History

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... [Form id="14"]

Introduced into the Australian dance scene in 1920 The Mixer Dances were being created to enlist a break from tradition. A fun way to change partners and ensure even the most demure could take part in dancing with new people. the local Qld News introduced the fun dance as such…

These small cards hold a significant amount of information. In days gone by a lady would be invited to attend. In days gone by, the cards were handcrafted and would include gilt and filigree edging Small keepsakes record the information for the event. Do you have any to share? You…

My memories of the Pullenvale Dance go back to the 1980s when after completing dance classes we noticed signs advertising the dance around the streets in our area. If memory serves, it was the third Saturday of each month at the old Hall in Grandview Road Pullenvale. The Else family…

Times gone by - when a lady was booked for dance and a gentleman was penciled in. Terms we still use today, although the actual dance booking practise is no longer widely in use. Historically significant, the dance card originated in the eighteenth century. The physical item was initially in…

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…