Coming up this weekend

International Dish Night! No... not a saucy foreign lady lol

Lol bit of humour there from Bill!

Please join us on Friday Night 9th September and Monday Night 12th September for International Dish Night. We will be having Supper during the night to accommodate food from around the world.

Please bring a food item from another country to share with everyone on the night and please dress to the occasion if you desire!

It's going to be fun! See you there!

Our Anniversary Dance is coming soon!

No dancing Monday Night 25th July 2016

Hi everyone, 

Please enjoy the night off on Monday night. Michael and Rachelle are going to be laughing it up at Carl Barron Comedy Show. Sorry for any inconvenience caused but we will be back on Friday night. 

Friday Night 8th July

Well another awesome QLD National over we are now on our way home to Rocky! But the fun doesn't stop there! David & Roslind Todd (from NSW), Tony & Annette Instone (from NZ)  + additional visitors from around the country will be at our club night on Friday night this week so the dancing will continue. To celebrate we are putting on a BBQ diner @ our hall - 62 Fitzroy Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700 starting at 6pm with dancing starting approx 7pm and going until we can't dance anymore! Please let us know if you are coming!

Please BYO cold drinks (alcohol at your discretion) - dress code is smart casual. We would love to see you there!

Phone Michael on 0408 703 910 or Rachelle on 0428 761 244 if you want to know more :)

June Society Bugle Newsletter

Access your copy of the newsletter here... Happy reading!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5jWE0hwAftyajdPU3cyQXhyVE0/view?usp=sharing

Photos from recent events

St Patrick's day! 

Nathan and Williams birthday 

Progressive dinner 

Family Games Night!

30th April 2016 at 5.30pm we will be holding our annual Family Games Night at the Hall.

Please bring a small dish to contribute to the table for dinner and bring along any board games, card games or other group games you would like to play.

Family and Friends are very welcome so please invite anyone you think would like a social night out.

See you there!

2016 National Square Dance Convention held in Buderim

Hi Everyone,

It appears as though none of you have been getting a copy of the Buderim Bush Telegraph. A newsletter set up by the committee of the 2016 National to keep you informed of the details of the convention.
Below are the links to each of the newsletters, it would be a really great idea if you have a read of these and get yourself up to date with the information.

Don't forget for those of you from our club who are attending the National and particularly for those staying in the house in Buderim there is a compulsory meeting 3pm Saturday 30th April 2016 at the Hall (62 Fitzroy Street) Please make every effort to attend and bring with you ideas and thoughts for the National.

Happy reading!

May Edition 2015

June Edition 2015

July Edition 2015

August Edition 2015

September Edition 2015

October Edition 2015

November Edition 2015

December Edition 2015

January Edition 2016

February Edition 2016

March Edition 2016

Qld Society Bugle for April has been released!

Follow the link to read the April edition of the Bugle

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5jWE0hwAftyc044N2RONzEwWVE/view?usp=sharing

Twirler fans will be delighted to see the news this month - Please pay particular attention to the spread on the 2016 National and let us know if you have any questions.

Welcome

I have recently gotten around to adding all those with email addresses to our mailing list. Lol yeah I know - took me awhile...

If you are seeing this information in your mail box for the first time - Welcome!

Please note information will be posted on the website regularly and you will receive an email with the content soon after. If you no longer wish to receive this information you can unsubscribe from the mailing list at the bottom of this email. I would suggest though that you use this function to your advantage and stay ahead of the information.

Thanks for your support we look forward to dancing with you!

National Convention Meeting

30th April at 3pm at the Hall we will be holding a compulsory National Convention Meeting for all those who are attending the National from Rockhampton.

Items to be discussed:

Travel Arrangements (Train & Bus Hire)
Accommodation Arrangements
Food /Cooking Roster
Program for the National
Dress Set Figures, What to Do etc
How many outfits you will need
Dance Floor Etiquette

Other topics may be raised and if you wish to discuss anything else please let us know on the day and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

See you there!

