THE AUSTRALIAN NOV/DEC Volume: 57. Issue: 10. Square Dance Society of West Australia Inc. Merry Christmas ENQUIRIES

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1 THE AUSTRALIAN NOV/DEC 2012 Volume: 57 Produced by: The Square Dance Society of NSW Inc. Square Dance Society of QLD Inc. Victorian Square Dance Association Inc. Issue: 10 Square Dance Society of West Australia Inc. South Australian Square Dance Society Inc. Tasmanian Square Dance Society Inc. ACT Square Dance Society Inc. Merry Christmas ENQUIRIES

2 Stairs, stairs and more stairs Dancing in Beijing Great Wall of China

3 What s Happening! Welcome to the last issue for 2012 of the Australian Square Dance Review. This month we have lots of lovely colour photos on the inside front and back covers. The Queensland State Convention is featured on the back inside cover and lots of pictures from the Luoyang Culture Tourism Festival on the other pages. Thank you to all those readers that sent in photos. As well as the photos there are a number of articles to support the pictures. So look inside! Let your state editor know what you think of the new format. Also the deadline of the Review has changed to allow for more up to date information to be published. State editors need to have the information to me by the 14th of the month prior to publication. So check with your state editor to see what date they would like your material. It seems that it wasn t that long ago that I was completing the first issue for 2012 and before we know it Christmas will be upon us with all the joy and festivities that come with the season. To dancers everywhere have a Merry Christmas and a safe and joyful break over summer. Don t forget to come back recharged and ready for Till next time. Rosalind 54th National Convention Update The Committee thanks everybody who has already registered for the 2013 National. To date we have received nearly 700 dancer registrations. Haven t registered yet? Do so before the 30th November 2012 and you can still save up to $25.00 per person. Don t forget National Conventions are you only chance to dance to callers and cuers from all around Australia over 5 fantastic nights and 3 great days. We look forward to catching up with everybody, and remember THE WORLD IS SMALL WHEN YOU SEE IT ALL AT NIAGARA PARK NSW 2013 Review November 2012 Page 1

4 BEHIND THE MIKE Gary Petersen A.C.F. Public Relations Hello Everyone, by the time you read this article most clubs will be starting to wind down for the Christmas break. This is a time when we get to recharge our batteries, spend time with family and friends as well as enjoy the festive period. Some areas have long breaks and others have shorter breaks. This depends on the structure of each club as well as venue availability through the silly season. For callers and club leaders it is a time where they can reflect on the year and how and what they may plan for the following year. Are your hall bookings secure, is the advertising in place for classes? With the digital age some callers will spend the time making adjustments to their music. I know I do! I try and have all of my music at the same levels so I can just call and not have to play with the dials while dancers are waiting. During the year when I use songs I get very annoyed when the music sounds bad. I take note of that song and put it on my to be fixed list. Generally I have a folder named Redo s and I copy the music file to it. Sometimes during the year I get a chance to fix some of these but if not they are there ready for me to attack during the break. Have you ever wondered how callers relax! We are all different, I know myself that since calling four days a week I am very tired {mentally} by the end of the week, let alone at the end of a year. I am also obsessed with music, unfortunately this generally leads to more work in the editing room, but I do enjoy a few drinks while doing it. I find also that laughter is the best medicine and If I can find a comedy to watch for an hour or so it relaxes my brain and the few drinks can t hurt! Merry Christmas, And have a Safe and Prosperous New Year! Page 2 Review November 2012

5 Australian Clogging Association Inc. Report Still the talk of clogging all over is the very well organised and totally enjoyable 17th Australian National Clogging Convention held in Adelaide. Congratulations to our dear South Aussie friends. The Showcase winner at the Convention was South Australia with the dance Play That Country Music choreographed by Irmgard Huddy. The ACA Executive Committee for the next 12 months is: President Jenny Neal, Vice-President Nina Annand, Secretary Cathy Beitzel and Treasurer Denise Jenkins. If you are wishing to receive a copy to the ACA Newsletter, Erica Mann has taken over the job from Julie-Anne Clark. Contact details for Erica are in your ACA Newsletter. Your State Representatives for the next twelve months are: ACT Fran Emerson; N.S.W. Roseanne Goggin; Qld. Frances Look; S.A. Judy Hoyle; Vic. Bev Kilpatrick; W.A. Kingsley Dawes; N.T. Louise Frodyma; Tas. Jan Collins. My sincere thanks to the ACA for inducting me into the Australian Clogging Hall of Fame which I consider to be a great honour. The Get Rhythm Dance Team have been putting clogging out there at a number of events, the premier one being part of a fabulous late afternoon/evening Concert organised by the Australasian Gymnastics and Dance Academy at Kippa-ring on Brisbane s north.the energy and talent of the Academy s members and others taking part was a joy to behold. Performances were put on at several other places, with clear enjoyment for both the Team and our smiling audiences. Thanks to the Team s members for putting so much time, effort and dedication into practice sessions and the performances themselves, plus the professionally produced costumes, all done by the Team s sewing circle. As this is the final ACA Report for 2012, may I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Review s National Editor Rosalind Todd, State Editor Bev Liley, my P.A. Don for his continuing advice and assistance, and the support and kind words from Cloggers everywhere- THANK YOU, and may you all have a joyous, safe Festive Season. See you in Two O One Three, which will be a great year for all of us. Frances FRANCES LOOK O.A.M. PH: , MOBILE: Review November 2012 Page 3

6 Tassie News Society dance Kindred. The Annual Memorial Dance in September was attended by dancers from around the State. A minutes silence was held in memory of those we have lost. There are so many at the moment who are having trouble with hips, or knees or ankles that a call is out to the callers of Australia to invent a dance for a 3 legged person so we can tie two bad legs together to get everyone onto the floor, even if it means one person in that 3 legged person has to face backwards. It was great to see Mary & Michael Laing s daughter Rebecca dancing. She only started with the learners at the Convention. Congratulations to those brave folk who faced the mic as Amateur Callers, joining regulars Graeme, Glenn, John & Di to keep everyone warm on a wet chilly night. Thanks to Di for the Rounds. Robyn won the three hour cruise which the Convention Committee donated to the Tas. dancers who attended the 53rd. Well deserved. Next Society Dance is the Christmas Dance at Perth on Saturday 1st. December. Launceston: Glenn MacLaren & Di Ashton. Best wishes to Pete & Barb who celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. They are off on a caravan trip around the State. Norma & Graeme back from a hectic China trip with lots of stories. Best wishes to Katie & Frank on their overseas trip. Dietmar seems to manage a quick sex change whenever the call is for ladies promenade. Lesson well learned by the Mathews family with veer left or right taking over road rules to turn left or right. Thanks to those dancers who gave up a big part of their Saturday of the Launceston Show to put on four, 15 minute demos, & to those who handed out the cards about the Club. 12th. December will be final Club dance for year, followed by our Christmas dinner on the 14th. Shirley. TASMANIAN SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY INC. PRESIDENT: Frank Steers (03) SECRETARY: Maureen Gardiner (03) TREASURER: Barry Chandler (03) Postal Address: P.O. Box 1459, Launceston, Tas, Address: squaretas@bigpond.com.au TUESDAY HOBART Casino City (Mainstream/Plus fortnightly) Caller John Weatherburn (03) WEDNESDAY: KINDRED Tassie Twirlers (Mainstream) Caller Graeme Whiteley (03) NEWSTEAD Launceston (Mainstream) Caller Glenn MacLaren. Contact- John Cooper Phone FRIDAY HOBART Tassie Hoedowners (Mainstream) Caller Bill Mills (03) thd@useoz.com Page 4 SATURDAY: 5th Saturday Tasmanian Square Dance Society (Mainstream/ Convention Rounds) Contact: Mary Laing (03) P.O. Box 1459 Launceston TAS squaretas@bigpond.com Review November 2012

