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Celebrating Scottish culture in early Brisbane

Join cultural historian Dr. Heather Blasdale-Clarke as she explores the vibrant Scottish heritage that blossomed in early Brisbane, revealing stories of resilience, community, and the enduring ties to Scottish identity that helped shape our Australian society. In collaboration with the … Continue reading

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Thistle Dubh

Thistle Dubh is a vibrant Scottish dance band located in Brisbane, dedicated to delivering the finest traditional music, particularly suited for dancing. Our ensemble features a rich array of instruments, including fiddle, keyboard, whistle, bodhran, vocals, and Highland pipes. We … Continue reading

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Jane Austen & Regency Dance – a talk at Chermside Library

Immerse yourself into the charm of the Regency period as we celebrate Jane Austen. Cultural historian Dr Heather Blasdale-Clarke will take you take you back 250 years to the birth of Jane Austen and explore why dance was so important … Continue reading

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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

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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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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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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