Melbourne
Norm and Nancy Berg
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…
What is New Vogue Dancing?
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…
Olympic Year Australasian Dance Champions – Old Time and Modern
Twas 1956 and the world was looking to Australia staging the Olympics for the first time. Postwar, travel, the introduction of the latest "fad" being television, communication and all made for a very exciting time of promise... Enter couples from all over Australia, practise, dedication and determination. Olympic year Australasian…
The 1962 Worlds Dancing Championships
This is the first time that the Worlds Professional Ballroom Dancing Championships have been held in Australia and a great deal of credit for this must be given not only to Mr Mickey Powell, President of the Australian Dancing Societc, but to the many enthusiasts who belong to the dancing…
