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Folk Dance Australia FDA OBJECTIVES:
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Again we gathered from far and wide to enjoy the dancing, food and friendship in misty Bowral. Annesley is a delightful place to stay and, with the new owner (John), there are many changes happening in the way of renovations - beautiful mellow lit chandeliers and warm colours. So when we go back next year, I am sure we will be pleasantly surprised.
André's selection of dances was inspiring and the circle of dancers has never been so big (90 people on the Saturday). There was much enthusiasm, beginning with the rousing warm-up music.
Sorry! I can't concentrate any more – I am on my way to Bulgaria!
Looking forward to seeing you all again at the FDA workshop at the end of September.
Happy days.
Sandra Bassetti, President
Wouldn't it be good when you are visiting another folk dance group or getting together with other folk dance groups for performance or social activities if you knew what dances the groups had in common?
Dr Gillian Polack of ACT suggested that having a "master list" of dances common to all groups and circulating this back to all groups in Australia would provide this information. Not only did she come up with the idea, she has also offered to collate this list.
She needs YOUR help… Would you nominate someone in your group to write down / print off all the dances your group knows and send this list to Gillian? She will go through each list and match dances common to all lists and send these back to you for you to keep on file and/or to distribute to the wanderers in your group. Ideally she will receive lists from ALL groups in ALL states.
Please post your list to:
Dr Gillian Polack
37 Melrose Mews
Medley St
Chifley ACT 2606
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email her at: gillian@dynamite.com.au
if possible by 15th September, 1998.
Gillian has also offered to update this list over time as groups expand their repertoire.
PLEASE NOTE: Chris will be happy to display leaflets, programmes and posters from clubs in and around Sydney, so that the people who attend this course can see what dance groups are available if they wish to continue folk dancing. Any material you want Chris to display, please send to him at:
35 Maranoa St, AUBURN 2144.
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A Step in Time
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tcherkessia (Israel)
double tcherkessia
half tcherkerssia Extract from: Dance Terms - A Glossary for Folk Dancers in Australia", James A. Battisson.
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From: Bulgaria
Dear Colleagues, Pls let me introduce myself. I am Bulgarian folk dance choreographer and producer. I am in process to establish strong relationship with the former Bulgarian citisien around the world. I have intereset to visit Australia as invited lecturer on Bulgarian traditional and contemporary dance. If you have seme interest pls send me e-mail.
Regards,
Maria Drazheva, B.A., M.A. (Choreography)
(Editor's Note: Readers, please let a committee member know if you are interested in following this opportunity up).
From: Adelaide, South Australia:
Can we be included in your "What's on Where" information? Great to get information about folk dancing in Australia. We have a fun group here in Adelaide based at the German Association Clubrooms.
- Ingrid from Deutscher Volkstanzkreis
From: Chattanooga, in USA:
Where can I find general information on folk dancing? I want to learn more about the basics. I'm a ballet dancer wanting to expand my horizons. Thanks!!!!
- Jennifer
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada:
Ran across your site while I was browsing the web looking for folk dance resources.
I administer a small site called Polish Folk Resources located at:
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~aa051/polish.html which I thought might be of interest to you or others in your group. If you have an appropriate page of links, a link would be appreciated.
Also you may be interested in a book on Polish Folk Costumes that we have written. Information on the book is located at:
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~aa051/pfc.html
It's available for $12.50 (US) by contacting me.
All the best with your group and keep up the good work!"
- Christopher Majka: &NBSP;<nextug@is.dal.ca>
RESOURCES for SALE by FDA
By Jim Battisson
By André van de Plas:
By Yves Moreau:
Book & cassette. 1993 tour. $30. The above prices include postage.
Nevofoon Resources - Nevofoon Folk Dance resources (CDs, tapes and books) available through FDA's discount service. Have you checked the Nevofoon catalogue recently? Contact your Folk Dance group or Kaye. All resources available through the treasurer, Kaye Laurendet (contact details on page 9)
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The database can be accessed through freecall 1800 241 247 or 1800 240 510 or website at http://www.artsinfo.net.au
The dances and tunes have all been composed by John Garden in various century old styles and are intended to fit each other like a glove. Indeed, the book and CDs are perfect companions (e.g. the numbers in the book correspond exactly with the tracks on the CD) and together offer dance leaders, dancers and musician a valuable resource. The combination of dance description, tune notation and recorded music offer maximum flexibility. If a group does not have musicians to play for them, they can use the CDs as music to fit the dances. If a group does have musicians, the musicians can use the combination of the CDs and manuscript to learn and play the appropriate tunes.
