MFS Dance News New Years Eve @ Yarralumla Woolshed
Barbara & Lance Court
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#### MONDAY 27 DECEMBER - Christmas Day Holiday (No Dancing in the
Park) http://www.det.act.gov.au/schools/termdates.htm
#### FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER - MFS NEW YEARS EVE WOOLSHED DANCE: Yarralumla
Woolshed* 8pm. Music by Currawong Bush Band. Bring a plate supper.
Celebrating 100 years of the Yarralumla Woolshed. You are invited to
dress up accordingly. Please see Note 18 [Lance
Court<LCo...@pcug.org.au> Susan 6296 7360 ]
#### MONDAY 3 JANUARY - New Years Day Holiday (No Dancing in the Park)
http://www.det.act.gov.au/schools/termdates.htm
#### MONDAY 10 JANUARY - MFS DANCING IN THE PARK: Stage 88* 6:45pm.
Please see Note 2, below [Di&Daryl
Powell<daryl_...@netspeed.com.au> 6295 8280]
#### SATURDAY 15 JANUARY - MID-SUMMER NIGHT'S BALL: St John's* 7:30pm.
Please see Note 12 below [Aylwen Garden
<gar...@earthlydelights.com.au> 6281 1098]
#### MONDAY 17 JANUARY - MFS DANCING IN THE PARK: Stage 88* 6:45pm.
Please see Note 2, below [Di&Daryl
Powell<daryl_...@netspeed.com.au> 6295 8280]
#### SATURDAY 22 JANUARY - TO MON 24 JAN NUMERALLA FOLK FESTIVAL
Please see Note 10 below
#### MONDAY 24 JANUARY - MFS DANCING IN THE PARK: Stage 88* 6:45pm.
Please see Note 2, below [Di&Daryl
Powell<daryl_...@netspeed.com.au> 6295 8280]
#### SATURDAY 29 JANUARY - MFS WOOLSHED DANCE: Yarralumla Woolshed*
8pm. Music by Contratemps. Called by Colin Towns. Please see Note 1,
Bush Dance Details, below [Lance Court<LCo...@pcug.org.au> 6161 2426]
#### MONDAY 31 JANUARY - MFS DANCING IN THE PARK: Stage 88* 6:45pm.
Please see Note 2, below [Di&Daryl
Powell<daryl_...@netspeed.com.au> 6295 8280]
#### FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY - SETTLERS' NIGHT: Merry Muse* 6pm. Please see
Note 3, below [Ray Mulligan <rmul...@netspeed.com.au>]
#### MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY - MFS DANCING IN THE PARK: Stage 88* 6:45pm.
Please see Note 2, below [Di&Daryl
Powell<daryl_...@netspeed.com.au> 6295 8280]
#### SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY - MFS WOOLSHED DANCE: Yarralumla Woolshed*
8pm. Music by Swag of Treasures. Please see Note 1, Bush Dance Details
[Lance Court<LCo...@pcug.org.au> 6161 2426]
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The complete forward planning calendar is at
http://www.pcug.org.au/~lcourt/links.htm
New Year Resolution
As we launch ourselves into 2005 the MFS dancing is at a turning
point. We can either improve our volunteer numbers and our numbers
through the door, or we can start a downward spiral to oblivion by
cutting dances and moving to lesser venues.
It’s up to you. If you put your name on the volunteer lists, and bring
along your friends, 2005 will be our best year ever. How’s that for a
2005 New Year resolution?
To volunteer: reply to this email or talk to anyone on the door. You
will be joining a great team and many hands make light work.
#### MONDAYS -
(1) SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE: Burns Club regular Monday class, St
Andrews, 8 pm. See Note 16
(2) TALLAGANDA DANCE TROUPE: folk dancing lessons, Ex-Servicemens Club
Braidwood 10am http://www.braidwood.net.au/erikam/Talla [Erika
<eri...@braidwood.net.au>]
(3) From 18 October CAPE BRETON STEPDANCING CLASSES: taught by Jo
Cresswell, think ‘Tap Dance’ crossed with ‘Riverdance’. Beginners
6-7pm, Intermediate 7-8pm. Canberra North Bowls* 9wks: $108/90 conc.