7 Round Dance Tips for Waltz Here is a very worthwhile article written by Tim Eum The Waltz is among the oldest of the dance rhythms. It began among the peasants of Europe at least as early as the 1500s. The waltz was the first dance to use the closed position for any extended period of time, and that, coupled with its wild turning and other actions, kept it from the gentry for a long time. But by the early 1800s, the dance had taken hold in Vienna and composers such as Mozart and Josef and Johann Strauss made the Waltzen even more popular. It was just too much fun to remain widely condemned. It spread throughout Europe and was brought to English ballrooms around By 1825, the Waltz became known as the Queen of the Ballroom. In America, the Waltz was first exhibited in Boston in Later the tempo was slowed and the dance evolved with more elaborate figures fitting the slower tempo. The waltz is done to music that has three beats in each measure. It is the Oom pah pah or 1, 2, 3 rhythm. It characteristically is danced with rise and fall where generally you lower on step one, begin to rise on step two, rise to full height by the middle of step three and begin lowering by the end of step three. The waltz is a smooth, flowing, graceful, and travelling dance, and thus the couple will move quite a ways around the dance floor. The waltz is the only rhythm in Round Dancing that has defined figures in all six phases. A Few Figures -- BALANCE LEFT & RIGHT Don t pop up and down. A common error is to rise too quickly and lower too quickly instead of doing so smoothly in a flowing manner. FORWARD WALTZ Step diagonally side on step 2. Don t simply go forward three steps. Take a long low forward step, then start to rise while stepping diagonally on two, and finally close on step three. THRU CHASSE Syncopate the 2nd and 3rd steps. Begin in semi-closed position (SCP) and end in either banjo (BJO) or SCP; the cuer should tell you which. In either case, the first step is with the trail foot (man s right and lady s left) coming through in SCP and taking weight. Then you do the chasse (side/close, side). According to Roundalab the timing for Waltz is 1,2&,3. However, you can make this figure more elegant by rushing the side close and for a moment hover before taking the last step. The timing thus becomes 1,a2, 3 in Waltz. This hovering action adds a nice feel to what would otherwise be a routine sideways movement. It also helps to emphasize the rise and fall within the figure especially for Waltz. Continued next page Review November 2012 Page 5

8 A.C.T. SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY INC. Postal Address: G.P.O. BOX 994 CANBERRA. A.C.T EXECUTIVE: President: Geoff Jessup or (02) Secretary: Heather Whalen (02) SPSD Review Editor: Ellen Smith (02) A.C.T. Callers/Cuers State Co ordinato Allen Kerr MONDAY Daylight Diamonds fortnightly 1pm Plus to tapes. Enquiries Terry Polleycutt (02) Kerr-Ly Q s 7.30pm A1 Fortnightly, St James Church Hall, Carruthers St, Curtin, Callers Allan Kerr (02) , Alannah Smith (02) & Henk Ten Brummelaar (02) Silver Soles Cloggers, 3 Carleton St. Kamboah, ACT. Leader, Louise Frodyma (02) Adults & Children s classics TUESDAY ACT A team Fortnightly 8pm A2 level to tapes Terry Polleycutt (02) Capital Cloggers Weekly Scout Hall, Downer, ACT. Leader, Kathy Hedger (02) Silver Soles Cloggers Leader: Louise Frodyma (02) Adults and Kinder classes WEDNESDAY Kerr-Ly-Q s : Weekly 8pm MS/Plus. St James Church Hall, Cnr. Carruthers and Allan St. Curtin. Callers Allen Kerr (02) Alannah Smith (02) and Henk Ten Brummelaar (02) Yass Country Cloggers Yass, Leader Kathy Hedger (02) THURSDAY ACT A team : Weekly 8pm. C1 level to tapes. Enquiries: Terry Polleycutt, ( 02) FRIDAY Moonspinners Round Dance Club most Fridays. 6.30pm Ph IV & Ph V, Ph III & Ph IV + Teacher: Tony McDonald SATURDAY Silver Soles Cloggers Leader, Louise Frodyma (02) Children s classes only SUNDAY Moonspinners Round Dance Club most Sundays. Teacher : Tony McDonald VICTORIAN SQUARE DANCING ASSOCIATION INC Round Dance Tips for Waltz Cont. For information about or for support for Learning to Round Dance in your area please contact Paula Armstrong, Education Officer, ARDA- splash_in@bigpond. com or (07) Page 6 Review November 2012

9 Square Dancing in China Fifty-four dancers from around Australia recently travelled to China, forty-eight of them to perform in the 2012 China Luoyang Culture Tourism Festival, the other six being extremely useful supporters. We landed in Beijing for a few days sightseeing. The second evening we were taken by bus to one of the local squaredance clubs. We were aware that they had booked a larger hall due to our large group visiting, but were totally taken aback by the huge reception we received upon entering the hall. The warmth of their greetings and friendship overwhelmed us. The evening was wonderful and the local dancers, mostly female playing either the left or right-hand position, were very competent dancers. Both George Pitt and George Kent were invited to call and Ed Coleman introduced rounddancing which proved so popular he has been asked to provide them with some instructional tapes to help them learn the new pastime. Following Beijing we enjoyed three days cruising on the Yangzte River which was most enjoyable. We even did some square-dancing one evening. We then reached Luoyang and looked forward to the main reason we were all there in China - the Festival!! The rehearsal went well and the next morning we travelled back to the venue for the Opening Ceremony. We paraded on to the floor and formed our sets without a hitch, but imagine our horror when the Chinese announcer loudly spoke over the beginning of Brian Hotchkies taped call. We wished the floor would open up as we could not hear the call and fell into a heap!! Happily the announcement ended and we were able to pick up the call and continue faultlessly throughout the number. The opening ceremony was followed by a bus trip to another part of the city where we had a three km parade performing every two or 300 metres. By the end of the parade, after doing the same number Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport on each of the seven performing areas, we felt we knew it off by heart!! The following day we were driven about two hours out of the city to perform at a public performance at the President s palace. There were many performers from all over the world and no changing rooms, so our group had men in one bus and ladies in the other, in stifling heat, struggling with stockings, petticoats etc but happily we all managed to get the right leg in the right hole and looked pretty good in our new outfits. Continued page 11 Review November 2012 Page 7