Michael's calling Schedule for April

Just a reminder Michael will be calling at the following venues during April

2nd & 3rd April in Bundaberg
23rd April in Maryborough

anyone can attend these weekends however transport /accommodation will be at your own cost.

For more information please contact Michael.

Secret Bunny Night

On Friday 1st April & Monday 4th April we will be holding a Secret Bunny Night. To participate can you please each bring a small gift to the value of $5 along on those nights.

Secret Bunny is exactly like Secret Santa - we will put everyone's names in a hat and each person will be able to receive a small present from their Secret Bunny. We think this sounds like fun so please join in with us to celebrate Easter.

 Please note even the children should each bring a small gift , can be chocolate eggs or some other present but we don't want anyone to miss out.

Sewing Bee @ Mills Manor

For anyone going to the National Convention from Rockhampton we are in the process of making our dress set outfits. Michael and I have managed to arrange it so we will now have two dress sets in the convention! Such an awesome effort from everyone and we really need everyone to pull together on this one.

The design we picked is a little time consuming and we would appreciate if you can help in anyway please attend the sewing bee so we can get these outfits finalised sooner rather than later.

Thank you to all those who have already helped out we are well on our way to looking outstanding!

I will be announcing sewing bees as we can fit them in but by all means if you are capable of sewing and can take some outfits home to finish I would sincerely appreciate it.

Calendar Update

Please note - there has been a small update to the calendar

the following are the new information for the next month.

April

1st - Secret Bunny Night (Friday)
2nd & 3rd - Michael Calling in Bundaberg (April Fools Theme)
4th - Secret Bunny Night (Monday)
9th - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm
      - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm
23rd - Michael Calling in Maryborough
30th - Sewing Bee 9am - 1pm @ Mills Manor
        - National Convention Meeting 3pm @ Hall
        - Family Games Night Saturday starting at 5.30pm with dinner

May

1st - Sewing Bee 10am - 5pm @ Mills Manor

No Dancing over Easter

Just a quick reminder we are now closed over Easter holidays to enjoy some much needed family time. There will be no dancing from 25th March to 28th March but we will be back after this.

Thank you for your understanding. Have an awesome Easter from our family to yours.

Movement List & Definitions

Here is a copy of the movement list and their definitions (ie how you do the movements)

For our newer dancers, you will need to look at the Basic & Mainstream List and Definitions. With many of you going to the National Convention in Buderim this year, it is important you know your movements. You should attend square dancing as much as you can so we can make sure you are at the level required.

Basic & Mainstream List

Basic & Mainstream Definitions

Just for a bit of fun here are the Plus list and definitions

Plus List

Plus Definitions

Also once you have learnt the plus level you will venture onto the advanced level.

Advanced List

Advanced Definitions

You will find these lists on the wall at our dance hall if you need to refer to them.

Ok so now you have your lists here is your homework...

Please read the definition for Spin Chain Thru (in the Basic & Mainstream Definitions link) anyone who can tell me what the definition is at our next Friday night lesson will receive a special prize.

Here is a hint.... We also have access to an awesome website called Taminations.

Here is the link to see the movement in action!

Progressive Dinner time!

We are holding a progressive dinner on Saturday 19th March and we would love you to come along. 

This will be a fundraiser for our national square dance fund the details are as follows: 

$10 per person to attend 

We will start at 5pm with Entre at our first location 

Main Dinner course will be served at 6.30pm at the next location 

Finally relax and unwind with Coffee and cake at our third and final destination at 8.30pm

Destinations will be a short driving distance between and you should organise your own transport to each destination. I will reveal the destinations once you have RSVP but they are all in Rockhampton. 

We are asking everyone to bring something small to contribute to the table for the main course and BYO drinks. 

Please RSVP by Wednesday 16th March 2016 to Rachelle 0428 761 244 or email shellmick07@optusnet.com.au

Hope to see you there! 

