National Diary of EventsThis list shows events for all states, in date sequence. If you would like to see only the events for a particular state, click on one of the Quick Links on the right. If there is a flyer for an event, you can see the full-size flyer by clicking on either the small flyer image in the list below, or the event name. You will then be able to page through all flyers if desired. To have your Square Dance event added to the diary, click here and send us the details (and a flyer if you have one) Please advise us if you find that any of the details below are incorrect. |
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| Mar 2023 | State | Event Details | Flyer | Contact |
| Fri 24 Mar to Sun 26 Mar |
VIC | KILCUNDA PLUS WEEKEND KILCUNDA COMMUNITY CENTRE, 3513 BASS HIGHWAY, KILCUNDA (ONLY 1 HOUR FROM MELBOURNE) PLUS LEVEL SQUARE DANCING ALL WEEKEND WITH SOME EASY ROUNDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS FEATURING JASON DEAN (QLD) AND JADEN FRIGO LIMITED NUMBERS - BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE! JOIN US FOR AN OUTSTANDING WEEKEND OF PLUS DANCING AT ITS BEST! Registration form (211KB PDF) |
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| Mon 17 Apr to Thu 20 Apr |
SA | ARDA CONFERENCE 2023 + 3 DANCE PARTIES IMPORTANT UPDATE - ARDA 2023 CONFERENCE The ARDA Management Committee wishes to advise an AMENDMENT to the 2023 ARDA Conference dates. For ALL who have already registered PLEASE NOTE We now have TWO start dates Monday 17th April 9 am for those who can Or Tuesday 18th April 9 am for those who are unable to be in SA until Tuesday. ARDA Conference 17, 18, 19 and the morning of 20 April. with THREE DANCE PARTY NIGHTS Mon 17, Tues 18 and Wed 19 April 7- 9 pm If you are unable to attend the ARDA Conference Please come along to the DANCE PARTY NIGHTS. There will be a number of CUERS ready to entertain you with dances of ALL levels and a variety of RHYTHMS. ENTRY $10.00 pp for those not attending the Conference. BROADVIEW Freemasons Centre, 565 Regency Road, Broadview Contact: arda.secretary@gmail.com for further details. Info and Registration (666KB PDF) |
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ARDA Secretary Website |
| Thu 20 Apr to Mon 24 Apr |
SA | 63RD AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION - ADELAIDE 2023 Thursday 20th April to Monday 24th April 2022 Download our Convention App - details on our website or search for "63rd ANSDC" in the Play Store or App Store. 50's Rock 'n' Roll is our inspiring theme and the committee is planning some amazing decorations to reflect that. On our theme night we encourage you to come dressed in your favourite 50's Rock 'n' Roll style, and be ready to rock the night away! It will be a night you won't want to miss. The venue is The Gardens Recreation Centre in Parafield Gardens which is the same venue we used in Adelaide in 2015 There are 2 ways to register: 1 - Online (this is the easy way) using www.trybooking.com/BRLDQ 2 - A paper registration form is available to download and print from our website We are excited to have the opportunity to welcome you to Rock On! at the 63rd Australian National Square Dance Convention next April. It will be amazing! More information is on our website and facebook page and these will be updated as more details become available Registration form (144KB PDF) Registration Info Sheet (314KB PDF) Caravan Parks (112KB PDF) Other Accommodation (113KB PDF) Convention App |
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Convenor Graham Elliott ph: 0403 929 044 Secretary Jenny Battersby Website Facebook Book Online |
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| Fri 19 May to Sun 21 May |
VIC | WEEKEND AWAY WITH CHEMISTRY SETS AND CASEY SDC Chemistry Sets and Casey SDC would like to invite you to a weekend away. We will be having some dancing, some workshops and some other activities in Echuca. May 19th, 20th and 21st 2023 Nanneella Memorial Hall, 480-484 Echuca-Nanneella Road. Nanneella Victoria. Further details (492KB PDF) Registration form (677KB PDF) |
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| Sat 20 May | QLD | Suncoasters Square Dance Club BASIC JAMBOREE Sunshine Coast Square Dance Centre Buderim What is a "Basic Jamboree"? It's the opportunity for those who have not yet achieved Mainstream Level to come to a large dance to mix and dance with other square dancers. PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE Saturday Afternoon: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Basic with Mainstream brackets 5.30 - 6.30 pm BYO Basket Dinner (showers available) Saturday Night : 7.00 pm Plus 7.30 - 9.30 pm Mainstream with Basic brackets Your Callers for this event will be Nev McLachlan and Matt Mills Cost $10.00 per dancer per session or $16.00 if attending both sessions. |
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| Fri 23 Jun to Sun 25 Jun |