10 NSW SQUARE WHIRL INFO LINE SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY of N.S.W. Inc.. President: ROSLYN BURRETT, 14 Mahni Close, BUDGEWOI NSW Secretary: LORRAINE LUKS, 21 Surrey Road, Turramurra, 2074,: Treasurer: DOUG LEWIS 9 Larissa Road, Allambie Heights, Publicity Manager: ROSALIND TODD P.O.Box 229 Blaxland CALLERS ASSOC SEC: ANDREW LOWN (02) P.O. Box 1944, Macquarie Centre, Macquarie Park. NSW 2113 ROUND DANCE ASSN Inc.: ED COLEMAN PO Box 37 8 Pennant Hills NSW 1715 Ph: (02) SYDNEY METROPOLITAN SQUARES DAY AREA CLUB LEVEL CALLER PHONE (02) TUESDAY BEECROFT Hillbillies MS/PLUS Steve & Vickie Dean Meg BEVERLY HILLS Wandering Stars MS David Gibbs ENGADINE Top Cats MS/LEARNERS Brett Gill GREYSTANES (2nd) 50/50 Dance MS/ROUNDS Ashley Shore/Anne Glazier WARRIEWOOD Newport Ocean Waves MS/PLUS CDS Doug WEDNESDAY REGENTVlLLE:(Penrith) Panther Squares MS Maree Huffadine / SANS SOUCI Red Barons A1/A2 Barry Wonson FRENCHS FOREST Forest Frolickers Easy MS CDS Helen THURSDAY ENGADlNE Top Cats PLUS, A1/A2 Brett Gill BEVERLY HILLS Red Barons MS/PLUS Barry Wonson FRIDAY ARTARMON Greenwich Swingers MS/PLUS Brian Hotchkies Glyn SATURDAY 2nd SUTHERLAND Top Cats MS/PLUS/ROUNDS Brett Gill rd BEROWRA Classifield A ADVANCED Brian Hotchkies Nola NSW COUNTRY SQUARES MONDAY ARMIDALE 9am Kent House Hoedowners M/S (Tapes) Tony BATEMANS BAY Southern Ocean Waves MS/PLUS/Rounds (Tapes) Marika/ John / W GONG/CANISTON The Red Barons MS Barry Wonson TUESDAY COFFS HARBOUR Square Dancers MS/PLUS Lionel Herring / WINGHAM Wingham SD Club MS Tapes Daytime- WOONONA B/C Guys & Dolls MS Tedda Brooks BULLI RSL CLUB 2nd & 4th WANDANDIAN Sussex/Shoalhaven PLUS Jan Johnson WEDNESDAY ARMIDALE Amidale Eights MS John Waters CASINO Willi Whirlers MS/PLUS Wilma Flannery CORRIMAL Guys & Dolls MS/Plus Tedda Brooks Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Russell & Underwood Streets GLEN INNES Glen Squares MS/Plus Barry & Val Knight MERIMBULA Sapphire Squares MS/PLUS George Pitt NSW SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AND DISTRIBUTION CHANGES to be made to Ron Masterson at bat.masterson@gmail.com, ron. masterson@clubtelco.com or at ron.masterson@spin.net.au Page 8 Review November 2012

11 N.S.W. President s Report To continue my Alaska Holiday as briefly as I can, on our flight back to Anchorage from Brooks Falls, we were very lucky to see Mount McKinley clearly displayed for us. This is a rare occurrence as it usually has some cloud cover on it somewhere. Next came my birthday. Many thanks to all those who sent me birthday wishes on my 70 plaque. Yes, Lynn managed to take it with her without my knowledge and present it to me on my day. My first surprise was a lovely T-shirt from Lynn with polar bears on it with diamantes depicting claws etc, absolutely gorgeous. Next surprise was a close encounter with the polar bears at the zoo, from my daughter and her family. This was magical, did you know that polar bears actually have black skin under the white hair which is actually hollow. They allowed us to feel some hair and it would crimp in our fingers. Very interesting. My next surprise was a Skegway tour from my son and his family, This was so exciting and we drove around town for around 2 hours having the time of our lives then we went down a big hill to see salmon swimming up the river, went to the ULU factory (fancy knife) and had a free ice cream. We now had to go back up the hill and unfortunately one of the front riders stopped right at the crest and Lynn and I had nowhere to go. I thought I had fallen on my bottom but apparently my right elbow hit the ground first. A visit to the local hospital proved it broken so they put it in a half plaster and asked us to come back next Tuesday to see an orthopedic surgeon. We asked if we could do our kayaking tour but they said no. We were very impressed with the efficiency of the hospital staff. My last surprise for my birthday was dinner at the Seven Glaciers Restaurant which was high up a mountain with a magnificent view. Lynn had to do some wangling to change our booking to a later time and because we had continued with our holiday, the staff treated us like royalty. The Chef told us he was honoured that we had still come to his restaurant and sent out little samples of exotic dishes for us to taste. At the end after we had had a Review November 2012 Page 9

12 NSW COUNTRY SQUARES DAY AREA CLUB LEVEL CALLER PHONE (02) WEDNESDAY CONT. NEWCASTLE Tartan Promenaders MS/PLUS Keith Howard Diane TAMWORTH Cloverleaf Dancers Beg/MS Neil Bryan Lyn Max TAREE Manning Promenaders MS Don McElligott TOUKLEY B-Bar-H MS Brian Hotchkies THURSDAY LISMORE Northern Waves Beg/MS Francis Hickson TOUKLEY B-Bar-H A1 Brian Hotchkies / TUGGERAH Carpenter & Co Beg/MS Gary Carpenter / WANDANDIAN Sussex/Shoalhaven MS/PLUS Jan Johnson WOY WOY Pelican Promenaders MS Lorraine Long FRIDAY ARMIDALE Saintly Devil Dancers MS/PLUS Margaret Betts ALSTONVILLE Summerland Larrikins MS/Learn PLUS Wilma Flannery BATEMANS BAY Southern Ocean Waves PLUS (Tapes) Marika/ John / Please phone to confirm BLAXLAND EAST Mountain Devils MS/PLUS David Todd KIAMA Happy Trailers MS/PLUS Jan Johnson WOOLGOOLGA Woopi Twirlers MS Wendy Fraser Visitors please telephone for dates SATURDAY 1st GOSFORD Dinosaur Dancers PLUS Brian Hotchkies nd GOSFORD Tumbi Country MS/PLUS Brian Hotchkies SUNDAY 2nd & 4th GULGONG Gulgong Grand Squares MS PLUS Arthur Johnson N.S.W. Club News SUMMERLAND LARRIKINS Caller: Wilma Flannery The Larrikins gave a demonstration dance at the Summerland Farm House Second Annual Country Fair at Alstonville. The year is nearly over with Christmas parties being planned, so The Larrikins wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Happy birthday to Frances, Carissa and Clare. HILLBILLIES CLOGGERS West Pymble Leader Vickie Several of our dancers went to the Adelaide Convention and had a great time. It s good to catch up with old friends and learn new dances. South Australia not only organised a great convention but they also won the Showcase with Play That Country Music. Well done. HILLBILLIES CLOGGERS Cont. weather is warming up we ll be back with even more enthusiasm. Happy birthday Robert. Christmas and New Year greetings to all our dancers. HILLBILLIES SQUARES Beecroft Callers Vickie and Steve We have had it a bit quiet recently with some of our dancers travelling to China and having a great time and some enjoying the Queensland Convention. Pauline has been laid up for a while with a badly damaged ankle and Graeme has a fractured leg. We wish them a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all those having birthdays. HILLBILLIES CLOGGERS South Hurstville Leader Vickie We re having three weeks break because of the Adelaide Convention and school holidays. Now the Page 10 Review November 2012