Calendar has been updated again!

Already changes have been made to our calendar - Please check regularly for updates.

You can access the new calendar here http://rockytwirlers.blogspot.com.au/p/calendar.html

CQ Health & Sports Expo

Come along and see us at the CQ Health & Sports Expo  Sunday 28th February 2016 9am - 1.30pm 

Rockhampton Showgrounds.

Bring a friend to your 1st class and also get your 2nd class FREE!!!

New Classes for Both Square Dancing and Clogging are being held now

New Clogging Classes!!! 👟👟👏👏👏

Clogging is described as American tap Dancing, it is highly enthusiastic and great exercise. 

Registration opens Sunday 6pm to 7pm. 

Rockhampton Square Dance Centre 

62 Fitzroy Street Rockhampton. 

Cost $6 Adults and $3 Students each class. 

No special shoes required just come along and enjoy the music. 

Bring yourself, bring your friends! Help us get the word out and share the word around!

We are building our team - will you join us?

For more information and videos see our website - www.rtcloggers.blogspot.com.au

or phone Michael on 0408 703 910. #rockytwirlers #clogging #funforwholefamily

This is what clogging is all about!

Don't worry you haven't missed registrations - we held a sign on day but you are still able to register!

New Square Dance Classes!!! 👟👟👏👏👏

We are no hill billy Square Dance Club! Welcome to the modern world! Square Dance Attire / Frilly skirts not a necessity but can be worn if you like to. We take a casual approach to teaching Square Dancing to ensure everyone is having the best time. No special equipment required. Please wear closed in shoes for your own safety.

Join us for our 10 week program! 

Square Dancing is great fun, great exercise and great way to meet new friends! 
All ages welcome to join!

Registration opens Friday 6.30pm to 8pm. 

Rockhampton Square Dance Centre 

62 Fitzroy Street Rockhampton. 

Cost $6 Adults and $3 Students each class. 

Please wear closed in shoes, come along and enjoy the music. 

Bring yourself, bring your friends! Help us get the word out and share the word around!

We are building our team - will you join us?

For more information and videos see our website - www.rockytwirlers.blogspot.com.au

or phone Michael on 0408 703 910. #rockytwirlers #squaredancing #funforwholefamily

This is what square dancing is all about!

See you on the dance floor!

And We're Back!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas Break! 

Don't forget Square Dancing, Clogging and Round Dancing resume this week starting with Square Dancing Friday 29th January.

See you on the dance floor!

January & February Qld Society Bugle

Enjoy your reading here!

2016 Calendar of Events

Access the Clogging Calendar Here

January

29th - Square Dancing Resumes (Friday)

February

7th - QCA Meeting in Caloundra (Sunday)

12th - Valentines Day Theme (Friday)

13th - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm

        - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm

14th - Valentines Day Theme (Monday)

28th - CQ Health & Sports Expo - Volunteers required for demonstration (Details to Come)

March

7th - Michael's Birthday (Monday)

12th - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm

        - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm

13th - 10am Sewing Bee (National Outfits at Rachelle's House)

18th - St Patricks Day Theme (Friday)

19th - Rockhampton & District Square Dance Inc - Annual General Meeting

        - Progressive Dinner starting at 5pm (Details to Come)

20th - 10am Sewing Bee (National Outfits at Rachelle's House)

21st - St Patricks Day Theme (Monday)

25th - 28th No Dancing - Easter Holidays

April

1st - Secret Bunny Night (Friday)

2nd & 3rd - Michael Calling in Bundaberg (April Fools Theme)

4th - Secret Bunny Night (Monday)

9th - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm

      - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm

23rd - Michael Calling in Maryborough

30th - Family Games Night Saturday starting at 5pm with dinner

May

7th - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm

      - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm

      - 'Hats & High Tea' at Hall - 5pm - 7pm

14th - QCA Meeting Brisbane

June

8th - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm

      - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm

26th - 30th - No Dancing in Rockhampton

29th, 30th June, 1st - 4th July - National Square Dance Convention Buderim

                   See more details on their website - http://www.squaredancenational2016.com/

             or facebook - https://www.facebook.com/2016AustralianNationalSquareDanceConvention/

