Category Archives: History
Welsh & Cornish Dance
Where: Farmers Hall, 30 Main Street, Samford VillageWhen: 23 May, 2025Time: 7:30- 9:30pmCost: $4.00 online or cash at the door Many migrants from Wales and Cornwall settled in Australia, bringing with them their rich traditions of music and dance. Experience … Continue reading
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Tagged #Anglo&Celtic, #AustralianHeritge, #CelticDance, #CornishDance, #HealthyActiveMoreton, #WelshDance, Celtic Dance
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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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Jane Austen Dance for the Australian Heritage Festival
Presented by Samford Community Folk Dancers with awesome live music by Phillip’s Dog. The theme for the 2024 Australian Heritage Festival is Connections: celebrating the rich and diverse stories of our nation, strengthening cultural and historical ties and encouraging the … Continue reading
National Folklore Conference 2024
National Folklore Conference Join Dr Heather Clarke at the National Folklore Conference for a presentation on the success of the national tour of the Dancing in Fetters exhibition. When: Thursday 28th MarchTime: 1:30 – 4:30pmWhere: Epic, Canberra For more information … Continue reading
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Tagged #NFF, australian culture, australian history, Conference, convict culture, convict research
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Convict Culture Week Resources
Programme Updated 3:00pm 18th May 2023 Norfolk Island Convict Tune Book Norfolk Island – Tasmanian Tune Session Norfolk Island Convict Song Book A selection of songs from the convict concert of 25 May 1840. Basic song melodies A select preview … Continue reading
April School Holiday Activity
Why was dance so important to the Convicts?What kind of dances did they do? And what did they wear? Come find out during the April school holidays. Dress up and dance like the convicts. At the Rocks Discovery Museum.
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Tagged australian culture, australian history, convict culture, convict research, convicts, history, transportation
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