ACT

Canberra

  • Monday,

    7.30-9pm Folk Dance Canberra – Advanced. Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett $10.50 per session (discount for term fees paid in advance). Contact Rebecca  0420 524 412.   folkdancecanberra@gmail.com  or www.folkdancecanberra.org.au

  • Tuesday,

    10am-12pm Folk Dance Canberra – Intermediate. Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett $10.50 per session (discount for term fees paid in advance). Contact Lesley (02)6286 6401. folkdancecanberra@gmail.com or www folkdancecanberra.org.au

  • Wednesday,

    7.30pm - 10.00pm, International Dancing with C*I*F*D*A (Canberra International Folk Dancing Association) Uniting Church Hall, Denman St, Yarralumla; cost $10 (includes supper), first 3 nights are FREE.. Contact Carol (02) 6251 3096 or Kaye (02) 6288 6138 or email: cmcnally@tpg.com.au

     
  • Wednesday,

    8.00 pm - 10.00 pm, Monaro Folk Society Irish Set Dancing, North Canberra Baptist Church Hall, 17 Condamine St, Turner  Contact Christine Briton 0413 168 562, www.mabula.net/setdancing

  • Wednesday,

    7.30-9pm Folk Dance Canberra – Beginners. Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett $10.50 per session (discount for term fees paid in advance). Contact Lesley 6286 6401. 

  • Thursday,

    7.30 pm sCanDans (Canberra Nordic Folk Dance Group).  Social dance sessions generally two Thursdays per month (call for details).  Yarralumla Uniting Church Hall, Denman St, Yarralumla, ACT.  $10 per session.  Newcomers welcome.  No partner needed.  All dances taught and called as needed.  Contact Roger Gifford (02)6299 5547, randcgoogong@gmail.com

  • Thursday,

    7.30-9.15pm Folk Dance Canberra – Intermediate. Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett $10.50 per session (discount for term fees paid in advance). Contact Theresa (02) 6287 1512.

     

  • Thursday,

    9.30am–10am Folk Dance Canberra – ‘Little Folk’ (2-4yrs with parent or carer). Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett $8 per session (discount for term fees paid in advance). Contact Rebecca 0420 524 412.

     

  • Thursday,

    7.30-9.15pm Folk Dance Canberra – Intermediate. Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett $10.50 per session (discount for term fees paid in advance). Contact Theresa (02) 6287 1512.

     

     

  • Friday,

    10am-12pm Folk Dance Canberra – Intermediate. Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland St. Hackett. $10.50 per session (discount for term fees paid in advance). Contact Theresa: (02) 6287 1512. folkdancecanberra@gmail.com or www.folkdancecanberra.org.au

  • Friday,

    Teenager’s Class, 5.15-6pm. FREE class taught by teenagers (with adult supervision & qualified teacher). Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett. Contact Rebecca 0420 524 412.

     

  • Saturday,

     3.00 pm - 5.30 pm during University term.  'Dancing through the Ages', Australian National University, Sports Union, Studio 1, $160 for 10 weeks with concessions down to $100.  Presented by Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy.  Live music.  Pre-book at Sports union front desk.  Contact John or Aylwen Garden (02)6281 1098

  • Saturday,

    7pm-11pm 3rd Saturday of most months. Time-travelers' Social Dance, All Saint’s Church Hall, corner of Cowper & Bonney, Ainslie. $25 at door, $20 on-line. Presented by Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy. Dances taught/led. Live music. Contact John or Aylwen Garden (02)6281 1098.

  • Sunday,

    4.00 – 6.30pm. Earthly Delights’ circle, couples and set dances, YMCA Sailing Club, Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla, $10 casual, $5 regular.  Contact. John or Aylwen (02) 6281 1098.

     
  • Sunday,

    5pm Scandinavian Folk Dance Group, Uniting Church Hall, Denman St, Yarralumla. New members very welcome. Contact Brad Sherman (02) 6288 3050 ah or email  brad@dynamite.com.au

     

NSW

Sydney

  • Monday,

    10 - 12 noon. During school term. Earlwood Senior Citizens Centre, 362 Homer St. Earlwood. Contact Debbie  0425 315 245 or m.d.hotchkis@gmail.com.