John's dances are expertly crafted, flow flawlessly, have fun dimensions and are well described- while his very experienced dance band goes beyond traditional boundaries, mixing medieval and modern instruments and blending Anglo-Celtic, Central European, Latin American and Middle Eastern melodic, harmonic and rhythmic styles, to produce new and exhilarating music.
The 2CDs and Book ($37 and $12.95 respectively) will be available as a set for a special launch price of only $39.95.
Early orders can also be filled at this special price (plus $3.50 p&h) by sending cheques payable to 'Earthly Delights' to
87 Schlich St., Yarralumla, A.C.T., 2600, or email earthlydelights@ozemail.com.au
Web Site: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~earthlydelights/
For more information phone John or Aylwen on (02) 6281 1098.
"The Poles, however, retained their national costume longer than any other civilized nation of Europe. The 'Contusche,' the 'Kurtka,' the diamonds and the plumed cap, vanished only with the independence of Poland. (Johan Georg Kohn, 1843).
| COMING EVENTS |
Traditional Dancing – Folk Lore In Action
with Chris Green
This 2-day weekend course is an adjunct to the mythology courses that Chris is teaching at the W.E.A. (Sydney). The purpose of the course is to introduce newcomers to folk dancing. Chris aims to introduce a wide variety of traditional and historical dancing that was part of the culture of, or classes within, communities and talk about its meaning in the cultures from which it has derived.
| When: | August 15th – 16th 9.30 am – 4.30 pm |
| Where: | WEA, Bathurst St, Sydney |
| Course No | 83WK064 |
| Cost: | $109 (concession: $82, seniors $98) |
Earthly Delights Launch
FDA members, families and friends are invited to a very special event- the launch on Sunday 13th September (7:30-11:30pm), at the grand and historic Albert Hall in Canberra, of an attractive new dance book (A Book of Earthly Delights) and gloriously sounding double CD set (A Box of Earthly Delights). Sit in comfort and enjoy the concert (there will be tables and chairs all around the hall) or dance away on a wonderful dance floor (no partner is necessary and all dances will be led).
On stage will be the full recording line-up of Earthly Delights: John Garden (lute-back hurdy-gurdy, border bagpipes and flutes) Ian Blake (soprano saxophone, bass clarinet and recorders) Laszlo Lakk, (transylvanian viola, citera, guitar, cello) Julian Thompson (cello and bouzouki) Simon Kravis (bouzouki) Jonathon Jones (congas, bodhran, darabuka and snare drum). On the floor in the breaks will be dance displays.
The cost is only $10 at the door (children free!) and includes a great buffet supper!
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Keep Sunday, 20th September, 1998 free for a delightful mix of folk dance cultures – Serbian in the morning and most likely Indonesian in the afternoon. Djordje Nikolic will present the Serbian dances and will have the music available on the day.
As soon as our guest teacher for the afternoon (sorting out of the visa) and the venue is confirmed, Bronwyn will send flyers to your folk dance group for distribution, or you can contact her on 02 4757 2441.
| When: | Sunday, 20 September |
| Serbian | 10 am – 12.30 pm |
| Indonesian | 1.30 pm – 4 pm |
| Where: | TBC |
Bowral Residential Workshop, 1999!
Advance notice of the workshop for next year! The dates will be 23/24/25th July, 1999 and the venue will be Annesley Guest House again. The new owners have now raised their prices, with the average price rise approx. $22 per person for the weekend.
Next year there will be three types of accommodation offered. The cheapest will be 'dormitory style', the middle range will be 'share' accommodation in twin/double/triple etc. rooms, and private rooms will also be available for those who want to pay extra.
In response to those who asked, no, you can't pay now for next year!!! Brochures will be sent to all folkdance groups early next year, and also the 77 people who stayed at Annesley this year. 'Book early' (with the brochure!) will be the way to go!
| INTERNATIONAL EVENTS |
China – Performing Arts Tour 99
Kim Dunphy will lead this fully escorted tour. She is an experienced dancer, dance writer and teacher.
The tour is being scheduled for April/May of 1999 and will cost approx $3900 AUS
Kim will share her love of performing arts as you experience traditional Chinese mime and dance, and explore the rich history and culture of this diverse country.