July

1st - 10th - No Dancing in Rockhampton

11th - Dancing resumes

18th - Christmas in July (Monday)

22nd - Christmas in July (Friday)

August

5th to 7th - Michael Calling in Cardwell

13th & 14th QCA Weekend in Bundaberg

September

3rd - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm

      - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm

9th - International Dish Night (Friday) details to come

12th - International Dish Night (Monday) details to come

24th & 25th - Sunshine State Roundup & Gala Dance

October

1st & 2nd - Hall Anniversary Dance - with caller Matthew Mills

8th - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm

      - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm

28th - Day @ The Races (Friday) - Sweeps will be drawn Monday Night for the Race on Tuesday

31st - Day @ The Races (Monday) - Sweeps will be drawn Monday Night for the Race on Tuesday

November

12th - Rounds Workshop 12.30pm - 1.30pm

        - Advanced Workshop 2pm - 5pm

20th - QCA Meeting Brisbane

December

5th - Last Monday Night of year

9th - Last Friday Night of year

10th - Dancing Breakup - details to be advised

Stay Tune - More Dates May Be Announced During Year

13th - 17th April 2017 - 58th National Square Dance Convention - Bendigo Victoria

                        See more info on their website - http://bendigowebsite.wix.com/national

20th - 23rd April 2018 - 59th National Square Dance Convention - Perth Western Australia

                       See more info on their website - http://www.perth2018.org.au/

Shoes on Sale

Sue has kindly let me know that gold and Silver slip on shoes are on sale at Kmart for $5 a pair. We may wear gold or silver shoes to the national so it might be worth looking at. And even if we don't these shoes are suitable for everyday dancing. 

Thanks Sue 

Still time to register for the National Square Dance Convention

If you haven't registered for the National Square Dance convention don't worry - there is still time to do so. Please let Rachelle know if you want to attend but haven't yet registered.

You will need to be atleast a mainstream level square dancer to attend and Michael will be working his behind off to get our new dancers up to speed over the next six months.

You should consider attending the 2016 National Square Dance Convention - this year it will be held in Buderim and would be great experience for all.

The National has a webpage http://www.squaredancenational2016.com/

and a facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2016AustralianNationalSquareDanceConvention/


Please visit them and let me know if you would like more information.

Sewing Bee Scheduled for Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th January Cancelled

Unfortunately I have been unable to source the full materials to start sewing our outfits for the national at this stage so we will need to cancel the sewing bee until further notice.

If you see any of our square dancers out and about please let them know.

New Weekly Timetable!

Hi all,

Just letting you know Michael and I have finally sat down this week and nutted out our new timetable for this year. I will have the Calendar published very soon but here is an overview of the week.

Monday:
6pm - 7pm Rounds
7pm - 9pm Mainstream, Plus & Advanced (note this night is going back to include Mainstream)

Friday:
5pm - 6.30pm Advanced Clogging
6.30pm - 9pm Basics & Mainstream

Saturday:
12.30pm - 1.30pm Rounds Workshops (Dates to be advised)
2pm - 5pm Advanced Workshops (Dates to be advised)

Sunday:
6pm - 7pm Basic Level Clogging
7pm - 8pm Intermediate Level Clogging

Hope you have enjoyed your holidays - only a few more weeks to go until we are fully back on deck!
First night back is Friday 29th January 2016. See you there!

Happy New Year!

Welcome to a new year!

We have a lot lined up for the coming year and Michael and I will have the calendar sorted shortly. 

First up this year though - clogging sign on day held Saturday 16th January 2016 from 9am to 11am. Corner Fitzroy and Kent street, Rockhampton. 

For more information visit our Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1679144015699280/