     
  • Monday,

     6.30pm-7.30pm Social dance classes for interested parties who would like to learn Macedonian, Greek, Serbian, Bulgarian dances, Croydon Park Public School, located on Georges River Road, (hall is at the back of the school), Sydney.  Contact Yorgo Kaporis (Mobile 0412 86 11 87). or email ykaporis@bigpond.net.au

     
  • Monday,

    7.30 pm  Bush dancing workshops for beginners (Bush Music Club) Pennant Hills Community Centre (downstairs, opp railway station); Contact Felicity (02)9456 2860 

     
  • Monday,

    7.00 pm - 8.00 pm.  Scottish Country Dancing for beginners with 'Scots on The Rocks', Fort Street Public School, Observatory Hill, Sydney.  Contact 0435 154 433 or info@sotr.org.au. Check for course dates www.sotr.org.au/beginner  

     
  • Monday,

     7.30pm-9.30pm.  Balkan dancing classes, Beats 905 Dance Studio, 40 Milton Street, Ashfield NSW 2131 $50 per month.  Yorgo 0412 86 11 87 or ykaporis@bigpond.net.au

  • Tuesday,

    11.45 am-12.45 pm.  Older Women’s Network International Folk Dancing. Bankstown Police & Community Youth Club (PCYC), cnr Meredith St & French Ave, Bankstown.  Contact Wendy Walsh (02)9758-3337. 

  • Tuesday,

    6.30pm-8pm. Institute of Hellenic Dance & Culture. Social Adult Dance Group. 8:00pm to 9:30pm: Intermediate Adult Dance Group St Stephanos Church Hall, 650-654 New Canterbury Rd Hurlstone Park. Contact Vas Aligiannis, 0407 081 875

  • Tuesday,

    8 - 9.45 pm Hungarian dance classes, St Peters Public School Hall, enter via St Peters Street (ring first, we may be on a break).  $10/$5 concession per class.  Contact Gary Dawson 0425 268 505 or email:  gazad@aapt.net.au

     
  • Tuesday,

    6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Scottish dancing in the city.  'Scots on The Rocks' meet at Fort Street Public School, Observatory Hill, Sydney.  Contact via phone 0435 154 433 or email info@sotr.org.au.  Website: www.sotr.org.au

     
  • Tuesday,

    7.30pm, Swedish Folk Dancing with Linnéa, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills (close to Central Station).  Contact Graeme Traves, (02) 9874 4194 or linneafolk@hotmail.com

     
  • Tuesday,

    7.30 pm-9.30 pm, Sydney Playford Dance Group – old English dances, 1st Tuesday of each month (except January). Bush Music Club hut (44), Addison Road Community Centre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville. Julie or Alex (02)9524 0247. 

  • Tuesday,

    7:30-9:00 pm. The Harp Irish Set Dancers, Sutherland Bowling Club-Club Kirrawee, 101 Oak Rd, Kirrawee.  Contact Trish 9580 or Alarna 0401 167 910

  • Wednesday,

    8.00 – 10pm.  Australian Heritage Dancers, rehearsals, Annandale Neighbourhood Centre, 79 Johnston St, Annandale). Contact Wendy Richmond 0408 853 652.

     
  • Wednesday,

    9:30am session for Beginners & Intermediate, Sutherland Shire Folk Dance Group. Como West Guide Hall Contact Kaye Laurendet (02) 9528 4813 or email okaye@optusnet.com.au

     
  • Wednesday,

    11:00am session for Advanced, Sutherland Shire Folk Dance Group. Como West Guide Hall Contact Kaye Laurendet (02) 9528 4813 or email okaye@optusnet.com.au

  • Wednesday,

    Bush Dancing with Sutherland shire Bush Dance Group.  7.30pm -10pm.  All dances taught, walked through and called.  Have a cuppa and a yarn.  Beginners, singles, partners and groups welcome.  $6 pp.  Enquiries: Mike 95202859 or Leila 95451576

  • Thursday,

    10am session, Sutherland Shire Folk Dance Group. Gymea Scout Hall Contact Kaye Laurendet (02) 9528 4813 or email okaye@optusnet.com.au