13 N.S.W. President s Report Cont. delightful salmon dinner he came out again and asked us could we please stay another two minutes as he has cooked something special for us and it would only take another two minutes, and even if we only had a mouthful each he would be happy. Of course we agreed. A wonderful rhubarb soufflé with strawberry bouclé arrived and we soon polished it off completely. It wasn t until a couple of days later that I realized that I had been to this posh restaurant in a hospital gown top with just a vest over the top. If I had realized it at the time. I would have been quite embarrassed. What a wonderful birthday! Thanks Lynn you really make it special. After this we drove ourselves to Seward where we had organized a cruise where we saw whales, seals and lots of bird life. One that specially took my fancy was the puffin. When it goes underwater it flaps its wings and moves very fast through the water then when it tries to take off into the air it is usually so full from overeating that it kind of bounces along the water before it can gain any height. Gorgeous! Well I have just now returned from China, I will write a separate report on this, but have returned with a nasty cold. Hopefully by the time this is out, I will have completely recovered. On behalf of the Square Dance Society of NSW Inc, I would like to wish each and every one of you a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. See you at one of the dances. Roslyn Square Dancing in China Cont. That left us with another week and a bit of pure sightseeing. Overall the tour was good, though very tiring. Our tour leaders, Celia & Chris Karas, did a fantastic job despite many difficulties with hotels not having rooms ready, wrong rooms being allocated, people getting lost etc. There was also a very strong language barrier with not much English spoken, even by staff at hotels, which made Celia & Chris job even harder. We all became quite proficient at saying ni hou (pronounced knee how and meaning hullo, how are you) and xie xie (x being pronounced sh and meaning thank you). All felt it was a wonderful experience and would not have missed it for anything. Pam Pitt Review November 2012 Page 11

14 NSW METROPOLITAN ROUNDS MONDAY GREYSTANES Greystanes Rounds Phase II-V Anne Glazier WEDNESDAY WEST RYDE Dance Around Basic/lntermediate Terry Lee FRIDAY ENGADINE Top Cats Beginners Brett Gill SUNDAY 5pm SYLVANIA HEIGHTS Sunset Rounds Easy/lntermediate Dorothy NSW METROPOLITAN CLOGGING THURSDAY WEST PYMBLE Hillbillies Cloggers Vickie Dean Meg FRIDAY HURSTVILLE Hillbillies Southsiders Vickie Dean Meg SATURDAY Morning GUILDFORD Strictly Cloggers Jason Nicholson Colleen NSW COUNTRY ROUNDS THURSDAY KINCUMBER Gosford Rounds Convention Rounds Kathy Webber Pam Orlovich NSW COUNTRY CLOGGING Footnote: Clubs dance in the evenings except where an earlier time is shown. Visitors are advised to telephone clubs to confirm details. N.S.W. Club News CLOVERLEAF DANCERS (Tamworth) Caller: Neil Bryan Have had a spate of birthdays (and cakes) recently. Looking forward to what the next few months has to offer i.e. Newcastle weekend, Christmas Party, Armidale Festival, Saintly Devils New Years Eve party in the woolshed, which is always a good night. And then we start back early for the Country Music Festival during which we dance Tue. & Wed. nights. SAINTLY DEVIL DANCERS Caller: Margaret Betts We have a lot of dancing to fit in between now & Christmas - first the Newcastle weekend, then our own festival, & Urunga, not to mention all the Christmas Parties followed by ANOTHER New Years Eve dance. Wishing you all a Magical Christmas & good Health & Happiness for the New Year. HENRY KENDALL SQUARES Wyoming Caller: Les Heaton Warmer nights and the dancing continues, time to reflect on new dancers progress, they continue to improve. The National not far away, many dancers getting their dresses made and excitement building for a good weekend. Birthday wishes to Heather Phillips and Joyce Heaton, Happy Anniversary to Tricia Brooks CARPENTER & CO Caller: Gary Carpenter With so many people away on OS trips it s been nice to still have good numbers, particularly nice to see all the visitors. We also hope to see Pat & Tom back after Page 12 CARPENTER & CO Cont. their recent surgeries. By now I ll have 1 wedding down and I d like to thank Jason for looking after things for me. News on both weddings next year. WILLI WHIRLERS Caller: Wilma Flannery October is nearly over and the year is quickly closing in on Christmas. There was good dancing at the Saintly Devils Armidale Festival weekend and in November the Urunga Dip n Dive weekend. This is the big 21st Birthday for Urunga and as usual it is a good weekend. GUYS & DOLLS Woonona & Corrimal Marion & Tedda Brooks Merry Xmas! We review the year with many happy memories mixed with sadness for those friends we have lost. The great thing about Square Dancers is the loyal solidarity they show, in good times & bad. Wonderful friends are made through Square Dancing and we keep on meeting them as we encourage New Beginners to join our wonderful activity. Are you a winner? New NSW numbers in this issue. Check carefully! Review November 2012

15 NORTH HAVEN PLUS 23 rr d & 24 tt h February 2013 * BRIAN HOTCHKIES * (with guest Callers Sunday afternoon) ADVANCED SESSION If sufficient interest, on Sunday morning there will be an optional Advanced, or Intro to A session. Casual dress okay & there may be a nominal charge as this extra session is not included in the W/E ticket. North Haven Bowling Club (Air Conditioned) (South of Port Macquarie, NSW, on the East Coast of Australia) Saturday: Sunday: Squares 1:00-3:30 10:00 am Introduction to Advanced Rounds 7:30 Squares 8:00-11:00 Squares 1:30-4:00 Rounds 7:00 Squares 7:30-9:30 Weekend ticket: Before $35.00 After $40.00 Session tickets: Saturday Evening... $12.00 All other sessions...$10.00 Style of dress for Sunday AM & evening sessions is optional casual okay. Lorraine Harvey Please send registrations to: 8 Kato Close, KANWAL, NSW 2259, Australia NAME: (please print) ADDRESS: Phone: Amount enclosed: $ Being for registrations (If receipt is required, please include a stamped, self addressed envelope) Cheques should be made payable to LORRAINE HARVEY Phone: 02/ or 02/ Mobile: or Review November 2012 Page 13

16 N.S.W. Club News SAPPHIRE SQUARES Pam & George Pitt At the time of writing, Pam & George are the only ones back from their overseas travels with many interesting stories of their enjoyable time in China. Now looking forward to a couple of weekends (Sussex/Shoalhaven and Southern Ocean Waves), and then our Christmas break-up dinner at the local RSL club. Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and Happy New Year. SUSSEX-SHOALHAVEN Caller: Jan Johnson Great time had at the 49th Spring Swing. Thank you to all the callers, cuers and all club members for helping out and for the donated prizes. The hall looked fantastic as always, great job. First timers starting to venture out to a bigger dance. Christmas wishes to all and a safe and happy New Year. KIAMA Caller: Jan Johnson New mainstream dancers going very well just through in time for the Spring Swing. Looking forward to Christmas parties next. We wish everyone a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. PANTHER SQUARES Caller: Maree Huffadine Another year has nearly passed us by. Good Panther turnout at Sussex Inlet Spring Swing. Halloween club night well attended. Our 3 day Club weekend away at Mt. Victoria-a great time of bonding. Birthday wishes to Edith, Eileen, Vince, Sally, Jane, Robert and Jessica Wishing all dancers the Peace of Christmas & a Prosperous 2013 NEWPORT OCEAN WAVES Newport Waves have had an interesting few weeks with Bob Mitchell heading over to China to dance at a Festival. An amazing experience for all! We ve also been pleased to have increased numbers, with our visitors from Bristol and more local clubs. Full dance cards for everyone!. PELICAN PROMENADERS Cont. Party invitations already! Didn t we just do Christmas? Time sashays when you re having Square Dance fun! Best Wishes for a safe, peaceful Advent Season. GREENWICH SWINGERS Caller: Brian Hotchkies Seven of our dancers are now back from China after a fascinating and exhausting trip. We enjoyed dancing again with Wendy and Roger from the UK, here to visit their daughter. Our patron saint Pat McMahon is very ill in hospital. We wish him well. Keith and Joan are cruising round Australia, a gift from their children for their diamond-wedding anniversary. SOUTHERN OCEAN WAVES Monday Tape Club. Gill and Mike are back from a great motoring trip up to Bowen and back. Once again Ron Reiman and Barbara called in on their way down south, always lovely to have Ron call a few dances for us. Fred and Marieka have won the Friendship Shield at the Sussex Spring Swing. Fred will be polishing it up to keep it shiny. SOUTHERN OCEAN WAVES Friday Plus Tape Club. Good to have our friday night Plus danceing resume as some our travelling members have returned. Linda and Eric went to Parkes for a golf tournament then continued on to Adelaide to catch up with family. Anita is coming along nicely with the decorations for the Birthday Dance weekend. MOUNTAIN DEVILS Caller: David Todd Welcome back to our travellers who have been to China. It sounds like everyone had a great time! We enjoyed a visit from Jens sister and nephew all the way from Germany. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous Christmas with family and friends. PELICAN PROMENADERS Lorraine Long Springtime, new life, birds, bees, flowers, trees, variable weather and hat fever! Illness, medical treatment, travelling, granny duty affected club numbers. Sadly four dancers left due to health problems. We miss their smiling faces. Christmas Page 14 Review November 2012

