Category Archives: Dance

The harbor of Halifax is without doubt one of the best in America sufficiently large to hold all the navy of England with great safety. Cook’s description of the  coast of Nova Scotia   For four years from 1758 to … Continue reading →

Release of Captain Cook Project for primary schools – January. Launch of CD and book: Captain Cook’s Country Dance Dance workshop with Phillip’s Dog at the National Folk Festival 9th-13th April [day and time to be confirmed] A presentation including … Continue reading →

Imagine yourself transported to the world of Jane Austen. Experience the dances popular in Jane’s day, just as they were in early colonial Australia. Dance to the music of Australia’s premier early colonial dance band, Phillip’s Dog. All dances are … Continue reading →

Our video presentation for the SteppingOn Conference held at Cecil Sharp House, London in conjunction with The Instep Research Team and The Historical Dance Society. 16-17 November, 2019 Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke is the Instep Research Team’s representative in Australia.

4 Powerful Benefits Of Studying History A blog by Mary Paterson Studying history is more than facts and figures. It is understanding where we have come from, acknowledging the cultural drivers that have brought us to today, and giving us … Continue reading →

Overview Gentlemen Ladies Shoes Making a costume Buying a costume Hiring a costume About the Ball Buy a ticket Overview Jane Austen was writing her novels at the time Australia was being colonised, so the clothes people wore and the … Continue reading →

 Music by Phillip’s Dog: Roland Clarke (violin)   South Sea Straight and Skillern’s A Collection of Two Hundred & Four Favourite Country Dances for 1775 Country dance: Duple minor longways. A1 1-4 All set twice to partner 5-6 Change places … Continue reading →

Music by Philip’s Dog: Roland Clarke (violin) Country dance: Triple minor longways. A1 1-4 1st couple cast into 2nd place, 2nd couple moves up 5-8 1st man circles left with  2nd couple, whilst 1st lady circles left with  3rd couple … Continue reading →