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Dance Workshops at Regency Weekend, Exeter

Posted on 13/04/2026 by Heather

Dr Heather Blasdale-Clarke will be presenting two workshops, and a section of the ball at the Sydney Regency Weekend. This event is sold out.  Contact the organisers to be added to the mailing list. Sydney Regency Weekends are proud to … Continue reading →

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The Village Dance

Posted on 26/01/2026 by Heather

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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Jane Austen Ball 2024

Posted on 13/03/2024 by Heather

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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Jane Austen Ball – 2023 National Folk Festival

Posted on 31/03/2023 by Heather

Stepping into the light, English Country Dancing emerges in all its glory as a living tradition with dances from Playford to the Present. Wear your finest regency outfit, Bridgerton best, or anything you fancy and celebrate this latest chapter in … Continue reading →

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Captain John Piper – Prince of Australia

Posted on 14/09/2022 by Heather

Captain John Piper loved to dance. A leading figure in the early colony, he created an elegant and luxuriant lifestyle with music and dancing at its heart and became known as the Prince of Australia.1 It is 200 years since … Continue reading →

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Regency Dance Weekend 2022

Posted on 22/06/2022 by Heather

8 – 9 October 2022Dayboro, Queensland Thank you to everyone who attended our weekend! Photographs are available from David de Groot Photography. Visit Festival Photographs to see the complete gallery and place an order. Phillip’s Dog presents a weekend of … Continue reading →

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Van Dieman’s Bells

Posted on 14/06/2022 by Heather

The dance and music for Van Dieman’s Bells [sic] was published in London in 1825. This is a very special dance – the  first English dance created in recognition of Van Diemen’s Land (modern day Tasmania). It may have celebrated … Continue reading →

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