17 Newport Ocean Waves Square Dance Club Invites you to our Christmas Dance Tuesday, 11 th December 2012 Ted Blackwood hall, Cnr Jacksons & Boondah Rds, Warriewood. Commencing at 8.00 pm. Admission $8.00 per person Please bring a plate of Christmas fare for supper. Guest Caller - Brian Hotchkies Enquiries Greg Robinson Brian Hotchkies and Guest Callers & Cuers Gosford Senior Citizen s Centre - Air Conditioned - Albany Street, Gosford 7:30 until - sometime next year NEAT CASUAL DRESS OKAY B.Y.O. Drinks & Nibblies - (Tea & Coffee provided) Admission $10.00 Enquiries:- Brian & Lorraine 02/ Review November 2012 Page 15

18 N.S.W. Opening and Closing Dates Club Closing Opening Carpenter & Co. 6th December 24th January Cloverleaf Dancers 12th December 16th January Greenwich Swingers 30th November 1st February Guys and Dolls 18th December 15th January Guys and Dolls 19th December 16th January Henry Kendall Squares 10th December 4th February Kiama 6th December 1st February Mountain Devils 14th December Panther Squares Boxing Day open throughout Pelican Promenaders 13th December 7th February Saintly Devils 14th December 1st February Sapphire Squares 12th December 30th January Sussex Shoalhaven 12th December 7th February Sussex Shoalhaven Plus 5th February Page 16 This month s NSW Lucky Membership LUCKY DRAW FOR NOVEMBER 2012 Metro 4370 of Greenwich Swingers Country 4312 of Guys & Dolls PREVIOUS WINNERS FOR SEPTEMBER Metro Robert Fitzgibbon of Panther Squares Country Shirley Japp of Henry Kendall Squares Winners please contact Barbara Doust on (02) or or write to: 12 St Pauls Crescent, Liverpool NSW 2170 Manning Promenaders 26th Birthday with Brian Hotchkies and Gary Carpenter Rounds with Dorothy Ranger Taree, NSW 26 th -28 th July, 2013 Enquiries: Ph. Don Review November 2012

19 MOUNTAIN DEVILS CHRISTMAS PARTY Caller: DAVID TODD Friday 14 7:30pm th December Blaxland East Public School Hall Old Bathurst Road Blaxland East Bring a Festive Plate Enquiries: David Todd Greenwich Swingers Square Dance Club CHRISTMAS PARTY NON STOP DANCING (MAINSTREAM, PLUS, ROUND) with BRIAN & BARRY & GUEST CALLERS 7.30pm Friday 30th NOVEMBER 2012 Public School - Barton Road Artarmon Ample parking on school grounds. Enter opposite tennis courts Please bring a plate Enquiries ALL WELCOME Review November 2012 Page 17

20 N.S.W. Calendar of Events 2013 January 22nd Cloverleaf Dancers Country Music Dances 23rd Cloverleaf Dancer Country Music Dances February 9th Saintly Devils 20th Birthday 15th Mountain Devils 17th Birthday March 23rd Guys and Dolls 25th Birthday 30th NSW Square Dance Society 5th Saturday Dance April 25th-29th 54th National Convention Niagra Park NSW June 29th NSW Square Dance Society 5th Saturday Dance October 4th-6th Hunter Valley October Weekend 11th-13th Sussex-Shoalhaven 50th Spring Swing 17th Saintly Devils Trail In Dance 18th-20th Saintly Devils Armidale Festival November 30th Callers Association Dance December 31st Saintly Devils New Year s Eve Page 18 Review November 2012

21 Square Dance Trip To China Well fifty-four of us took off to represent Australia in the Luoyang Tourism Festival. What a huge task to organize! We thought they were a bit slack not answering our s quickly but after seeing the preparation involved, I am surprised they had time for anything. There were over forty groups displaying their country dances with just two and a half minutes for each group. We had a rehearsal one evening after a wake up call at 5am then a five hour fast train journey but all went quite well and we knew where we had to go and what we had to do. Next day, after a 6am sleep in, we dressed in our outfits, jumped on the coach and went to the Stadium to perform. We were sixth on the program but still felt like we were at a convention lining up for the dressed set parade. Eventually we had the stage but there was so much noise interference that we had no hope of hearing Brian s calls and unfortunately, as far as we were concerned, made a complete hash of it all. We then loaded into the coach again and moved to a street location where we redeemed ourselves by performing perfectly while spectators lined the streets either side and packed at each intersection, seven in all, we danced to a half version of Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport on carpet laid down especially for the performers. Thanks Brian for making it easy for us. By the time the coaches collected us after the last intersection we were well and truly prepared to call it a day. However, this was not to be as they wanted us to visit the Luoyang Longmen Grottoes and the Guelin Temple. Lots of step, as usual. Next morning, after a 5.45am wake up. We again boarded the coaches and drove three hours down the express- way to the Shaolin Temple where we walked up and down about a million stairs and looked into hundreds of rooms, ate lunch then changed in the coaches for our two and a half minute performance (done very well again), had some photos taken, then back to the coach, change, and three hours return journey before dinner and retire for the night. Prior to all this performing, we had danced with the square dancers in Beijing who made us feel extremely welcome. Two clubs combined to welcome us and some other performers did a dance with scarves which looked a lot like ribbon dancing. They presented each of us with a lucky necklace. Good dancing and calling by the two Georges and another caller from Taiwan. A great trip but a little too much in too short a time. Roslyn Burrett Review November 2012 Page 19

