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Welsh & Cornish Dance
Where: Farmers Hall, 30 Main Street, Samford VillageWhen: 11th April, 2025Time: 7:30- 9:30pmCost: $10.00 online or cash at the door
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An Introduction to Regency Dance – 6 week course
Session on 7 March cancelled due to cyclone. We’ve added 11 April to the course. Tripping on the light fantastic toe! That’s how dancing was often described in the Regency era. At the time, dancing was one of the most … Continue reading
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Galop for Gold!
Dances of the Goldrush. A special event for the Australian Heritage Festival. Where: The Hills District Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills, Brisbane. Next to Patrick Leslie Park, parking at the hall or via Olearia Street.When: 25th April, 2025Time: … Continue reading
The Brisbane Quadrille
A special dance for the Australian Heritage Festival Where: Farmers Hall, 30 Main Street, Samford VillageWhen: 9th May, 2025Time: 7:30- 9:30pmCost: $4.00 online or cash at the door. (sponsored by City of Moreton Bay Council) The theme for this year’s … Continue reading
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2024 History Alive
History Alive is a great event for the whole family to experience 2 days of thrilling jousts, live music, festive dance, and intriguing displays. Immerse yourself in the histories and cultures of Roman, Viking, Medieval, Napoleonic, Colonial, Victorian and Modern … Continue reading
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Tagged #AbbeyMuseum, #historicaldance, #JaneAusten, #playford, #Regency, history, Regency Dance
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2024 Jane Austen Ball Gallery
5th October, 2024 at The Dayboro Community Hall Our annual ball was an enormous success – tickets sold out well in advance! The music by Phillip’s Dog was as brilliant as ever, and the costumes were outstanding. Thank you to … Continue reading
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Tagged #JaneAusten, #Regency, australian culture, Jane Austen, Regency Ball
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Limestone Frolic Gallery
30 August 2024 A big thank you to everyone who came along and made this event truly memorable! The Limestone Frolic was presented by Ipswich Libraries as part of Galvanized – A Festival of Heritage Ipswich Festivals Dr. Heather Blasdale … Continue reading
Middle Earth Dance
One does not simply walk into Mordor —- though perhaps you can dance? Dances from the Shire inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and all things Middle-earth. Join us for an an evening of English … Continue reading
Limestone Frolic
Music and dance are living links to our heritage. Discover more about the history of dance in early Ipswich with demonstrations and an opportunity to experience the dances themselves. Dancing was a popular amusement for celebrating grand occasions such as … Continue reading
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Regency Dance Night
Would you like to learn some Regency steps and dances? Here’s a chance to brush up on your Regency dances. We’re having a Jane Austen Ball in October so this is an opportunity for you to learn some of the … Continue reading
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