     
  • Thursday,

    7 pm -9 pm.  Institute of Hellenic Dance & Culture. Advanced/Performing Adult dance Group. At St Nicholas Church Hall, 203-207 Livingstone Rd Marrickville.  Contact Vas Aligiannis, 0407 081 875

  • Thursday,

     6.30pm-7.45pm Irish step dance class for children and adults, 8pm until 10.30pm Irish ceili and set dancing with the Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers, Kingsgrove Uniting Church Hall, 289A Kingsgrove Road (cnr Moreton Avenue), Kingsgrove. Contact (02)9150 6765/0419 334 335. wnntt@optusnet.com.au, or  www.sydneyirishceilidancers.com.au    

     
  • Thursday,

    7.30 - 9.30 pm The Heb-roos Israeli Dance Group, North Shore Temple Emanuel, 28 Chatswood Ave, Chatswood.  Contact Jayme Akstein 0404 553 789.

  • Friday,

    7.30 - 10.00 pm. Sedenka International Folkdance Group, Hannaford Community Centre, 608 Darling St, Rozelle.  Contact Chris (02) 9560 2910. or wildchris111@gmail.com

     
  • Sunday,

    6:00 - 7:00pm (Junior classes),  Pontian Greek Folk Dance classes, @St  Stephanos Greek Church Hall, 650 New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park.  Contact Vas Aligiannis, 0407 081 875 (m) or email greekdancer@optusnet.com.au or Internet www.greekdancing.com.au

     
  • Sunday,

    7:00 - 8:30pm (Senior Classes - Master Class - by invite only) Pontian Greek Folk Dance classes,  @St  Stephanos Greek Church Hall, 650 New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park.  Contact Vas Aligiannis, 0407 081 875 (m) or email greekdancer@optusnet.com.au or Internet www.greekdancing.com.au

     

Batemans Bay

  • Tuesday,

    1:30 - 3:00 pm. Easy/Intermediate Folk Dance, Community Hall, Fora Cresent. Visitors Welcome. Contact Audrey (02) 4472 2642, audmar28@gmail.com

     

Blue Mountains

  • Thursday,

    1:30- 3pm. Israeli Folk Dancing. The Lawson Community Centre, Lawson Contact Yudit Kayatsky (02) 4759 1952

     
  • Thursday,

    7.30pm-9.00 pm  The Blue Mountains Folk Dance Group, St Finbars Church hall, Levy St Glenbrook. Cost $7. Contact:  Jeanette 4735 5043

     

Bowral

  • Thursday,

    9.00 - 11.30 am. Southern Highlands Recreational International Folk Dance Group. Presbyterian Hall, Bendooley St. Bowral. Contact Margaret Connor (02) 4861 2294, margaretvconnor@gmail.com

     
  • Thursday,

    9.00-11.30am, Presbyterian Hall, Bendooley St, Bowral.  Contact Margaret (02)4861 2294

Braidwood

  • Monday, 9.30 am Beginners; 10am - 11am, Braidwood Folk Dance Group, Braidwood RSL Hall, Braidwood. Contact Noela (02) 4842 8004

Newcastle

  • Monday,

    8.00 pm-9.00 pm. Seniors, Serbian Traditional Folk Dances with Djordje (George) Nikolic; ph: (02) 9726-6051 Address: 38 Gosford Road, Broadmeadow (Newcastle). Full school terms cost $100.00; Books ‘Trilogy’ $350.00 or on USB $100.00 Contact: Djordje (George) Nikolic 0414 949 522, djordjenikolicdance@gmail.com

Central Coast

  • Thursday,

    8.00pm - 10.00pm. Israeli and International dances, Woodport Primary School, Ernest St, Erina, $7 per lesson or $60 per school term. Contact: Avi Zohar, 0417 208 150, avzohar@hotmail.com

     

Nimbin

  • Wednesday,

    Israeli Dance Class 4.30 – 6 p.m. Back of main stage, School of Arts Hall, Cullen Street, Nimbin. $12 per week, $10 if paid by month. Special beginners intro $5 per week for 5 consecutive weeks. Beginners to advanced Please call first if you haven’t attended before Liora 6624 4216 or liora@people.net.au

