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In 1949 a young couple met in Brisbane at dance classes, which were a very popular pastime.   Norman had an eye for Nancy McGovern who had a family nickname of  "bumble foot", so they practiced together as a dance couple, becoming dance partners.They were engaged a year or so later…

New Vogue dance is an adaption of old time dance that is uniquely Australian. In the early 1930s the Australian culture was seeking new ways to find joy, some very dedicated people developed a unique flavour of dance that is still enjoyed today.Gentlemen like Pat Hynes who through sheer tenacity…

  You are invited to express your interest in an 8 week Dementia Friendly Starter Program of song and dance. Low pressure - High engagement programsSONG - Singalong and choir to work within group abilitiesDANCE - inclusive abilities open to all.  (chair dancing etc)If you have sung or danced previously…

Unfortunately the LIONS STANTHORPE BALL has been CANCELLED for 2020 CIVIC CENTRE Weekend event Friday March 27th 2020 -7.30 - 10-30 $25 per double Saturday March 28th 2020 - BALL - presold tickets $55 double Sunday March 29th 2020 - BBQ Breakfast $12 pp PACKAGE offers available. Please see attached…

Was built despite some significant backlash at the time to house the Brisbance City Council Staff. Extraordinary costs, 1 million pounds officially opened April 1930 It boasted a 287-foot tall clock tower, had a glass dome with a 2000 candle power electric globe which was turned on until midnight allowing the globe to…

Matt Lominga and his dance partner Miss Maisie Foggit were one of the main starters of Ballroom Dance in Queensland. Opening a studio in the late 1920s and committing to teach and compete along with their students helped to build the enthusiasm which saw the dance community thrive. noted by Aub Panton in…

The Queensland Society of Dancing is the oldest Ballroom Dance Society in Qld. The Society came into existence on the 15th of March 1935 when a group of Brisbane Dance Teachers met in the Ballroom of the Carlton Cabaret, Queen Street Brisbane to form the nucleus of the Society. Present at that…

The dance community thanks Noel Bishop once again for his kind and unwavering support of the Dance Community. Now that Noel has completed his Dance review for local dancers, ensuring it is battle tested :) The Dance Script can now be downloaded here The CO-OP Waltz BARS 1 to 16…

The Riverside Ballroom located at Newfarm in Qld was built for the Naval Officers of the USA as an R&R Club following the Coral Sea Battle May 1942, the Midway Island conflict in June and eventually Japan. Hence its proximity to the river. At the peak of the 1944 war, there were…

At the DBDC we honored a world dance “Icon,” the man that changed the look and feel of Latin American Ballroom dancing around the world, to what it is today, Mr. Robert Medeiros. This Modest-Looking Perpetual Trophy is way, way more than meets the eye. The Bob Medeiros Memorial Professional…