attitude" my parents constantly whinge about
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: The boys from the band Amy Meredith
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, Running and definitely surf club
First Job: McDonalds and still there
Are you a Pub, Bar or Club kind: Not there yet... next year shall tell
What Can You Never Leave Home Without: Mobile Phone, Wallet.
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning: Generally what the time is.

60 Second Quiz
Full Name:Jodie Hilleard
Nickname(s): Jodes
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Talent: I don't have any talent in that department
Favorite Food: EVERYTHING! Italian and Thai and Japanese food
Favorite Films: Dude, Where's My Car?
Favorite Actor: Adam Sandler
Pet: Dog(Pheebie) and rabbit(Chloe,Rabby or Clayton)
Describe yourself in 3 words: easygoing, active, adventurous
Best Feature: I love meeting new people and trying new and different things
Worst Feature: I can be moody in the mornings
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Stuart Diver and Kelly Slater
Hobbies/Interests: surfing, soccer, random bush walks with friends
First Job: swimming teacher
Are you a Pub, Bar or Club kind: I am a little bit of everything I got to them all equally
What Can You Never Leave Home Without: My phone
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning: hmmm… what shall I do today?

60 Second Quiz
Full Name: Madeline De Guara
Nickname(s):Maddy, Madds
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Talent: I don't have any talent in that department
Favorite Food: Thai food
Favorite Films: Mean Girls
Favorite Actor: Matthew McConaughey
Pet: Dogs (Billy and Daisy)
Describe yourself in 3 words: Happy, Active , easygoing
Best Feature: Its always happy days lol
Worst Feature: Cranky when I get tired
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Matthew McConaughey
Hobbies/Interests: swimming, reading all that jazz
First Job: Checkout chick
Are you a Pub, Bar or Club kind: I am a little bit of everything i got to them all equally
What Can You Never Leave Home Without: My phone
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning: eww work!