January & February Qld Society Bugle

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2016 Calendar of Events

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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/

Merry Christmas!

Well it's that time of year again! The last week of dancing is upon us :( 

Last Monday night of the year on 30th November and last Friday night of the year on 4th December. 

Please join us for a Christmas breakup on Saturday 5th December at our home 45 Kildare Crescent, Parkhurst. 

Starting at 10am with a quick meeting regarding the 2016 national square dance convention and the games and lunch. We will be ajourning to Kortes Resort (next door to our house) at 2pm for a swim in the pool, nibbles and drinks (we will be buying the nibbles but please pay for your own drinks) we would love if you could join us. Please RSVP by Thursday 3rd December to Michael or Rachelle. 

From all of us here have an amazing holiday with your families. See you in the new year! 

See you at our upcoming event!

New Square Dance Classes Starting Friday 24th July 2015

New classes starting now -

This is what Square Dancing is all about! People of all ages, enjoying each others company, making friends and generally enjoying life.

See you on the dance floor!!!