Enquiries: Kim Dunphy on 03 9555 0654 or InterAsia Tours on 03 9523 6555.
| ? | Chris Green (NSW) |
Dances were taught, music was played, people danced, laughed, swooned, sighed, groaned, danced some more, made new acquaintances, feasted, staggered back to their hotel or, for those who had the energy, continued on to the "after party" party. It was such a special occasion to be dancing with close to 200 people from Canada, Japan, USA, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and Hawaii. The Hawaiian International Folk Dance group were most hospitable hosts. They meet on Sunday evenings from 7pro to 9pm. So when you're in Hawaii, go pay them a visit.
The live music that accompanied most of the workshop dances and the evening dance parties was wonderful, whether it was one instrument or the whole group on full throttle, it was enough to bring you out in goosebumps. Add to that the singing of several of the musicians and, at times, everyone joining in was pure magic. Nina singing unaccompanied while we all danced a dance she had taught was another special moment. The dance leaders great display of expressive creativity and flair with scarves (and, in some instances, serviettes for the Greek dances at the dinner parties) was just breath taking.
Hironobu taught a Japanese dance at the Friday night banquet and all the Japanese wore their beautiful National costumes which added to the colour and dignity of the occasion.
The party wouldn't have been complete without a French Canadian dance which was taught by Lise Sirianni who had everyone up on the floor.
At the welcome Yves paid tribute to many people who had made major contributions to folk dance during his career. Margaret Walker was one of the people mentioned as she was instrumental in bringing Yves to Australia in 1981 for the first of many visits.
Carol Maddocks, Jo Spinks, Janet Romanis and Samara Ballantyne were present from Sydney and, after reading a limerick to Yves, Carol presented him with a collection of greetings from several Australian groups. Jo, Janet and Samara then gave a very polished performance of Hungarian dances.
Carol McNally and Margaret Weeden represented CIFDA. Unfortunately a family crisis called Margaret back to Canberra before the festivities had begun.
The New York group composed and sang a song accompanied by Karl playing guitar about being old at 50 and over the hill! The Japanese group also sang a song for Hironobu when translated said that age 50 is being at the peak of manhood! Yves eldest daughter, Catherine, played Japanese and French Canadian pieces of music on the flute while younger daughter Marie-Helene (aged 7) sang very sweetly, both were accompanied by Karl.
The finale was a luau and closing dance at Kualoa Ranch - Molii Garden on the eastern side of the island where we were entertained with Hawaiian music and dance. It was a fun day as we were all transported to the ranch in those yellow America school buses with Yves taking on the role of head student reading the riot act about behaviour on buses. Yves' sense of humour is alive and well as always.
Congratulations and thanks to France & Yves on a very successful, unforgettable celebration and get together. Thoughtful consideration and endless hours of planning and organising by them and their team was much appreciated. Merci beaucoup!
Beautiful Hawaii - interesting history - lively atmosphere - friendly people -melodious music - expressive dancing - spectacular scenery - wonderful climate - great food - especially good coffee and THE BEST BUSES.
If you don't want to miss out on the next party for Yves & Hironobu in Honolulu on 17-20 July 2048 mark your diaries now. ….Aloha!
| ? | Carol McNally (ACT) |
| ? | Kaye Laurendet (NSW) |
It's July, and that means André and also dancing the weekend away at Bowral. And we did.
We members of CIFDA are a diverse group but united in dance enthusiasm. After the weekend this is how I see it. We start our normal dance nights with easy dances, both for the benefit of beginners and as a warm up and are, therefore, always looking for new additions to this part of the program. We can now add Hora de Nunta, Ciranda, Idam ne Idam, and Kasatsjak. We don't dance many couple dances but a dance like Kasatsjak which everyone does with a smile on their face has to be a plus.
There is a little dedicated group of Israeli addicts; they got three new dances, including the exciting Sana'a, which I believe everyone will love. Then there is an equally addicted band of Bulgarian dance lovers; they got the easy and beautiful Idam ne Idam and the more challenging Jovino Horo (and Monday in Canberra added Tropanka) so they should be well satisfied. We already do a Japanese dance which is enjoyed, so will be happy to add the new one, a more complex dance than the one we are doing now.