     

Port Macquarie

  • Monday,

    9.30 am - 11.30 am International folk dance U3A Beginners. 16 Kingfisher Road, Port Macquarie. Contact Christine Battisson (02)6581 5760

     

  • Thursday,

    3.00 pm-5.00 pm, International folk dance U3A Intermediate, 16 Kingfisher Road, Port Macquarie. Contact Christine Battisson (02)6581 5760

Shoalhaven Area

  • Monday,

    10am-11.15am Illawarra OWN class International Dance. Coniston Community Hall, Bridge St, Coniston.  Contact Fiona 0410 582 138

  • Monday,

    7.30pm. Balkan & International Folk Dance, Cambewarra Hall, Main Rd, Cambewarra. Contact Suzi Krawczyk 02 4446 0569 or email: plotki@westnet.com.au

     
  • Saturday,

    8pm Nowra Bush Dance run by Shoalhaven Folk Club.  First Saturday of the month. Contact Margaret (02)4421 0557 or msharpe21@bigpond.com

Taree

  • Monday,

    5 pm-7 pm, Lazarka International Folkdance, Community of Christ Hall, High St, Taree. Contact Sandra Bassetti (02)6552 5142.

  • Thursday,

    9.00-11 am, Lazarka International Folkdance, Community of Christ Hall, High St, Taree. Contact Sandra Bassetti (02)6552 5142.


NT

Darwin

  • Tuesday,

    6 pm-8 pm. International/Playford Dancing– Beginners to Advanced. Masonic Hall, Stoke St, Parap. Contact Anna (08)8981 6400.


QLD

Brisbane

  • Tuesday,

    7.00-8.00 pm Beginners 8-8.45 Intermediate 8.45-9.30 pm Advanced, Israeli Folk Dancing, St Ignatius School Hall, 46 Grove St, Toowong. Cost $14 per night or $60 for 5 weeks. Maya 0403 142 568, Shvoong.Brisbane@gmail.com; www.shvoong.com.au ; www.facebook.com/shvoong.brisbane

  • Friday,

    (2nd & 4th of month) 8 - 10 pm, Brisinta International folk dancing, Uniting Church Hall, cnr Kingsley & Kadumba Sts. Yeronga.  $8 per person. Contact Lyn or Barry (07) 3379 2088

     

Cairns

  • Wednesday,

    8pm, Italian dancing classes Tennis Court Hall, Windarra St, Woree. Enquiries: (070) 54 4259 or 51 1065

     
  • Thursday,

    7pm. Bavarian, Austrian and Swiss folk dance practice, at the Germania Club, Winkworth St.

     
  • Thursday,

    6.30pm Cairns Group Edelweiss Dance Group, 5 Beth Close Woree.  Contact Sonya Helms Ph 0409314116. 

Rockhampton

  • Thursday,

    6.30pm-7.30pm music; 7.30 pm-9.30 pm dancing. Capricornia Dance Exchange: International and other dances, Women’s Health Centre, Cnr Bolsover & Derby Sts, Rockhampton, Qld. Contact Nicholai , (07)4938 2679 or 0412 557 052  

Sunshine Coast

  • Tuesday,

    Tuesday 9.30am-10.30am beginners,10.30am-11.30am intermediate, U3A International Folk Dance, Buffaloes Hall, Price St, Nambour, $10 venue fee per term. Contact Angelina (07)5441 7757, email angelina.h.13@bigpond.com

  • Friday,

    Friday 10.00am-11.45am, (except school holidays) Noosa Folk Dancers, Tewantin Uniting Church Hall, Werin St, Tewantin, $8.  Contact Philippa Johnson 0417 780 016.

     
  • Saturday,

    12:30-2:00 pm. (except 4th Saturday of each month) Intermediate level folk dance class with a strong focus on Romanian dance. Woombye School of Arts, Lower Hall, Blackall St, Woombye. Contact: Angelina 07 5441 7757 or email:   angelina.h.13@bigpond.com

     

Townsville

  • Monday,

    1.30 pm-3.00 pm U3A Beginners Class at the Heatley Community Centre, Lindeman Avenue. Contact Jacquie (07)4772 0919

  • Tuesday,

    6.00 pm-7.30 pm, International Folk Dancing at the AWU Hall, Sturt St, Townsville. Contact Maurice (07)4772 2757. 

