Mondays · to Mon 4 Sep
St James Hall · New Town
swingy folk and Regency dancing to a live band, all steps taught
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Monday Night Folk Dances
Live music
Many smiles and a good workout!
First and third Mondays of each month (+ occasional specials as below), Feb-Dec (except Easter)
Usually Contra Dances with hot old-time tunes by Ross Smithard and Friends. Sometimes lively French Balfolk Dances with inspiring French tunes and songs on fiddle, accordion and vocals by La Voie de Wallaby. Occasional other special nights in other dance traditions, or with different bands.
To find out which band is on, check https://folktas.org/hobartdances
Special event: Monday, 9th November, 2026: Regency Dance Workshop with Van Diemen's Angels - divine period music. Learn or refresh the basics of Regency country dancing for the forthcoming Derwent Regency Festival (27th-30th November, folktas.org/regency), or just enjoy some fun and lively Regency dances. All dances taught by Dancing Master David Wanless. No partner or dancing experience required. All ages and identities welcome.
7:15 for 7:30-9:30pm
St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town (off Rupert Avenue just up the hill from Augusta Rd, enter behind church)
Tickets: $7-16 at https://events.humanitix.com/monday or at the door.
All dances taught.
No dancing experience or partner required.
All ages and identities welcome.
Contra dancing is moderately aerobic and highly addictive. It’s a lively, social, swingy dance style from the USA. Done to simple walking steps, it features flowing movements, swings and twirls, and a chance to dance with everyone in the room.
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When is Monday Night Folk Dance?
Mondays, to Mon 4 Sep. There are 40 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
St James Hall, New Town, TAS.
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