Next Family Dance
Family Bush Dance
Melbourne's Leading English Country Dance Band. Formed in 2005, Delia's Friends have rapidly become a key part of Melbourne's English Country Dance scene.
The VFMC has a family bush dance on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January). Dances are called so these events are suitable for all ages. A different band is featured each month and everyone is welcome.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Light supper provided. A plate to share would be appreciated.
No alcohol please.
Next Children's Dance
We regret that the Children's Dances are currently suspended. The VFMC is committed to encouraging the next generations of folkies to participate in all aspects of 'folk' but at this time, lack of participation makes it impossible to run these introductory dances for young people.
The start time for our monthly Family Bush Dances has been brought forward by 30 minutes in an effort to make the events more family friendly. Please come along and bring your young people.
Next Dance
Port Philip Dance Festival
Formed specially for the Port Philip Dance Festival, Easter 2025.
A celebration of dance and dance music.
Many genres of traditional dance music will be represented.
Details are yet to be finalised, but will be updated here as details are confirmed.
At this stage, we anticipate:
Morning and afternoon - dance workshops
Morning and afternoon - dance music workshops
Evening dance - A dance celebration of the dances and music work-shopped during the day.
The programme will feature examples from some of Australian/Colonial, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Contra traditions.
Dance workshops: come and brush up your dance technique and dances that may be less familiar. Be prepared for the evening celebration of dance.
Your $25 dance ticket includes morning and afternoon dance workshops as well as admission to the evening dance.
Music workshops: The Port Philip Dance Band will play for the evening dance. Come and play along with them in the morning and afternoon sessions.
Your $20 music workshop ticket covers both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Refreshments - to be advised.