  • Saturday,

    2.00 pm-4.30 pm, International Folk Dancing at the AWU Hall, Sturt St, Townsville. Contact Maurice (07)4772 2757 


SA

Adelaide

  • Monday,

    7.00 pm - 10.00 pm, Adelaide International Folk Dancers, RSL Hall, Woods St, Norwood. Teaching for beginners from 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm, cost $3. Contact Rae (08)8356 2172

     

TAS

South

  • Monday,

    7.30 - 9.30 pm 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month (Feb-Dec except Easter).  TasContra. St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St,  New Town. Contact 6273 2127. See folktas.org/TasContra

  • Tuesday,

    7-10pm Oatlands Scottish Country Dancers. Gay St Community Hall, Oatlands. $5. Novices welsome. Contact Robert on 0408 290 0954 or rttasmail@gmail.com

  • Tuesday,

    Last Tuesdays 7.30pm Mediaeval Dance. Cost $7.  Contact Jill on 0407 057 931 (outside business hours)

  • Wednesday,

    9.30-10.30am Hora Tasmania. Simple Israeli Dancing. Everybody welcome. Caledonian Society Hall, 31 Homer Ave, Moonah. Cost $5. Contact Michiko 6273 6327, 0423 173 497 or michiko.gough@gmail.com

  • Thursday,

    7.30-10pm TASCAL Scottish Country Dance Group. Caledonian Society Hall, 31 Homer Ave, Moonah. Contact Mel melroome1@bigpond.com 0439 918 994 or Sally 6249888-, or sally@gmail.com

  • Thursday,

     8-10pm Recreational Folk and Circle Dance, St James Hall, Rupert Av, New Town, $5  contact Krista & Peter (03)6227 8471, Kate Shaw 03 6229 2752

  • Friday,

    7.30 - 10pm Danceoholics Unanimous meets on 2nd Friday of each month (other than January and Easter).  St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town. Cost $10 adult, $8 students.  Contact:  6278 2127 or folkdancetas@gmail.com This informal group do an eclectic mix of folk dances from different traditions.  All dances taught. More info on:  folktas.org/danceoholics

  • Saturday,

    7.30-11.30 pm Last Saturday of each month March - Nov (except Easter).  Themes folk dances with live music, St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town.  $18/$16 (conc) $15 (memb) $9 (student special).  Info (03)6273 2127. folkdancetas@gmail.com  

  • Sunday,

    7 pm (3rd Sunday in month only) Sacred Dance- Hobart Multicultural Dance Group, $5 plus contribution to supper  St James Hall, Rupert Av, New Town, contact Krista & Peter (03)6227 8471 or email Peter: PeterSands@netspace.net.au

North/North-West

  • Monday,

    1st & 3rd Monday 7-8pm  Sacred Circle Dance. October-March (Free) outdoors at Bell's Pde, Latrobe; April-September ($5) indoors at Melaleuka Home of the Aged Community Room.  Contact Emma Creeley 0438809738

  • Tuesday,

    Tuesday 7.30-9.30 Scottish Country Dancing. St George's Hall, Cattley St, Burnie. The group is small and includes dancers at all levels.  Beginners welcome.  Contact Trina m4tmoule@gmail.com 03 6425 2630.

  • Friday,

    1st Friday. 7-9pm Gypsy Circle Dance, Weegena Hall, near Deloraine.  Families $5, singles $2. Supper from $2.50. Contact Russell 0429 004 461 or Linda 0471 081 671.

  • Saturday,

    Every 2nd Saturday:  Reel Scottish Dancers, Penquite Rd, Norwood, Launceston.  Contact Tony at tonynorthey@gmail or 03 6331 8892.


