History of the Year Pin and National Convention Badge
The tradition of Year Pins and the National Convention Badge has become a familiar part of Australian square dancing, but its origins stretch back more than fifty years. What began as a practical idea to support dancers — and to help fund the South Pacific Square Dance Review — has grown into a cherished symbol […]
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay Square Dance Club History HERVEY BAYHervey Bay Square Dance Club Inc. celebrated its 30th Anniversary in March 2019. It was officially incorporated in 1989. but there was already Square Dancing in Hervey Bay several years before then. Today it is still an active, vibrant club. Some members may have moved, passed on, or […]
UpBeat Ch.a.o.s
UpBeat Ch.a.o.s Square Dance Club History UpBeat Ch.a.o.s. (The History, or, story so far)Upon moving back to Queensland in December 1999 after 2 years in Tasmania, Gary Petersen decided to start his own square dance club. After having experienced clubs operating under committees, that this would be a caller run club with no burden put […]
Northside Promenaders
Nortside Promenaders Square Dance Club History Northside Promenaders History (As I recall it)During 2003, I was asked by Russell Mole and Helen Welsch, if I’d be interested in starting a new club in the Northern Suburbs of Brisbane. Of course the answer was – Yes!Helen and Russell found the hall and rented it on a […]
Happy Wanderers
Happy Wanderers Square Dance Club Inc History 5th July 1973 to August 2025 Happy Wanderers celebrated their 52nd Birthday so there is a lot to cover on the history of the club. Happy Wanderers Square Dance Club with Red and Blue as their colours commenced at the Brookeades Factory in Morley 5th July 1973. They […]
History of Square Dance Clubs in Bunbury WA
Brief history of Square Dance Clubs in Bunbury Western Australia Square dancing in Bunbury Westen Australia cannot be confined to only one club, rather it has been continuous since 1971, but with different callers, club names and management. The earliest documented square dance club was “Circle-C”, which was operated by legendary Western Australian caller Les […]
Alan Evans
From Queensland – Inducted in 2025 About Alan Evans began his journey in square dancing in 1971 and attended his first National Convention in Brisbane in 1972. He took up calling in 1974 and launched his first club on 19th July 1975. Throughout his calling career, Alan has worked with numerous clubs. In 1992, he […]
Sid Leighton
From Queensland – Inducted in 2025 About Sid Leighton attended his first Square Dance in November 1960 at the B-Bar-L Hoedowners Square Dance Club in Sandgate, Brisbane. The Club Callers were Peter & Evelyn Johnson. This night and subsequent dances, sparked a love for the activity from an early age. In March 1963, Sid commenced […]
Rosalind Todd
From New South Wales – Inducted in 2025 About Rosalind Todd has dedicated much of her life to both education and the square dance community in Australia. Born and raised in Hornsby, NSW, Rosalind began her teaching career after graduating from Teachers’ College at Lindfield and continues to support students with learning needs. Her passion […]
David Smythe
From Queensland – Inducted in 2025 About David & Margaret Smythe, and their son Andrew, live at Golden Beach on QueenslandsSunshine Coast. David and Margaret commenced Square Dancing in Brisbane in 1973. It was May in the same year that David commenced calling, and the Sunset Squares Club was initiated. On their transfer to Caloundra with Davids […]