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Jane Austen Ball 2024
“What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished societies. Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice Step back in time and … Continue reading
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Jane Austen Dance for the Australian Heritage Festival
Presented by Samford Community Folk Dancers with awesome live music by Phillip’s Dog. The theme for the 2024 Australian Heritage Festival is Connections: celebrating the rich and diverse stories of our nation, strengthening cultural and historical ties and encouraging the … Continue reading
National Folklore Conference 2024
National Folklore Conference Join Dr Heather Clarke at the National Folklore Conference for a presentation on the success of the national tour of the Dancing in Fetters exhibition. When: Thursday 28th MarchTime: 1:30 – 4:30pmWhere: Epic, Canberra For more information … Continue reading
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Curator’s talk
Join Curator’s Heather Clarke and Eleanor Lambert as they walk you through our new exhibition Dancing in Fetters: The Culture of Convict Dance. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia funding. Exhibition partners include Abbey … Continue reading
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The Duchess of Richmond’s Ball – Australian connections
The Duchess of Richmond’s Ball The Waterloo Ball in Australia Connections Lachlan Macquarie Duke of Wellington Lady Mary Lennox & Sir Charles Fitzroy Georgiana McCrae Alexander Laing Gordon Highlanders The sprightly dances: The Waterloo The White Cockade La Georgina Copenhagen … Continue reading
Convict Culture Week Resources
Programme Updated 3:00pm 18th May 2023 Norfolk Island Convict Tune Book Norfolk Island – Tasmanian Tune Session Norfolk Island Convict Song Book A selection of songs from the convict concert of 25 May 1840. Basic song melodies A select preview … Continue reading
April School Holiday Activity
Why was dance so important to the Convicts?What kind of dances did they do? And what did they wear? Come find out during the April school holidays. Dress up and dance like the convicts. At the Rocks Discovery Museum.
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Phillip’s Dog
Phillip’s Dog performs captivating music for historical and folk dances with enthusiasm and panache. Phillip’s Dog is a unique ensemble, specialising in the dance music of early colonial Australia. However, the repertoire extends well beyond this period to include mediaeval … Continue reading
A Convict Quadrille – National Heritage Festival
Apr 28, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM A special dance for the Australian Heritage FestivalHills District Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills, QLD 4520. Tickets $4.00 online or at the door. The Story of John Bushell In 1831, … Continue reading
