BUSH AND COLONIAL DANCING

The following information refers to dancing arrangements for the 2011 Festival.
We will update this webpage when 2012 arrangements are confirmed

Bush dancing is always fun and the Festival always has a session here and there. This year we do not have the National Country Dance but highlight the Hay Fever Dance organised by the Monaro Folk Society's Contra Club. Time 8pm; Location: St Margarets Church Hall, cnr Phillip Ave and Anthill St, Hackett.

On Monday night there is the MFS Bush Dance Class featuring the Bush Dancers Display Group. Led by the renown Bush Capital Band, there is an invitation for all present to join in with some progressive reels, jigs and polkas. All are welcome to join inand best of all it’s both healthy and a lot of fun! Time: 8pm; Location: 9 Cowper St Ainslie.

Bush dancing has been an Australian tradition for over 200 years, originating from a mix of Irish, Scottish and English folk dances. The monthly or annual bush dance is still a feature of many regional communities and a lot of fun. Many reel and jig type dances are called by band leaders whilst more formal colonial forms are very elegant and a great spectacle.

Have a Look At The Bush Dancers Display Group's recent performance in Forbes to get a taste!