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Linden Annual Dance 2020 7:30 pm
Linden Annual Dance 2020 @ Ngaio Town Hall
Jul 4 @ 7:30 pm
Music by the Saltire Band – Mary and Duncan McDonald, Jason Morris, Heather Elder Download the 2020 Linden Annual Dance Programme
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Johnsonville Live Music Night July 2020 7:30 pm
Johnsonville Live Music Night July 2020 @ Johnsonville Bowling Club
Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm
Johnsonville Live Music Night July 2020 @ Johnsonville Bowling Club | Wellington | Wellington | New Zealand
For Johnsonville dancers Come along to our Live Music Night! This fun club night of relaxed dancing for everyone is designed to give our newer dancers the opportunity to dance to live music. Download the[...]
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2020 Workshop: The music will tell you what to do 2:00 pm
2020 Workshop: The music will tell you what to do @ Lynne’s Music Studio
Jul 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The music will tell you what to do: A Workshop for dancers and interested musicians You are invited to a workshop with Lynne Scott, the RSCDS NZ Branch Music Adviser. Lynne will demonstrate how music[...]
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2020 Workshop: The music will tell you what to do @ Lynne’s Music Studio
Jul 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The music will tell you what to do: A Workshop for dancers and interested musicians

You are invited to a workshop with Lynne Scott, the RSCDS NZ Branch Music Adviser. Lynne will demonstrate how music for Scottish Country Dancing is organised to match the dances, and discuss what to listen for to inform your dancing. No question is too silly!

Musicians will have the opportunity to try a dance set under Lynne’s expert tuition. A piano is available.

Afternoon tea provided.

Please call Lynne to confirm your attendance: 04 5650164

Download The music will tell you what to do workshop 2020 details

Find out about Lynne’s 2019 workshop which Johnsonville club members Liz Hands, Désirée Patterson and Helen Thompson attended.

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Aug
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Mathematics and Scottish Country Dancing @ Planetarium, Napier Boys’ High School
Aug 27 @ 6:00 pm

Professor Rod Downey

Hawke’s Bay Branch Royal Society Te Apārangi

There are those who would argue that mathematics and Scottish Country Dancing are some of the pinnacles of human achievement. Rod works in mathematics and specifically algorithmics and the theory of computation.

Rod is a teacher and devisor of Scottish country dances. He will try to explain how the cognitive processes in his kind of mathematics and dancing resemble one another and give an insight into a small part of modern mathematics and an interesting and fun dance form.

Find out more about this event here

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CANCELLED Lower Hutt Annual Dance 2020 @ Knox- St Columba's Church Hall
Sep 5 @ 7:30 pm

CANCELLED due to Covid-19 Level 2 restrictions

Music: Aileen Logie, Hilary Ferral, Jason Morris and Terry Bradshaw

Download the 2020 Lower Hutt Annual Dance Programme

Download the 2020 Lower Hutt Crib Sheet

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CANCELLED Johnsonville/Capital City Joint Annual Dance 2020 @ Ngaio Town Hall
Sep 19 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
CANCELLED Johnsonville/Capital City Joint Annual Dance 2020 @ Ngaio Town Hall | Wellington | Wellington | New Zealand

Unfortunately the Johnsonville & Capital City Joint Annual Dance on 19 September is CANCELLED due to Covid-19 restrictions.

We are very disappointed and also feel for our musicians who’ve worked so hard to get ready for the big day. Thanks Lynne, Sharlene and Richard.

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Oct
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New Dancers’ Celebration 2020 @ Paraparaumu Memorial Hall
Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm

Hosted by Waikanae Club

Music by Aileen Logie, Hilary Ferral and Jason Morris

The dances will be walked through once

Download the 2020 New Dancers Celebration Programme 2

Download the 2020 New Dancers Celebration Crib Sheet

Download the instructions to Sophie’s Sand Castle

Things to know

  • There is plenty of parking, both around the hall, and on the surrounding streets
  • When you arrive, please scan the QR code at the door (we have one specially for the dance), or sign the register
  • There will be plenty of sanitisers, so try to use them, or wash your hands regularly
  • There will be water available, but please bring a water bottle if you prefer
  • With Level 1 in mind, we will be using paper plates and cups
  • Those of you coming who are not new dancers, please bring a small disposable plate of pre-cooked food
  • We encourage everybody to wear name badges if you have them
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Musicians Tea Dance 2020 @ Hutt Intermediate School Hall
Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

New Zealand’s Scottish Country Dancing musicians are gathering in Lower Hutt at Labour Weekend to share ideas and make music together.

Come and dance to a variety of musicians and bands from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch!

MC: Jeanette Watson

All welcome. Please bring a small plate for afternoon tea and your own cup.

Download the 2020 Musicians Tea Dance Programme

 

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Johnsonville Halloween/Samhain 2020 @ Johnsonville Bowling Club
Nov 2 @ 7:30 pm

An evening of fun Halloween-themed dances

We may think of Halloween as an American invention, but Samhain (pronounced Sah-win) was historically a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.

According to Wikipedia, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man with similar festivals held at the same time of year in other Celtic lands.

It’s become a Club tradition to hold a fun night of Samhain-themed dances and music. Rod will bring us entertaining dances with a difference, some atmospheric music, some interesting moves, and lots of laughs as usual.

For those who like dressing up, start thinking about a bit (or a lot!) of Halloween themed costuming for the night – black and orange, witch’s hat, pumpkin, ghoul, ghost or whatever you like.

There are plenty of props to be found at The Warehouse, the $2 shops or the opshops! If you’re not into costuming, that’s fine too. Just come along and enjoy the fun.

See the fun at our Halloween Samhain night in 2019

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Carterton Annual Dance 2020 @ Carterton School Hall
Nov 7 @ 7:30 pm

Music by Saltire Band

Download the 2020 Carterton Annual Dance Programme

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Johnsonville AGM 2020 @ Johnsonville Bowling Club
Nov 9 @ 8:45 pm
Johnsonville AGM 2020 @ Johnsonville Bowling Club | Wellington | Wellington | New Zealand

Johnsonville AGM 2020

More details coming soon…

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Nov
28
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Johnsonville Spring Fling Dinner and Dance 2020 @ St John’s Anglican Church Hall
Nov 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

BOOK NOW!

Saturday 28 November 6pm-10pm

A fun-filled social evening for Johnsonville Club Members & Family

St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 18 Bassett Road, Johnsonville

It’s almost summer, but we’ve managed to squeeze our relaxed ‘mid-year’ social into the tail end of spring.

You can choose to dress in Spring colours and flowers, or Fling yourself about in tartan.

It’s always a fun event, with easy dances, a little mulled wine, buffet food, and a chance to socialise with fellow dancers.

It’s also a great opportunity for your non-dancing family members or friends to come along and find out what you actually do on Monday nights.

This year catering is by Tulsi Indian restaurant in Johnsonville. They will provide nibbles, curries, rice, and breads and the club will supply salad and desserts. All dietary requirements will be catered for.

Bookings are NOW OPEN for Johnsonville Club members and their immediate families.

Book and pay by Monday 16 November

$30 each for Johnsonville Club Members
$35 each for partners who are not Club Members
$15 each for Members’ primary school age children.
$30 each for Members’ older school age children
$35 each for Members’ adult children

Click here to register and to waitlist any other non-members (charged at $35 each).

Download the Johnsonville Spring Fling Poster 

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