These sessions provide dancers with the opportunity to dance in the afternoon with people from other clubs as well as their own.

All sessions are at:

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

St John’s is on the hill, about six minutes’ walk from the Johnsonville train station and bus hub.

Bring $5 per session and your own water bottle.

For more information email Pat Reesby, phone 021 0271 6195; or Catherine McCutcheon, phone 021 211 5279.

Otherwise just come, though it might be a good idea to check first with your club tutor.

Experienced sessions

When: Twice a month, second and fourth Tuesday afternoons, 12:45 until 2:45pm

A variety of local tutors. These sessions provide experienced dancers with an opportunity to learn new dances and formations they may not encounter at their club.

This year, 2024, the experienced group is currently meeting with Diane Bradshaw as tutor. Melva Waite will be the tutor from September 10 until late November, and Iain Boyd will conclude the year with one session in December.

General Sessions

When: Third Tuesday of each month, starting in March, and also the fifth Tuesday (when there is one), 12:45 until 2:45pm

Tutor for 2024: Catherine McCutcheon

The focus for the popular general group is on interesting dances, including some from upcoming dance programmes. Although the dances are walked and taught, they best suit those of intermediate level and above who don’t need to always rely on a partner.

You should know the common formations, including reels of three, reels of four, allemande, double triangles, poussette, grand chain, figures of eight across and on the sides, and ladies’ chain, and be able to identify corner positions.

The Tuesday general sessions will continue until late November.

23 June 2024