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Qld Seniors Week Aug 2018
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…
The month of Sweet Honey
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…
Luna Park Gardens 1940
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…
2019 Dance Directory
[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…
End of Year 2017
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…
The Orchards – A lifetime of dance
Well known and well loved couple Dick and Noela Orchard commenced their dance life as most folks did, on the dancefloor. The Sunday Mail dated September 1949 reads in part: Mr. and . Mrs. Orchard met at J. Sandy Robertson's dancing studio, and were married a few months ago. Mr.…
Ageless Community Awareness
A very big thank you to the stewards and supporters who gave time to provide a friendly face to hand out some info and chat to folks who were interested in the Ageless pastime, passion or profession Enjoy for life... campaigns which are currently rolling out across QLD Some of…
“Samba” – Full Lecture by Riccardo & Yulia
Every dancer who ever tried samba knows, that it is one of the hardest dances to get ingrained into your body. Here is a 7-part full lecture with Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko, for those who need more basic information (or a re-visit) on this Brazilian subject matter. …
The building of Luna Park Cloudland 1939 Brisbane.
The anticipated build and opening was held up (opening August 2nd1940) due to unexpected delays with excavation, but the intent remained fast. LUNA PARK TO OPEN ON JULY 19 Cloudland Ballroom a Tribute to the Architect's (Mr Adolphus Parry Fielder who passed away in Brisbane on November 10th 1982 aged 101)…
Cloudland Luna Park
Cloudland Luna Park was opened on the 2nd of August 1940 it is suffice to say this building was one of the most memorable for a vast range of reasons in living history for the QLD and beyond community. PreOpening Press inspection Brisbane Telegraph 26th July 1940 PRESS TAKES A…