[Jo Creswell 6262 7749 <cressw...@hotmail.com>]
#### TUESDAYS -
(1) SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE: Belconnen SCD regular Tuesday class,
Macquarie Primary School, Bennelong Cr, 8pm. See Note 16
(2) JUNIOR SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE: Juniors class at the Burns Club
from 4.30 to 5.30 pm. See Note 16
#### WEDNESDAYS -
(1) MFS IRISH SET DANCING: Reid* 8pm. See Note 8
(2) SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE: RSCDS class. Beginners 6:30pm,
Intermediate 7:30pm, General 8pm. See Note 16
#### THURSDAYS - SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: SCDCC regular Thursday
class at St Johns, 8pm. See Note 16
#### FRIDAYS -
(1) MERRY MUSE: every Friday and more: Contact Billy
<ba...@effect.net.au>.
(2) SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: RSCDS "Gentle dancing" class at St
Andrews, 2pm. See Note 16
(3) RENAISSANCE DANCE: Estelle Canning 7:45pm. Please see Note 14
below [Peter Henderson <pe...@pcug.org.au>]
#### SUNDAYS -
- DANCING ON THE LAKE: YMCA SC*, 4:00-6:30pm Historic Ballroom Classes
with John, Aylwen & Amy Garden. (No classes on Dec 19, 26 & Jan 2.)
Bordonian Heritage Dance & Costume Display Group practice at the same
time. Please see Note 12 below [Aylwen Garden
<gar...@earthlydelights.com.au>]
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+Note 1: MFS Bush Dance Details+
All MFS bush dances are open to the public and are fun nights for
everyone. You don't have to dress up; you don't need to come with a
partner, all the dances are taught; and from 8pm till midnight you
will be treated to music from top local and interstate bands.
There is no need to book, just turn up at the dance in casual dress
and comfortable shoes for a great night out.
Admission to dances is $12, $10 concession, $8 MFS members, youth
14-18 $6, children under 14 free.
For groups of ten or more - just let us know the name of your group
and ask members to quote that name at the door to obtain the
concession price.
Supper:
St John's: please bring a plate of goodies to add to the supper table.
Yarralumla Woolshed: You are welcome to bring your own nibblies,
drinks and chairs.
Tea, coffee and cordial are available in each case.
+Note 2: Dancing in the Park+
Dancing in the Park provides free informal bush dancing on summer
evenings. Dancers and musicians of all standards are welcome to join
in. Mondays at 6:45pm in December, January and February on Stage 88 in
Commonwealth Park. (Contact Daryl Powell 6295 8280 H).
+Note 3: Settler's Night+
SETTLERS NIGHT AT THE MERRY MUSE: This is your opportunity to dance
the dances of the Australian European settlers to the music of the
settlers. The evening operates as a Family Dance night. Sets of
Australian Dance Music are put together and played by Mulligan's Flat
with the help of whomsoever wants to turn up for the evening.
6pm: Informalities begin with a session. The session is your chance to
learn and play the sets. Those sets will then form the basis for a
night of dance.
7.45pm: The Bush Dancers display group rehearsal, all welcome to join
in these popular dances.
8pm: Dance
Musicians Free MFS members $4 Non-members $5 Children Free. Session
sets are based on a play list of collected Australian dance music,
copies of which will be available at the club. Any other tunes or
songs are of course welcome. Merry Muse is now at the Polish
Australian White Eagle Club, David Street, Turner [Ray Mulligan
<rmul...@netspeed.com.au>]
+Note 8: MFS Irish Set Dancing+
For beginner & intermediate dancers. No partner required. MFS members
$4 ($30 for 10 week term). Other $5 ($40 term). 2004 terms:
21Apr-23Jun; 7Jul-8Sep; 29Sep-1Dec.
[Paul Wayper <pau...@earthling.net>; ph 0422 392 081; Join the list
<canberrasetda...@groups.yahoo.com>]
+Note 10: Numeralla Folk Festival+
Weekend closest to Australia Day, relaxed company and folk music in a
natural environment. Contact Marg 6452 3040
+Note 12+
DANCING ON THE LAKE Historic Ballroom Classes 4pm-6:30pm with John,
Aylwen & Amy Garden. Live music, everyone welcome, no partners nec.