VIC

Melbourne

  • Monday,

    8:00-10:00 pm.  Irish Set Dancing.  The Quiet Man Irish Pub, Racecourse Rd, Flemington.  Contact Marie Brouder (03)94354435

  • Wednesday,

    7:30-10:00 pm.  Irish Set Dancing/Music, Comhaltas Melbourne.  146 Hoddle St, Abbotsford, beside Collingwood Town Hall and Train Station.  Contact Mary McBride ()3)94354435, Marie Brouder (03)94710690.  Facebook:  Comhaltas Melbourne web http;//melbourne comhaltas.org/ marymcbride01@yahoo.com.au  Adults $6, Children Free, includes supper.  Everyone welcome.

  • Friday,

    7:30pm-9:30 pm, every 2nd Friday during school term. International Dancing, Box Hill Senior Citizens Hall, 79 Carrington Rd, Box Hill. Please contact Jan before attending. Jan Turner (03)9434 3368 or email janturner41@gmail.com  

  • Saturday,

    7.45-10.15 pm. 3rd Saturday in months 2, 5, 7, 10. Contradance by Contradition. Live music.  Uniting Church Hall, 72 Highfield Rd, Canterbury. $12 / $6 students. Info John 0422 932 532

  • Sunday,


    7.45-10.15 pm every 1st Sunday. Contradance by Contradition. Live music.  Uniting Church Hall, 72 Highfield Rd, Canterbury. $12 / $6 students. Info John 0422 932 532

Castlemaine

  • Wednesday,

    10-11.30am, during school terms,  International Circle Dancing West End Hall, corner of View St & Woodman St, Castlemaine.   Contact Jo 0457 388 344

Daylesford

  • Monday,

    1st & 3rd Mondays: English Country Dancing. 2nd, 4th & 5th Mondays International Circle Dancing. U3A Hepburn Shire, 2.30-4pm during school terms, Masonic Hall, 16 Vincent St, Daylesford. Contact Jo 0457 388 344


WA

Perth

  • Monday,

    Monday 12.30-2.30pm Perth International Dance River Session, East Fremantle Lawn Tennis Club, Jarrat Drive, East Fremantle.

  • Monday,

    7.15 pm-9.15pm Perth International Dance, Dalkeith Hall, 100 Waratah Ave, Dalkeith, WA. Contact Jennifer 0409 372 414  info@perthinternationaldance.org.au or www.perthinternationaldance.org.au

  • Friday,

    9.30am - 11am Perth International Dance, (Dancing in the Hills,  during school terms). Glen Forrest Hall, cnr Statham St and Marnie Rd, Glen Forrest.  info@perthinternationaldance.org.au or www.perthinternationaldance.org.au  

     
  • Saturday,

    2.45pm to 4.45 pm Regular folk dancing, Perth International Dance, Dalkeith Hall, 100 Waratah Ave, Dalkeith WA.   info@ perthinternationaldance.org.au or www.perthinternationaldance.org.au  

  • Tuesday,

    7.15pm-9.00pm Hora Shalom Israeli Dance St Margaret’s Hall Tyrell St Nedlands 6009 $10 Contact Margaret (08)9335 3799 or Jenni 0401 292 918 www.horashalom.org.au

     
  • Saturday,

    12.45pm-2.15pm Hora Shalom Israeli Dance, St Margaret’s Hall, cnr Tyrell and Elizabeth Sts, Nedlands.  Fortnightly from 21 February.  Contact Jenny 0427446781 www.horashalom.org.au

  • Thursday,

    10 am-Noon, Hora Shalom Israeli Dance PCYC Paget Rd Hilton. Contact Margaret (08)9335 3799 or Jenni 0401 292 918 www.horashalom.org.au

     
  • Saturday,

    10am-12 noon Hora Shalom Israeli Dance 98 Waratah St Dalkeith $10 Contact Margaret (08)9335 3799 or Jenni 0401 292 918 www.horashalom.org.au

Albany

  • Friday,

    Fridays 4pm Dance for Kids and their families.  At the Albert Hall, Uniting Church, Duke Street, Albany.  Contact Palenque 0423 834 439 or palenqueb@gmail.com

  • Saturday,

    Saturdays 10.30am Adults class.  At the Albert Hall, Uniting Church, Duke St, Albany.  Contact Palenque:  palenqueb@gmail.com or 0423 834 439.