And who can resist the music of Romania just made to move to? It seems clear to me that we at CIFDA have got much to enjoy from this weekend workshop and had an excellent time and a lot of fun being at Bowral, learning the dances and meeting up again with many other members of the folkdance family we are all part of.
| ? | Margaret Porter (ACT) |
You'd have to be mad to go to the Southern Highlands for a weekend in the middle of winter. A colder, wetter, windier, greyer weekend could not be imagined.
But, at the Folk Dance Weekend with André van de Plas, the jumpers came off and sweat poured as the hours flew by and 90 dancers learned 11 dances from many different countries in a day and a half.
It is an abiding interest of mine to discover how many different ways one could walk. There was enough variety in rhythm, style and choreography to strain the brain. It was the first time I had done a dance from Japan and that one was delightful. But it was also fun to do an American dance and feel the familiarity of its rhythms.
André's teaching ability is exemplary and the frequent revision of previously learned dances eventually etched the patterns deeply in my memory. With his book of instructions , tape and video, I should retain most of what I learnt.
Because this was my first time at Bowral, I was one of the few with a hot water bottle. I slept very well between the crispest white sheets ever; the food was nearly perfect; the organisation of the dancing, the accommodation and everything was just so efficient – gold stars all around!
Next time I must remember to cut my toe nails before I go!
| ? | Ann Young (NSW) |
| WHAT'S ON WHERE International Folk Dancing |
A.C.T. (Canberra)
Monday 7.30 - 9 pm. Advanced Classes, $7 Corroboree Park Hall, Paterson St, Ainslie. Enquiries Folk Dance Canberra (06) 241 3563.
Tuesday 10 - 11.30 am. Corroboree Park Hall, Paterson Street, Ainslie.
3.45 - 5 pm. Children's classes, Corroboree Park Hall, Paterson Street, Ainslie. Enquiries Folk Dance Canberra (02) 6241 3563.
Wednesday 1 - 2.30 pm. Baptist Church Hall,
Condamine St, Turner.
Enquiries Folk Dance Canberra (02) 6241 3563.
7.45 pm CIFDA (Canberra International Folk Dancing Association) Hughes Community Centre . Contact Carol (06) 2251 3096 or Margaret (06) 286 5647.
Thursday 7.30 - 9.30 pm. Beginners' classes, Corroboree Park (small hall) and Intermediate classes, Corroboree Park (large hall), Paterson St. Ainslie.
Enquiries Folk Dance Canberra (02) 6241 3563.
NEW SOUTH WALES (Sydney)
Monday 10 - 12 noon. During school term. Earlwood Senior Citizens Centre,
362 Homer St. Earlwood. Enquires Margaret (048) 612 294, Kath (02) 9558 5315 or Gwynne (02) 9558 4753.
7.30 pm. Bush dancing workshops for beginners (Bush Music Club) Pennant Hills Community Centre (downstairs, opp railway station); Contact Linda Nilson (02) 9674 1184 (ah)
7.30 pm. Australian Folk Dance workshops for beginners (Bush Music Club), upstairs, Annandale Neighbourhood Centre, 79 Johnston St, Annandale). Contact Ann Young (02) 9211 1303.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
After school classes in International Folk Dance for children 6 - 18 years. Collaroy Plateau Youth & Community Club. Cost $28.00 per school term.
Contact Carol Maddocks (02) 9905 1563.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Sutherland Shire Folk Dance Group.
Contact Kaye Laurendet (02) 9528 4813.
Wednesday 7.15 - 8.15 pm. Adult International Folk Dance classes. Collaroy Plateau Youth & Community Club, Blandford St. Collaroy Plateau. Cost $35.00 per school term.
Contact Carol Maddocks (02) 9905 1563.
8.00 – 10 pm. Australian Heritage Dancers, rehearsals, Annandale Neighbourhood Centre, 79 Johnston St, Annandale). Contact Patrick Burnett: (02) 9957 6049.
Thursday 7.30 - 10 pm North Parramatta. Contact Chris Green (02) 9749 1968
Friday 8 - 11 pm. Sedenka International Folkdance Group, Village Church Hall, Cnr. Newcombe & Oxford Sts. Paddington.
Contact Chris (02) 9560 2910.
Saturday (am) Children's classes in International Folk Dance, 6 - 18 years. Pennant Hills Community Centre, Yarrara Rd. Pennant Hills (opp. railway station). Contact Carol Maddocks (02) 9905 1563.
