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Take Your Partners!

Dancing in the 19th century was all about changing partners!  Social interaction was at the heart of dancing.  In the early 1800s it was considered improper to dance with the same partner more than once in an evening!  As dance … Continue reading

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Community Folk Dance – Dances of Merrie England

From Medieval dances on village greens, through to Regency Balls, and onto modern Anglo-Celtic Folk Dances, join us for a fun filled night of dancing at the Hills Community Centre in Arana Hills. Come by yourself, or with a friend. … Continue reading

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Community Folk Dance

From Medieval dances on village greens, through to Regency Balls, and onto modern Anglo-Celtic Folk Dances, join us for a fun filled night of dancing at the Hills Community Centre in Arana Hills. Come by yourself, or with a friend. … Continue reading

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The Village Dance

From Medieval dances on village greens, through to Regency Balls, and onto modern Anglo-Celtic Folk Dances, join us for a fun filled night of dancing in the Farmers Hall, Samford Village. Come by yourself, or with a friend. No partner, … Continue reading

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The Village Dance

From Medieval dances on village greens, through to Regency Balls, and onto modern Anglo-Celtic Folk Dances, join us for a fun filled night of dancing in the Farmers Hall, Samford Village. Come by yourself, or with a friend. No partner, … Continue reading

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Historic Milestones: the changing nature of dance.

  Step into the rich tapestry of Australian history through the power of dance. Join us for Historic Milestones: the changing nature of dance a captivating workshop that traces the evolution of dance from Brisbane’s early penal settlement through to … Continue reading

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The Village Dance

From Medieval dances on village greens, through to Regency Balls, and onto modern Anglo-Celtic Folk Dances, join us for a fun filled night of dancing in the Farmers Hall, Samford Village. Come by yourself, or with a friend. No partner, … Continue reading

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Currency Lasses

In 2025, we commemorate 200 years of the earliest known piece of  instrumental music written in Australia, a significant milestone in our cultural heritage.  It has added significance as it is dance music and was composed by a lady – … Continue reading

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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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Jane Austen Ball 2024

TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT! Please send an email if you would like to be added to the Waiting List. Full refund available on request. Please do not sell unwanted tickets online.Email: heather@historicaldance.auTel. 04 2206 7392 “What a charming amusement for … Continue reading

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