No Lights No Lycra Sutherland to return on October 27

The dancing in the dark movement began in Melbourne and has spread around the world, and now it's come to the shire.

Ambassadors of NLNL Sutherland, Jools Hardie and Janet Colson, are looking forward to welcoming back locals to the Sutherland Pensioners Centre on Wednesdays from 8-9pm, from October 27.

Ms Hardie, an Oyster Bay resident, said the resumption of gatherings would coincide with Mental Health Month (October) and offer attendees three main benefits: community, exercise and the positive effects of dance.

"I find it really hard to switch my brain off, I'm a mum of three boys under eights and I'm constantly thinking of what I need to do next," Ms Hardie said.

"When I attended NLNL for the first time, it was the first time I did exercise I thoroughly enjoyed, but it was also a unique time for me because I was in the moment and I wasn't thinking about anything else. It was fun and meditative."

NLNL is a chance for people to dance freely in a friendly, non-threatening environment. The event occurs in a dimly-lit room so attendees don't have to worry about being judged. Playlists are fun and the Sutherland crew includes tunes from the 80s right through to the current day, and even takes requests from attendees in the lead-up to the event.

The class hosts attendees from teenagers through to seniors, and one of the youngest regulars is Mackenzie Cox, 21, from Caringbah.

"NLNL is so freeing. It's such a good way to release stress and lose yourself for an hour of your life," Ms Cox said.

"I'm not a professional dancer, I just like doing whatever I need to do without anyone seeing me. There's no-one there to judge you, you can wear whatever you want and express yourself how you want to.

"I love the atmosphere, and it's always a great mix of songs."

The cost is $10 per class. Find out more and how to book on Instagram @nolightsnolycra_sutherland or Facebook @NoLightsNoLycraCronulla