(Armidale)
Thursday 7 - 9 pm. Armidale Folk Dance Group Legacy Hall, Faulkner St. Armidale. $4. Contact Bronwyn (067) 72 7065 (H) (067) 68 4756 (W)
(Blue Mountains)
Monday 7 - 8.15 pm. Beginners at Uniting Church Hall, Katoomba.
Tuesday 6 - 7.30 pm. The lounge room group. Cosy, relaxed dancing in Dianna's lounge, Leura
Thursday 7.00 - 8 30 pm and/or 8.45 - 10.00 pm. The Blue Labyrinth International Folk Dancers, Baptist Church Hall, King St, Glenbrook. Contact Jo (047) 39 6498 or Pat (047) 39 1005.
Saturday (2nd) 12 - 2 pm. The 'Kill Yourself Once a Fortnight Group' (The Horas).
Fast, difficult & performance dances.
Uniting Church Hall, Katoomba.
For above contact Bronwyn (047) 57 2441.
(Bowral)
Thursday 9.30 - 11.30 am. Southern Highlands Recreational International Folk Dance Group. Presbyterian Hall, Bendooley St. Bowral.
Beginners start at 9 am.
Contact Margaret Connor (048) 61 2294.
(Cooma)
Thursday 6 - 7.30 pm, Uniting Church Hall, Soho St. Beginners & upwards.
Contact Fran (064) 524 225 (w) (064) 533 282 (h)
(Taree)
Wednesday 5.30 - 7.30 pm. International Folk Dance Group, Church of Christ Hall,
Victoria St. Taree.
Contact Sandra Bassetti (065) 52 5142.
NORTHERN TERRITORY (Darwin)
Tuesday 7 - 9 pm. International Dance (mainly European and Israeli) - Beginners to advanced; $4.
9 - 9.30 pm. Advanced Israeli Dance. The Dance Co-op, Leanyer Primary School (GP Room) Leanyer. Contacts: Anna (08) 8984 4775 or
08) 89816400 or Sue (08) 8985 1827 a.h.
QUEENSLAND (Brisbane)
Friday (2nd & 4th of month) 8.00 pm. Brisinta International folk dancing, Uniting Church Hall,
cnr Kingsley & Kadumba Sts. Yeronga. $4.
Contact Lyn (07) 3879 1224.
(Sunshine Coast)
Monday 9.30 - 11.30 am, Lutheran Hall, Sydney St, Nambour.
9.30 - 11.30 am, St Mary's Hall, William St, Tewantin.
Thursday 12 - 2 pm., Lutheran Hall, Sydney St. Nambour.
Friday 9.30 - 11.30 am, Noosa Bicentennial Hall Annexe, Bicentennial Drive, Noosa.
For Nambour contact Jean (07) 5441 2315 or Lorraine (07) 5445 1740; for Noosaville contact Danni (07) 5442 8821. Cost for all classes = $4
VICTORIA (Melbourne)
Monday 1.45 pm. International Dancing, University of the Third Age, Rob Roy Rd, Chadstone. Contact Margaret (03) 530 4372 or Audrey (03) 9898 3567.
Tuesday 7.30 - 10 pm. Greek traditional, popular, national & folkloric dancing at Margaritas Centre of Greek Dance & Folklore, Richmond Community Primary School, Cnr Davidson & Kent Sts, Richmond. Classes for beg/inter/advan or private lessons. Also available for teaching intellectually, sensory & physically disabled (03) 9583 1173 (all hours) or Mobile 015 821 203.
8.00 pm, every 1 st and 3rd Tuesday, International Dance Workshop, St. Michael's Church Hall, Cnr MacPherson & McIlwraith Sts. N. Carlton. Beginners start at 7.30; ongoing class 8.30 pm.
Contact Audrey (03) 9898 3567.
Wednesday
6 - 10 pm. Pine St Hall, Pine St. Cheltenham. Contact Margarita (03) 9583 1173.
Thursday 7.45 - 9 pm during school term. Adult classes. Thomas St, Hampton.
Wide range of dance styles taught & danced in small friendly class.
Contact Kim Dunphy (03) 9555 4813.
7.30 - 10 pm. Circle Dance, Tapscott-Milbourne Centre, Cambridge Rd. Montrose. $5. No partner necessary.
Contact Gwendolen Storey (03) 9756 7691.
Friday 10 am. International Dance, Council of Adult Education, City Campus, 256 Flinders St. Contact Liliana (03) 9652 0668 or Audrey (03) 9898 3567.
