(South) CYGNET FOLK FESTIVAL 8-10 January (2021), Cygnet, 2nd weekend of January, website [3/20]

(North) TAMAR VALLEY FOLK FESTIVAL 17-19 January (2020), Georgetown, 3rd weekend of January, website [10/19]

(South) Derwent Regency Festival 27-30 November 2020, Hobart & New Norfolk, details, for tickets [3/20]

• www.folktas.org Folk Federation or on Facebook [6/14]
• Dance Folk Tasmania [3/20]
• Australian Social Dance Network (formerly Australian Federation of Social Dancers) [10/18]

HOBART
• Contra: TasContra, 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm, St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, Hobart (off Rupert Ave, opposite Blue Gum, behind church). Live music of Moonshine Whiskers and the Ragged Pony. Enquiries: David and Cathy, (03) 6273 2127, folkdancetas @ gmail.com or Facebook [3/20]
• Danceoholics Unanimous 2nd Friday (other than January and Easter): - a small informal group who get together to laugh, chat and dance a lot. An eclectic mix from different traditions - Australian, Contra, Irish, Earthly Delights, English Country, ... Try something different! or can't wait until the next big public dance? 7:30-10pm + supper. St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, Hobart (off Rupert Ave, opposite Blue Gum, behind church). $10/$8. Please bring a plate of supper. All dances taught. Dress and attitude are casual. Enquiries: (03) 6273 2127 or folkdancetas @ gmail.com [3/20]
• Greek: Fridays, 6-8pm Juniors / Intermediate, 8-9pm adults. Hellenic Dancers Hobart, 65 Federal Street, Nth Hobart. 0409 213 078, Facebook hellenicdancershobart @ gmail.com [3/20]
• International Folk: The Hobart Multicultural Dance Group is an informal group of people who meet regularly to share folk dances from a wide range of cultures. All are welcome to join at the dances; no partner or previous experience necessary. Circle and Folk Dancing every Thursday night at 8pm in St James Hall, Rupert Ave, New Town. Cost is $5. Contact: Georgina (03) 6223 5241, Graeme 6239 1553 or the Sands 6227 8471. E-mail: PeterSands @ netspace.net.au [10/09]
• International Folk: Last Saturday, 7.30pm, most months March-November (except Easter), St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, Hobart (off Rupert Ave, opposite Blue Gum, behind church) or for special balls, Hobart Town Hall, 50 Macquarie St. St James Hall dances: $18 / $16 (conc.) / $15 (memb.) / $9 (student). Please bring a plate of supper. Spirited dancing to fantastic live music by Tasmania's finest dance bands. Dances include bush, Balkan, Regency, Renaissance, Irish ceilis, Scottish ceilidhs, contra, contemporary and traditional Australian. Enquiries: David or Cathy, (03) 6273 2127 folkdancetas @ gmail.com [3/20]
• Irish Dancing Classes: Bronwyn, 0406 872 425, hobartirishdancing @ yahoo.com.au [6/14]
• Morris Dancing with the Jolley Hatters. 7:15-9:15 Tuesdays at St Margaret Church Hall, Feltham Street, North Hobart. Cost $5 per month. Contact: Angie (03) 6224-8082, 6233-2424.
• Polish: Oberek Dance Ensemble [4/16]
• Sacred Circle Dance 3rdSunday, 7-9pm followed by supper, St James Hall, Rupert Av, New Town. Cost is $5/$4, and shared supper. Enq: Peter & Krista Sands, 03 6227 8471, PeterSands @ netspace.net.au, Kate Shaw: 03 6229 2752
• Scottish Country: social classes are 7.30-10pm Thursdays (February to mid-December) at The Caledonian Society Hall, 31 Homer Ave, West Moonah. Cost: $3. Enq: (03) 6225 2289

BOAT HARBOUR

• Scottish Country Friday 9:30-11am, Boat Harbour Church Hall, Bass Highway, Boat Harbour Enq: Nikki on (03) 6445 1569 or nikki @ ezistonetas.com.au

  BURNIE

• Scottish Country Tuesday, 7.30 pm, St George's Hall, Mount Street. Enq: (03) 6425 2630 [3/20]

DEVONPORT

• Sacred Circle Dancing "uses traditional folk dances and contemporary circle dances to celebrate the rhythms of life. In Sacred Dance we aim to honour both the traditions of the dance and how the dance affects us. By sharing dance in a circle we grow in community." Bell's Parade, Latrobe, beneath the trees or if wet in the Rotunda -1st and 3rd Monday of the month, October - March; indoor program April - Sept at Community Room at Melaleuka. 73 Mary Street, East Devonport (park on either Stephen or Mary Street). Indoor program $5 covers room hire. Facebook, 0438 809 748 [3/20]
• Contact for Central American community dance: (03) 6424 0565  [7/97]
LAUNCESTON
• Scottish Country: 2nd Saturdays, 7.30-10.30pm St Catherines Hall, 188-192 Penquite Rd, Norwood. Enq: Betty (03) 6327 3180 or BettyLaverty @ gmail.com [3/20]

OATLANDS

• Scottish Country: Tuesdays 7-9:30pm, Gay St Hall, Oatlands. Enquiries: Robert, 0408 290 954, rttasmail @ gmail.com [6/14]

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