22 QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE SUPERSTATE SQUARE DANCING SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND INC COMMITTEE FOR 2012 President: LEIGHTON BLOOMFIELD. 9 Nioka St. Rochedale Phone (07) Secretary: CAROLE MACKINNEY. 103 Dunne Rd. Burbank Phone (07) Treasurer: BEV McLACHLAN. P.O. Box 248. Buderim Phone (07) Review State Editor: BEV LILEY. 73/43 Mond St. Thorneside Phone (07) QUEENSLAND CALLERS ASSOCIATION President: GARY PETERSEN. P.O. BOX 96. Burpengary Phone (07) Secretary/Minute Secretary: Susan Mackley, 1 Dumosa Court, Beenleigh. Qld susan.mackley@bigpond.com METROPOLITAN SQUARES DAY AREA CLUB LEVEL CALLER PHONE (07) MONDAY Crestmead Logan City Ctre Basics Dougal Findlay , Ipswich Town & Country Mainstream Noel McKenzie , Deception Bay Upbeat C.H.A.O.S. Plus Gary Petersen TUESDAY Caboolture E.Z. Squares Mainstream/Learners Glenn Wilson Alexandra Hills Gumdale Grandsliders Mainstream/Plus Workshop Alan Evans Kallangur Pine Rivers Senior Cits Basic\Mainstream Margaret Baines , WEDNESDAY Alexandra Hills Gumdale Grand Sliders DBD Mainstream/Plus Alan Evans Oxley Uniting Squares MS/Plus (1st, 3rd & 5th) Kay Walker Wavell Heights Wavell Whirlaways MS/Learning Plus Sid Leighton , THURSDAY Geebung Northside Promenaders Learning M/S, M/S, Plus Glenn Wilson Crestmead Logan City Ctre A1 Alan Evans Bribie Island Bribie Island Squares Mainstream/Plus Gary Petersen FRIDAY Crestmead Allan s Allemanders MS/Plus Alan Evans Salisbury Rambling Eights Learn MS/MS/Plus David Pearce Wellington Pt Salad Bowl Squares MS/Plus Kay Walker Bev Clontarf Sunshine Square & RoundsBasic/ M/S Rounds Lynette Macpherson SATURDAY Crestmead Logan City Cte Mainstream Monthly Jane Rayner SUNDAY Graceville Kay s Plus Plus learners/plus 1st & 3rd Kay Walker METROPOLITAN ROUNDS MONDAY Jimboomba Allemander Rounds Beg 7pm Ph II-IV 8pm Paula & Warwick Armstrong TUESDAY Crestmead Logan City Centre Ph 1-III Jane Rayner WEDNESDAY Calamvale Allemanders R/D Club Ph II-V Paula & Warwick Armstrong THURSDAY Calamvale Allemanders R/D Club Beg 7pm Learn Ph III 8pm Paula & Warwick Armstrong METROPOLITAN CLOGGING MONDAY Greenslopes Chug-A-Lug Cloggers Basic /Advanced (evening) Frances &Stephen/Shirley , TUESDAY Rochedale South Apple Jack Cloggers Basic/Intermediate Sandra Bloomfield THURSDAY Lutwyche Double Jingle Cloggers Basicto Advanced (morning) Frances & Dian / SUNDAY Caboolture E.Z. Squares Beg/Inter/Advanced Stephen Hope Callers and their Partners at the QCA Gala Dance and Sunshine State Round Up. Page 20 Review November 2012

23 Queensland President s Report Our State Convention was held in Hervey Bay from 27th September 2012 to 1st October 2012 which included a Trail in and a Trail out dance. Sandra and I attended the Saturday night dance session and thoroughly enjoyed it. On Sunday morning, we attended the Convention meeting and from all reports, the 2012 State Convention was a success. Congratulations to the Hervey Bay square dancers for a job well done. Sandra and I are flying to Japan on 10 October 2012, in the company of about 50 other square dancers to attend the 50th Anniversary Dance of the Tokyo Square Dance Club. We will be returning on 9 November As this is the last Review for this year, I would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Leighton Bloomfield President Square Dancing Society of Queensland Inc. Thank You Thank you to the Executive Committee and all members of the Square Dancing Society of Queensland, the Square Dance Society of New South Wales, the many Clubs, Callers and Square Dancers from Queensland and interstate for letters, cards, phone calls and beautiful flowers we received when Bill passed away. Messages of sympathy from fellow callers of the Western Australia Callers Association, Australian Callers Federation and Callerlab, America were also of great comfort. Beth McHardy, Malcolm, Tammy & Family. Review November 2012 Page 21

24 QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE SUPERSTATE COUNTRY SQUARES Square Your Sets DAY AREA CLUB LEVEL CALLER PHONE(07) MONDAY Buderim/S shine Cst Suncoasters Plus Nev McLachlan , Caloundra/S shine Cst Lighthouse Squares MS/Lrn MS David Smythe Hervey Bay/Central Qld Hervey Bay S. D. Club Plus CD s / Maryborough Central Q Heritage City Hoedowners Plus/A1 Learners David Habler Rockhampton/Nth Qld Rocky Twirlers Rounds/ MS/Plus Michael & Rachelle Mills / TUESDAY Buderim/S shine Cst Suncoasters Basic/Learning MS Nev McLachlan , Cairns/Nth Qld Ulysses Squares CD s Ms/Plus/Ln Basic Eddie Ebrington WEDNESDAY Buderim/S shine Cst Suncoasters Daytime Basic, MS, Plus Nev McLachlan , Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast Hervey Bay S.D. Club Basics/MS CD s / Rockhampton/Qld Capricorn Waves Beginners/MS Bevan Titmarsh THURSDAY Caloundra/S shine Cst Lighthouse Squares A1/A2, Plus David Smythe B berg Central Qld Community Squares Learners/MS/Plus Shirley Kelly FRIDAY B berg/central Qld Cane Country Rnds/MS/Plus Matthew Mills Cairns/Nth Qld Cairns City Squares MS/Rnds/ Plus Rec/Tapes Ron Moon/Bev Spurrier / Maryborough/Central Q Heritage City Hoedowners Mainstream David Habler Rockhampton Rocky Twirlers Basics/Mainstream Michael & Rachelle Mills / Townsville/Nth Qld Sun City S & R/D Club Bas/MS/Plus/Rnds Kevin Clive/Julie Jensen / Darryl Burrows SATURDAY Buderim/S shine Cst Suncoasters MS/Rnds 1st, 3rd, 5th Nev McLachlan , West Burleigh Burleigh Squares MS/Plus A Evans/A Reid / Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast Hervey Bay SD Club Basics/MS CD s / SUNDAY Buderim/S shine Cst Suncoasters A1 & A2 Nev McLachlan , QUEENSLAND COUNTRY ROUNDS AND CLOGGING COUNTRY ROUNDS MONDAY Buderim/S shinecst Suncoasters Rounds Lrng II IV Bev McLachlan / COUNTRY CLOGGING WEDNESDAY Buderim/S shine Cst Centre Cloggers Basic/Int Bev McLachlan / SATURDAY Bundaberg Cane Country Cloggers Basic/lnt/Adv Sonya Holden Queensland Club News BURLEIGH SQUARES Caller: Alan Evans Dance nights still well attended with Alan or Andrew calling, our new dancers progressing well and enjoying themselves. Some of our dancers went to the Hervey Bay convention and came back saying they all had a good time. CAIRNS CITY SQUARE DANCE CLUB Ron & Beryl are visiting Canberra & the Snowy River Scheme.Bev is going on a Mediteranian Cruise & Betty is on a Coach Tour to Longreach & Great Kepple Island Page 22 CAPRICORN WAVES CLUB NEWS: Caller: Bevan Titmarsh Wednesday nights are going well with 1 ½ to 2 squares in attendance. A number of the Friday learners are coming along for additional dancing time. Recently a square of dancers attended the State Convention in Hervey Bay and enjoyed a great weekend of dancing. Review November 2012

