Category Archives: History
Phillip’s Dog Ensemble
Phillip’s Dog delivers enchanting performances of historical and folk dance music with energy and flair. Phillip’s Dog is a unique ensemble specializing in colonial Australian dance music, while also exploring a wide-ranging repertoire. It encompasses a variety of musical styles, … Continue reading
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Tagged #English Country Dance, #FolkDance, #historicaldance, #nationaltrust, australian culture, australian history, Bush dance
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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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Phillip’s Dog
The story of Philip’s Dog The name, Phillip’s Dog springs from the popular aquatic drama of 1816 entitled Philip and His Dog, or, Where’s the Child? In the play of Philip and His Dog, the villain of the piece casts … Continue reading
A Convict Quadrille – National Heritage Festival
Apr 28, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM A special dance for the Australian Heritage FestivalHills District Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills, QLD 4520. Tickets $4.00 online or at the door. The Story of John Bushell In 1831, … Continue reading
Notable convicts
Read the stories of convicts notable for the music and dancing in their lives. Edward Elliot was a highly respected dancing master from Ireland whose life was turned around when he was accused of rebellion and sent as a convict … Continue reading
