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Song and Dance Afternoons

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You are invited to express your interest in a weekly afternoon of song and dance.
Learn new skills that you can enjoy for life.
Chair dancing and all abilities.
If you danced previously or would love to give it a go.
Find out more about programs today…

International Dance Day 2021

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For 2021 – as we all missed 2020,

This year we are extending the time to activate the World Dance Day Coupon.
So anytime between April 29 – May 29th you can activate and take up the wonderful plus offer.

Take a look at what goes on, enjoy the atmosphere on us, if you would like to try, you will receive a Coupon for learning and another for participating along with a special invite to our yearly Cotillion.
Super simple, – Fill in the form below, receive your coupon, activate by May 29th  enjoy anytime across QLD in the next three months.
ie: activate by May 29th, and take part by August 29th

International Dance Day

by Posted in Dance participants, General Interest Leave a comment

For 2021 – as we all missed 2020,

This year we are extending the time to activate the World Dance Day Coupon.
So anytime between April 29 – May 29th you can activate and take up the wonderful plus offer.

Take a look at what goes on, enjoy the atmosphere on us, if you would like to try, you will receive a Coupon for learning and another for participating along with a special invite to our yearly Cotillion.
Super simple, – Fill in the form below, receive your coupon, activate by May 29th  enjoy anytime in the next three months.
ie: activate by May 29th, and take part by August 29th

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Live Music Support

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A fun design comp to help support the wonderful Australian musicians who continue, against some pretty big odds, to dedicate themselves to dance music.  You can help make a difference, simply add your choice.
Final tally – choices
Let us know which one you prefer
Live Musos, Dance convenors, Studios, just order the Qty of stickers you would like and they will be on their way to you.

Proudly continuing to support the music and dance community in any way we can.
Just reach out…

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Programs Dementia Friendly – Song and Dance

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You are invited to express your interest in an
8 week Dementia Friendly Starter Program of song and dance.

Low pressure – High engagement programs
SONG – Singalong and choir to work within group abilities
DANCE – inclusive abilities open to all.  (chair dancing etc)
If you have sung or danced previously or would love to give it a go.
We remain completely inclusive for partners, carers, family and friends alike.
Limited numbers, so please enquire for this or other programs now. 

Find out more about programs – click here to FlIP through our INFORMATION BROCHURE today,
We can’t wait to see you…
Therapy for your soul…

Program start dates are dependant on minimum capacity per venue…

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1938 Hints for Ballroom Dance Competitors

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Avoid too many variations.
The noted English ballroom professional, Henry Jacques, gave the following useful hints to dance competitors whilst in Australia. Now that competitions are in full swing, this expert advice is timely. All competitor, amateur or professionals should Include at least 75 per cent of the basic figures in all dances. states Mr. Jacques.
WALTZ:
(a) Keep your movement soft and flowing with a good swing from the hips.
(b) Concentrate on good general deportment, particularly position of both arms and shoulders,
(c) Remember the waltz is a rotary dance, and do not foxtrot your turns or pass your feet on the third beat if they should be closed.
(d) Not too many variations, particularly of the passing three step variety.
FOX-TROT:
(a) As In waltz.
(b) As in waltz,
(c) Watch your alignment, do not overturn, do not force your stride, feel that each step— slow or quick— has the same feeling in regard to the swing from the hips, and do not overrise.
(d) Variations by all means, but not too many of the running three step variety. Subtle checks and wrong side, movements are most effective, in this dance.
TANGO:
(a) Keep your weight over the heels and move from, the hips downwards, do not follow through with the body as in slow fox-trot,
(b) As In waltz. Always lead with right hip forward!
(c) Remember to place your feet, heel first, then flat. Do not glide as In other dances. The knee and ankle are used more in this dance than in the others.
(d) Make sure your variations are definitely of Tango character. Do not exaggerate twists and footwork. Space your variations and use walk between each movement.
LADIES: stand in a perfectly natural and erect position, head naturally poised, looking over your partner’s right shoulder.
Raise the right hand to the same level as your partner’s, keeping the palm of the hand downwards, ‘the right arm should be bent slightly at the elbow. Raise the left arm and place the hand with the fingers close together, on the back of the man’s right upper-arm. Both elbows should be
kept well up. without of course raising the shoulders.
Never attempt in any way to lead or guide your partner, submit yourself entirely to him. Do not lean on him or anticipate what Is coming next… Just follow.
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Qld Seniors Week Aug 2018

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Can you help spread the joy that music and dance can bring?
Seeking volunteers across Qld.
All ages, all levels, all abilities, something for everyone
Dance Music Support and Talk.
Flash Dance, Ball, Social, Learn, Teach, Engage…

So whether you would like to hold an event, be part of an event, or help in the background.
You are invaluable.
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Shhhhh top secret
Would you like to be part of the FIRST ever Aussie Flash Dance Mob using Aussie nurture music (for partnered dance)
Request your dancers or routine by choosing the FM tab.