25 Queenland Publicity Report Salad Bowl Squares, Wellington Point It s Christmas! Salad Bowl Squares are celebrating earlier this year on Friday, 30 November at the Anglican Parish Hall, Station Street, Wellington Point. 7:30pm-9:30pm. All invited to join the festivities. Last dance and AGM, 7th December. Club resumes 8th February Queensland Society Christmas Party Our Society Christmas Party will be held on 24 November 2012 at the Lions Hall, Lawnton Showgrounds, 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton. Rounds 7.00pm; Squares 7.30pm. Admission - $10.00 for Non-Members; $8.00 for Members. Please bring a plate for supper tea and coffee will be provided. All enquiries: Leighton & Sandra Bloomfield ; Lynette Macpherson Hervey Bay Squares A quiet November before our Christmas Dinner on Wed.12th Dec. We welcome David Pearce for our break-up Christmas dance on Saturday 15th Dec. with PLUS 2pm & Mainstream 7pm. Merry Christmas to All. com.au Gumdale Grandsliders Alexandra Hills. Our Christmas Dance will be extra special this year as we will also be celebrating Alan Evans s 60th birthday. Everyone is cordially invited to come along on 12th December at 7.30pm. For further details please contact Harold or Bev on Logan City Square Dance Centre 161A Magnesium Drive, Crestmead 31st December 2012: New Year s Eve dance featuring callers Alan Evans & Kay Walker celebrating their respective 60th birthdays. Theme for the night; 60 s. 9th February 2013: celebrating the 9th anniversary of the opening of the centre featuring caller Barry Wonson (NSW). 22nd, 23rd, 24th February 2013: a full weekend of dancing featuring USA caller Bronc Wise. Saturday night dance will be held at Nyanda State High School, Fairley Terrace, Salisbury. All other sessions at Logan City Square Dance Centre.For full details of these events see ads in this Review and on club notice boards. Leighton Bloomfield Publicity Officer Square Dancing Society of Queensland Inc. Review November 2012 Page 23

26 Qld. Opening and Closing Dates Club Closing Date Opening Date Burleigh Squares Friday 15th December Unavailable Cairns City Friday 30th November February 1st Capricorn Waves Wednesday 12th December January 30th Gumdale Grandsliders Wednesday 12th December January 30th Workshops Tuesday 11th December January 29th Northside Promenaders Thursday 6th December February 7th Rocky Twirlers Monday 10th December January 28th Friday 7th December February 1st Salad Bowl Friday 7th December February 8th Suncoasters Saturday 1st December Unavailable Workshop Tuesday 18th December January 15th Workshop Wednesday 19th December January 16th Ulysses Tuesday 27th November February 5th Queensland Club News GUMDALE GRANDSLIDERS Caller: Alan Evans November will be a busy month with preparations for our Christmas Dance which will be combined with the celebration of Alan s 60th Birthday. We are looking forward to a trip to Burleigh early in November to enjoy a great night of dancing with Michael and Matthew Mills. Those of us who travelled to Hervey Bay for the QCA Convention had a wonderful time. Seasons Greetings to everyone. HERVEY BAY SQUARE DANCERS Well, we did it at Hervey Bay. Our first Convention and it proved a huge success by all accounts. The callers were great; Mary Heritage, the Town Crier and Harvey the Whale helped to create the atmosphere and the stage looked brilliant with dressed dolls, flags, whale tail and banner. Thanks to everyone for travelling to our part of Qld and making us proud. NORTHSIDE PROMENADERS Caller: Glenn Wilson The club is going well, 2-3 squares most weeks. Quite a few club members travelling interstate and Page 24 NORTHSIDE PROMENADERS Cont. around the world. Many of our club members went north to Hervey Bay for what was a truly great State convention. Recent Plus graduates attempted the convention Plus sessions. We now look forward to the many Christmas and New Year functions as the year comes to a close. Merry Christmas everyone RAMBLING EIGHTS Caller: David Pearce Those who attended the State Convention in Hervey Bay had a fantastic time. Noel is running the club while David and Faith travel overseas. Welcome to Valmai and Ted emigrating from NSW. Lots of Birthdays to celebrate! - Doug, Leon, Sue, Jackie, Kim, John L, Pam, Kevin, David, and Peter W. ROCKY TWIRLERS Caller: Michael Mills Both Monday & Friday nights are going well with 1½ to 2 squares on each of the dance nights. Learners are dancing well & on track to finish at the end of the year. A square of dancers recently attended the State Convention in Hervey Bay and had a great time. Review November 2012

27 QCA 32nd Convention - Hervey Bay Hervey Bay is still suffering from the 'Post-Convention-Blues', we were all so excited, so busy, so happy, that we had to pinch ourselves to make sure this was real, and it was happening in Hervey Bay. It will take some time before we re able to slide back into a normal life, without deadlines to meet and with time to ourselves. The great feeling of succeeding against the odds and definitely scrubbing-up-well, will stay with us forever. It is with great pride in our club, its members, friends, family and the local community that we say; We DID IT! The preparations from over 12 months eventuated into an absolutely brilliant event. The relaxed atmosphere, the laughter, the friendships reforged, the fun on the floor, the huge number of wonderful callers, the Great Hall dressed up to the nines and the presence of so many dancers from near and far, all combined to make the 32nd QCA Convention such a success. Thanks to all for allowing Hervey Bay to have-a-go! If anyone has any great photos that they are happy to share, please them, if anyone would like a copy of the camera movies from the opening ceremony etc.; we might be able to pass a stick around. It will be rather calm after the storm, but look us up on Congratulation s Grace 90 years YOUNG Well dancers, EZ Squares Caboolture recently enjoyed helping Grace celebrate her 90th Birthday. I personally can only hope to be still square dancing when I am her age. Grace came to square dancing later in life learning only the left hand dancer, and it has proved that dancing helps to keep you young in both mind and body. We wish Grace well and hope that she can continue with her dancing. Kaye Clouston Publicity Officer EZ Squares Caboolture Review November 2012 Page 25

28 Queensland Club News SALAD BOWL SQUARES Caller: Kay Walker Togas-To-Go was our September theme. With most dancers busy preparing for the Qld Convention and travel plans thereafter, attendance was down. We were pleased to welcome interstate visitor Arthur Taylor from Sussex-Shoalhaven Squares, who enjoyed the unexpected frivolity. The Convention at Hervey Bay and Trail In-Out Dances provided a great weekend of dance. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved. SUNCOASTERS Caller: Nev McLachlan Congratulations to Nev and Bev who were thrilled with the arrival of their twin grandsons in October. They will be spending more time with Jaylene over the next while. ULYSSES SQUARES, Edmonton Our learner, Colin, is progressing well and is now dancing mainstream. Eddie & Elva have taken on the task of teaching interested members the art of Round Dancing which we are enjoying along with our square dancing. Thank you Eddie & Elva. Merry Christmas and best wishes to everyone for the New Year. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIARY The South Australian Square Dance Society Inc. President Heather Wheeler (Callers Name appears prior to phone number. All nos. Prefix with 08) Monday FINDON: Adelaide Outlaws MS Graham Elliott Tuesday MAGILL: Kannella Squares ADV/PLUS Jeff Seidel PT NOARLUNGA: Sunset Twirlers MS Les Tulloch Wednesday KILBURN: Adelaide Outlaws PLUS Graham Elliott STURT Sunset Twirlers RNDS Les Tulloch Ph II-V Thursday PARA VISTA: Leisurely Squares MS Noes Noesbar COLLINSWOOD: T & T Rounds * RNDS Tom & Thelma ADV McCue Friday COLLINSWOOD: T & T Rounds * RNDS Tom & Thelma Convention Rnds to Ph SALISBURY: Scoot Back Squares MS Chris & Ian PORT ELLIOT: Paddle Steamers L/MS Leon MAGILL: Wild Frontier MS Jeff Seidel (7.00-8pm: Plus learners) MOUNT GAMBIER: Pine City Twirlers * L/MS Records NARACOORTE: Acey Squares* MS Records Saturday MOUNT GAMBIER: Allabout Squares * L/MS Andrea Braun Sunday COLLINSWOOD: T & T Rounds RNDS Tom & Thelma (12.00 Ph Convention) McCue NOTE: All 8.00 pm start, except * start, exceptions noted Page 26 Review November 2012

