General Interest

The Trocadero which opened in 1923 was arguably the most popular dance venue in Qld for around 25 years. With all the top champions competing at this venue and on all non-regular dance nights, the hall was booked out for months in advance for Balls and other functions. Lovingly known as…

The Hibernian Hall, located at Woolloongabba, Brisbane QLD Featured Gordon Reids' Dansonians Band with Aub Panton as M.C. The hall had not been used as a dance hall for many years so when Gordon put forth a proposal to Aub Panton to start a Saturday night dance, he agreed. The…

Aubrey Panton, known as Aub was a QLD based Dance Teacher who like so many others dedicated his life to dance. Born in 1909 Aub was a community-minded person that enjoyed helping in so many ways: 1924 Aubrey became a Boy Scout Leader and Later (1955) a District Commissioner 1927…

Everything old is new again. While the same comments can be heard at dances today as noted in 1943, the sentiment still reflects the differences that we as the dance community collective enjoy. Some folks love the latest, new, keep learning, always changing. Some folks are content knowing their favourite…

15 real things about dancing: 1. Dance is hard. No dancer has excelled in the ring based on talent. Dancers are top artists and athletes and in a world that appreciates extreme sports talent alone can't bring you much success. Athletes need hard work and perseverance to reach and maintain…

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…

Due to unforeseeable commitments, there will be no Co-op dance within the Brisbane surrounds this month However the Honey raffle will be conducted at the Cinders Easter Saturday Social dance Held on Saturday March 31st at Eventide. You are welcome to purchase tickets on the night or online. Who would…

Did you know it was a woman who created the masterful gardens? Luna Park Gardens Taking Shape Even an experienced landscape gardener might pause at the difficulties at making a garden and terraces from the clay surface of Montpellier Hill, but Mrs. T H Eslick, wife of the managing director of…

[vfb id=18]Another way the co-op supports you. The Dance Directory remains at the great value of only $10 delivered to your postal address or pick up from your local dance operator or now ... You can use 3 squares (on your supporter reward card) to pay for your directory (saving…

2017 was a busy year with some significant base projects being founded. Our ‘D’ themed 2017 end of year fundraising social dance, was filled with all manner of happy dancers, dots and dresses, ducks a doctor a dirndl (yes its a thing) and dancing all night long. There were $2…