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 contact Pat Reesby, pmreesby@gmail.com phone 021 0271 6195; or Catherine McCutcheon, cathmc@actrix.co.nz phone 021 211 5279.

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

Advanced Sessions

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

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

This year, 2023, the advanced group will meet from February 28 with Gaye Collin as the tutor
for the first few sessions.

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 2023: Catherine McCutcheon

The focus for the general group is on popular 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 constantly rely on a partner. You should know the common formations, including reels of three, reels of four, allemande, double triangles, poussette in reel time, grand chain, figures of eight across and on the sides, and ladies’ chain, and be able to identify corner positions.

The first of the general sessions for 2023 will take place on March 21.