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Monaro Folk Society

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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25.01.2022 Thank you to the TiNMUGs who played Christmas carols at Goodwin Village in Monash.

25.01.2022 Come and see what new things the Bush Dance Group have for you. It’s highly likely you have been wondering what’s happening at Bush Dancing lately? Have you been itching to break out into a jiggy jig, a rollicking reel or a dizzying(whirling?) waltz? The Monaro Folk Society’s Bush Dance Group (BDG) has been hard at work trialling online get-together workshops using Zoom. There is a music workshop with a core band that other musicians can join in online. This flows seamlessly ...into the Dance workshop. Together our callers, Peter and Colin, take us through a series of modified dances of both new or well known favourites. No partner needed! Air dancing, teddybear partner dancing etc, the possibilities are endless. Chat to your friends without interrupting the callers by using the chat feature. Our program for this coming MONDAY 29th June 7.00 Call in to the MFS General Meeting to vote on membership fees. 7.30 Come in if you would like to hear or join the band discussing and practicing their music. 8.00 Join the dance program with Peter, Colin and the band. You have the choice to join in all activities, or just sit back listen and watch while relaxing in the cosy comfort of your own home. It’s all about you, dancing, music, the fun and friendship. IF YOU HAVENT USED ZOOM BEFORE: It is very easy. The most important thing to know is that when you click on the link in the Zoom meeting details below, your device will automatically download the Zoom app. So just follow the directions and you’ll get there. MFS GM followed by BDG Dance Workshop Time: Mon 29 June 7:00 PM To join Zoom meeting https://zoom.us/j/91984852475 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Zoom is a publicly traded company headquartered in San Jose, CA. zoom.us Or phone this number (for audio only): 02 8015 6011 Meeting ID: 919 8485 2475 Password: 625312

24.01.2022 Our second Bush Dance Group Zoom Workshop was a great success! It is a really fun and safe way to get together with friends. This evening we had two of our dance callers sharing the dance program. Peter called his new especially devised creations, getting us moving around in our lounge rooms/kitchens. Colin taught "Rose Of Tankerton" a dance from Pat Shaw. Musicians could play along with the band online as well.

22.01.2022 Remember Bush dancing 2017 style?

19.01.2022 Time to dust off the dancing shoes - Dancing in the Park is ON this year . Mondays evenings in December and January at Stage 88. Exact dates and times to follow soon.

19.01.2022 Are You Ready to Kick It Up Again? Bush Dance Group Zoom Workshops! On Monday evenings, beginning 15 June at 8.00pm you will be able to connect online with a core group of dance instructors and musicians for a couple of hours. You will be able to see each other again. Be able to shake a tail feather and have a good laugh. If you find yourself lacking a partner, it doesn’t matter - invent a partner. ... Follow the basic dance instructions and dance around the kitchen/lounge freely expressing how you feel. You can become the Best dancer in the room and not worry that you missed a call. Alison dancing with her imaginary friend ....

18.01.2022 Topic: BDG Dance Workshop #2 Time: Jun 22, 2020 07:30 PM EST Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95598744258... Meeting ID: 955 9874 4258 Password: 711997 Phone in: (02) 8015 6011

17.01.2022 Always finished the night with a big circle dance. (Feb 2017)

15.01.2022 In case you hadn't got the message yet ... https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-covid-19-mode/12084144

15.01.2022 Gala Anniversary Ball to be held atAlbert Hall Saturday 7 March 2020 Commencing 7.00pm Further details: www.monarofolk.org.au

14.01.2022 Guidelines from NSW Government as at June 1 As our community becomes more active and gets back to business, it's important that we follow the NSW rules for gath...erings that apply to individuals and businesses * maintain a physical distance of at least 1.5 metres from others * practise good hand hygiene * take extra care if you're around vulnerable people * get tested if you have any symptoms, even if they are only mild stay home until you get the test result, or are medically cleared. Community centres and cultural buildings used to provide information or education to visitors, including: community halls are closed. Schools are not allowing any external visitors onsite. We will continue to follow directives set by the NSW government and advise everyone as changes occur. See more

14.01.2022 Australian Bush Dancing In The Park Dancing in the Park is held on Monday evenings in summer in an outdoor setting in Commonwealth Park. Beginning at 6.45pm, the dancing goes until dark. Live music (all musicians welcome and encouraged to come and play there is no power, so acoustic only).... No experience required all dances taught and called. This is a free community event to which everyone is welcome. You can bring a rug with the family, sit in front of the stage to listen and dance if you feel like it. Dates and times: From 6 January 2020 to 20 January 2020 20 January: 18:45 to 21:00 Contacts: Phone: 0421 814 718 Email: [email protected] Web: www.monarofolk.org.au/dancing-in-the-park/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monaro.folk.society/ Address: Stage 88 Commonwealth Park Parkes Parkes ACT 2600 Costs: Free entry

12.01.2022 Bush Dance classes recommence at All Saints church hall, Cowper Street Ainslie

11.01.2022 Dance for early Australian convicts: discovering a lost culture. Ever wondered how we researched the unusual topic of convict dance? Here's our article published in the Journal of Historical Dance. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/135444/ or https://historicaldance.org.uk/journal/volume/4

09.01.2022 All MFS dance activities have been suspended until we are through the current crisis. Stay safe all.All MFS dance activities have been suspended until we are through the current crisis. Stay safe all.

09.01.2022 Time to dust off the dancing shoes - Dancing in the Park is ON this year . Mondays evenings in December and January at Stage 88. Dates and times are - 7 December and 14 December 2020; 4 January, 11 January and (TBC) 18 January 2021. Dancing from 6.45pm until dusk. BYO picnic near Regatta Point from 5.45pm. For further details see monarofolk.org.au.

08.01.2022 Attention! Just Announced! The next episode in BDG Zoom. BE THERE! BDG Dance Workshop #4 Time: Jul 6, 2020 07:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney... Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95700815900 Meeting ID: 957 0081 5900 Password: 358917 Phone in: 02 8015 6011 Australia

06.01.2022 The Monaro Folk Society has postponed its 50th Anniversary celebration at the Yarralumla Woolshed on March 28. We have rebooked the venue for Saturday, December... 5 in the hope that things will have settled by then. The event is intended as a showcase of what we do, individual & group performances, a Kids Bush dance, join-in dances for Contra and Irish Set Dance, culminating in the annual bushdance Shearers Ball that evening, a promotional splash with the hope of raising public awareness of what we do. My apologies for this long post here, but it ties in with Jose's post below about the relevance of Folk Clubs now. MFS covers a range of activities, but faces two difficulties: one is finding people to fill committee positions and some group organiser positions; the other is attracting new members of the public to what we do. I suspect many folk clubs are in the position of relying on older members who are dropping away. The latest COVID 19 situation means we have suspended all our ongoing weekly dance workshops and monthly dances. Our session groups are self regulating as to whether they will continue to meet, as the personal separation issue is not there as in dance. However, I was actually surprised that our biggest session is suspending current activities - I guess this is because they have a number of older participants. My concern is that by the time we get through the current health situation many members will have lost the habit of attending activities, particularly the older ones, and our numbers are further depleted. On the other hand, there may be a very positive response in a return to social interaction. My hope is that with enforced break from organising and attending ongoing activities, we can use the breathing space to reassess our approaches, establish better links with other folk societies and try to build membership interest in emerging at the end with a better product, and a promotional structure ready to launch into action. ... but I was always a glass half full type ..... Stay safe.

04.01.2022 Only 3 weeks to go

01.01.2022 TNMGs playing to an audience at Goodwin Village Monash