7.30 - 10.30 pm 2nd, 4th & 5th of each month. Eltham International Dancing,
St Margaret's Church Hall, Putt St. Eltham.
$4 or $20 for 8 week term.
Contact Ina Bertrand (03) 9439 9991.
Sunday 2 - 4.30 pm. Margaritas Centre of Greek Dance. (See above, Tuesday).
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Perth)
Monday Perth International Folk Dance Group, 7.30 teaching 8.30 dancing.
Wembley Scout Hall, Jersey St.
Contact John Whaite (09) 444 4736.
| President: | Sandra Bassetti (065) 52 5142, 23 Fotheringham St, TAREE, 2430. |
| Vice President: | Chris Wild, (02) 9560 2910, 12 Burfitt St, LEICHHARDT, 2040 |
| Secretary: | Elizabeth Hull (042) 68 2938, 26 Hill St, AUSTINMER, 2515 |
| Treasurer: | Kaye Laurendet (02) 9528 4813, 127 Woronora Cres, COMO WEST, 2226. |
| Workshop Co-ordinator | Bronwyn James, (02) 4757 2441, 15 Hume Ave, WENTWORTH FALLS, 2782. |
| Publicity Officer | Gerda van de Kamp, (02) 9569 7481, 58 Gould Ave, PETERSHAM, 2049 |
| Footnotes Editor: | Maureen Petherick (02) 4736 3529, 18 Bayley Rd, PENRITH 2750 or e-mail: liz@pnc.com.au |
| Eastern Australia is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. This means we are currently 14-17 hours ahead of North America! Please be considerate if phoning. Our committee members are definitely not keen to be woken at 3 am! Also note that if calling from outside Australia, DO NOT dial the "0" in the area code. |
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| 8 Aug 98 | 7.30 pm – 11.30 pm, Ausdance 21st Birthday Fundraising Benefit Dance, Newtown Theatre, Sydney, cost $15; contact Ausdance on 02 9241 4022. |
| 9 Aug 98 | One week, Summer Folk Dance Week, Prague, Czech Republic, contact email: dvorana@mbox.vol.cz or WWW: http://www.dvorana.cz/ |
| 22 Aug 98 | 6.30 pm – 8 pm, Afro Caribbean Dancing Workshop, learn the basics of cumbia, merengue, salsa etc. Uniting Church Hall, Katoomba St, Katoomba, Cost $12. Contact: 02 4758 8519. |
| 25 Aug 98 | 6 days, Hora Keff 1998, Camp Monroe, Cedarhurst, New York, USA, contact USA 516 569 5333 or email: keff98@keff.com |
| 13 Sep 98 | 7:30-11:30pm, Earthly Delights CD Launch, Albert Hall, Canberra, dance and concert, $10, supper included, contact John or Aylwen on (02) 6281 1098. |
| 20 Sep 98 | FDA Folk Dance Workshop, 10 – 4, featuring Serbian and Indonesian dancing, contact Bronwyn 02 4757 2441 |
| 2 Oct 98 | 4 days, Victor Harbor Folk Festival, SA, $70, contact Folk Festival Office: (08) 8340 1069, accommodation: 1800 241 033 (toll-free) or website: http://www.folk-sa.auslink.net.au |
| 8 Oct 98 | 4 days, Machol Pacifica 1998, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, NZ with Shmulik Gov-Ari; contact Kathleen Osbourne, International Dancing Group, Havelock North, NZ |
| 31 Oct 98 | Pastrami on Ryebucks presents a Contra Dance evening, at the Granville Town Hall, 8 pm – 12. $15 entry ($12 conc) includes supper. Contact Leila 0411 828 208 or John 02 9623 7551. |
| 30 Dec 98 | 6 days, Gulgong Folk Festival, contact Virginia Nichols 02 6372 3865 or Di O'Mara 02 6374 1350. |
| Apr 99 | China – Performing Arts tour, contact Kim Dunphy: on 03 9555 0654 or InterAsia Tours on 03 9523 6555 |
| 23 Jul 99 | 2 and a half days, Bowral Weekend Workshop with André van de Plas. Contact Kaye: 02 9528 4813, or watch for the brochure at your local folk dance group. |
| 24 Sep 99 | 9 days, 10th Biennial International Eisteddfod, Roodepoort, South Africa, contact International Eisteddfod '99, PO Box 738, Roodepoort 1725, South Africa; or website: http://www.4africa.com/iesa |
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