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We invite you to have a good look at this website,
and if you think that you might enjoy this type of dancing then we would love
you to join us. You do not have to bring a partner with you.
On this website do try to answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Colonial dances,
or "bush dances", dominated the dance scene up until World
War 1. They are a mixture of set dances and couples dances, which makes them
unique among the social dances. The set dances are excellent
“mixers”. The dancers are arranged in lines, squares or circles. There is
nothing quite like couples dances for making friends!!
For the set dances there is a
“caller” who announces what to do throughout the dance. A practice beforehand,
or a demonstration, or just a quick explanation is usually given before the
dance. As well as meeting at Carlton we
also have classes at Glen Iris, two balls a year and several other social
events.
Membership is only $10 a year.
For that you get a discounted entry to the regular Wednesday night functions and the Thursday night dances at Glen Iris.
The Christmas Barbeque is free for members. You also get the normal voting and speaking rights at the club Annual General Meeting.
Many members have found it very helpful to be told of updates to this
website by E-Mail. Most updates have information about imminent events or photos
of recent ones. Any-one can click
here to send an E-Mail to a group called "Melbourne Folkies" that will have
you included on our E-Mail list.
Click here to find out about Melbourne Folkies.
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St Michael's Church Hall