Kevin Thomas
From Victoria – Inducted in 2023 About Kevin has a wealth of experience in Square Dance conventions and a deep passion for the activity. His journey into Square Dancing began somewhat unexpectedly when his mother-in-law decided to return to dancing after the passing of her husband. At the time, Kevin was a mature-age student pursuing […]
Roslyn Burrett
From New South Wales – Inducted in 2023 About Roslyn BurrettFrom the Roll Of Honour NominationRoslyn started square dancing in 1973 at the Sparkilate Club with Fred & Elizabeth Meads where she danced for five years. In 1986 Ron & Roslyn taught one to two beginner classes every year at Endeavour Squares, initially at Narwee […]
Kaye Chandler
From Tasmania – Inducted in 2012 About Kaye began square dancing in the mid 1970’s and consider herself to be a dedicated and hardworking dancer ever since, having held a number of executive positions in various square dance organisations. She has held executive positions of the local club, state convention committees and the State Society. […]
Queensland Square Dance Centre
Queensland Square Dance Centre – QueenslandEst 1954 The Queensland Square Dance Centre has long stood as a hub for square dancing in the Sunshine State. Closely tied to the Square Dance Society of Queensland Inc., founded in 1954, the Centre has hosted countless events, nurtured community spirit, and preserved the traditions of square dancing for […]
Newport Ocean Waves
Newport Ocean Waves 50 Years It appears that Roy Welch was the first caller of Newport Ocean Waves. It is noted in the Australian Square Dance Review February 1966 that Roy was running a club at Newport Surf club on a Friday night listed as Newport Beach. It may have started earlier but I was […]
B-BAR-H
B-BAR-H – NSW – 58 Years – August 2025 Congratulations to Jason, Leanne, Brian & Lorraine for organising such a wonderful event to celebrate B-Bar-H running for 58 years and one month and so wonderful to see so many square dancers coming along to join the celebration. The club actually started on Tuesday night, July […]
Gordon Hearne
From New South Wales – Inducted in 2010 About Early 1991 I was asked to put my name forward to be a part of the committee of the NSW Square Dance Society. Jan and myself decided to attend the AGM in March, where I was elected as Vice President. We had regular monthly meetings at […]
Pauline Hansford
From New South Wales – Inducted in 2010 About 1987 to 1991 Publicity Officer on the executive of the Square Dance Society of NSW Inc. 1988 Assistant Publicity Officer for the 29th National Convention in Sydney. 1991 to 2024 Public Relations Officer for the National Square Dance Society of Australia 1995 Publicity Officer for the 36th National SD Convention in […]
Alan Hansford
From New South Wales – Inducted in 2010 About President of Square Dance Society of NSW 1988 to 1991 and Vice President of Square Dance Society of NSW 1987 to 1988 and 1991 to 2004 In 1988, shortly after I became President, a National Square Dance Convention was held in the Basketball stadium at Homebush, […]
Adrian Brown
From Victoria – Inducted in 2010 About Adrian in his short life has served Square Dancing both in Victoria and Nationally in the following positions Victorian Square Dancing Association Committee Vice- President 1997 to 1998 Secretary 1994 to 1996 General committee 2005 to 2006 SAV Editor 2004 to 2009 Victorian State Conventions Morwell 1993 […]