Author Archives: Robert Read

Our first theme night of 2021, since coming back to dance under Covid safe rules, was our annual Heart Dance on the 7th of May.  The hall was decorated and members dressed in red for the heart theme. For this … Continue reading →

AusDance with QLD Health have addressed the issue of social dancing with a new category which our activity falls under, Recreational structured partner dancing.  Under our Covid Safe Plan : Those feeling unwell to stay home. Hand sanitiser to be … Continue reading →

As we are now in Stage 2 restrictions, we can see a step towards Australian life returning to normal. Unfortunately we are still not in circumstances that allow us to return to square dancing safely or legally. Gatherings of up … Continue reading →

This week Rob and I had a first go at virtual square dancing via the Zoom meeting app. This one was hosted by Swan Valley Squares in Western Australia. They are running these events on Friday nights at 7:30 pm … Continue reading →

As we are all spending more time at home it has been good to hear from some of our dancers and how they are remotely staying in contact with friends and family by phone, emails, text or various meeting apps. … Continue reading →

Hello Dancers, I hope over the last two weeks you have been keeping well. With the latest Government regulations and legislation to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Australia, this makes coming back to dancing this week … Continue reading →

Cane Country Squares started our first sewing bee session, Saturday 29th of February. Twelve ladies and two guys met to look at skirt designs or a bit of socialising. We traced patterns, discussed fabric types and costs along with dress … Continue reading →

While dancing has been postponed, the sewing bee this Saturday will still go ahead at Sandy’s place. Bring along fabric of your choice and we will help with the pattern layout and cutting. If you don’t have a pattern made … Continue reading →

Greetings all Cane Country Squares members and friends, It is with great sadness that we have decided to suspend all square dancing after Tuesday 17th March for two weeks with a proposed recommencement of Tuesday 31st March. With the new … Continue reading →

Friday 13th of March 2020 was our 37th Birthday celebration with a shared buffet meal and a black & green theme dance. Our club banner was on display and the hall decorated in the theme colours. Old photo albums also … Continue reading →