Dance Page
Family Bush DanceStatus:Some On-line and some in the hall in 2021 | Children's Bush DanceStatus:Resuming in April 2021 | Other Dance EventsStatus:being planned |
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Family Bush Dance via Zoom17th April 2021 7.30pm
Jane has been calling dances across Australia and internationally in UK, USA and Russia since the 1970s. She is currently the dance convenor for the Victorian Folk Music Club, and is a member of the Brumbies bush band and Delia's Friends English country dance band.
Norm is one of Victoria's leading folk dance callers, and a long time organiser in the Traditional Social Dance Association of Victoria. Norm also initiated the dance workshop component of the VFMC's Wattle Day celebrations, and has run these dance workshops for several years. This is the April VFMC Zoom dance. The theme for the evening will be "Places dances". Zoom virtual meeting | Children's Bush Dance17th April 2021 2.00pm
The Billabong Band is the Victorian Folk Music Club's own performance group and is probably the longest established band in Australia playing traditional music for Bush / Colonial dances and for concerts. The line-up is variable and depends on which musicians are available at the time. VFMC children's bush dance on the third Saturday of each month during school terms. Dances are called and these events are tailored to suit school age children. A different band is featured each month. Parents or guardians are welcome attend and to participate in the fun. East Ringwood Elderly Citizens Hall Melway ref. 50B8 | Woolshed Ball22nd May 2021 7.30pm
The Billabong Band is the Victorian Folk Music Club's own performance group and is probably the longest established band in Australia playing traditional music for Bush / Colonial dances and for concerts. The line-up is variable and depends on which musicians are available at the time. An evening of dancing in the traditional style, featuring great live music. East Ringwood Elderly Citizens Hall Melway ref. 50B8 |
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Future VFMC Dance Events
Corona Virus Arrangements
VFMC are currently working towards a safe return to face-to-face dance events subject to current Government restrictions and our Covid safe plan . The first dance back at the hall is planned for Saturday 6th March 2021, but please monitor this web site for current status.
A summary of the restrictions is:
But you can still dance! Dance convenor Jane has organised dances which can be be done at home using a Zoom Connection.
From Saturday 1st August, at 7.30 pm, VFMC will be conducting on-line bush dance sessions twice a month using Zoom. Please contact Jane, the dance convenor for details.
Join us for a family bush dance at your home on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 7.30pm. There is no charge. Just contact Jane for the meeting code and password.