What we're about
We're a group of fun-loving, friendly people who run regular dance events in Hobart, Tasmania. Most events have live music from amazing musicians from near and far. All dances are taught, and you don't need to bring a partner. Styles vary under the broad banner of "folk dancing", including contra dancing (from the US), Scottish dancing, Irish dancing, Regency dancing and good old Aussie bush dancing, to name a few. It's all about having fun, so it doesn't matter if you don't get the moves right. Just come along and give it a try! What you'll find is a great hobby that gets you fit as well as giving you a rip-roaring fun time, and it's all done with friendly, welcoming people who can't wait to meet you.
Regular events include Contra on the first and third Mondays of every month (except January and Easter), a large dance on the last Saturday of each month between March and November (except Easter) which has a varying theme (costumes optional), and if that's not enough, there's Danceoholics on the second Friday of every month, where those of us who want more just do whatever dances we feel like.
Upcoming events (4+)
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Danceoholics Unanimous - New Venue, Same Fun Dancing
Danceoholics Unanimous is an informal group of people who get together on the second Friday of each month (except January and Easter) to laugh, chat and dance a lot.
We enjoy an eclectic mix of dances from various traditions including contra, Scottish, Irish, English, traditional and contemporary Australian, Balfolk and Scandinavian.
Music will often be recorded, not live, but if you'd like to play some for fun, please let us know.
7:15 for 7:30-10pm then supper, Pat Murnane Hall, 188A Lenah Valley Rd, Lenah Valley (next to RSL, opposite John Turnbull Park).
$6-$12 at https://trybooking.com/YQXR or the door.
BYO water bottle and a plate of supper to share.
All dances taught. No partner needed. All ages welcome. We try new and different dances, including some challenging ones. Above all, we have fun.
Dress and attitude: casual
Presented by the Folk Federation of Tasmania
www.folktas.org/danceoholics
Facebook/Meetup: dance folk tasmania
Instagram: folktas
See folktas.org/venues for how to find us, including details of sustainable transport.
All our other dances remain at St James' Hall.
#hobartfolkdances #dancefolktasmania
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- Kate S
- Carrie R.
- David
- 6 attendees
If you're looking for a fun evening out, with a workout to great live music ...Contra Dance!
Hot tunes by Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
1st and 3rd Mondays of each month (Feb-Dec, except Easter)
7:15 for 7:30-9:30pm (warmup/beginner's workshop 7:30-7:45)
Dance callers Sarah Lewis and David Wanless (and if you'd like to try, ask us).
Fun, exercise and a great night out, with friendly people, to the music of one of Australia's finest contra bands. Get your endorphins flowing.
Treat your ears to cracking new and old-time toons and support great, local, live music.
$7-$15. https://trybooking.com/YPTO or at the door.
All dances taught. No dancing experience or partner required.
All ages welcome. Dress and attitude: casual. BYO water bottle.
If you’re not smiling, you’re not dancing!
FOLK FEDERATION OF TASMANIA INC
www.folktas.org/tascontra
Facebook/Meetup: dance folk tasmania
Instagram: folktas
#hobartfolkdances
See folktas.org/venues for how to find us, including details of sustainable transport.
Extra info:
Contra dancing is non-competitive, moderately aerobic and highly addictive. It’s a lively, social, swingy dance style from the USA, which has exploded in popularity in recent decades. This rapidly developing tradition is popular with all ages, including a vibrant university scene. Done to simple walking steps, it features flowing movements, lots of swings and twirls, a chance to dance with everyone and the opportunity for improvisation (flourishes).
Band info: facebook.com/upjumpedtrouble
Come along and find out why they say that contra dancers are “Traditional, progressive and frequently improper.” (and why it doesn't necessarily mean what you might think!)
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Dance
- Kate S
- Carrie R.
- David
- 5 attendees
If you're looking for a fun evening out, with a workout to great live music ...Contra Dance!
Hot tunes by Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble
1st and 3rd Mondays of each month (Feb-Dec, except Easter)
7:15 for 7:30-9:30pm (warmup/beginner's workshop 7:30-7:45)
Dance callers Sarah Lewis and David Wanless (and if you'd like to try, ask us).
Fun, exercise and a great night out, with friendly people, to the music of one of Australia's finest contra bands. Get your endorphins flowing.
Treat your ears to cracking new and old-time toons and support great, local, live music.
$7-$15. https://trybooking.com/YPTO or at the door.
All dances taught. No dancing experience or partner required.
All ages welcome. Dress and attitude: casual. BYO water bottle.
If you’re not smiling, you’re not dancing!
FOLK FEDERATION OF TASMANIA INC
www.folktas.org/tascontra
Facebook/Meetup: dance folk tasmania
Instagram: folktas
#hobartfolkdances
See folktas.org/venues for how to find us, including details of sustainable transport.
Extra info:
Contra dancing is non-competitive, moderately aerobic and highly addictive. It’s a lively, social, swingy dance style from the USA, which has exploded in popularity in recent decades. This rapidly developing tradition is popular with all ages, including a vibrant university scene. Done to simple walking steps, it features flowing movements, lots of swings and twirls, a chance to dance with everyone and the opportunity for improvisation (flourishes).
Band info: facebook.com/upjumpedtrouble
Come along and find out why they say that contra dancers are “Traditional, progressive and frequently improper.” (and why it doesn't necessarily mean what you might think!)
See less
Dance
- Kate S
- Carrie R.
- David
- 5 attendees
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Danceoholics Unanimous - New Venue, Same Fun Dancing
Danceoholics Unanimous is an informal group of people who get together on the second Friday of each month (except January and Easter) to laugh, chat and dance a lot.
We enjoy an eclectic mix of dances from various traditions including contra, Scottish, Irish, English, traditional and contemporary Australian, Balfolk and Scandinavian.
Music will often be recorded, not live, but if you'd like to play some for fun, please let us know.
7:15 for 7:30-10pm then supper, Pat Murnane Hall, 188A Lenah Valley Rd, Lenah Valley (next to RSL, opposite John Turnbull Park).
$6-$12 at https://trybooking.com/YQXR or the door.
BYO water bottle and a plate of supper to share.
All dances taught. No partner needed. All ages welcome. We try new and different dances, including some challenging ones. Above all, we have fun.
Dress and attitude: casual
Presented by the Folk Federation of Tasmania
www.folktas.org/danceoholics
Facebook/Meetup: dance folk tasmania
Instagram: folktas
See folktas.org/venues for how to find us, including details of sustainable transport.
All our other dances remain at St James' Hall.
#hobartfolkdances #dancefolktasmania
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- Kate S
- Carrie R.
- David
- 5 attendees
Past events (315)
- Anthony M.
- Carrie R.
- David
- 6 attendees
