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 Leyton
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
David Smythe Qld From Queensland – Inducted in 2024 About David & Margaret Smythe, and their son Andrew, live at Golden Beach on Queensland’s Sunshine 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 […]
Bev McLachlan
From Queensland – Inducted in 2024 About Bev McLachlan (also known as Bevlyn, not Beverley began her square dancing journey in 1973, encouraged by her parents who knew it would become a cherished lifelong activity. They were right—Bev hasn’t looked back since. She is a long-standing and dedicated member of the Suncoasters Square and Round Dance Clubs. Her involvement at […]
Nev McLachlan
From Queensland – Inducted in 2024 About Nev began his square dancing journey in the early 1960s and has been calling since 1967. He founded his first club, Circle W, in 1969 and has been the long-time caller for Suncoasters Square Dance Club since it was established in 1970. His contributions to square dancing are […]
Mike Davey
From Victoria – Inducted in 2023 About Micheal (Mike) DaveyMike Davey is a respected and dedicated figure in the Australian square dancing community, contributing at local, state, and national levels for over four decades. With more than 46 years of experience as a caller and over 41 years as a club caller, Mike has been […]
Barbara Treharne
From Victoria – Inducted in 2023 About Barbara’s journey into Square Dancing began as a supportive gesture toward her mother, who had previously danced with Fred Lovelock and wished to return to dancing after several decades away. What started as a supportive act quickly became a passion. Barbara enjoyed it so much that she enrolled […]
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 […]