29 S A D QUARE ANCE CCESSORIES Jouko The South Australian Square Dance Society Inc. Presents 60 Years of Square Dancing in South Australia and 40 Years of Incorporation of The South Australian Square Dance Society Inc. Phone: (02) jouko@cherry.com.au 8th, 9th and 10th March, 2013 Slovenian Hall, 11 La Salle Street, Dudley Park, South Australia For further information Contact The South Australian Square Dance Society or see our Web site Internet Sites SQUARE DANCE AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND S & R CANADIAN S & R BRITISH SQUARE & ROUND DANCING EUROPEAN WEB SITES JAPAN SQUARE DANCE ASSOCIATION WESTERN SQUARE DANCING CALLERLAB WEBSITE Review November 2012 Page 27

30 The Golden West, the big one SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC... PRESIDENT: STEVE LONGWOOD, 105 ARDLEIGH CRESCENT, HAMERSLEY 6022 ( (08) LONGWOOD@IINET.NET.AU SECRETARY: CELIA KARAS, 3 LONGSTAFF LOOP, SOUTHERN RIVER, (08) CALLERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PRESIDENT: KEVIN KELLY, 11 LYALL STREET, ASCOT, 6104 (08) SECRETARY: JEFF VAN SAMBEECK, 16 GAZELLE PL, MARANGAROO 6064 (08) METROPOLITAN SQUARES & ROUNDS Day Area Club Level Caller Phone (08) MON Wembley Cloverleaf MS Andy Colvin Como Kiwilers Plus Richard Muir Cannington Riverside MS Trish Holloway TUES Hamersley Greenfinches MS Don Gauci Como Kiwilers Rds, Plus Richard Muir Gosnells Ups N Downers MS Taffy Jones WED Joondanna Dianella Rangers MS Jeff Van Sambeeck WhiteGumValley Melody MS & Rds Bruce Gillett Subiaco Western Squares MS Kevin Fitzgerald ah THURS Como Kiwilers Adv Richard Muir Joondanna Boomerangs Plus Jeff Van Sambeeck FRI Eden Hill Happy Wanderers MS Kevin Kelly Como Kiwilers MS & Rds Richard Muir SAT Wembley Northern Stars MS & Plus Paul Long/Steve Turner Jim Buckingham White Gum Valley White Gum Valley MS Rds D.Gauci/ T Hollaway P & R Rounds Bassendean Beg/PhII Pat Mori SUN Allemander Sqs Mindarie MS& Plus Jim Buckingham CLOGGING CLUBS MON Morley Jo-King Cloggers J. Buswell K.Dawes Morley Kaye s Cloggers Kaye Speyer Mandurah Southern Cross Beg/Int. Lorraine Taylor Westminster West Coast Cloggers Stephen Baker TUES Morley Kaye s Cloggers Kaye Speyer Kenwick Southern Cross Easy Int+ Lorraine Taylor Ardross West Coast Cloggers Stephen Baker THURS Ardross West Coast Cloggers Stephen Baker FRI Mt Hawthorn West Coast Cloggers Stephen Baker We do not grow too old to dance. We grow old because we do not dance. --Herb Greggerson, Square Dance Caller, 1953 Page 28 Review November 2012

31 Western Australia Delegate s Report Well it certainly was spring in WA. Not a lot of time to devote to preparing this report as we have been very busy with preparation and presenting our 34th State Convention. And what a great weekend we all had! With 215 people coming through the door it certainly was one of the highest recorded attendances in recent years. The addition of a guest caller from Queensland, Gary Petersen, was an added bonus and one that we all certainly enjoyed. Thanks Gary for your contribution. The programming was a little non-conventional but it turned out to be one that was seemingly accepted by all. It certainly provided continuous dancing and a fun filled dance programme. Many verbal congratulations have been received but reprinted below is a written one already sent to the committee. Just a little note to record my congratulations on such a lovely Convention - all your hard work certainly paid off and I am sure the event will go down as one of the most successful conventions. The whole package came together so well - the venue, the decorations, the programme of dancing and all the administration and side issues that had to be addressed along the way - all this the result of an excellent team choice. I am sure that you all woke up this morning experiencing a sense of relief but happy in the knowledge that those who attended really enjoyed themselves. Well done. For all the callers reading this we used a USB powered hub as much as possible and eliminated much of the plugging and unplugging of laptops on stage. It certainly helped keep to time and the whole programme on track. In fact the only time we had sound issues were when we had an external device come on stage and needed to be plugged in. Also a piece of equipment failure with the auxiliary jack input on the MA 150 falling apart. Note to all: check the minibolt on the outside of the input jack and make sure it s tight. Seems after many plugging in and out operations it may work loose and fall apart at the most unwanted moment. We now have a few more converts on board who see the benefits. Just a few minor issues to resolve such as music volume on the USB, file naming do we do title or label? The less untested equipment coming on stage was certainly beneficial. Maybe the future is one record player, and one computer with powered USB hub using auxiliary 1 and 2 on the MA 150 would be the way to go. Until next time Greg Fawell Review November 2012 Page 29

32 SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC. COUNTRY SQUARES Day Area Club Level Caller Phone (08) MON Bunbury Bunbury Sq Dancers MS, learning Plus Mandurah Dolphin Dancers MS Tony Gray THURS Bunbury Jay Gees MS, Plus Jeff Garbutt FRI York Avon Squares MS Brian Sims Margaret River Augusta MS Brendan Jordan Albany Swinging Squares MS Cherie Grogan Geraldton Friendly Squares MS David Gibson Wongan Hills Wongan Hills MS Robert Dew SAT Gidgegannup Gidgegannup MS 2nd,4th wk Alan Eades COUNTRY CLOGGING CLUBS MON Esperance Bay Julie-Anne Clark THURS Safety Bay Rockingham Cloggers Kaye Speyer COUNTRY LINE DANCE CLUBS TUES Northam Country Kicking Lines Easy/Int Alan Eades Postal Subscription Application Form If you would prefer to have your Review posted direct to your home address, please fill in the following form: I would like to register for a subscription to the Australian Square Dance Review for the 2012/2013 period. Enclosed is my cheque for $30.00 (Australia) or $35.00 (NZ) (all prices in Australian dollars), which covers the cost of the Review, postage and packing for the 12 month period. My postal address is: Name: Address:-... Suburb: State:-...Post Code:-... Phone:-... Country:-... The subscription period is from August 2012 to July 2013 and comprises 10 issues. Send your subscription application and cheque to:- Barbara Doust, 12 St Pauls Crescent, Liverpool, NSW, 2170, Australia Cheques are to be made payable to:- The Square Dance Society of NSW Inc. Page 30 Review November 2012

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