$10 casual, $5 regular. Tea, coffee & refreshments provided. YMCA
Sailing Club, Alexandrina Dr, Yarralumla. 62811098
www.earthlydelights.com.au
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCES: Casual dress, comfortable shoes, all dances
taught to live music from a variety of Canberra's top musicians. No
partners necessary. Bring a plate. Free tea & coffee. $15, $12
conc.,children under 12 free. Group discounts.
PERIOD COSTUME Custom-made by Aylwen
http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/costume.htm
Info on all above items http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/upcoming.htm
Aylwen Garden <gar...@earthlydelights.com.au> 62811098
+Note 14: Renaissance Dance+
Estelle Canning's Renaissance Dance Group (part of the Canberra
Recorder and Early Music Society). Two separate streams on alternate
Friday nights. Join anytime, dances are taught as we go along. Venue:
Black Mountain Guide Hall, Clianthus Street O'Connor Time: 7.45pm for
8 pm start. Enquiries : Estelle Canning 02 4845 0228 Libby Case 6296
4769 (home) 6215 3688 (work)
+Note 16: Scottish Country Dance+
Contact Bruce Clark <jbc...@webone.com.au> or John Clark
<china-...@apex.net.au>
John Clark publishes a free email newsletter about Scottish country
dance activities. Please email John Clark <china-...@apex.net.au>;
if you would like to receive copies. You can also check the RSCDS
web-site at http://www.rscds-canberra.org/ for information. Also
contact John if you are interested in RSCDS travel with Ananda Travel.
China trip departing (probably) 20 March, Canada at end July, possible
trips to Europe and South Africa and your suggestions welcome.
+Note 18: New Year's Eve Bush Dance+
All MFS bush dances are open to the public and are fun nights for
everyone. You don't need to come with a partner, all the dances are
taught; and from 8pm till midnight you will be treated to music from
top local and interstate bands.
Optional fancy dress with the theme "Celebrating 100 years of the
Yarralumla Woolshed". This can be Shearer's Ball style less formal
colonial, or anything that pleases your imagination.
There is no need to book, just turn up at the dance in "Celebrating
100 Years of the Yarralumla Woolshed" or casual dress and comfortable
shoes for a great night out.
Please bring a plate to add to the supper table.
Admission to dances is $12, $10 concession, $8 MFS members, youth
14-18 $6, children under 14 free. For groups of ten or more - just let
us know the name of your group and ask members to quote that name at
the door to obtain the concession price.
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*VENUES
Canberra North Bowls: Canberra North Bowls Club McCaughey St, Turner
Merry Muse: Merry Muse Folk Club Polish Australian White Eagle Club,
David Street, Turner
Reid: Uniting Church Hall Coranderrk St (Cnr Dirrawan Gardens), Reid.
St John's: St John's Anglican Church Hall: Constitution Ave, West of
Anzac Pde, Reid.
Stage 88: Commonwealth Park, downhill from Regatta Point
Yarralumla Woolshed: The historic Yarralumla Woolshed, built in 1904
to serve the homestead that is now Government House, is located off
Cotter Rd, between the Tuggeranong Parkway and Lady Denman Drive.
YMCA SC: YMCA Sailing Club, Alexandrina Dr, Yarralumla
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The Bush Dancers display group aims to deliver colour and movement to
attract the interest of audiences that are not familiar with bush
dancing, to project our enjoyment from the stage, and to encourage
audiences to join in either at the event or more importantly at future
bush dances.
Photos and information: http://www.pcug.org.au/~lcourt/tbdmenu.htm
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Wongawilli internet address:
http://www.wongawillicolonialdance.org.au/
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Folk Dance Canberra: Folk dances from around the world. Classes Mon -
Adv., 7 -8.30 pm, Tuesday 10.30 am - 12.00, Wed - Beg., 7-8.30 pm,
Inter. 8.15-9.45 pm, Thurs - Inter, 7.30-9.00 p.m. All qualified
teachers, regular parties and theme nights. FDC Hall Hackett*. Contact
Christine 6241 3563. [<ma...@ecogis.com.au>]
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Enquiries about MFS dances can be made to Lance Court 6161 2426,
<LCo...@pcug.org.au>, Geoff Lau (H) 6295 7316, Mobile 0417 464 278, or
Susan Foster (H) 6296 7360.
Monaro Folk Society, PO Box 482, Civic Square, ACT 2608.
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