NSW | HOLBROOK HALFWAY DANCE Featuring Chris Froggatt (NSW), Howard Cockburn (VIC), Mike Davey (VIC) Holbrook Shire Hall, Cnr Albury & Young Sts, Holbrook The first Holbrook weekend was held in 2019 as a one off dance. It was so successful it was decided to put the weekend on again in 2020, however the 2020 dance was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. We tried again in 2021 but the pandemic this time cut the weekend short. In 2022, we tried again and we were lucky enough that the weekend went ahead without a hitch. In 2023 the Holbrook Halfway Dance will be held again and we look forward to providing you with a weekend of dancing, fun, socialising, games and plenty of delicious food. Don't miss out on this fun weekend. Info & registration (1.7MB PDF) |
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Howard ph: 0417 025 828 Mike ph: 0400 171 359 Linda ph: 0421 133 518 |
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| Mon 3 Jul to Fri 7 Jul |
NSW | Northern NSW Square Dance Association 5-DAY NORTH COAST CALLERS SCHOOL 2023 LISMORE, NSW INSTRUCTOR: Matthew Mills. PROGRAM: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm Lismore Heights Sports Recreation & Community (Bowls) Club, 181b High St, Lismore Heights, NSW 2480 SOCIAL: Monday Night: Dinner Social Get-together at Club Friday Night: School Dance Alstonville Uniting Church Hall, 60 Main Street. MEALS: Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and Lunch supplied. Other meals at own expense. FEES: $250.00pp. (Partner Free) |
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Frances Hickson ph: 0407 663 017 |
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| Fri 4 Aug to Sun 6 Aug |
QLD | THE QCA'S RUBY QLD STATE SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION The Fortieth will be the Naughtieth Sunshine Coast Square Dance Centre, 260 Dixon Road, Buderim Your hosts for the weekend will be Matt & Anita Mills and Nev & Bev McLachlan. The M & M's Registration Weekend Registration: Early Bird $40 (ends 31st May 2023) Standard $50 (from 1st June 2023 till 4th August 2023) Door Price: Session $15 (Daytime or Nighttime) Registration Forms: Available in paper version, (Contact Convention Team) Online link https://forms.gle/6K5QpnWEs4U4uw9L6 or thru QCA or Square Dancing Society of Qld's websites General Information: Any assistance to help with the decorating on Friday afternoon would be greatly appreciated. Weekend ticket includes a free Sausage Sizzle at the Sunday Morning Social Session Caller Cuer Registration closes 31st May 2023 (State Callers and RD Leaders who are available for the entire Convention Program are exempt from Payment as per the QCA By-Laws) Dressed Sets Parade: All clubs and groups are invited and encouraged to participate. It is a special segment that needs to be continued as part of Convention tradition. Raffles: There will be draws on Friday and Saturday nights so make sure you bring your change. Friday Night Theme night: Dress in "Ruby" to celebrate this special 40th Convention. Limited camp sites will be available at "The Centre" so get in quick and make your booking. Sunday Morning Social come along for a fun morning to participate or watch some good old-fashioned games - egg and spoon race, can you eat 3 saos and then whistle a tune? And then finish off with a sausage sizzle before the final afternoon of dancing. Programme Details (612KB PDF) QCA Callers website Square Dancing Society of Qld website |
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| Fri 29 Sep to Sun 1 Oct |
NSW | Hunter Valley Square Dance Society HUNTER VALLEY WEEKEND 2023 Feature Caller Howard Cockburn Rounds with Ed Coleman Venue: Pioneer Memorial Hall, 54 Cowper Street Wallsend NSW Register before 30 November 2022 to take advantage of our early bird price of just $40.00 p.p. |
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Violet ph: 0421 196 163 Bev |
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| Fri 20 Oct to Sun 22 Oct |
NSW | Northern NSW Square Dance Association NEW ENGLAND GALA WEEKEND New England Gala Weekend is back in Armidale better than ever in 2023! Callers, Cuer and program to be confirmed shortly New England Girls School (NEGS), 13-83 Uralla Road, Armidale NSW Proposed Sessions: Friday: 7pm - 7.30pm Rounds, 7.30pm - 10.00pm Squares Saturday: 1.00p - 2.00pm Rounds, 2.00pm - 4.30pm Squares, 7.00pm - 7.30pm Rounds, 7.30pm - 10.30pm Squares Sunday: 10.00am - 12.30pm Squares and Rounds Registration form out shortly! |
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Frances Hickson ph: 0407 663 017 |
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| Sat 24 Feb to Sun 25 Feb |
NSW | Kendall Plus KENDALL PLUS GETAWAY With Brian Hotchkies Kendall Services & Citizens Club (South of Port Macquarie, NSW, on the East Coast of Australia) Weekend ticket: Before 31-12-2023 $40 After 31-12-2023 $45 Session tickets: Saturday Evening $15 All other sessions $10 ADVANCED SESSION If sufficient interest, on Sunday morning there will be an optional "Advanced", or "Intro to A" session. Casual dress okay & there may be a nominal charge as this extra session is not included in the W/E ticket. |
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Ph: 02 4392 6060 or 02 4392 0336 Ph: 0414 849 862 or 0407 290 010 |